What J.D. Vance’s RNC speech revealed about Trump administration’s foreign policy goals
Republicans welcomed JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate on the same night devoted to blasting President Joe Biden’s leadership on the world stage. Vance, the 39-year-old Ohio senator, offered his life story as a son of Appalachia to reaffirm Trump’s connections to Americans who feel alienated socially, economically and politically. The mix of national security talk, relentless attacks on Biden and the unveiling of a potential “MAGA” movement heir encapsulated what Trump’s “America First” agenda means for the GOP and the U.S. role as a global superpower. The senator torched Biden for his support of international trade deals and foreign wars during his days as a U.S. senator. “At each step of the way ... jobs were sent overseas and our children were sent to war,” said Vance, who has opposed U.S. aid to Ukraine. This all comes on the heels of an AP-NORC poll that found that about two-thirds of Democrats think Biden should withdraw from the campaign.
Today on AirTalk we discuss the latest happenings with the presidential campaign for both Biden and Trump with Vivian Salama, national politics reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and Matthew Kroenig, professor in the Department of Government at Georgetown University and vice president and senior director of the Atlantic Council, to get a sense of how J.D. Vance’s foreign policy aligns with Trump’s greater vision for the Republican party.
With files from the Associated Press
Why LA city leaders are moving to cut off Wilshire Boulevard at MacArthur Park
Last week, city leaders announced they’re looking to expand MacArthur Park in a plan that will likely interrupt a few commutes. The project, called “Reconnecting MacArthur Park,” would close down the stretch of Wilshire Boulevard that first split the park 90 years ago, putting trees and green space in its place. The project is only in its first phase, with planners set to gather community feedback and study the potential impact of the closure — so even if the plan is successful, it would be many years before Wilshire Boulevard may come to a new end. Rachel Uranga, transportation and mobility reporter for the Los Angeles Times, and Kevin Roderick, author of “Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles” (Angel City Press, 2011) and creator and publisher of LA Observed join Larry to talk about the history of the area and how the project would change the experience of residents and commuters.
Long COVID is a growing and persistent condition and other COVID updates
The pandemic may be a memory of the past, but COVID-19 is still very much a present concern. Coronavirus levels are on the rise in wastewater throughout the U.S. according to the CDC and new strains continue to infect Angelenos this summer. And even for those who have recovered from their initial COVID infections, there still remains a laundry list of persistent symptoms and ailments known as long COVID. A new report using 2023 data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, shows that about 7 percent of adults in the U.S. have had long COVID. That is almost 18 million people. Other research indicates that long COVID may cause gastrointestinal issues along with its previously known symptoms. And people who contract COVID-19 while pregnant are also more likely to experience long COVID than those who don't.
Today on AirTalk, we talk about the latest research coming out on long COVID with Dr. Shruti Gohil, professor of medicine and associate medical director for epidemiology and infection prevention at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine. If you have questions about long COVID give us a call at 866-893-5722, or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
Triple Play: Midseason reviews for the Dodgers and Angels following the All Star Break
It was a memorable All Star Break for the Los Angeles Dodgers, thanks in no small part to the long ball. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez became the first Dodger to win the Home Run Derby, rebounding from a slow start in the first round to advance all the way to the finals where he outlasted Kansas City Royals’ shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. And on Tuesday in the All Star Game, Dodgers’ two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani launched a 400-foot three-run homer deep into the right field bleacher crowd at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas to give the National League an early 3-0, though it would be the only runs the NL scored in the game, which ended in a 5-3 victory for the American League. Halfway through the MLB season, the Dodgers find themselves in a familiar position -- atop the National League West and in prime position to make a run into the postseason. The Angels also find themselves in familiar territory coming out of the All Star Break -- in fourth place in the American League West with their star player Mike Trout sidelined with an injury and their work cut out for them if they want to be in the playoff conversation. The Halos sent just one player to the All Star Game, pitcher Tyler Anderson, and he never saw the field.
Today on AirTalk, NPR Morning Edition host A Martinez and LAist All Things Considered Host Nick Roman join Larry Mantle to convene AirTalk’s Triple Play for a recap of the first half of the MLB season for our hometown teams and a look ahead to what to expect in the second half.
TV Talk: ‘The Ark,’ 'The Boys' season finale and more, plus Emmy standouts and TCA winners
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’re going to 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, Larry talks to Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence, and Whitney Friedlander, freelance entertainment writer about what’s out this week, plus we’ll break down Emmy nominations and Television Critics Association Award winners.
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