Today on AirTalk, we look at the developing situation around the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Also on the show, a look at the future of Banning Ranch; proposed state water restrictions; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: Omicron Cases Rise, Growing Demand For Testing, Concern About Holiday Gatherings, And More (1:07)

California Could Fine Water Wasters As State’s Drought Continues (33:42)

Looking Ahead To The 2022 Midterms And New Election Laws In States Around America (52:47)

Banning Ranch In Newport Beach Is Set To Become A Nearly 400 Acre Public Park, But The City Wants A Piece For More Housing (1:09:13)

Holiday Planning And Beyond Typically Falls On Women. What Are The Impacts And Potential Solutions? (1:16:22)

Today on AirTalk, we check in with members of the restaurant industry about how the second year of the pandemic has treated them. Also on the show, we cover the latest in COVID-19 news; FilmWeek.

As We Close Out Another Pandemic Year, Restaurant & Bar Owners Reflect On The State Of Their Industry (1:40)

COVID-19 AMA: CDC Panel Says Pfizer, Moderna Shots Recommended Over J&J, Concerns Continue Over Winter Surge And More (35:08)

FilmWeek: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘The Novice,’ ‘The Lost Daughter,’ And More (52:00)

Maggie Gyllenhaal And Dakota Johnson On Bringing The Complicated Truths About Motherhood To Light In ‘The Lost Daughter’ (1:22:34)

Today on AirTalk, we remember the defunct department stores from L.A. history. Also on the show, we look at the problems with freeway widening; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Southern California Is The Land Of Freeways. Expanding Them Could Be An Issue (1:03)

The Memories We Attach To The Department Stores Of L.A.’s Past (30:02)

COVID-19 AMA: Omicron Spreads In California, Will We Always Need Boosters, And More (52:03)

The Movies And TV That Got Us Through 2021 (1:19:33)

Today on AirTalk, LAPD Chief Michel Moore joins Larry for his monthly interview to discuss the latest in law enforcement. Also on the show, a look at the term Latinx; turning empty offices into housing; and more.

Could L.A.’s Empty Office Buildings Be Turned Into Housing? The Answer Is Complicated (1:06)

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore On Vaccine Mandates, Recent Reports of Crime, And More (26:24)

Criminal Justice Correspondent Frank Stoltze Recaps AirTalk’s Interview With LAPD Chief Michel Moore (51:56)

COVID-19 AMA: U.S. Surpasses 50 Million Confirmed Cases, Omicron Spreads Faster Than Any Other Variant, And More (1:03:38)

The Term “Latinx” And Why Latinos Have Mixed Feelings About It (1:21:11)

Today on AirTalk, we look at Gov. Newsom's proposal for a law targeting assault weapons based off Texas' ban on most abortions. Also on the show we look at what makes holiday rom-coms so good; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Senate Committee Holds Nomination Hearing To Consider Garcetti For Ambassador Position (1:45)

California To Bring Back Mask Mandate On Wednesday As Cases Rise Ahead Of The Holidays (21:21)

What Will Come Out Of Governor Newsom's Potential Assault Weapons Law? (36:11)

COVID-19 AMA: California’s New (Again) Mask Mandate, New Study On Effects Of Omicron Variant And More (51:32)

Why We Love Feel-Good, ‘Hallmark-Style’ Rom-Coms Around The Holidays (1:20:10)

Today on AirTalk, we look at what consumers need to know about surging inflation. Also on the show, we remember the life of Vicente Fernández; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Inflation Continues To Surge. What Do Consumers Need To Know When Considering Their Finances? (1:22)

Remembering ‘Chente’: Musicians, Fans On The Lasting Legacy Of Ranchera Music Legend Vicente Fernandez (17:49)

With The Future of Abortion in Question, Joshua Prager Examines the Complex Legacy of “The Family Roe” (40:32)

COVID-19 AMA: U.S. Records 800,000 COVID Deaths, One Year Since Vaccinations Began, Vaccine Effectiveness, and More (52:17)

Breaking Down The Stressors Of First-Generation Children Of Immigrant Parents (1:21:55)

For today's AirTalk episode, we're airing KPCC/LAist criminal justice correspondent Frank Stoltze's conversation with LA County District Attorney George Gascón about his first year in office. Also on the show, FilmWeek.

One Year After His Election, LA County DA George Gascón On The Short, Long Term Effects Of His Reforms (1:36)

FilmWeek: ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Being The Ricardos,’ ‘Don’t Look Up,’ And More (51:19)

‘Red Rocket’ Director And Star On Filming In The Shadow Of Texas City Oil Refineries And Casting Non-Professional Actors (1:31:55)

Today on AirTalk, we wrap up our crime week with a look at the state of criminal justice reform. Also on the show, we interview Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Could The Politics Of Crime Lead To A Reversal Of Criminal Justice Reform? (1:31)

California Prepares To Become An Abortion Sanctuary If The Supreme Court Overturns Roe (25:08)

Miami Superintendent Will Be The Next L.A. Public Schools Chief (34:10)

Homeland Security Secretary On Border Reopening, “Remain In Mexico,” Cyber Threats, And More (41:40)

COVID-19 AMA: 16 And 17-Year-Olds Can Get Boosted, Los Angeles Sees Uptick In New Cases, And More (52:53)

What Books Helped You Get Through 2021? (1:21:31)

Today on AirTalk, we continue our crime week with a look at what could be driving the increase in violent crimes this year. Also on the show, we discuss L.A. County Redistricting; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Los Angeles Is Seeing An Increase In Violent Crime: What Is Driving It? (1:50)

Supreme Court Takes Up Religious Rights Case From Maine. Here Are The Key Takeaways (26:20)

Independent Commission Will Soon Pick A New Map For LA County’s Districts, We Check In On The Latest (33:59)

COVID-19 AMA: Pfizer Offers Some Protection Against Omicron, Booster Shot Fares Better, And More (52:17)

AirTalk Covers Climate: What’s the Latest With Rooftop Solar in California? (1:18:27)

Today on AirTalk, we continue our crime week with a look at retail and property crimes. Also on the show, we discuss the 80 year anniversary of Pearl Harbor; the latest on COVID-19; and more.

A Look Into Retail And Property Crime Trends And How Recent Incidents Are Impacting Consumers And Industry Workers (1:57)

UC San Diego Unveils An Ocean Simulator To Answer One Of Climate Change’s Biggest Questions. (33:05)

NASA Prepares to Launch It’s Most Complicated Telescope To Date: The James Webb (41:17)

COVID-19 AMA: CA Preps For Winter Surge, How Omicron Compares To Other Strains & More (52:24)

80 Years After Pearl Harbor, How Do Our Memories Of The Day “Which Will Live In Infamy” Evolve? (1:24:32)