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Today on AirTalk, the latest on the White House response to President Biden’s health. Also on the show, Skydance Media buys Paramount Global; we examine what happened to NYC’s ‘congestion pricing’ system and if there’s been ripple effects; we explore what presidential immunity means; a new study finds a culprit behind declining butterfly populations; new book ‘Our Kindred Creatures: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals’ explains our recent empathy toward animals; and more.Listen • 1:39:24 -
Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new proposal that looks to expand the size of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members. Also on the show, we dive into the history of the iconic Valley Girl accent; listeners share their thoughts on President Biden remaining in the 2024 presidential race; Larry Mantle and his son Desmond preview their new LAist podcast ‘Passing The Mantle;’ author Eric Weiner stops by to talk about his book ‘Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful life;’ and more.Listen • 1:39:30 -
Today on AirTalk, we’re sharing some of the best of Austin Cross on AirTalk Friday. First up, we take a deep dive into the world of hearing aids. Also on the show, author Bethonie Butler talks about her book ‘Black TV: Five Decades of Groundbreaking Television from Soul Train to Black-ish and Beyond;’ chef, baker, and author Nancy Silverton talks with us about life-changing cookies; Larry Mantle and our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we explore the legacy of Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 classic ‘Seven Samurai;' and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we dig into the nine California state props that have qualified for the November ballot. Also on the show, a look into why the Therapeutic Van Transport Pilot Program in LA may be coming to an end; Chaz Ebert drops by to talk about her new book ‘It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness;’ we preview LAist’s Tournament of Cheeseburgers at Smorgasburg this weekend; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.Listen • 1:39:21 -
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Southern California’s latest heat wave. Also on the show, we explore forgiveness and what research says about its mental health and physiological benefits; we get an update on COVID-19 variants; we dive into the concept of ‘medium friends’ and the best ways to navigate those relationships; and more.Listen • 1:39:33 -
Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. Also on the show, how a hill in Irvine is providing us a glimpse into California’s drought-ridden future; we explore the rise of ‘micro-cheating;’ we breakdown the new California laws going into effect this month; Eric Sprankle talks about his new book ‘DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation;’ and more.Listen • 1:39:09 -
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing cities to enforce laws restricting homeless encampments. Also on the show, we debrief the first 2024 presidential debate; author Jane Kamensky drops by to talk about her new book 'Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution: A History from Below;’ our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews actor Griffin Dunne; and more.Listen • 1:39:15 -
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Gallery Association Los Angeles’s 4th annual Gallery Weekend. Also on the show, we touch on embracing your LGBTQ+ identity later in life; NPR music critic Ann Powers stops by to talk about her new book ‘Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell;’ we take a deep-dive into Los Angeles’s Tiki culture; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.Listen • 1:39:18 -
Today on AirTalk, we check-in on Hollywood and how it has found itself in an economic slowdown with few job openings. Also on the show, a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) looks at how retailers aren’t stocking shelves with sustainable products; we recap Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State; New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof talks about his new book Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life; and more.Listen • 1:38:55 -
Today on AirTalk, after the violence that broke out at a Los Angeles synagogue over the weekend, Mayor Karen Bass talks about placing regulations on masks at public demonstrations. Also on the show, a new petition aims to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster; we examine the current and future state of California’s dams; a look into how AI is impacting hiring practices; the growing concern around space junk; and more.Listen • 1:39:12
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