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Today on AirTalk, we take a look into Olympic preparations as President Trump announces a new task force; a new study links air pollution exposure to dementia; are garden predators good or bad?; how does LA's school cross guard system work?; Vegas tourism declines, and is LA a coffee city? Today on AirTalk: LA28 Olympics check-in (0:15) Air pollution exposure and dementia (17:02) Garden predators (34:40) LA school cross guards (51:14) Vegas tourism decline (1:04:42) Are we a coffee city? (1:24:22) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the air quality ahead of the upcoming heatwave; UCLA faces the latest federal funding cuts to its research; what TV shows were cancelled too early?; utilities are slowly moving forward with plans to put power lines underground and what is the weirdest odd job you have ever had? Today on AirTalk: Air quality update and the upcoming heatwave (00:15) UCLA faces funding cuts (10:54) TV shows cancelled too soon (33:48) Plans for buried power lines worry homeowners (51:16) State of US climate change (1:06:24) Weirdest odd jobs (1:32:25) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, the labor market reports on a slowdown in employment; how the internet has changed the way we talk to each other; Howlin' Rays Nashville Hot Chicken and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, Labor report finds job stagnation (00:15) Communicating online (38:18) Howlin' Rays Nashville Hot Chicken (51:45) FilmWeek (1:07:45) Interview with '2000 Meters to Andriivka' (1:22:45)

In a blog post earlier this month, Yelp turned to its “elite members” for the best fried chicken across the United States and Canada, which resulted in the win for local mini-chain Howlin’ Rays. Known for their Nashville-style hot chicken, Howlin’ Rays' popularity has led to going from a food truck to three brick-and-mortar restaurants. So, how have they been able to sustain interest and continue serving high-quality chicken and fixings? This week on Food Friday, we’ll learn from Julian Sanchez, executive chef for Howlin’ Rays.

Today on AirTalk, former Vice President Kamala Harris announces she will not run for CA Governorship; while local housing inventory stalls, interest begins to cool; what is the impact of 'no tax on tips?'; Trump administration may shift views on DACA; is cane sugar really a better alternative than high fructose corn syrup? and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: Kamala Harris will not run for CA Governor (00:15) Housing market check in (17:44) No Tax on tips (42:54) Trump's shift on DACA (50:13) Cane Sugar vs. High Fructose Corn Syrup (1:06:16) TV Talk (1:24:09) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, the latest on California's tsunami watch and preparedness; community members in LA paint their own crosswalks for safety; AI is beginning to develop software — what we know; LA's cannabis business owners on the Social Equity Program; duplex project construction frozen in fire burn zones and illegal dumping in the Antelope Valley. Today on AirTalk: CA tsunami watch (0:15) LA street safety (16:43) AI can code — is that okay? (35:37) LA's cannabis industry on the Social Equity Program (51:15) Duplex project construction frozen in fire burn zones (1:04:40) Illegal dumping in the Antelope Valley (1:13:19) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, a new appointee for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is under scrutiny; CECOT is a maximum security prison that is being used as a place to hold deportees by the Trump administration; what not to do when sharing food at the office; what are the impacts of groundwater depletion?; Los Angeles plans to increase spaces with shade and to foster relationships with children in their lives. Today on AirTalk: LAHSA appoints temporary CEO (00:15) CECOT: the maximum security Salvadorian prison (15:48) What to do when food enters the office (34:07) Impacts of groundwater depletion (51:40) LA to increase spaces with shade (1:07:27) How to foster relationships with children in your life (1:24:56) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom considers redistricting in CA in response to Republican efforts in Texas; what is surveillance pricing?; a new book explores the fascination behind the death of celebrities; The US Forest Service decreases 15 percent of its workforce; first-of-its-kind pill treats postpartum depression and how landscaping may prevent the next fire from burning your home. Today on AirTalk Gov. Newsom considers political redistricting (00:15) Surveillance pricing (17:05) The fascination behind celebrity death (31:14) US Forest Service decreases workforce (51:14) A pill for postpartum depression (1:08:23) Firescaping your yards (1:28:08) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, LA County braces for shortfalls of funding in homelessness services ahead of Trump's proposed federal government funding cuts; what is that one food item you just refuse to eat?; New Zealand-style ice cream and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk: Devastating blows to LA homelessness services (00:15) The science behind food aversion (16:15) Creamy Boys New Zealand-style ice cream (38:35) FilmWeek (51:25) JAWS actor Robert Shaw’s life story is told in a new book (1:24:55) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

While the rest of the world is going through a heatwave, California's temperature has stayed relatively mild this week. But it's still summer and the sun is still out, so what better way to take advantage of LA's good weather than a cup of ice cream? Not just any ice cream, though. Today on AirTalk, we're trying New Zealand-style ice cream with Creamy Boys, a perfect blend of fresh fruit and vanilla ice cream. Joining us is the founder and CEO of Creamy Boys, Duncan Parsons. Maybe we'll get to the bottom of what makes their soft serve so creamy. Duncan Parsons, founder and CEO of Creamy Boys, a New Zealand style ice cream shop with locations in Hermosa Beach and El Segundo. You can also catch their carts all around LA at various events.

Today on AirTalk, Southern California Edison announces direct compensation program for Eaton Fire victims; a check in with Attorney General Rob Bonta; core substitute teacher memories of yours?; how the funding cuts will effect smaller radio stations and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk SoCal Edison will provide compensation to Eaton Fire victims (00:15) CA Attorney General Rob Bonta (19:48) Best (and worst) substitute teachers (37:44) CA community college 'ghost students' (51:21) How small public radio are faring (1:06:45) TV Talk (1:25:30)

Today on AirTalk, we talk about the recent ridership decline in the LA Metro; a new memoir outlines a paramedic's experience in the workplace; what is a low-tech product that's still around?; Rancho Palos Verdes repairs on landslide-prone areas, and why are we watching podcasts instead of listening to them? Today on AirTalk: LA Metro ridership declines (00:15) New memoir explores a paramedic's experience (17:38) What is low-tech, and how do we still use it? (33:51) Rancho Palos Verdes construction policies (51:16) Watching podcasts vs. listening to them (1:16:16)

Today on AirTalk, LA Times CEO announces plans to take the newspaper public; California's EV check-in; Sean 'Diddy' Combs convicted under the 'Mann Act'; what is the future of DTLA business, and are you the big spender in the relationship? Today on AirTalk: LA Times will go public next year (00:15) California's EV check-in (18:16) Sean Combs convicted under the 'Mann Act' (37:58) Future of DTLA business (51:15) Are you a big spender? (1:24:35)

There comes a time in every relationship for a real reckoning: who is the big spender and who is the penny pincher and how on earth will you navigate that rift? This topic might be as old as our time on earth, with one partner leaning towards excess and the other towards frugality. Where does a couple meet in the middle? Should they meet in the middle? Joining us for the conversation is Wall Street Journal columnist and author of this recent WSJ piece, Katie Roiphe. Do you and your partner differ on spending habits? How do you navigate that? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

Today on AirTalk, CBS announces cancellation of 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert; what is the best decade?; LA cities ask donors to assist immigrants pay rent; SCOTUS 'shadow dockets'; The Mayan in DTLA shuts down this fall and Nick Roman's new podcast. Today on AirTalk: Is the 'Late Show' cancellation the beginning of the end for late-night shows? (00:15) What is the best decade? (20:08) LA cities ask donors to assist immigrants pay rent (42:00) SCOTUS 'shadow dockets' (51:47) The Mayan in DTLA closes (1:08:50) Nick Roman's newest podcast (1:27:06)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the approved defunding for public media with LAist CEO Alex Santamaria; what made Love Island USA popular?; Hangaburs' cheeseburgers; FilmWeek and Godzilla's 70-year history. Today on AirTalk: Funding clawbacks for public media (00:15) What makes Love Island USA popular? (19:06) Hangaburs cheeseburgers (39:17) FilmWeek (51:19) Godzilla's 70-year history (1:24:49) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, the Senate has passed 9 billion dollars in federal cuts, which include hits to public broadcasting and foreign aid; the effectiveness of prescribed burns; history of domestic surveillance in the US; new LA County Homeless Agency; the influence of 'The Ed Sullivan show' and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: Senate passes $9 billion in federal funding cuts (00:15) Effectiveness of prescribed burns (16:52) History of domestic surveillance (33:02) LA County Homeless Agency (51:48) 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and its influence (1:08:52) TV Talk (1:23:25) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, the state of the US economy amid tariff threats, ICE raids, and inflation; what it means to tease your partner; how disabled people are at higher risk during natural disasters, and what your first pop culture introduction was to America. Today on AirTalk: State of the US economy? (00:15) Teasing your partner (29:13) Natural disasters put disabled people at higher risk (51:17) What was your first pop culture intro to America? (1:21:51)

Today on AirTalk, the 2025 Emmy nominations; how your romantic relationship could feel like parenting; LAHSA reports second consecutive decline in homelessness; How Superman's 90-year run at the box office has fared and what makes a person cool? Today on AirTalk: The 2025 Emmy Nominations (00:15) Parenting your romantic partner (17:26) LA's consecutive annual drop in homelessness (50:51) The long history of Superman (1:11:31) What makes you 'cool?' (1:25:01) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Today on AirTalk, latest updates on ICE raids, policy, budget, and more; CA Attorney General releases legal opinion declaring sports betting illegal in the state of CA; what is the song of the summer this year?; the cause and effect of plant-based compost; the history behind Home Run Derby, and a new book about the many lives of James Gandolfini. Today on AirTalk: Latest update on ICE raids (00:15) CA Attorney General declares sports betting illegal (19:41) What is the song of the summer? (35:28) Plant-based compost (51:16) The history behind the Home Run Derby (1:09:45) The many lives of James Gandolfini (1:26:23) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!