Today on AirTalk, the DOW average dropped another thousand points this morning, in response to Trump's tariffs. With such volatility in the stock market, many Americans are rushing to 'recession-proof' their portfolios. We have a personal finance expert with us to answer your most pressing questions. What does the Californian accent really sound like? Whether you're from here and can differentiate accents between locales, or you moved here and noticed some heavy accents, you should, like, totally call in and share your experience. For Food Friday, we have the founder and owner of Colossus Bakery with us to talk about the years that go into perfecting a bread recipe and how she achieves quality consistency across multiple locations.

• Q&A on preparing personal finances for a possible recession (00:17
• What does the California accent really sound like? (20:20)
• Food Friday: Founder and owner of Colossus Bakery talks bread quality and consistency (38:58)
• FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:56)
• Feature: Favorite fight scenes (1:24:45)

You know the accent. You’ve heard it exaggerated in The Californians on SNL, slurred by Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and sung by Moon Unit Zappa in the most famous monologue in the San Fernando Valley. The California accent has been parodied in the media for decades. California is the largest state by population, making it one of the most diverse in the nation. So, is there truly an accent that unites all its residents? Today on AirTalk, we are talking about the California accent. Has living in California impacted your accent? Give us a call 866-893-5722 or email [email protected]. Joining us to discuss is Norma Mendoza-Denton, professor of anthropology at UCLA and creator of the Los Angeles Speaks project. 

Professor Mendoza-Denton is seeking participants who grew up & currently live in all parts of Los Angeles County to help with the study. Participants must be over 18 and speak English as a dominant language (began learning before age 8 or at 3rd grade). Researchers will come to your neighborhood and interview you for 60-90 minutes about living in LA. You may be asked to complete a brief mapping task. To ask questions or volunteer to participate please call the dedicated number for this project ‪(805) 826-3568 or email [email protected]. Learn more about the project here. 

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Today on AirTalk, as we watch the stock market react to Trump's tariffs, we'll have economic experts on the show to talk about how this might affect consumers. LA has big plans to recycle more water. LAist reporter joins the show to tell us how the plans are coming along. Your favorite home improvement show takes on the world of radio. We're joined by the host of the program to talk about the new show. An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in the red fire retardant used in wildfires. A new documentary on folk prodigy Janis Ian explores her life and career. For TV Talk today, the critics share their thoughts on the shows 'Lazarus', 'Pulse', and many more.

• Trump tariffs and the stock market (00:17)

• LA wants to recycle more water (21:24)

• This Old House Radio Hour (32:28)

• Toxic heavy metals found in red fire retardant used in wildfires (51:18)

• New doc on folk prodigy Janis Ian (1:06:14)

• TV Talk: Lazarus, Pulse, and more (1:26:23)

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Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Charles Solomon, film critic for LAist, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine, Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly and Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire 

TV Shows:

• Lazarus (Adult Swim)
• Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu)
• The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
• Devil May Cry (Netflix)
• Pulse (Netflix)
• Bosch: Legacy (Amazon Prime Video)

Today on AirTalk, LA County strips hundreds of millions from LAHSA, what's next? We have councilmembers, a reporter, and Mayor Bass on the show to talk about the vote. A new bill targets CEQA requirements for infill housing projects. Unrest grows in Central Valley communities due to fear surrounding ICE presence. The Rose Bowl has announced that it will opt for drones this Fourth of July in place of fireworks. What do you think? American Jazz pianist Emmet Cohen talks tour.

• LA County strips hundreds of millions from LAHSA (00:17)

• New bill targets CEQA housing requirements (27:29)

• Supervisor Lindsey Horvath on LAHSA vote (41:04)

• ICE unrest in Central Valley communities (50:58)

• Rose Bowl opts for 4th of July drones (1:11:05)

• Jazz pianist Emmet Cohen (1:30:10)

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Today on AirTalk, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the very first live airing of AirTalk with Larry Mantle. Join us on a journey through the ages as we look back at the show's history and how our coverage has evolved alongside the city of Los Angeles. We'll talk with former and current producers of the show, some of our recurring guests and other fan favorites. We have so much in store for you today, and you won't want to miss this special airing of the show.

• Evolution of LA history, politics, science (00:17)

• AirTalk's early days (19:25)

• Events throughout the years (38:28)

• Drew Carey joins Larry Mantle in conversation (50:13)

• A lot has changed in film and entertainment (1:04:13)

• Senior Producers go behind the scenes (1:25:27)

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Los Angeles has changed exponentially and in many unexpected ways over the last 40 years. AirTalk has been there to help Southern Californians navigate the latest political, historical, and scientific news. We’re joined by some of the most prominent and long-time guests to join the show and help listeners better understand the different facets of L.A. Joining is Fernando Guerra, professor of political science and Chicana/o Latina/o studies at Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Lucy Jones, seismologist and founder and chief scientist at the Lucy Jones Center for Science & Society, a natural disaster risk reduction research organization, and Zev Yaroslavsky, director of the Los Angeles Initiative at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and former L.A. city councilmember and county supervisor. 

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First it was the pandemic, then the writer’s strike, and now the ever-encroaching threat of AI – Hollywood has had its struggles over the years. But what does the future of the industry hold? Will the industry leave LA in search for better tax breaks? Will AI take jobs away from creatives? And after a bleak first quarter, what does the future of movie-going look like? Joining us to share their take on the industry is Tim Cogshell,  film critic for LAist with Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com and Dominic Patten, executive editor for Deadline Hollywood.

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There’s nothing like turning on a comforting game show like The Price is Right and seeing a familiar face. For decades, it was host Bob Barker. For the last 18 years, it’s been comedian and actor Drew Carey, who took over for Barker in 2007. So Carey knows a little something about putting together a long-running production. The Price is Right just celebrated its own milestone – 10,000 episodes. Carey is also a long-time listener of AirTalk. He joins Larry in conversation as they discuss what it’s like being a host of two very different but staple shows. 

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Today on AirTalk, Trump's looming tariffs have caused a stock market downturn. How else will consumers be affected? As HHS closes its COVID office, what do we know about Long Covid? Call in and tell us what your childhood dream job was and what profession you ended up in. With the recent arrests of noncitizens with Green Cards and Visas by ICE, what are your rights as a Green Card and Visa holder? UCLA makes the women's NCAA final four. Authors preview a new book on the Manson Tunnel Murder.

• Trump's looming tariffs cause stock market downturn (00:17)

• What is known about Long Covid? (16:21)

• Childhood dream jobs vs. reality (36:16)

• What are your rights as a Green Card and Visa holder? (51:55)

• UCLA makes women's NCAA final four (1:08:34)

• New book on Manson tunnel murder (1:34:50)