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A Starbucks employee cleans up after closing in Los Angeles, California on July 12, 2022. - Starbucks will close six locations in Los Angeles, including this one in downtown, by the end of the month. Company officials cite safety concerns for workers and customers as issues facing the nation, from racism to lack of access to health care to a growing mental health crisis, impact the coffee chain.

Starbucks To Close Six LA Stores Due To Safety Concerns. What Are The Implications?

Today on AirTalk, looking into why several local LA Starbucks are shutting down. Also on the show, a new UCLA heat map; checking in on California High Speed Rail; and more.

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Today on AirTalk, we talk about a new online tool from UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health. Also on the program, we talk about the DOJ's investigation into the PGA, latest news surrounding California's high-speed rail, and more.

UCLA’s New Heat Map Aims To Get Resources To California’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods. How Does It Work?

Today on AirTalk, we talk about a new online tool from UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health. Also on the program, we talk about the DOJ's investigation into the PGA, latest news surrounding California's high-speed rail, and more.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks at a press conference to address vaccine mandates -- which he calls an ``imminent threat to public safety'' if terminations occur in his department as a result of the mandates, November 2, 2021 at a press conference in downtown Los Angeles.

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Today on AirTalk, looking into the Board of Supervisors' upcoming vote on the power of removing Sheriffs. Also on the show, Monkeypox; the Elon Musk Twitter deal lapses; COVID-19 updates; and more.

LA County Supervisors Mull Asking Voters For Sheriff-Removal Power

Today on AirTalk, looking into the Board of Supervisors' upcoming vote on the power of removing Sheriffs. Also on the show, Monkeypox; the Elon Musk Twitter deal lapses; COVID-19 updates; and more.

Mountains stand above agricultural fields in Kern County on May 4, 2022 near Bakersfield, California. A water shortage emergency has been declared in Southern California with water restrictions beginning June 1st for 6 million residents amid drought conditions.

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Today on AirTalk, checking in with economic issues in the Central Valley. Also on the show, Biden’s executive order on abortion access; FilmWeek; and more.

California’s Central Valley Faces Many Challenges — How Will They Affect The Area’s Economy?

Today on AirTalk, checking in with economic issues in the Central Valley. Also on the show, Biden’s executive order on abortion access; FilmWeek; and more.

People pose with the Wall Street Bull in the financial district in Manhattan on June 14, 2022 in New York City. The Dow was up in morning trading following a drop on Monday of over 800 points, which sent the market into bear territory as fears of a possible recession loom.

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Today on AirTalk, workers and their fears of an approaching recession. Also on the show, how families become estranged; Newsom presidential prospects; COVID-19 updates; and more.

How Are Businesses & Workers Reacting To Ongoing Inflation And Fears Of A Recession Continue?

Today on AirTalk, workers and their fears of an approaching recession. Also on the show, how families become estranged; Newsom presidential prospects; COVID-19 updates; and more.

Pictured here a few of the many plastic bottles picked up by volunteers the 2021 International Coastal Cleanup on September 18, 2021 in Santa Monica, California.

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Today on AirTalk, digging into new California single-use plastics legislation. Also on the show, cannabis industry tax cuts; the new 988 phone line; and more.

As California Tackles Single-Use Plastics In Landmark Bill, We Discuss Its Importance & Logistics

Today on AirTalk, digging into new California single-use plastics legislation. Also on the show, cannabis industry tax cuts; the new 988 phone line; and more.

Climate activists, including members of Extinction Rebellion, participate in a demonstration in front of the Thurgood Marshall US Courthouse against a recent Supreme Court ruling on June 30, 2022 in New York City.

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Today on AirTalk, looking at the history of Supreme Court reform with high court experts. Also on the show, reviewing the finalized Los Angeles primary results; COVID updates; and more.

As People Express Outrage Following The Supreme Court’s Abortion Reversal, How Realistic Are Calls For High Court Reform?

Today on AirTalk, looking at the history of Supreme Court reform with high court experts. Also on the show, reviewing the finalized Los Angeles primary results; COVID updates; and more.

TJ Guy #42 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates winning the Big Ten Football Championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Today on AirTalk, we look at the big news about USC and UCLA leaving the ‘Pac-12’ to join the ‘Big Ten’. Also on the show, strategic energy reserves included in the new California state budget deal; FilmWeek; and more.

With USC And UCLA Leaving The Pac-12 For Big Ten, How Will College Athletics Be Affected?

Today on AirTalk, we look at the big news about USC and UCLA leaving the ‘Pac-12’ to join the ‘Big Ten’. Also on the show, strategic energy reserves included in the new California state budget deal; FilmWeek; and more.

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on the final day of its term on June 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. The court issued its final opinions for the term, West Virginia v. EPA and Biden v. Texas.

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Today on AirTalk, reviewing the final opinions made in the latest Supreme Court term. Also on the show, Larry interviews Chicano art collector and artist Cheech Marin; COVID-19 updates; and more.

Supreme Court Limits The EPA’s Ability To Limit Carbon Emissions In New Ruling

Today on AirTalk, reviewing the final opinions made in the latest Supreme Court term. Also on the show, Larry interviews Chicano art collector and artist Cheech Marin; COVID-19 updates; and more.

Cassidy Hutchinson, a top former aide to Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, takes her seat following a break as she testifies during the sixth hearing by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Today on AirTalk, recapping the sixth day of the January 6 House committee hearings. Also on the show, looking into the current state of streaming giants; previewing the November ballot in California; and more.

Recapping Tuesday’s Explosive Insurrection Hearing And What The New Evidence Could Mean

Today on AirTalk, recapping the sixth day of the January 6 House committee hearings. Also on the show, looking into the current state of streaming giants; previewing the November ballot in California; and more.

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