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A typical grocery store now sells about 40,000 products, compared with about 7,000 a couple of decades ago, Ruhlman says.

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Today on AirTalk: Guest host Austin Cross discusses producer prices, recycling, life changing meals, Chinese espionage's history in CA, blue dot fever, and our parents' lies.

Cost saving advice, CA recycling changes, an unforgettable meal, state of concerts and more

Today on AirTalk: Guest host Austin Cross discusses producer prices, recycling, life changing meals, Chinese espionage's history in CA, blue dot fever, and our parents' lies.

Three people stand at podiums on a stage. The podiums are branded with the hosts of the L.A. Mayoral debate held on March 23, including Housing Action Coalition and Streets for All. The background is an illustration of Los Angeles. It shows an orange bus on an elevated road with buildings, colored in red, brown, grey and blue, in the background. Below the elevated road is a biker cycling alongside water and a white train on the other side of the path.

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Today on AirTalk: L.A. mayoral race; why this year’s gubernatorial race is different; DVD commentaries; Trump's China trip; the Las Vegas Sphere; cool AI stuff.

Final LA mayoral debate cancelled. What neat stuff are you building with AI? and more

Today on AirTalk: L.A. mayoral race; why this year’s gubernatorial race is different; DVD commentaries; Trump's China trip; the Las Vegas Sphere; cool AI stuff.

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Today on AirTalk: Hantavirus; U.K. politics; Soap operas; Tech layoffs; The D Line Extension; and puberty

Hantavirus, D Line extension now open, your awkward puberty moments and more

Today on AirTalk: Hantavirus; U.K. politics; Soap operas; Tech layoffs; The D Line Extension; and puberty

A concrete walkway flanked by low bushes and greenery on the campus of UCLA. 3 people are jogging along the pathway. Two lightpoles have banners hanging off them that read "UCLA Go Bruins."

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Today on AirTalk: Cybersecurity breach affects thousands of schools; what is the best advice from your mom? Food Friday; FilmWeek; and all the changes coming to the Oscars.

College software Canvas goes down after hack, Best motherly wisdom, Food Friday, and more

Today on AirTalk: Cybersecurity breach affects thousands of schools; what is the best advice from your mom? Food Friday; FilmWeek; and all the changes coming to the Oscars.

The exterior of the LAPD headquarters, a beige multi-story building with the name of the department

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Today on AirTalk: Ban on pretextual police stops? CA insurance commissioner’s race; TV Talk; and California gubernatorial candidates Steve Hilton and Matt Mahan.

Ban on pretextual police stops? Interviews with Steve Hilton and Matt Mahan, and more

Today on AirTalk: Ban on pretextual police stops? CA insurance commissioner’s race; TV Talk; and California gubernatorial candidates Steve Hilton and Matt Mahan.

Seven people standing on a stage behind lecterns

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Today on AirTalk: CNN California gubernatorial debate; Ted Turner dies at 87; What’s on your LA county ballot this June? Crisis PR; and books that changed your life.

The latest on California gubernatorial debates, LA County elections, Ted Turner's legacy and more

Today on AirTalk: CNN California gubernatorial debate; Ted Turner dies at 87; What’s on your LA county ballot this June? Crisis PR; and books that changed your life.

Ruins of a burned building with a State Farm sign outside. The off-white brick exterior of the building remains standing. The sign outside reads "State Farm John Diehl 626-791-9915." Wreckage of other buildings is visible in the background against gray skies.

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Listen to the full AirTalk episode for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

State Farm's handling of wildfire claims, school cell phone bans, redistricting and more

Listen to the full AirTalk episode for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

A woman drops her ballot into a ballot box on Monday at the Los Angeles County Registrar in Norwalk, Calif.

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Today on AirTalk: What's your voting plan? Building tolerance for uncertainty; L.A. City primary races; Countercultural nuns; and LACMA opening.

Your voting plan, tolerance for uncertainty, the history of counterculture nuns in SoCal and more

Today on AirTalk: What's your voting plan? Building tolerance for uncertainty; L.A. City primary races; Countercultural nuns; and LACMA opening.

A child with gray tennis shows and gray and red sweater holds an IPad.

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Today on AirTalk: UCI study on the effects of children's screentime; The New York Times' 30 best songwriters list; Food Friday with Deli Nerds; and FilmWeek!

Screentime and children — how can parents cope?

Today on AirTalk: UCI study on the effects of children's screentime; The New York Times' 30 best songwriters list; Food Friday with Deli Nerds; and FilmWeek!