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Today on AirTalk, President Biden bans offshore drilling in most federal waters, and Trump vows to undo it. We're covering the new California laws that will go into effect in 2025. An author discusses her new book telling the story of how four female physicists who escaped Nazi Germany. Patt Morrison of the LA Times will outline the history of West LA's Veterans Affairs campus and give an update on the dispute over the land the campus sits on. The U.S. Surgeon General called for a cancer risk label on alcohol, we'll tell you why. What popular words from 2024 are you sick of? Call and let us know.

Today on AirTalk, President Biden commuted 37 of the 40 federal death sentences into life imprisonment. We're going over what this move means politically and how it may affect Trump's plans for office. A popular Chinese internet router faces a possible ban in the U.S. due to national security concerns. Call in and tell us how you navigate all your relationships and work, scattered across L.A. Also, we're talking updates on the Aliso and Diablo Canyon power plants. And, the owner of the Helms Bakery tells us about the role the bread manufacturer plays in SoCal history. We're also talking about the fascinating story behind the popular Christmas movie It's A Wonderful Life.

Today on AirTalk, we're talking about the rejected Republican proposal that may lead to a government shutdown. What got us to this point and how might this affect you as the holidays commence? SFGATE released a regional map using reader feedback and Californians have a lot of opinions. Call in and tell us how you would separate the state into regions. For Food Friday, we have the co-owner of the 27th Street Bakery, Jeanette Bolden, here to share their famous sweet potato pie.

Today on AirTalk, we're checking in with delivery drivers to see how they are faring during their busiest time of the year. News of a possible merger between Nissan and Honda spread this week. What effect might this decision have on the automobile industry? Professional baker, Nicole Rucker, is here to answer your burning holiday baking questions. San Diego is in a standoff against the federal government on Sanctuary City policies. City officials voted to prohibit the sheriff's department from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We're contextualizing the rationale behind the stalemate. The NCAA has made changes to the college football playoff format. What do we know about this year's games? And, for today's TV Talk, our critics share their favorite shows of 2024.

Today on AirTalk, new protections for renters with pets have been proposed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. Governor Newsom announces career education plan for Californians without college degrees. In the wake of the United HealthCare CEO murder, public reaction has been favorable to the suspected killer. We're discussing what other areas Americans might find political violence to be justified. California's canine blood supply is supported by controversial "closed colonies" of captive dogs. The state has deemed them inhumane but legislation is on pause. We'll tell you why. Love is Blind reality TV stars lead the charge for unionization. Call in and tell us the secular ways you'll be celebrating the winter season.

Today on AirTalk, Farmers Insurance has promised to increase the number of homeowner policies they will write for Californians. We're looking into this decision and the broader state of insurance reform in The Golden State. Should you be allowed to bring plus ones to an office holiday party? Call in and tell us why or why not. If it seems like your teenager is constantly online, a new Pew Research study finds they just might be. We're discussing what exactly they are doing on their phones and how it plays into the uncertain future of social media in the U.S. We're talking about holiday stress and how you handle it. We have renowned Jazz musician, Arturo Sandoval, in the studio to tell us about his newest album and his honors from the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.

Today on AirTalk, LAist reporter Erin Stone tells us what happens to our food waste after trash day and how it is being made into fuel here in L.A. Scientists say that monarch butterflies may soon be classified as a "threatened species." And, a new study asks: Are couples who live separately better off? According to an L.A. city audit, one in every four city-funded homeless shelter beds are going unused. California’s unemployment insurance program is $20 billion in debt and the Legislative Analysts Office (LAO) released a report that says the state program's current model is fiscally unsustainable. We're discussing how the debt got so bad and the LAO's four recommendations to fix the program. What was your holiday shopping experience like before malls? Call in and tell us.

Today on AirTalk, on the heels of the murder of the United HealthCare CEO, we've seen a massive trend of glorification of his suspected shooter, Luigi Mangione. We have a professor of political science with us to discuss what this public reaction can tell us about the role of political violence in America today. A new study looks into the effect of social rejection on our brains and we're talking to one of the authors about how we can learn from those uncomfortable moments. For Food Friday, Austin is tasting some festive holiday drinks from Capri Club.

Today on AirTalk, we are discussing the case of the missing U.S. woman who was found in Mexico and looking into the prevalence of missing cases like hers. We're talking about Native Americans and what they can expect from the incoming Trump Administration. President-elect Donald Trump was chosen for Time Magazine's Person of the Year, who would you choose? Last month, The Animation Guild reached a tentative deal on AI, what does this mean for Hollywood? Have you heard of 'Sunset Anxiety'? We're explaining what it is and why it might have you feeling down in the evening time. For today's TV Talk, we're covering ‘No Good Deed,’ ‘Finding Mr. Christmas,’ ‘Laid,’ and much more.

Today on AirTalk, the grocery chain Albertsons is suing Kroger after judges halted their merger because they believe it would lessen the competition in the CA grocery market and could potentially violate consumer-protection laws. California's push to electrify the pollutive trucking industry has companies replacing old diesel trucks with shiny new electric ones. However, a company headquartered in Rancho Dominguez is taking another route by retrofitting those old diesel trucks to turn them into electric ones. The first episode of the highly-anticipated podcast Nobody Knows Anything is out. We have the host, and creator of The Black List, Franklin Leonard in the studio to tell us all about it. LA County officials are holding a press conference this morning to address a surge in hate crime. Call in and tell us if you have noticed this rise in hate-motivated crime in your area.