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Today on AirTalk, as the heaviest storm of the season rains down on Los Angeles, we're looking at the potential threat of mudslides in the wildfire burn areas and we'll tell you how to stay prepared. An SF Bay Area city becomes the first in the state to ban ‘aiding’ or ‘abetting’ homeless encampments, we're talking to officials to get the details. A seminal work of jazz and protest music is reimagined for one night only. at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage. As wildfire cleanup gets underway, renters want to know what, if anything, they will be held responsible for. With Valentine's Day on its way, we want to hear some V-day horror stories from listenrers. Stay until the end of the show for TV Talk. We'll look at 'The White Lotus,' 'Mo,' 'Harlem Ice,' and more!

Today on AirTalk, we're bringing you information on how people are preparing for the 'large scale' immigration enforcement action mentioned in a leaked federal document last week as well as a broader look at deportation efforts in Southern California. How might Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding cuts impact public media stations? A new book, A Siren's Call, looks at attention as currency and the author is here to give us a preview. Experts analyze the constitutionality of Trump's flurry of executive orders. We're navigating life after children and we want to know how you balanced your life and marriage after having kids.

Today on AirTalk, the 'strongest storm of the season' is on its way toward LA this week, what do you need to know to prepare? AI chatbots have started "reasoning" aloud to themselves, and the tech world is shaken by the affordable DeepSeek AI. Call in and share your experience as a user of AI chatbots. A new book poses the question: Is our lack of discretion making us dumber? And, President Trump has put a halt on electric vehicle charging funds. What does this mean for California's EV infrastructure? A new study finds that more people prioritize work-life balance over pay. What's more important to you?

Today on AirTalk, L.A. wildfires destroyed many lithium batteries in the area, what does this mean for the future of clean energy? Our SoCal History segment is a look at Black commercial centers in Los Angeles. A new book called 'American Oasis' takes a hard look at the livability of the terrain that the U.S. Southwest's biggest cities stand on. What does the future of cable news look like after years of low ratings? We have the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary 'Porcelain War,' to talk about the making of the film. At the end of the show, we want listeners to call i and share the pop-culture quotes that are commonplace in their households.

Today on AirTalk, as Superbowl Sunday approaches, we're debating whether or not halftime performer Kendrick Lamar will play his mega-hit diss track, 'Not Like Us,' while the defamation lawsuit over the song is ongoing. What do you think, should he perform it? We also want to hear about your favorite halftime shows in history and what made them stand out. We're talking to a linguistics expert about the place slang holds in our lives. Call in and tell us your favorite slang words or which ones you never want to hear again. For Food Friday, we're trying the reigning champion of Super Bowl foods: chicken wings.

Today on AirTalk, we're talking to local small business owners who were affected by the fires to see how they are faring and what's next. We have fire restoration experts here to answer questions about the process for survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Manuel Betancourt's new book attempts to answer the question of how pop culture affects our relationships. What does the future of gender-affirming care look like in L.A. as the Children's Hospital announces a pause on those treatments. A new short doc, Locationland explores famous filming locations in L.A. And, for TV Talk we're covering The Bachelor, Wild Cards, Clean Slate, and much more!

Today on AirTalk, as the world responds to President Trump's comments on the possible U.S. "takeover" of Gaza, we're talking to experts about what these statements could mean. We're also looking into the effects of Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle USAID. Pew Research has released a new plan for turning LA office spaces into housing. Is it feasible? For the second hour of the show, we will be celebrating AirTalk's 40th anniversary by hearing the life story of our host Larry Mantle from the radio legend himself.

Today on AirTalk, fill in host Jacob Margolis takes an early look at the atmospheric river that will be hitting Los Angeles later this month. Also on the show, we explore how debris runoff could impact the ocean; we look at how rebuilding efforts may be impacted by tarrifs; journalist Stephen J. Dubner stops by to talk about their upcoming LAist live event; and more.

Today on AirTalk, we're going over the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. What is a Wildlife-Urban Interface and how are the people who live in those areas affected by wildfires? While Northern California may be the first to come to mind when you think of the Gold Rush, down here in the south there is plenty of gold mining history. Patt Morrison of the LA Times is here to give us the details. In recent months, the coffee industry giant Starbucks has made many changes to its business practices. We're looking at what those changes might signify about the future of the company. Did you know that the music you hear in public spaces is likely curated? We're looking into how they use music to make you buy.

Today on AirTalk, California Attorney General Rob Bonta talks price gouging in the wake of the L.A. wildfires and challenging the Trump administration. What TV show do you find yourself returning to again and again for comfort? Call in and share it with us. For Food Friday, we're celebrating Lunar New Year with delicious food from Bone Kettle.