Inside the city's reaction to Rams moving to L.A. announcement, a look at the President's State of the Union address, the high end side of Muslim women's fashion.
The Rams are coming to Los Angeles
Los Angeles, get ready for your new team!
Officials from the National Football League announced yesterday that the St. Louis Rams will move to Los Angeles, while the San Diego Chargers have been given an option to move as well.
So safe to say, you might see a lot more jersey's like this around town:
SCPR's Ben Bergman joined the show from Houston, and then we'll hear from our favorite Rams super fan Ernie Garcia.
To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.
Inglewood mayor on how the city will prepare for the Rams
Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, has always been confident about a NFL team coming to L.A.
Today, he joined the show to discuss whether he's ever had any doubts, how Inglewood plans to prepare for challenges such as traffic and potentially sharing a stadium with another team.
The construction of an Inglewood stadium is set to conclude sometime in 2019 and could open the door for the city holding larger events such as conventions or other large events.
To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.
President Obama continues push for clean energy in State of the Union
President Obama's State of the Union Speech on Tuesday night took on a range of issues, from the economy to terrorism, health care to foreign policy.
He also hit on a topic that's been a theme during the course of his presidency— climate change and green tech.
"If anybody still wants to dispute the science around climate change," the President said, "Have at it. You’ll be pretty lonely, because you’ll be debating our military, most of America’s business leaders, the majority of the American people, almost the entire scientific community, and 200 nations around the world who agree it’s a problem and intend to solve it."
President Obama has stressed climate change in every single one of his State of the Union speeches, but David Victor, professor at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy, says the President's remarks this time stand out.
"In a speech where he didn't list lots of priorities and details and all the blocking and tackling that goes on in Washington, to put climate change in the center of it was really saying something."
To hear the full interview with David Victor, click the link above.
What will it take to solve the nation's student debt crisis?
President Obama used a portion of Tuesday’s speech to address ballooning student debt.
The President says he’ll continue to fight for relief in his final year.
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His comments come at a time when student debt burdens have reached record levels.
Take Two took a deeper look at student loan debt in the country with Andy Josuweit, CEO of Student Loan Hero.
Press the blue play button above to hear more.
What you can expect if you give birth in a catholic hospital
A woman in Northern California wants to get her tubes tied after she gives birth by C-section later this month, but her hospital is refusing her doctor's request to perform the procedure. The reason? The hospital is Catholic and follows the church's rules prohibiting sterilization.
Southern California Public Radio's health reporter Rebecca Plevin has been looking into this issue, and what it means for other types of reproductive health care at some Catholic hospitals. She joins A Martinez for our weekly consumer health segment, Impatient.
If you'd like to hear the entire segment click on the audio embedded at the top of this post, or check out Rebecca's blog over here.
El Niño rains may be hurting the wine industry
There's a slight chance Southern California may be experiencing more showers for the rest of the week. Rains are also being reported in the northern parts of the state.
The rains last week were good news for a region that's been struggling with a long drought. However, there are some less than silver linings to these storm clouds including some potential concerns for the wine industry.
Gregory Jones, Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at Southern Oregon University, joins the program to discuss.
To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.
High end Hijab: Dolce & Gabbana's new collection
Earlier this month, Italian fashion house Dolce and Gabbana launched a new collection which featured mostly dark and subtle hues, some floral patterns but the new items do NOT reveal a whole lot of skin.
They're not supposed to, because the new D&G line is intended for Muslim women looking to cover themselves.
Joining the show with insight into why some of the biggest names in fashion are now catering to this market is Edina Lekovic with the Muslim Public Affairs Council.
To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.
The Styled Side: the rise of fitness fashion to pricey heights
If you're like millions of other Americans, your New Year's resolution probably has something to do with getting in shape.
The fashion industry is well aware of it, and it's big business for them.
"The 'athleisure' industry is a nearly $34 billion industry," says Michelle Dalton Tyree from Fashion Trends Daily. "The likes of Lululemon alone is valued at $7.4 billion."
For example, yoga pants at Lululemon range from a hefty $98 to $145.
Small brands will be big winners in 2016
"We're actually seeing a lot of underdog companies in the industry start to pop-up with alternatives," says Tyree.
Fabletics, co-founded by actress Kate Hudson, is a monthly membership site for athletic wear (women and men) and they will send you full outfits every month starting at $49.95.
Avocado Activewear is another company local for Southern Californians – it has a store front on Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice as well as an online presence.
They offer athleisure gear with performance fabrics at prices around $45 for yoga-inspired pants.
The next gen of athletic tech
Athletic tech will also evolve in 2016, says Tyree, beyond FitBits and Apple Watches.
"I predict we're going to see two big expansions. The first being smart clothing," she says.
That's clothing with sensors embedded in them.
Tyree has her eyes on Peak+ from Jabil, a smart garment reference design for manufacturers to build sensors into t-shirts and sports bras as a way to record biometric data without sacrificing comfort.
She also foresees the rise of on-demand fitness services that take cues from Uber.
For example, the LA-based FitSpot app gives users instant access to trainers who are available to come to you or an approved location for a flat rate of $59.
The cleanses and diets you'll hear about more
Like it or not, Southern California tends to drive a lot of diet fads that spread throughout the country.
"Last year, it was ALL about the juice cleanse, cold-pressed juices meant to retain their nutrients that come in at a whopping $7 a bottle," says Tyree. "Basically every third Angeleno you run into is on one."
In 2016, she says soup cleanses will be the next big thing.
Soupure is one business founded by two women who said juice cleanses left them feeling hungry still and jittery from all the sugar. Instead, they offer soups like cucumber grape, pumpkin miso and bone broth.
Tyree is also watching the rise of home meal delivery services.
Paleta is one that bills itself as "farm-to-table," with ingredients sourced from local farms, cruelty-free ranches and responsible fisheries.
To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.