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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.

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the aviation collision in Washington D.C. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors votes to ask the state to suspend some building requirements in areas affected by recent wildfires. Travel writer, Rick Steves, previews his new memoir. Self-censorship in academic faculty poll findings. Going over Grammy nominations and what to expect from this year's awards. This week on TV Talk: ‘Paradise,’ ‘Funny Woman,’ ‘Elsbeth,’ and more!

Today on AirTalk, we're covering the new RV lot that opened in Crenshaw for unhoused people. We're getting into the concept of collective trauma and how the recent wildfires may affect mental health long term. Author Pico Iyer will preview his newest book 'Aflame.' As wildfire debris removal gets underway, concerns about where it will be dumped are raised. A new study looks into the life expectancy of adults with ADHD and finds it to be significantly shorter.

Today on AirTalk, we'll start by talking to County Supervisors for any fire-related updates. Trump has put a freeze on federal funding, what does that mean for the people who depend on it? An author will be previewing his new book about socializing in a digital age. We're taking a look at the implications of Trump's recent executive order on sex and gender with a legal expert. A new study finds a morning-after pill that can be used, in higher doses, as an abortion drug. We'll end the show talking with listeners about the dumbest arguments they have ever had with their partners.

Today on AirTalk, we're talking about the AI app that has sent U.S. tech stocks reeling in its wake. We'll consult with experts on how Trump's environmental policies might affect CA's goals in that area. We're talking with Bill Deverell, an L.A.-based historian, who wrote an essay on how we can use SoCal history to guide our rebuilding efforts after the fires. We'll be using the Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist to start a larger conversation about the use of AI audio in the film industry. We'll end the show with a conversation about the future of the Progressive Party in the U.S.

Today on AirTalk, we're breaking down the disaster aid coming to California in response to the wildfires. How much is coming, where is it coming from and why has Trump threatened to withhold it? As President Trump takes the first steps toward ending DEI in the U.S., we're talking about the historical context of DEI practices and getting into what exactly it is. This Food Friday, we're joined by the owners of the popular burger joint, Heavy Handed, who have been serving free food to survivors of the L.A. fires.

Today on AirTalk, we're going over the surprises and snubs from the Oscar nominations announced this morning. What is 'Stargate' AI, why did Trump invest $5 billion into it, and why is Elon Musk against the decision? We'll check back in with those who lost their homes in the L.A. wildfires to see what the challenges they're facing in the wake of the disaster. We'll look into Trump's new immigration policies as well as how they will affect the overall state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico. On TV Talk, we 'll cover ‘Harley Quinn,’ ‘Section 31, ’The Joe Schmo Show,’ and more.

Today on AirTalk, we're bringing you up to date on all the latest information on the LA wildfires. We are joined by a team from KNPR in Nevada to talk about how wildfires might affect housing in L.A., Vegas, and beyond. We will also hear from both KNPR and LAist listeners about how they've been affected by the fires, so call in and share your story. Larry will have insurance experts along with Ricardo Lara, California’s Insurance Commissioner, to give insight on what might be next for the CA insurance market.

Today on AirTalk, as officials begin clearing debris in the wake of the L.A. wildfires, we'll get details about the cleanup process. The newly inaugurated U.S. president, Donald Trump, has made his intent to get rid of birthright citizenship very clear with a day-one executive order. What does it say and how might it affect us here in L.A.? For this week's SoCal History lesson, we are looking into Altadena and the Pacific Palisades as an ode to these culturally rich communities that were affected by L.A. wildfires. We have survivors of the 2017, Tubbs fire in Santa Rosa to tell us about their experience rebuilding a community and offer advice for displaced residents.

Today on AirTalk, we're talking about the fire's possible long term effects on housing in L.A. Many beloved restaurants burnt down in the fires, and the ones that are still standing are doing their part to continue serving their community. We're talking about the special place that these restaurants have in our hearts and where you can get free meals if you have been affected by the fires. In the wake of all the devastation, we want to hear from our listeners about why they love L.A. and what makes the city unlike any other.