California’s job creation is lagging behind the rest of the country
Just last month California governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state had moved up from the world’s 5th to 4th largest economy, edging out Japan for the title — if the state were considered to be a country, of course. While the state’s 2024 gross domestic product numbers suggest a growing and robust economy, there’s one piece of our fiscal puzzle that isn’t doing so hot: the job market. Job creation in the state is just a quarter of the US average, and many of the jobs added in the post-pandemic recovery period have been in the public sector. So what do these big picture numbers mean for the average Californian, and what’s behind the state’s inability to get more people working? Joining Larry to discuss this is Founding partner at Beacon Economics Chris Thornberg and Matt Horton, vice president of research and policy at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. We also want to hear from you! Are you looking for a new job? Have you recently started a new job? What was or is the job hunt like these days? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.
Investigative report finds Covered California users’ information shared with LinkedIn
A new investigation by CalMatters and The Markup found that Covered California users’ sensitive information was being shared with employment-oriented social network site, LinkedIn, without users’ consent. The shared information came as a result of an advertising campaign that began in February 2024 and ended in April 2025. As a result, LinkedIn was able to access user information like marital or pregnancy status. The tracking of sensitive health information has also led to a class-action lawsuit against LinkedIn and Google. Joining us to dig into the investigation are its co-authors, The Markup investigative reporter Colin Lecher, and CalMatters journalism engineer Tomas Apodaca.
Career coach explains how to change your work behavior and build effective relationships
Have you had trouble advocating for yourself at your job? If so, career coach Melody Wilding has created a guide for people, pulling from her experience as a researcher and expert on human behavior. Her new book, Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge, uses research and anecdotes in an effort to help you build your skillset in these important, work-related conversations, with your manager. Today on AirTalk, we’ll talk to Melody Wilding about her new book, and what it takes to make your job work for you. We also want to hear from you: what did self advocating at work teach you about yourself? Did it help you grow into your role? Tell us your stories, or share your questions, by calling us at 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
The CEO of SoCal Edison’s parent company discusses the Eaton Fire, answers listener questions
While investigations are still ongoing into the origin of the Eaton Fire, Edison International Chief Executive Pedro Pizarro recently said during a company earnings call that the evidence is against the utility. “In light of pending litigation,” Pizzaro also said, “ it is probable that Edison International and Southern California Edison will incur material losses in connection with the Eaton fire.” The CEO had previously said it was “certainly possible” the utility sparked the fire, qualifying that climate change played a role in how bad the fire became. The total economic impact of the fires is still being assessed, but early estimates suggest the number is well into the tens of billions of dollars.
Today on AirTalk, the CEO of Southern California Edison’s parent company, Pedro Pizarro joins Larry to discuss the company’s role and response in the Eaton Fire. We also want to hear from you — what questions do you have for the CEO? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.
Aging Series: The way our bodies age and how we manage pain
What happens to our bodies when we age? Many of us already know the answer to this question on some level, and yet so many other people have no idea what to expect as their bodies age. Pains and aches are sure to accompany older age, and how we learn to manage our bodies is key to aging well. Today, as part of our aging series, we’re talking about the way our bodies age and how we manage the pain as we grow older. We’re joined by Dr. Katherine Schlaerth, geriatrician currently and author of the book, The Way our Bodies Age: The Physiology of Aging, and Marianne Hunt, licensed clinical social worker and geriatric clinician. We want to hear from you. How do you adapt to living with chronic pain as you age? How do you manage your body? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
