Today on AirTalk, we're keeping you up to date on any developments with the Franklin fire in Malibu. We're also looking into the current state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as some companies and universities start to shift their practices. As we gear up for the holiday season, we're going to tell you where to find SoCal holiday displays so you can create some special memories with friends and family. A new study on the Salton Sea reveals that nitrogen oxide emissions might be contributing to smog in the basin. California plans to ban "sell by" food labels. A food safety expert walks us through how to differentiate and keep food up to par. And, we're discussing the science behind why we cry and the different kinds of tears. What purpose does crying serve in your life?

Today on AirTalk:

- Franklin fire in Malibu causes evacuations (0:15)

- The current state of DEI (16:07)

- Exploring SoCal holiday displays (39:20)

- Salton Sea smog (52:10)

- What even is a 'best by' date? (1:10:40)

- Why do we cry? (1:26:10)