AirTalk

L.A. City Charter reform proposals, A chimpanzee civil war? and more

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:28:23 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Pope Leo and President Donald Trump (0:30)

L.A. City Charter reform proposals (14:52)

Is it weird to do things alone? (34:58)

Will Gen Z save moviegoing? (52:01)

A chimpanzee civil war? (1:11:20)

Grief and comedy (1:25:23)

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LAUSD averts strike; How is the war in Iran affecting local ports? and Interviews with gubernatorial and mayoral candidates Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra , and Adam Miller

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:05:17 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

LAUSD averts strike (0:30)

How is the war in Iran affecting local ports? (12:11)

Interview with gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa (27:41)

Interview with gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra (53:29)

Interview with mayoral candidate Adam Miller (1:19:44)

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With Swalwell out, where does the governor’s race stand? The Moth comes to LA and OC, and more

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:59:04 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

With Swalwell out, where does the governor’s race stand? (0:30)

LAUSD strike update (29:48)

SoCal History: How California cleaned up its skies (51:30)

The Moth comes to LA and OC (1:13:59)

2026 NHL and NBA Playoffs Preview (1:27:03)

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Artemis II, What’s your favorite videogame soundtrack? and more

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:24:09 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Artemis mission (0:30)

What’s your favorite videogame soundtrack? (19:00)

Food Friday: UbeFest (38:36)

FilmWeek (51:34)

Hitler’s efforts to infiltrate Hollywood (1:23:04)

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How do video games impact your relationships? Desi Arnaz's legacy, and more

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:23:36 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

A super El Nino? (0:30)

How do video games impact your relationships? (14:32)

Trucking industry check-in (51:10)

Desi Arnaz's legacy (1:07:47)

TV Talk (1:23:55)

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Is Ontario a new entertainment hub? How has gaming culture evolved over the years? and more

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:42:26 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

U.S. and Iran ceasefire (0:30)

How gaming culture has evolved? (20:16)

Is Ontario becoming a new entertainment hub? (51:21)

Anthropic's new model (1:11:07)

What's the best midnight snacks? (1:24:17)

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LA28 tickets, Triple Play: Automated Ball-Strike system, and more

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:17:50 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The latest on Iran (0:30)

Are video gamers stigmatized? (20:43)

LA28 ticket sale prompts mixed reactions (51:04)

Triple Play (1:24:39)

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CA Governor's Race, Mail Voting and the impacts of video games

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:49:02 +0000

Today on AirTalk

President Trump endorses Steve Hilton for CA (0:15)

Future of mail-in voting (11:06)

Video game series: Violence and gaming (26:55)

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What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, and more

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:51:08 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The latest on Iran

What's your favorite children's book?

Food Friday: Ubefest

FilmWeek: LAist critics review the latest releases

Interview with American Cinematheque Artistic Director Grant Moninger

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The latest on the Artemis launch, New research casts doubt on some microplastics studies, and more

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:45:26 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

LA28 (0:30)

New research casts doubt on some microplastics studies (19:28)

New book on the hidden power of heat (33:02)

The latest on the Artemis launch (51:33)

Video game adaptations (1:07:45)

TV Talk (1:23:51)

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SCOTUS hearing on birthright citizenship, Where are the male therapists? and more

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:45:44 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

SCOTUS hearing on birthright citizenship (0:30)

Could the economy be heading for a cliff? (10:40)

'GLP-1 Friendly’ products? (19:23)

Where are the male therapists? (49:16)

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Could leaving CA make you richer? Best thrifts & thrift stores, and more

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:23:15 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Could leaving CA make you richer? (0:30)

Artificial sweeteners (16:40)

What's the coldest you've ever been? (33:52)

Updates on SCOTUS (51:37)

Best thrifts & thrift stores (1:02:09)

Decorating with a partner (1:24:54)

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Hearing from drivers as gas prices increase, Do forests communicate? and more

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:04:09 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Hearing from Rideshare workers and drivers at large as gas prices near $6 a gallon (0:30)

Gubernatorial and mayoral polls (16:11)

SoCal History: 1970s fuel shortage (34:44)

Being polyamorous in a monogamous world (51:50)

Legal challenges for polyamorous couples (1:14:41)

Do forests communicate? (1:25:31)

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How to stay safe around rattlesnakes, FilmWeek, Food Friday, and more

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:25:36 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

How to stay safe around rattlesnakes (0:30)

Do you still call things by their old names? (18:16)

Food Friday: Gancia's Craft Kitchen (36:05)

FilmWeek (51:34)

What makes a good book to movie adaptation? (1:28:05)

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How to have 'the talk,' How plants are adapting to climate change, and more

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:04:53 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Jury finds social media platforms liable for children's addiction (0:30)

Supreme Court hears case on asylum seekers (17:40)

How to have 'the talk' (31:34)

LA City Council's new plan for upzoning (51:37)

How plants adapt to climate change (1:09:14)

TV Talk (1:24:06)

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Pew report on US at 250, Parenting in year 0, and more

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:26:42 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Open AI closes Sora (0:30)

Pew report on US at 250 (14:16)

Parenting in year 0 (29:07)

How is the Iran war affecting prices? (47:16)

City Hall leaves homelessness funds on the table(1:00:27)

Marine heatwave

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Recapping the LA mayoral debate, Vasectomies for March Madness? and more

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:48:24 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Recapping the LA mayoral debate (0:30)

Restoring the Santa Monica dunes (20:01)

Vasectomies for March Madness? (36:50)

Screens in schools (51:45)

Hysterectomies explainer (1:23:06)

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Are peptides the future of medicine? SoCal History: State Parks; Triple Play, and more

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:06:12 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

SCOTUS hearings, Ballot seizure in Riverside (0:30)

Should we name things after notable figures? (15:49)

SoCal History: State Parks (34:09)

Groundwater management (49:50)

Are peptides the future of medicine? (1:05:53)

Triple Play (1:24:19)

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César Chávez day will likely be renamed, Food Friday, and more

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:26:05 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Reactions to César Chávez renaming (0:30)

Do AI guardrails lead to AI surveillance? (23:31)

Food Friday: Henrietta (23:31)

FilmWeek (33:06)

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Scientists who were shunned for being right, TV Talk, and more

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:26:58 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

LA airports (0:30)

Research into LA sound stage occupancy (11:28)

Scientists who were shunned for being right (22:21)

Pakistan and Afghanistan (34:16)

Updates on the child social media addiction trial (54:50)

TV Talk (54:50)

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Allegations against Cesar Chavez spur reckoning with legacy, Can Star Trek boldly go…on forever? and more

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:46:30 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Allegations against Cesar Chavez spur reckoning with legacy (0:30)

Plant-based meat (32:52)

Checking in on UK and Europe’s political climate (44:34)

Can Star Trek boldly go…on forever? (57:15)

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Half of California teachers plan to leave teaching, Gas tax suspension, and more

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:57:05 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Half of California teachers plan to leave teaching (0:30)

Unwritten rules of social media (28:59)

Privacy concerns behind license plate readers (40:31)

Gas tax suspension? (51:34)

LA school updates (1:08:22)

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Oscars recap, SoCal History: LA's oil boom, and more

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:02:57 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Oscars recap (0:30)

Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera (12:07)

SoCal History: L.A .'s oil boom (23:33)

Winter heatwave (32:12)

UC Irvine professor on her immigration research (40:31)

March madness (54:34)

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Food Friday: Funnel cakes, FilmWeek Oscar Preview, and more

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:01 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

What’s the possibility of a drone strike in California? (0:30)

Food Friday: Funnel cakes (13:41)

Oscar nominees for Best International Feature (24:50)

FilmWeek Oscar Preview (33:48)

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New LAist reporting on the Eaton Fire and former OC Supervisor Andrew Do, Interviews with Oscar Nominee Raphael Saadiq, and more

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:09:52 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Whistleblower alleges employee who regularly slept on the job held key role in Eaton Fire response (0:30)

Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s corruption (13:09)

TV Talk (25:45)

Interview with Raphael Saadiq (32:52)

Interview with director Joachim Trier (44:22)

Interviews with Train Dreams’ director and cinematographer (56:10)

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Noma's pop-up loses sponsorships, Climate change efforts in China, A check-in on vaping and more!

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:46:29 +0000

Today on AirTalk

Restaurant kitchen abuse (0:15)

China's climate change efforts (19:17)

Disney adults (37:00)

CA family leave (51:20)

Flavored vapes (1:18:00)

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LA's worst intersections, The ethics of portraying living people, and more

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:06:19 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Patriotism (0:30)

Fast-casual chains (20:44)

The ethics of portraying living people (36:55)

New Pew research study on views of fellow citizens (51:04)

Worst LA intersections (1:16:48)

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CA gubernatorial race check-in, SoCal History: Skateboarding, PetTalk, and more

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:53:40 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Who’s in and out of the California governor’s race (0:30)

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount (21:17)

Favorite media depiction of fatherhood (35:55)

PetTalk (51:30)

SoCal History: Skateboarding (1:23:57)

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Will LA City pull out of LAHSA? Food Friday, and more

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:30:08 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Will LA City pull out of LAHSA? (0:30)

Returning to work after paternity leave (16:34)

Food Friday: Phil Rosenthal talks diners, Max & Helen’s, and his new children’s book (37:38)

FilmWeek: ‘The Bride!’ ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,’ and more! (51:48)

Feature: A new book explores the legacy of Joan Crawford (1:22:19)

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The battle for Voter ID comes to California, TV Talk, and more

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:05:08 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Listeners share how the war with Iran is impacting loved ones still in the Middle East (0:30)

The wine industry sure does have a lot going on right now (17:37)

Posthumous music: Last gift to fans or a cynical cash grab? (36:37)

The battle for Voter ID comes to California (51:30)

Following early primaries, we check in on the Republican party entering the midterms (1:09:11)

TV Talk: ‘Rooster,’ ‘Marshalls,’ ‘Vladimir’ and many more! (1:25:10)

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The latest on the US war with Iran, Democratic establishment vs. new wave progressives , and more

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:27:39 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The latest on the US war with Iran (0:30)

As AI enters office spaces, how is it impacting workflows and workloads? (20:02)

When the end of your life isn’t, how do you cope? (37:01)

Democratic establishment vs. new wave progressives (51:45)

Spring is here! And so is gardening. (1:12:36)

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What are conditions like for those detained in ICE’s largest holding facility?, AI in science, and more

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:06:27 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

How did President Trump make the decision to attack Iran? (0:30)

What can past U.S. relations with the Middle East tell us about the current war with Iran? (21:12)

Robots are delivering our food. Just don’t expect them to arrive on time or in one piece.(38:23)

The latest on the commission tasked with revamping the LA City charter (51:40)

What are conditions like for those detained in ICE’s largest holding facility? (1:06:50)

A check in on climatology and the use of AI in science (1:25:26)

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The latest on the war with Iran, SoCal History, and more

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:50:57 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The latest on the war with Iran (0:30)

The legality of this new war with Iran (19:11)

Following the US strikes against Iran, we discuss how this act of aggression came to be and what’s next (38:30)

How the Iran war is impacting the economy (51:41)

What we know about the U.S. Military’s use of AI tools, including in its strike against Iran (1:07:44)

SoCal History: The California Coastal Act turns 50. What has it done for our beaches? (1:29:25)

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Does legal sports betting cost us all? Food Friday, and more

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:32:47 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Netflix out of Warner Bros. bidding war — is Paramount taking over a done deal? (0:30)

Does legal sports betting cost us all? (19:06)

Food Friday: Natas Pastries is Sherman Oaks’ airport into Portuguese egg tarts, other baked goods (36:40)

FilmWeek: ‘Scream 7,’ ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run,’ ‘Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It,” and more! (51:47)

Feature: A new documentary celebrates the legacy of musician Billy Preston (1:21:46)

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Update on the LA28 Olympics, 'Chinamaxxing,' Interview with Raphael Saadiq, and more

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:07:39 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Latest on the FBI searching LAUSD headquarters and superintendent Carvalho’s home (0:30)

Chinamaxxing (17:05)

How much sharing is too much sharing? (33:25)

LA28 Olympics (51:28)

Interview with Raphael Saadiq (1:09:02)

TV Talk (1:24:39)

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Trump's State of the Union Address, Recent research describes 5200 holds, and more

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:59:57 +0000

Trump's State of the Union Address: what did he say in the longest one to date? (0:30)

Recent research describes 5200 holds; we explain their purpose and use (20:16)

Many Black Americans have family beyond birth and legal ties (51:14)

Challenging the silent stigma of sibling sexual abuse (1:15:03)

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Nithya Raman on her campaign to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, What are the misconceptions and stigma behind Tourette's?, and more

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:44:03 +0000

Nithya Raman on her campaign to be the next mayor of Los Angeles (0:30)

On the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a look at where things stand (20:35)

What are the misconceptions and stigma behind Tourette's? (32:57)

SCOTUS decided Trump’s global tariffs were illegal. What’s next for California’s economy? (51:27)

Disappearances capture our imagination and unsettle us. Nancy Guthrie’s case is no different. (1:09:30)

What was it like to move because of your spouse's work? (1:19:58)

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Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own?, SoCal History, and more

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:34:48 +0000

What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico (0:30)

What was it like growing up in an apartment in LA? (16:49)

What does California’s TK system mean for private preschools? (48:03)

Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own? (1:06:53)

SoCal History: How a desert race ignited a contentious debate (1:21:39)

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Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:26:03 +0000

Since the concept of artificial intelligence became publicized, many in the tech sector have made wide-sweeping claims of what AI will be able to do one day, including curing cancer. Much of this hype has been tied to the potential of AI agents, an autonomous system/software meant to achieve comprehensive tasks like writing reliable, complex code in days, as opposed to weeks. Given how reliant white-collar work, including tech jobs, is on real people, it’s still quite difficult to sift through what is likely to be changing soon and how it’ll impact each job’s workflow. Helping us to get into the current status of AI agents is Lila Shroff, assistant editor for The Atlantic, and Jessica Ji, senior research analyst with the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University.

Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s tariffs, Food Friday, and more

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:31:33 +0000

Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s tariffs — are refunds on the way? (0:30)

Grassroots Campaigns have a new foe: AI Astroturf (20:28)

Food Friday: Coffee in an omakase setting? Tangible Gratitude offers you the caffeine and the experience (36:09)

FilmWeek: ‘How To Make A Killing,’ ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ ‘Redux Redux,’ and more!(51:29)

Feature: Wagner Moura on his role in The Secret Agent (1:20:24)

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What’s your go-to physical, IRL way to get off the screens?, TV Talk, and more!

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:06:52 +0000

California lawmakers weigh tougher DUI consequences (0:30)

What’s your go-to physical, IRL way to get off the screens? (31:56)

What’s up with the economy? We check in with two economists. (51:01)

CalMatters co-founder David Lesher retires, we talk to him about today’s CA news landscape (1:08:08)

TV Talk: ‘The Night Agent,’ ‘Strip Law,’ and many more! (1:23:32)

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Is SoCal the heavy weight champion of the weightlifting world?, California cardroom rules could get stricter, and more

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:18:36 +0000

LAUSD board approves plan that could see significant job cuts. What happens now? (0:30)

California cardroom rules could get stricter (18:48)

Here’s what home kitchens are, and what they mean for the LA food scene (33:34)

Here’s what’s on tap for this summer’s Hollywood Bowl season (51:36)

Is SoCal the heavy weight champion of the weightlifting world? (1:23:56)

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Islamic Society of Orange County celebrates 50 years, What are extended-range electric vehicles?, and more

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:30:46 +0000

Multiple American icons have passed away. We remember their legacies. (0:30)

What are extended-range electric vehicles? (20:22)

Two titans of American cinema have died (35:05)

What is bipolar disorder, really? (51:32)

Islamic Society of Orange County celebrates 50 years (1:22:39)

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City releases proposed speeding camera locations, Dating ‘Ick’ 101, Food Friday, and more!

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:27:38 +0000

City releases proposed speeding camera locations — will they get drivers to slow down? (0:30)

Dating ‘Ick’ 101: What minor thing has made someone automatically unattractive to you? (16:21)

Gio Cucina Napoletana brings Southern Italian cuisine to the San Fernando Valley (36:33)

FilmWeek: ‘Wuthering Heights,’ ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,’ ‘Crime 101,’ and more! (51:50)

Feature: How the Train Dreams’ director and cinematographer created its reflective mood (1:21:34)

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Angels and Dodgers begin spring training, TV Talk, and more!

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:14:36 +0000

Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration enforcement crackdown (0:30)

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on his film 'It Was Just an Accident' (17:26)

When international terrorism took the world stage (39:00)

Triple Play: Angels and Dodgers begin spring training (52:00)

PaleyFest television convention returns for 2026 (1:08:03)

TV Talk: ‘The Burbs,’ ‘Love Story,’ ‘Soul Power,’ and many more! (1:23:42)

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A check in on California’s trucking industry, When does a public apology backfire? , and more

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:44:38 +0000

When does a public apology backfire? One Olympian may have just found out (0:30)

The evolving landscape of marijuana in the United States (17:26)

A check in on California’s trucking industry (51:01)

Fewer 16-year-olds are on the road; what’s factoring into it? (1:21:31)

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Meta’s smart glasses are posing serious privacy concerns, PetTalk, and more

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:30:27 +0000

In the face of federal funding cuts, LA County considers new sales tax to fill gap (0:30)

Meta’s smart glasses are posing serious privacy concerns (20:01)

How do we fix education? A new book has some ideas (35:45)

Food delivery took off during the pandemic. Where does it stand today? (51:30)

PetTalk: Following the Puppy Bowl and Westminster Dog Show, we answer listeners vet-related questions (1:18:36)

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LA Mayoral race updates, Route 66 turns one hundred, and more!

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:05:51 +0000

The LA Mayor’s race field is set — is it anyone’s game? (0:30)

Older drivers are more prone to driving mistakes — should we limit their driving? (29:39)

As the Winter Olympics continue, a look ahead to LA28’s (51:08)

SoCal History: Route 66, “The Mother Road,” turns one hundred (1:09:15)

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The Winter Olympics kick off, Food Friday, and more!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:35:22 +0000

The Winter Olympics kick off this morning. What is different about these games? (0:30)

Birding is booming. But why is the hobby soaring (16:59)

Food Friday: Kurrypinch brings more than just a pinch of love to its dishes for Angelenos (38:21)

FilmWeek: “Dracula,” “Sirāt,” “Pillion,” and more! (51:44)

Feature: Director Joachim Trier on his nine-time Oscar-nominated film ‘Sentimental Value’ (1:20:43)

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What are the best practices for handling invasive species?, Mayor Bass allegedly edits after-action report, TV Talk, and more

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:16:29 +0000

LA City Latest: Mayor Bass allegedly edits after-action report, mayoral race updates (0:30)

What goes into the music that plays people off at the Oscars?(17:44)

How one man changed the publishing industry forever (32:35)

What are the best practices for handling invasive species? (51:28)

Prenuptial arrangements are tough, but often necessary (1:08:38)

TV Talk: ‘Tell Me Lies,’ ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ and more! (1:28:52)

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How much do genetics play a role in longevity?, An interview with author Michael Connelly, and more

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:36:54 +0000

What do the Washington Post layoffs say for the rest of news media? (0:30)

AMC theaters in Burbank were the highest-grossing in the nation last year (19:13)

Aging through the eyes of motivation. How do we stay active? (37:32)

How much do genetics play a role in longevity? Here’s what recent research tells us (51:53)

Forty novels in, Michael Connelly keeps writing and we keep watching (1:06:54)

What’s your favorite legal or legal-ish piece of television? (1:29:46)

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How do you cope with hearing loss?, A check in on “safe parking” zones, and more

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:17:34 +0000

Why California is years late on required disaster reports — and why it matters for the next big fire (0:30)

How do you cope with hearing loss? (18:22)

A check in on “safe parking” zones as Pasadena weighs implementing one (51:05)

Broadway composer Marc Shaiman charts his life in new memoir (1:20:49)

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2026 Grammy Awards recap, How old is too old to sleep with a stuffed animal?, and more!

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:24:32 +0000

Recapping the 2026 Grammy Awards (0:30)

A check in on the 2026 California Governor’s race (16:30)

How old is too old to sleep with a stuffed animal? (32:29)

Here’s how state legislators are trying to address insurance-related problems post-LA fires (51:56)

How is the Bari Weiss CBS era shaping up?(1:03:53)

SoCal History: How Tom Bradley became a trailblazer, Los Angeles's longest-serving mayor (1:25:18)

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How does AI affect the job application process?, Food Friday, and more

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:44:46 +0000

ICE roundup: Don Lemon arrested, “ICE Out” protests, and protestor surveillance (0:30)

How does AI affect the job application process? (19;21)

Food Friday: Latest from LAist (45:58)

FilmWeek: ‘Send Help,’ ‘The Moment,’ ‘A Poet,’ and more! (51:39)

Feature: Santa Barbara International Film Festival (1:22:35)

Feature: The many adaptations of ‘A Star is Born’ are explored in a new book (1:29:01)

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What goes into ‘know your rights’ training?, TV Talk, and more

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:07:23 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Bruce Springsteen has a new protest song — but does it matter? (0:30)

How are restaurants doing amid ICE raids and weak consumer confidence? ? (20:17)

New book digs into how easy it is to join a cult (33:53)

What goes into ‘know your rights’ training? We ask those providing them following ICE raids (51:24)

TikTok and other social media giants taken to court for claims of harming youth mental health (1:10:59)

TV Talk: ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Wonder Man,’ ‘Vanished,’ and more!(1:34:13)

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Why is the term narcissism showing up everywhere these days?, Local film studios continue to struggle, and more

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:59:50 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

President Trump aims to override fire rebuild permitting in LA in new executive order (0:30)

Why is the term narcissism showing up everywhere these days? (16:36)

A new book explores the concept of “truth” itself (33:13)

Sound stages from independent studios are struggling in Hollywood’s production slowdown (51:31)

Is your car underwater… financially? You’re not alone (1:12:05)

A new book explores the cultural impact of American Jews in a post-WWII landscape (1:35:43)

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The latest with Minneapolis, Construction worker shortage, and more

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:30:41 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

What’s the latest with immigration agents in Minneapolis? (0:30)

South Bay extension revisited and what to know of Metro’s Sepulveda corridor (12:41)

A new book explores how two iconic Black Americans were pitted against each other (31:03)

There’s a shortage of construction workers. What does this mean? (51:42)

When there’s an income or age disparity, who should pick up the check? (1:24:16)

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Are we at a political turning point after the second Minnesota shooting by a federal agent? AI deepfake detection, and more

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:37:45 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Are we at a political turning point after the second Minnesota shooting by a federal agent? (0:30)

In the AI era, how are deepfake images being detected? (16:01)

SoCal History: New book explores infamous murder of Elizabeth Short (33:59)

Is there legal basis for an administrative warrant granting ICE entry into private spaces? (51:38)

How is ICE impacting businesses in Orange County? (1:05:06)

Are older folks more screen addicted than their younger peers? (1:28:42)

A previous version of this podcast incorrectly ascribed the killing of Alex Pretti to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This has been corrected.

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A check in on California’s effort to get plastic out of landfills, Food Friday, and more!

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:07:07 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

LA transit agency seeks to override state law allowing more homes near train and bus lines (0:30)

A check in on California’s effort to get plastic out of landfills (16:55)

Food Friday: Jade Rabbit brings generations of Chinese American cuisine into one fast casual restaurant (34:44)

FilmWeek: What to watch (51:16)

Feature: The 101 Best LA Films…according to the LA Times (1:08:01)

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98th Oscar Nominees, How avocados took over the country , TV Talk and more!

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:58 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

98th Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners’ shines with record 16 nominations, we’ll talk surprises & snubs (0:30)

Previewing L.A. Metro Board’s vote on the South Bay light rail extension (19:45)

How avocados took over the country, one slice of toast at a time (52:01)

Copper theft continues to be an issue across Los Angeles County (1:09:36)

TV Talk: ‘Shrinking,’ The Beauty,’ ‘Primal,’ and many more! (1:23:53)

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The annual LA homeless count, Do you like small talk with strangers?, and more

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:09:03 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The annual LA homeless count has begun (0:30)

As the L.A. Central Library celebrates its centennial, we discuss its history and significance (16:40)

How are community clinics responding to ACA subsidy expansions ending? (51:29)

Do you like small talk with strangers? (1:23:46)

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How Europe is thinking about US alliance towards Greenland, 2028 LA Olympics finances, and more

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:22:31 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

How Europe is thinking about the US aggression towards Greenland (0:30)

Healthcare subsidies are expiring in 2026. What does that mean for Californians? (17:21)

Checking in on the finances backing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (51:36)

Gallup trends find growing number of independent-identifying US adults, we dig into the numbers (1:05:10)

Latest season of ‘Western Edition’ podcast looks at our relationship with water (1:25:52)

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How did Orange County become a hotbed for Neo-Nazis?, Food Friday, and more

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:18:35 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The numbers are in — the film and television industry is cooling (0:30)

How did Orange County become a hotbed for Neo-Nazis? (13:36)

Food Friday: Northeast LA baked goods roundup, including a new Taiwanese bagel spot (31:22)

FilmWeek: What to watch (39:00)

Feature: Sheepdog is a personal story for actor Virginia Madsen and filmmaker Steven Grayhm (1:16:50)

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Big Sur Highway One reopens, TV Talk and more!

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:29:28 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Big Sur Highway One reopens (0:30)

An Altadena fire survivor on his struggles with home insurance (19:13)

Women and men’s immune systems (50:54)

TV Talk (1:22:51)

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What’s with the billionaire tax? How are influencers impacting politics? and more

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:11:58 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The latest on Iran (0:15)

What’s with the billionaire tax? (16:40)

Why is Gen Z not talking? (41:26)

Colorado River check-in (51:16)

Are influencers impacting policy and public support? (1:07:07)

Favorite neighborhoods (1:32:56)

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Interview with LAFD Chief Jaime Moore; Misconceptions about the pelvic floor; and more

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:58:51 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Interview with LAFD Chief (0:15)

Analysis from LAist reporters (12:22)

Best and worst TV finales (23:03)

States' responses to ICE (51:19)

Misconceptions about the pelvic floor (1:08:25)

How conservative Christian views on sex have changed (1:26:15)

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The latest on Iran, Are the roads prepared for ebikes?, Gov. Newsom's legacy, and more!

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:25:38 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The latest on protests in Iran, and how Iranian Angelenos are reacting (0:15)

E-bikes have been surging in popularity — are the roads prepared for them? (20:04)

As we enter the last year of Governor Newsom's tenure, what defines his legacy? (51:49)

SoCal History: What’s it been like growing up Black in Los Angeles? (1:12:00)

The American Whiskey industry may be on the rocks (1:32:59)

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How did an Altadena family end up back in a toxic house? Interview with Park Chan-wook; and more

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:50:21 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

How did an Altadena family end up back in a toxic house? (0:15)

Will a ban on investor home-buying affect California affordability? (15:39)

Food Friday: Smorgasburg (31:34)

FilmWeek: What to watch (51:21)

Remembering Béla Tarr (1:24:51)

Interview with Director Park Chan-wook (1:26:36)

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When are officers prosecuted for shooting? Are teens watching TV on TikTok? and more

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:16:11 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

When are officers prosecuted for shooting? (0:15)

The history of the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre (18:05)

The friendship market (33:05)

Should we embrace autonomous taxis? (51:14)

Are teens watching TV on TikTok? (1:16:55)

TV Talk (1:23:36)

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The one year anniversary of the fires: Interviews with elected officials, survivors, and more

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:46:40 +0000

Today on LAist:

Interview with Mayor Karen Bass (0:15)

Palisades Community Recovery (16:34)

How are survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires recovering? (39:45)

Interview with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara (52:25)

Altadena Community and Recovery (1:08:52)

LA County supervisor Lindsey Horvath ((1:17:48)

Altadena Community and Recovery continued (1:23:54)

LA County supervisor Kathryn Barger (1:32:51)

Houses of worship find new homes (1:46:00)

Nature's comeback in the burn zones (2:10:04)

LAist staffers share their recovery stories (2:16:51)

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Is it cringe to dance now? Update on GLP-1 medication; and more

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:34:08 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

California's snowpack (0:15)

New UCLA study on pollutants in burn area homes (9:44)

Is it cringe to dance now? (33:39)

GLP-1 check-in (50:46)

Is being late an ADHD symptom? (1:26:11)

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The latest on Venezuela; PetTalk: ask a veterinarian; and more

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:15:07 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

The latest on Venezuela (0:15)

What bills come into effect January 2026? (37:39)

A history of U.S. involvement in Latin America (51:15)

PetTalk: Ask a vet! (1:08:01)

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Preparing for this week's storm, When did you first start feeling “old?” and more

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:53:30 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

What should we expect from this week's storm? (0:15)

SoCal restaurant industry check-in (15:25)

When did you first start feeling “old?” (36:03)

Los Angeles County press conference on the storm (51:34)

LAist year in review (1:16:25)

TV Talk: What to watch (1:29:51)

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What words do you have trouble spelling? Interview with Robby Hoffman, and more

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:52:13 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

New LAist/USC study on street takeovers (0:15)

What words do you have trouble spelling? (32:20)

Was the Palisades fire report weakened? (51:43)

Interview with Robby Hoffman (1:04:56)

Is VistaVision back? (1:29:12)

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Sticking to New Year's resolutions, Food Friday, and more

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:40:19 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Coping with life-altering violence (0:15)

Can you actually stick to a New Year’s resolution? (18:18)

Food Friday: Ramen (36:38)

FilmWeek: What to watch (51:38)

Interview with Brendan Fraser and HIKARI (1:20:53)

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How do you cope with loved ones with chronic addiction? Are pets replacing kids? and more

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:03:26 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Oscars moving to YouTube (in 2029) (0:15)

How do you cope with loved ones with chronic addiction? (14:46)

Are pets replacing kids? (50:45)

Holiday parties gone wrong (1:09:02)

TV Talk: What to watch (1:20:17)

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Romantasy for couples, What advice do you ask your kids for? and more

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:04:51 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Previewing Trump's primetime speech (0:15)

Can romantasy save your sex life? (17:37)

What can LA learn from the diverging housing policies of the Twin Cities? (50:45)

Holiday movies: What to watch (1:06:56)

What advice do you ask your kids for? (1:23:19)

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What's the difference between gambling and trading? Tracking monarch butterflies, and more

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:35:24 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Ford's EV plans (0:15)

Gambling or trading? (11:00)

Interview with Jimmy Jam (28:51)

Does marijuana really relieve pain? (51:24)

New tech for Monarch butterfly tracking (1:26:04)

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Remembering Rob Reiner, Should you get a full-body MRI scan? and more

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:15:01 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Remembering Rob Reiner (0:15)

The future of student loans (20:05)

LA Mayor Karen Bass calls in (31:45)

Second night of Hanukkah (43:25)

Full body MRIs? (52:52)

Reprise: Rob Reiner talks Spinal Tap (1:22:00)

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How the #$%& do we feel about profanity in politics? Food Friday, and more

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:23:52 +0000

Today on AirTalk: Future of CA AI regulations; Profanity in politics? Food Friday: Genghis Cohen; FilmWeek: What to watch; and The King of Color Documentary.

Today on AirTalk:

Future of CA AI regulations (0:15)

Profanity in politics? (19:24)

Food Friday: Genghis Cohen (33:40)

FilmWeek: What to watch (51:14)

The King of Color Documentary (1:26:44)

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Interview with LA Mayor Karen Bass, Giving up gift exchanges, and more

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:44:51 +0000

Today on AirTalk: CA colleges settlements; AI Disney characters? Giving up gifts; Mayor Karen Bass; LA County inspector general retires; More water for CA farms; and TV Talk.

Today on AirTalk:

CA colleges settle complaints relating to alleged antisemitism (0:15)

AI Disney characters? (15:05)

Giving up gifts (23:46)

Mayor Karen Bass (46:00)

LA County inspector general retires (1:01:29)

More water for CA farms (1:19:10)

TV Talk (1:30:11)

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The best restaurants in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Times

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:34:55 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

LA's best restaurants (0:15)

New report on immigration enforcement's impact on schools, Fertility after 35, and more

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:38:04 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

New report on immigration enforcement's impact on schools (0:15)

Fertility after 35 (20:56)

Congestion is really bad (41:55)

NYT sues the Pentagon (51:34)

The future of Hep B vaccinations (1:04:59)

Australia's teen social media ban (1:22:06)

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Remembering Frank Gehry, LA Metro enforcement fare, and more

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:12:03 +0000

Today on AirTalk: Frank Gehry; New UCLA CA forecast; Interview with MTV cofounder; The Supreme Court; LA Metro fare enforcement; and combining news and prediction markets.

Today on AirTalk:

Remembering Frank Gehry (0:15)

New UCLA CA forecast (20:54)

Interview with an MTV cofounder (32:59)

What's new with the Supreme Court? (51:44)

How is LA Metro enforcing fares? (1:06:55)

Combining news and prediction markets? (1:28:31)

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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros, Food Friday, and more

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:03:49 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio (0:15)

What's the worst gift you've received? (14:45)

Food Friday: Langer's Delicatessen (33:11)

FilmWeek: What to watch (52:17)

How horror became a box office guarantee (1:27:45)

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Spotify Wrapped 2025, AirTalk Live in Rancho Mirage, and more

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:12:33 +0000

Today on AirTalk: What was in your Spotify Wrapped? AirTalk Live in Rancho Mirage; and TV Talk: What to watch.

Today on AirTalk:

What was in your Spotify Wrapped? (0:15)

AirTalk Live in Rancho Mirage (50:37)

TV Talk: What to watch (1:28:24)

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CA's high electric bills, Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping? and more

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:29:00 +0000

Today on AirTalk: LA County law enforcement mask ban; Zillow removes climate risk feature; Ragebaiting; CA's high electric bills; and Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping?

Today on AirTalk:

LA County moves ahead with mask ban for law enforcement (0:15)

Zillow removes climate risk feature (13:46)

Ragebaiting (25:31)

CA's high electric bills (51:23)

Transitional kindergarten (1:12:25)

Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping? (1:29:08)

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The tenth anniversary of the San Bernardino shooting, Tattoos and immunity, and more

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:47:54 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Tenth anniversary of the San Bernardino shooting (0:15)

Tattoos and health (15:04)

Celebrities in commercials (26:13)

New UCLA football coach (37:51)

Fiscal year in CA (50:01)

Crackdowns on DACA recipients (1:00:20)

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Post-fire rebuilding, US's best steakhouses, and more

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:38:01 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Post-fire rebuilding (0:15)

Potential congressional review of US military strikes (23:36)

Journey across the US by steakhouse (30:35)

ChatGPT turns 3 (51:14)

L.A. County bans Kratom (1:12:05)

What are the best tv & movie titles? (1:24:44)

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Thanksgiving meal mishaps, TV Talk, and more

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:17:27 +0000

Today on AirTalk: $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation, Thanksgiving meal mishaps, TV Talk, FilmWeek, and the Big Lebowski.

Today on AirTalk:

Taxpayer-funded $27M property deal under investigation (0:15)

What are your Thanksgiving meal mishaps? (16:55)

TV Talk: What to watch (36:36)

FilmWeek: What to watch (51:30)

Why does everyone love The Big Lebowski? (1:26:21)

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Is AI changing the music industry? How to talk politics at Thanksgiving, and more

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:58:33 +0000

Today on AirTalk: Thanksgiving travel check-in; AI and the music industry; 2025 resolutions; Forestry Service check-in; MAGA accounts overseas; and how to talk politics at Thanksgiving.

Today on AirTalk:

Thanksgiving travel (0:15)

Is AI changing the music industry? (15:48)

How are your 2025 resolutions? (37:36)

Forestry Service check-in (51:50)

Where are MAGA accounts posting from? (1:07:44)

Talking politics at Thanksgiving (1:27:41)

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Best and worst Thanksgiving side dishes, Should you still go into tech? and more

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:59:33 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

Who will own Warner Bros. Discovery? (0:15)

Trump admin court cases (15:42)

Best and worst Thanksgiving side dishes (34:37)

Is the CBP surveilling us? (51:17)

Should you still go into tech? (1:18:18)

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Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods? Renate Reinsve, and more

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:32:15 +0000

Today on AirTalk: A Ukrainian peace deal? Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods? Food Friday: Armenian Bakery; FilmWeek: What should you watch this week; and Renate Reinsve joins the show.

Today on AirTalk:

A Ukrainian peace deal? (0:15)

Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods? (21:04)

Food Friday: Armenian Bakery (34:26)

FilmWeek: What should you watch this week (51:18)

Renate Reinsve joins the show (1:22:33)

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What to know about LAX ahead of Thanksgiving travel, TV Talk, and more

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:08:29 +0000

Today on AirTalk: a new jobs report; What to know about LAX ahead of Thanksgiving travel; Are California facilities handling toxins are at risk for flooding? PUSD budget; Mexico protests; and TV Talk.

Today on AirTalk:

A surprisingly strong jobs report (0:15)

What to know about LAX ahead of Thanksgiving travel (16:13)

Are California facilities handling toxins are at risk for flooding? (31:54)

PUSD budget shortfalls (51:19)

Mexico protests (1:18:38)

TV Talk (1:28:00)

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CA gubernatorial race check-in, PetTalk: Pet questions answered by a vet, and more

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:51:08 +0000

Today on AirTalk: The CA gubernatorial race; how periods affect our brains; our expert vet answers your questions; and a check-in on the US-China tech war.

Today on AirTalk:

The CA gubernatorial race heats up (0:15)

How do periods affect our brains? (24:25)

Our expert vet answers your questions (51:14)

Check-in on the US-China tech war (1:25:51)

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UC schools check-in, Best things to buy abroad, and more

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:59:00 +0000

Today on AirTalk: Weather update; Can regular gun range use lead to brain damage? Could your gut hold potential cures? UC schools in the Trump era; the box office slump; and best buys abroad.

Today on AirTalk:

Weather update (0:15)

Can regular gun range use lead to brain damage? (32:15)

Could your gut hold potential cures? (32:15)

UC schools in the Trump era (51:15)

The worst box office in decades (1:07:20)

Best things to buy abroad (1:27:45)

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AI music, How SSRIs are affecting our sex drives, and more

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:09:41 +0000

Today on AirTalk: the latest on the Epstein files; AI songs on the Billboard charts; the rise of the NFL; SSRIs and their impact on our sex drive; and the history of performance reviews.

Today on AirTalk:

What's in the Epstein files? (0:15)

How is the music industry reacting to AI music? (14:26)

A new book on the rise of the NFL (35:39)

How are SSRIs affecting our sex drives? (51:17)

The history of performance reviews (1:23:25)

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The end of the penny, Food Friday, and more

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:05:15 +0000

Today on AirTalk: the end of the penny; why LinkedIn posts are so strange; Food Friday: Cook like an Armenian grandmother; FilmWeek: the latest releases; and a new biography of actor Cesar Romero.

Today on AirTalk:

The death of the penny? (0:15)

How did LinkedIn get so weird? (19:27)

Food Friday: Cook like an Armenian grandmother (34:51)

FilmWeek: What to watch this week (51:17)

Cesar Romero: Beyond the Joker (1:24:17)

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AI Interaction Confidentiality, TV Talk, and more

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:59:07 +0000

Today on AirTalk:

What we know about the coming storm (0:15)

Should AI interactions be confidential? (14:44)

New book on boxer Joe Louis' legacy (32:25)

Are 'campuses' for the unhoused a solution? (51:45)

TV Talk: What to watch now (1:24:54)

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City Council vote on rent stabilization, An interview with Susan Orlean, and more

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:22:43 +0000

Today on AirTalk: LA City Council votes on rent stabilization; the cultural significance of Zohran Mamdani; how to write a joke; Bill Gates' comments on climate; and an interview with Susan Orlean.

Today on AirTalk:

LA City Council votes on rent stabilization (0:15)

The cultural significance of Zohran Mamdani (19:46)

How to write a joke (32:47)

Resetting the conversation on climate (51:17)

Interview with Susan Orlean (1:22:15)

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