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Today on AirTalk, we're looking at the new Red Flag Warnings issued for L.A. and Ventura Counties. Is it possible to build a fireproof home? We'll have an expert on to answer questions about building materials as many people begin the process of rebuilding their homes and businesses. We'll have an open conversation about dealing the grief and loss of the wildfires. Pasadena Humane Society has been working nonstop to care for the animals, both wild and domesticated, that have been displaced by the fires. We'll end the show talking about how children are affected by natural disasters and a free day camp that was created to help them process situations like this.

Today on AirTalk, we'll cover the Red Flag Warning still in effect for LA and Ventura counties and what that means. We're giving updates on everything we know thus far about how the fires started. Will your N95 mask from Covid protect you from the toxins in the air from the L.A. wildfires? Experts weigh in. LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman discusses looting as firefighters get a handle on the spread of the fires. We want to hear from you about the acts of kindness that you have experienced during this crisis.

Today on AirTalk, as firefighters start to get a handle on the Los Angeles wildfires, we have assembled experts to give the latest updates and answer listener questions. We'll be talking about the fire weather forecast for the coming days, changes in rent prices and CA environmental policy going forward. If you are dealing with the fallout of these fires, call in and share your story.

Today on AirTalk, we're briefing listeners on the multiple devastating Los Angeles wildfires. We'll talk with listeners for first hand accounts as well as public officials to get all the information we can. We'll talk containment efforts, damage assessment, managing yours and your family's grief and trauma. Reach us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com with any information or questions.

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Today on Airtalk, more than 100,000 residents of Los Angeles County have been evacuated due to the expansive wildfires in the area. We're providing the latest updates and resource information for the communities affected.

Today on AirTalk, we are bringing you all of the latest updates on the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles.

Today on AirTalk, we're looking into the dangerous wind warning for Southern California and how the powerful gusts may effect your day. UCLA researchers are looking into three cases of a new drug-resistant bacteria. Is SoCal prepared in case of an outbreak? A new book details the accomplished life of screenwriter and producer, Norman Lear. We're looking at recent restaurant closures in L.A. to get a sense of the state of the food industry in L.A. We'll finish the show with a conversation about porn literacy. We'll talk to experts about how to have an honest conversation with your kids about the effects of watching porn and the reality of the industry.

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.