AirTalk

Today on AirTalk, we check in on what the future holds for the community of the Salton Sea. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the spiders of SoCal; we look into best methods and practices of sleep training your child; Orange County demands millions in refunds for tax dollars given to a nonprofit; we get the latest on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the delays and challenges facing the return of the Boeing Starliner crew. Also on the show, we learn about a new peanut allergy treatment that’s been introduced in Australia; we preview the newest episode of LAist’s podcast ‘Imperfect Paradise;’ we check-in with SoCal school districts ahead of the new school year; California State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas talks about the new self-checkout bill; and more.

Today on AirTalk, Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Also on the show, we dig into what exactly a Vice President does; we get a behind-the-scenes peek at how ‘The Simpsons’ became so good at predicting the future; we explore how false rumors ignited a weekend of violence in the UK; we check-in with the California legislature as they head back into session; and more.

Today on AirTalk, what the latest from Wall Street tells us about the possibility of a recession. Also on the show, we look into why U.S. based generic drug manufacturers are struggling to survive; we dive into the history of Southern California’s freeway system and its impact on Los Angeles; what’s behind tech companies scraping subtitles from hundreds of thousands of Youtube videos; listeners tell us about their first cars; and more.

Today on AirTalk, we discuss rent increases in Los Angeles and the current issues facing the infamous Cecil Hotel. Also on the show, we speak with an anger management expert on how to deal with road rage; we talk Yakitori with the owner and chef behind the pop-up Yakitori Cartel; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Austin Cross chats with director Richard Papiatt and the Belfast rap trio Kneecap on their new fictionalized biopic ‘Kneecap;’ and more.

Today on AirTalk, US journalist Evan Gershkovich has been released from Russian custody in what is being called one of the largest prisoner exchanges between Russia and the West. Also on the show, we explore the history of political campaign songs and how they affect a candidate's brand; we dive into the history of soap operas; listeners share how homelessness has changed since Mayor Karen Bass took office; the commander of the Mars simulation mission on their one-year mission; our TV critics review the latest releases; and more.

Today on AirTalk, Disneyland workers have avoided a strike after agreeing to a new deal that will increase wages by 31% and improve sick leave. Also on the show, we check in on the state of the video game industry; we explore the legal gray area of deepfakes and how to safely regulate the technology; we discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris is rebranding herself in her presidential campaign; we check-in with Los Angeles restaurants and get their thoughts on the Al Fresco ordinance extension; and more.

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the wildfires affecting California communities. Also on the show, we look at how President Biden might utilize his remaining months in office; we explore how technology can be used to help solve Los Angeles’s homeless crisis; directors Pete and Rebecca Davis talk about their new documentary ‘Join or Die;’ why NASA beamed a Missy Elliot song to Venus; and more.

Today on AirTalk, President Biden unveiled a sweeping proposal on Monday to reform the U.S. Supreme Court, calling for term limits, an enforceable code of ethics, and a limitation on presidential immunity. Also on the show, we look at a new study that examines Gen Z’s cannabis consumption; we explore the history of black women in American politics; we get the latest on HIV/AIDS research; listeners share their favorite Southern California bakeries; and more.

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the 2024 Paris Olympics. Also on the show, listeners share their favorite Olympic memories; we get a taste of Los Angeles breakfast burritos with the co-owners of Cofax Coffee; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews writer-director Sean Wang and actor Izaac Wang on their new film ‘Dìdi (弟弟);’ and more.