The 2024 election is just over a week away! Resources for where and how you can cast your ballot
The November election is just around the corner. Ballots have already been sent out and political ads are becoming inescapable. But it seems like every election the rules around when to vote and where gets more and more complicated. Today on AirTalk, we take your voting questions. If you're not sure when to turn in your mail-in ballot or where the nearest voting center is to you, we'll help you figure it out. We're joined by LAist's civics and democracy engagement producer, Brianna Lee, to give us a primer on how to get out and vote this election cycle.
You can also find more information and resources on voting at LAist's Voter Game Plan.
Jurado says ‘F– the police’ while campaigning for LA City Council; police union hits back
Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado used the phrase “F– the police” during a campaign stop last week at Cal State L.A., a comment that sparked sharp criticism and prompted a new ad from the local police union. Jurado, a tenants’ rights attorney, is seeking to unseat incumbent Councilmember Kevin de León in the 14th council district, which includes downtown L.A., Boyle Heights and stretches to El Sereno and Eagle Rock. Police spending has been a hot topic during the campaign. De León called the comment “disrespectful.” Jurado was speaking to students at Cal State L.A. on Oct. 17, when she made the comment in response to a question: “As someone who is myself pro-abolishment of police, where do you stand on that spectrum,” the questioner said. She responded: “What’s the rap verse? F— the police, that’s how I see ‘em.” Also, we check in on three City Council seats up for grabs: 2, 10 and 14. Joining us on AirTalk to discuss is Frank Stoltze, civics and democracy correspondent for LAist.
Read the full LAist story here.
Argentina repealed rent control and the supply surged. What does this mean for renters?
Argentina’s president Javier Milei has scrapped the country’s rent control in a move to further loosen the grip of many government price controls. The country’s inflation rate is the highest it’s been in 32 years and among the worst in the world. But President Milei’s move to relax rent-control regulations, which was meant to give tenants more financial security, has priced most working-class Argentines out of the real estate market. The economic reforms have brought immediate pain to many Argentines. What will the coming months look like for Argentines?
Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss the housing market in Argentina and what this means for their economy is Cynthia Goytia, professor of urban economics at Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she chairs the university's Urban Policy and Housing Research Center.
With files from the Associated Press.
Do newspaper presidential endorsements matter to you?
Mariel Garza, the Editor of the Editorials section at the L.A. Times has resigned in response to paper owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, deciding not to publish an endorsement of Kamala Harris. This decision comes as a surprise to many because, since the 2008 election, the Times has set a precedent of endorsing presidential candidates. This change to the status quo has started a conversation surrounding newspaper endorsements and their place in our current political climate.
Do presidential endorsements through major newspapers matter to you? Do they have any sway in your voting? Do you feel the symbolization of them is important? Please call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com to share your thoughts.
The Lakers and Clippers kick off their NBA season in LA
It's basketball season again! The Lakers won their first 2025 season game against Minnesota on Tuesday, debuting the father-son duo of LeBron and Bronny James. They are the first father and son to play in the NBA together. The Clippers had a debut of their own last night as the first game in L.A.’s Intuit Dome. Unfortunately, there seemed to be no home court advantage as the Phoenix Suns pulled out a win in the final stretch. Today on AirTalk, we’re joined by Law Murray, writer for The Athletic covering the LA Clippers, and Dan Woike, Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times to discuss what each respective teams’ first games can tell us about what to expect for the rest of the NBA season here in L.A.
TV Talk: ‘Shrinking,’ ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ ‘Hysteria’ and more
Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Melanie McFarland, TV critic for Salon, and Saloni Gajjar, staff writer covering TV at the A.V. Club.
