We check in with delivery drivers in LA as the holidays descend upon us
As the holidays fully descend upon us, how are delivery drivers faring? Workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday, an effort by the Teamsters to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period. While workers haven’t reportedly walked out yet, there is a looming fear that this could disrupt holiday deliveries. With that in mind, we are checking in with delivery drivers. Are you a local delivery driver? If so, how are the holidays impacting your workload? So far, how does this holiday season compared to past ones? We want to hear from you! Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at 866-893-5722.
With files from the Associated Press.
The implications of a potential merger between Nissan and Honda
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge or collaborate in hopes of becoming more competitive in the global auto market. Both companies have been struggling in China as the country overwhelmingly turns to electric vehicles. Developing EVs takes a lot of funds — and combining forces could give Honda and Nissan more resources to catch up to their competitors. Joining us to discuss the rise of EVs and how a merger would affect the auto industry as a whole is Alan Ohnsman, senior editor at Forbes covering advanced transportation and clean technology, and K Venkatesh Prasad, senior vice president of research and chief innovation officer at the Center for Automotive Research.
What's a baker to dough? The tips you knead to know this holiday season
Whether it's sweet sugar cookies for Santa, a homemade pie for your office party potluck, or a layered chocolate cake to ring in the New Year, the holidays are the ultimate time for baking. But with so little time and so many different recipes out there, it can be overwhelming. Today on AirTalk, we're taking your holiday baking questions with Nicole Rucker, head chef and owner of Fat + Flour, a bakery with locations in Grand Central Market in DTLA and Culver City. She'll let you know if it's worth the extra step to sift your flour, what dough is the best to make in advance and freeze, and which baked goods will dazzle guests with the least amount of effort on your part. Give us a call at 866-893-5722. Or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
San Diego faces immigration standoff over local policy and federal enforcement
The sheriff of the nation’s fifth-largest county on Tuesday defied a new policy to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, setting up a showdown over a new obstacle to President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans. Earlier Tuesday, San Diego County supervisors voted to prohibit its sheriff’s department from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the federal agency’s enforcement of civil immigration laws, including those that allow for deportations. California law generally prohibits cooperation but makes exceptions for those convicted of certain violent crimes. San Diego County, with 3.3 million residents and its location on the U.S. border with Mexico, is one of the more prominent local governments to ramp up protections for people in the country illegally. At the same time, some states and counties are gearing up to support Trump’s deportation efforts. Joining us this morning on AirTalk to discuss the story is Sal Hernandez, staff writer at the LA Times.
With files from the Associated Press.
We reached out to the San Diego Sheriff’s department for comment but didn’t hear back.
‘Tis the season for traffic and delays. What to expect from holiday travel this week
Today kicks off the worst of the worst for holiday travel. Whether you’re driving upstate or flying across the country, you can expect record numbers and threats of possible weather delays. Today on AirTalk, we talk to travel experts to let you know what you can expect as you head out to your holiday destinations and how to avoid that traveler's headache. Joining us are Gianella Ghiglino, spokesperson for the Auto Club of Southern California, she's based in LA, and Natalie Compton, staff writer reporting on travel for the Washington Post.
College football playoffs look… different. Why?
The new 12-team college football playoff bracket debuted earlier this month. And people have... thoughts. This expands the bracket from four teams. The five highest ranked conference champions receive automatic bids and the four highest of those teams get a first-round bye. This new format has significant implications for players, teams and even the fans. Joining to discuss how we got here, why it matters, what it changes and what it means for how the playoffs will be broadcast is Kyle Bonagura, staff writer for ESPN. If you have hot takes about the new format or questions, give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
TV Talk: The best television of 2024
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. As the year comes to a close our TV critics share their top picks from the past year. Those series include True Detectives fourth season and Netflix’s Ripley and many more. Joining us today on TV Talk is Dominic Patten, executive editor at Deadline Hollywood and Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture. We also want to hear from you! What are your favorite TV shows of 2024? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
