Today on AirTalk, as Superbowl Sunday approaches, we're debating whether or not halftime performer Kendrick Lamar will play his mega-hit diss track, 'Not Like Us,' while the defamation lawsuit over the song is ongoing. What do you think, should he perform it? We also want to hear about your favorite halftime shows in history and what made them stand out. We're talking to a linguistics expert about the place slang holds in our lives. Call in and tell us your favorite slang words or which ones you never want to hear again. For Food Friday, we're trying the reigning champion of Super Bowl foods: chicken wings.

Today on AirTalk:


A look at legendary Super Bowl halftime shows as Kendrick Lamar is set to perform amid looming lawsuit (0:15)


How do slang words come to be and which ones would you bring back? (19:50)


Food Friday: Where to get chicken wings for Super Bowl Sunday (30:05)

Today on AirTalk, as Superbowl Sunday approaches, we're debating whether or not halftime performer Kendrick Lamar will play his mega-hit diss track, 'Not Like Us,' while the defamation lawsuit over the song is ongoing. What do you think, should he perform it? We also want to hear about your favorite halftime shows in history and what made them stand out. We're talking to a linguistics expert about the place slang holds in our lives. Call in and tell us your favorite slang words or which ones you never want to hear again. For Food Friday, we're trying the reigning champion of Super Bowl foods: chicken wings.
Today on AirTalk:
 A look at legendary Super Bowl halftime shows as Kendrick Lamar is set to perform amid looming lawsuit (0:15)
 How do slang words come to be and which ones would you bring back? (19:50)
 Food Friday: Where to get chicken wings for Super Bowl Sunday (30:05)

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Super Bowl rap beef?, Slang word revivals and Food Friday!

Today on AirTalk, attorneys have descended upon Los Angeles in the wake of the devastating wildfires. Law firms have been rolling out massive marketing campaigns in search of names to add to their lawsuits. If you lost your home in the fires, have you been contacted by a lawyer for representation? If so, call us, we want to hear about your experience. Though today's Food Friday happens to land on Pi Day, we like to keep you on your feet, so we're having cobbler. Listen in as we try some slices from a legendary Pasadena bakery.

Today on AirTalk:

Widespread law firm campaigns to represent LA wildfire victims are in full effect. Have you been contacted?

Food Friday: Happy Pi day! We're having cobbler.

Today on AirTalk, attorneys have descended upon Los Angeles in the wake of the devastating wildfires. Law firms have been rolling out massive marketing campaigns in search of names to add to their lawsuits. If you lost your home in the fires, have you been contacted by a lawyer for representation? If so, call us, we want to hear about your experience. Though today's Food Friday happens to land on Pi Day, we like to keep you on your feet, so we're having cobbler. Listen in as we try some slices from a legendary Pasadena bakery.
Today on AirTalk:
Widespread law firm campaigns to represent LA wildfire victims are in full effect. Have you been contacted?
Food Friday: Happy Pi day! We're having cobbler.

Lawyers swoop in after wildfires and The Gourmet Cobbler Factory

Today on AirTalk, The Environmental Protection Agency announced major rollbacks of two dozen climate initiatives yesterday. How will these changes in federal environmental policy affect us in California? We're checking in the Los Angeles Lakers with a reporter who has been closely following their season. The astronomical rise of Substack subscribers brings alternative media to the forefront. We're taking a look at how Substack gained popularity and what is it about Substack that draws people in? Call in and tell us about your experience with the subscription platform. AMC's CEO stated that the company may revisit and reconsider its 2020 decision to shorten theatrical releases. What's next for the film distribution industry? For TV Talk today, we're discussing 'Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,' 'Dope Thief,' and 'Adolescence.'

Today on AirTalk:

Status update on threats to public media funding (0:15)

EPA's major climate initiatives purge (11:14)

Checking in on the Lakers (21:49)

The astronomical rise of Substack (30:57)

AMC's call to action for longer theatrical releases (41:03)

TV Talk: Dope Thief and more (50:56)

Today on AirTalk, The Environmental Protection Agency announced major rollbacks of two dozen climate initiatives yesterday. How will these changes in federal environmental policy affect us in California? We're checking in the Los Angeles Lakers with a reporter who has been closely following their season. The astronomical rise of Substack subscribers brings alternative media to the forefront. We're taking a look at how Substack gained popularity and what is it about Substack that draws people in? Call in and tell us about your experience with the subscription platform. AMC's CEO stated that the company may revisit and reconsider its 2020 decision to shorten theatrical releases. What's next for the film distribution industry? For TV Talk today, we're discussing 'Everybody&rsquo;s Live with John Mulaney,' 'Dope Thief,' and 'Adolescence.'
Today on AirTalk:
Status update on threats to public media funding (0:15)
EPA's major climate initiatives purge (11:14)
Checking in on the Lakers (21:49)
The astronomical rise of Substack (30:57)
AMC's call to action for longer theatrical releases (41:03)
TV Talk: Dope Thief and more (50:56)

Challenges facing public media,  EPA regulation rollback, TV Talk and more

Today on AirTalk, in the wake of Gene Hackman and his wife's death, we're taking a look at the role of the caregivers who aid their family members with dementia. We'll hear from a caregiving expert who has experience providing care for a family member with dementia. What are your thoughts on 'meeting culture' in the office, and how productive are those meetings you sit through all day? The first part of a two-part Imperfect Paradise podcast episode came out this morning. The episode covers the state of AI in Hollywood, with the first part looking into Hollywood animators and AI. Imperfect Paradise host and featured animators will be joining us to discuss. Actor Mark Duplass is in the studio today to talk about his new limited series, 'Good American Family.' The U.S. military has faced low recruitment for years, and while there was an uptick in 2024, the future is still uncertain.

Today on AirTalk:

Navigating dementia care for family members (0:15)

How productive are your work meetings? (35:55)

Imperfect Paradise: AI in Hollywood (51:46)

Actor Mark Duplass talks new series, Good American Family (1:11:11)

The uncertain future of U.S. military recruitment (1:25:46)

Today on AirTalk, in the wake of Gene Hackman and his wife's death, we're taking a look at the role of the caregivers who aid their family members with dementia. We'll hear from a caregiving expert who has experience providing care for a family member with dementia. What are your thoughts on 'meeting culture' in the office, and how productive are those meetings you sit through all day? The first part of a two-part Imperfect Paradise podcast episode came out this morning. The episode covers the state of AI in Hollywood, with the first part looking into Hollywood animators and AI. Imperfect Paradise host and featured animators will be joining us to discuss. Actor Mark Duplass is in the studio today to talk about his new limited series, 'Good American Family.' The U.S. military has faced low recruitment for years, and while there was an uptick in 2024, the future is still uncertain.
Today on AirTalk:
Navigating dementia care for family members (0:15)
How productive are your work meetings? (35:55)
Imperfect Paradise: AI in Hollywood (51:46)
Actor Mark Duplass talks new series, Good American Family (1:11:11)
The uncertain future of U.S. military recruitment (1:25:46)

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