Previewing Tuesday’s Local Primary Elections Across Southern California
Primary Election Day is here and LAist has you covered. We’re following all the important races and ballot measures in your neighborhood and county, from school board seats and local initiatives to Board of Supervisors Races in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Joining us to preview Primary Day are LAist civics and democracy correspondent Frank Stoltze and assistant professor of politics at Pomona College Sara Sadhwani.
A New Bill Is Targeting Legacy Admissions In California
A new bill introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting looks to ban state financial aid (known as Cal Grant) at private universities in California that consider legacy when admitting students. Ting last made a similar effort in 2019, but the second time may be the charm. In recent years, public officials from both parties have questioned legacy admissions, particularly in the wake of the Supreme Court decision that struck down affirmative action. Proponents of legacy admissions say that they strengthen alumni networks, leading to increased donations that can cover more scholarships. There’s also the question of whether removing Cal Grant money from private schools would harm low-income students. USC, Stanford and Santa Clara University are among the schools that would be impacted by this bill. Joining us to discuss are Phil Ting, member of the California State Assembly and Jerry Lucido, professor of clinical education and senior scholar at the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice at USC.
Sports Journalism Is Being Gutted. What Does The Future Hold?
A massive wave of journalism layoffs proves nowhere in the industry is safe, including the sports section. Sports Illustrated, one of the most iconic sports magazines spanning the last seven decades, obliterated its staff earlier this year. The publication's future is unclear. The problem goes even deeper with other publications disbanding reporting fleets or coverage within the last couple years. However, while the traditional means of sports journalism are in peril, there's likely more content than ever. What does all this mean for the future of how sports are covered and how does an industry on the edge adapt and find solutions? Joining to discuss is Ben Strauss, sports and media reporter for the Washington Post, and B.J. Schecter, executive director of the Center for Sports Media at Seton Hall University.
Previewing The Statewide And National Landscape Ahead Of Election Day
Earlier in the show, we talked about races happening in SoCal. Now, we zoom out and discuss some of the major statewide campaigns. Plus, a look at some of the national races that have caught attention and why they matter. Joining to discuss is Marisa Lagos, political correspondent for San Francisco Bay Area NPR station KQED, and Sara Sadhwani, assistant professor of politics at Pomona College. If you have election-related questions, call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
‘To Kill A Tiger’ Director Nisha Pahuja Talks Oscar Nod And Her Most Challenging Project Yet
On the night of a family wedding in a village in India, Ranjit’s 13-year-old daughter is abducted and sexually assaulted by three men. Ranjit takes on the fight of his life when he demands the men be brought to justice. With tremendous access to all facets of this story, To Kill a Tiger charts the emotional journey of an ordinary man thrown into extraordinary circumstances—a father whose love for his daughter forces a social reckoning that will reverberate for years to come. Joining us today on AirTalk is the Oscar-nominated director of “To Kill A Tiger,” Nisha Pahuja.
‘Rapper’s Deluxe’ Chronicles Hip Hop’s Rich History
Since the 1970s, hip hop has deeply influenced contemporary music, as well as the broader culture. The new book, Rapper's Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World takes the reader on a journey from the birth of the genre at a party in the Bronx in 1973 to the 2022 Superbowl halftime show, which featured acts like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Kendrick Lamar– a moment that author Todd Boyd views as a sign of hip hop’s ascendence in popular culture. Boyd, the Price Chair for Study of Race and Popular Culture at USC, fills the gaps in between chronologically, walking the reader through hip hop’s growth into a cultural juggernaut. Today on AirTalk, Professor Boyd joins Larry Mantle to talk about “Rapper’s Deluxe,” the evolution of hip hop over the last half century and how it has shaped not only music, but politics, sports, fashion, art and more.
