AirTalk

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Southern California’s latest heat wave. Also on the show, we explore forgiveness and what research says about its mental health and physiological benefits; we get an update on COVID-19 variants; we dive into the concept of ‘medium friends’ and the best ways to navigate those relationships; and more.

Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. Also on the show, how a hill in Irvine is providing us a glimpse into California’s drought-ridden future; we explore the rise of ‘micro-cheating;’ we breakdown the new California laws going into effect this month; Eric Sprankle talks about his new book ‘DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation;’ and more.

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing cities to enforce laws restricting homeless encampments. Also on the show, we debrief the first 2024 presidential debate; author Jane Kamensky drops by to talk about her new book 'Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution: A History from Below;’ our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews actor Griffin Dunne; and more.

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Gallery Association Los Angeles’s 4th annual Gallery Weekend. Also on the show, we touch on embracing your LGBTQ+ identity later in life; NPR music critic Ann Powers stops by to talk about her new book ‘Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell;’ we take a deep-dive into Los Angeles’s Tiki culture; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on Hollywood and how it has found itself in an economic slowdown with few job openings. Also on the show, a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) looks at how retailers aren’t stocking shelves with sustainable products; we recap Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State; New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof talks about his new book Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life; and more.

Today on AirTalk, after the violence that broke out at a Los Angeles synagogue over the weekend, Mayor Karen Bass talks about placing regulations on masks at public demonstrations. Also on the show, a new petition aims to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster; we examine the current and future state of California’s dams; a look into how AI is impacting hiring practices; the growing concern around space junk; and more.

Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles has added two venues to the 2028 Summer Olympics games – we look into the new venues and the history behind LA’s oldest stadium. Also on the show, a new bill looks to utilize the DMV to automatically register California voters; how Inland Empire’s warehouse development is impacting the local community; Larry Mantle interviews Adam Nimoy on his new memoir ‘The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy;’ and more.

Today on AirTalk, comedian Amber Ruffin stops by to talk about her new musical ‘Bigfoot!’ Also on the show, with a heat wave hitting Southern California this weekend, we look into how heat affects our brains; we chow down on some Vegan Burgers with the general manager of Beelman’s; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews director Yorgos Lanthimos on his new film ‘Kinds of Kindness;’ and more.

Today on AirTalk, we remember baseball legend Willie Mays. Also on the show, CBS Morning Correspondent Mo Rocca drops by to talk about his new book ‘Roctogenarians: Late In Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs;’ we explore why California cannabis products are testing positive for dangerous pesticides; we explore the history of LGBTQ+ cinema with author Alonso Duralde and his book ‘Hollywood Pride;’ our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.

Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles Unified School district this morning considers whether to ban cellphones on school campuses. Also on the show, we look into why Americans are holding on to their cars for longer; we preview the latest Imperfect Paradise series ‘Return to Mexico;’ actor Griffin Dunne stops by to talk about his new memoir ‘Friday Afternoon Club;’ and more.