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.

• Should LA restrict masks at public demonstrations? (00:17)
• Is extreme heat a natural disaster? (19:15)
• New book ‘3 Shades of Blue’ highlights jazz titans (34:20)
• The state of CA dams (51:13)
• AI’s impact on hiring (1:06:11)
• What should we do about space junk? (1:24:02)