Homelessness Agency Audit, Season of giving, Travel Credit Cards and more
Today on AirTalk, we'll dig into a new audit of the L.A. County Homeless Services Agency that found misuse and poor tracking of taxpayer money. We'll also continue our weeklong series about what the incoming Trump administration's federal agenda might mean for California with a look at water policy…
Pivot to Podcasting, Dawn of Mountaineering, Sanctuary City and more
Today on AirTalk, we look at the CA ballot counting process and ask listeners how it can be improved. We also talk to experts about the merits and pitfalls of getting election information via podcasts and social media influencers. We’ll define sanctuary cities and examine the future of immigration …
L.A.'s wastewater recycling, Motown to Hollywood, Best live music L.A bars , and more
Today on AirTalk, President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use longer-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia — how will this shift in policy affect military operations on the ground? Also, a new UCLA study says L.A.’s plan to invest in wastewater recycling could be just what we need to pre…
SoCal K-12 closures, Oversharing? Or Vulnerability?, Randy's Donuts and more
Today on AirTalk, as public school enrollment declines and districts like Inglewood Unified have been forced to close schools, we'll talk about what goes into the decision to close a public school campus. Plus, do you have trouble finding the line between oversharing and healthy vulnerability? You’…
Republicans secure the House, Future of DACA, TV Talk and more!
Today on AirTalk, Republicans have won the House majority and we’ll hear from a public policy expert on what that means for you. As more Americans choose not to have children, some would-be grandparents are not happy about it. We'll hear from listeners going through this, whether they're grandparen…
General election polling, Actor Jim O’Heir's new memoir, Exploring food appropriation and more
Today on AirTalk, we’ll chat with the director of a polling firm to go over the methodology and the results of their election polls that turned out to be surprisingly accurate. Actor Jim O’Heir shares the details about his new memoir ‘Welcome To Pawnee,’ which is an inside look at the making of NBC…
Local elections check in, soCal rent increases, questions about death and more
Today on AirTalk, an update on L.A. City and County election results. Plus, a new USC forecast looks at how much rent might rise in several SoCal counties in the next two years. We'll also talk to the author of the new book Memento Mori, which explores how having honest conversations about death ca…
Impact of military experience, Posthumous Albums, LA District Attorney-Elect, and more
Today on AirTalk, newly-elected L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins us to discuss his priorities as he prepares to take office. Also, OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento weighs in on Andrew Do's plea deal and why he doesn't think it goes far enough. We'll also talk about the ethicality a…
Updates on the fires, California's plan for Trump, Texas Tacos and more
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Frenchman and Mountain Fires — the latter has claimed thousands of acres and over 200 structures. Also, as Governor Newsom convenes California lawmakers to strategize post-election, we’ll look into how California might push back against the incoming Trump adminis…
Latest on the Ventura and Malibu Fires, Post-Election conversations, TV Talk and more!
Today on AirTalk, we will bring you the latest developments on the raging fire in Ventura County has burned 14,000 acres with no signs of slowing down. We are joined by education experts to talk about what today’s youth are learning in their history classes and how their education is affected by po…