Today on AirTalk, we discuss SB 2, a bill Gov. Newsom is expected to sign that would reform policing in California, and the impending deadline for L.A. County workers to get vaccinated. Also on the show, we look at land acknowledgments; Machiavelli For Women; an upcoming Sumo Wrestling tournament, and more.

COVID-19 AMA: CDC Urges Those Pregnant To Get Vaccine, Deaths Expected To Decrease & More (0:00)

What Renaissance Philosopher Machiavelli Can Teach 21st Century Women in the Workforce (33:12)

Police Reform in California and Vaccine Deadline for L.A. County Workers. We Get the Latest With KPCC’s Frank Stoltze (51:28)

Land Acknowledgment: What You Need To Know (1:08:45)

US Sumo Open Returns to Los Angeles This Weekend (1:25:26)

KPCC Reporter Sharon McNary On Her New Beat: How Los Angeles Plays (1:34:52)

Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the upcoming strike among Hollywood crew union members. Also on the show, we take a look at the latest on Covid-19; Mortarium lapse on wildfire insurance; Workers struggle with overtime amid labor shortage, and more.

COVID-19 AMA: YouTube Bans Vaccine Misinformation, 400,000 Boosters Administered & More (0:00)

Previewing Thursday’s Strike Vote Among Hollywood Crew Union Members (33:28)

Moratorium Lapses For Wildfire Insurance in Pasadena and Los Angeles Foothills. What’s Next? (51:39)

Los Angeles Is Considering A Vaccine Mandate For Indoor Restaurants, Salons And More. What Would It Mean? (1:09:05)

Companies Don’t Have Enough Workers. The Ones That Are Left Are Struggling To Keep Up With the Overtime (1:26:52)

Today on AirTalk, we answer questions tenants and landlords may have heading into the end of eviction protections. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk to Evan Osnos on his book "Wildland"; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: Hospitals Concerned Of Staffing Issues, Vaccine Data For Children & More (0:00)

Dangerous Air: As California Burns, America Breathes Toxic Smoke (33:14)

As CA Tenant Protections Come To An End October 1, We Answer Your Questions (51:24)

SoCal Gas To Pay Up To $1.8 Billion In Aliso Canyon Gas Leak Settlement (1:20:48)

How Did Our Country Become So Polarized? “Wildland” Tries to Answer the Question of Our Times (1:29:35)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the current state of the Los Angeles mayoral race. Also on the show, we break down the latest COVID-19 news; check in on what bills are being discussed in Congress; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: County Infections Decline, Tips For At-Home Test Usage & More (0:00)

Representative Karen Bass Announces Mayoral Campaign (34:23)

Congressional Check In: Government Spending, Infrastructure, Debt Ceiling And More (52:09)

The Triple Play: Rams Take Down Super Bowl Champs, Chargers Conquer Chiefs And The Dodgers Win Their 100th (1:10:46)

New Research Shows Humans Arrived To North America Earlier Than Previously Thought (1:30:37)

Today on AirTalk, we speak with residents from Inglewood about how the publicly re-opened SoFi stadium is affecting their city; look into what a recent decision from an appeals court means for the homeless people living on Skid Row; discuss the latest Covid-19 headlines; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more.

An Appeals Court Struck Down A Judge’s Order to House the Homeless on Skid Row by October. What Happens Now? (0:00)

COVID-19 AMA: CDC Director Adds Recommendations To Vaccine Booster Guidance, California’s Push To Get People Boosters And More (17:30)

With NFL Football, Events In Full Swing At SoFi Stadium, Local Stakeholders Talk Economic Impact Of Stadium On Inglewood (34:05)

FilmWeek: ‘The Guilty,’ ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ ‘Live At Mr. Kelly’s’ And More (52:33)

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Writer Screenwriter On Adapting A Hit Broadway Musical For The Big Screen (1:33:10)

Today on AirTalk, the California drought is getting worse but our water usage hasn’t been leveling off; invasive mosquitoes are making a new home in Southern California; Flight attendants are reporting increased occurrences of AirRage; the history of LA’s Mexican-American baseball teams; Dr. Sam Torbati comes on to discuss Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more!

COVID-19 AMA: FDA Approves Pfizer Booster For Older, At-Risk Americans; LA County Records Big Drop In Hospitalizations And More (0:00)

California’s Drought Is Worsening, But Water Usage In The State Has Hardly Dropped (33:17)

Congress is Hearing From Flight Attendants About Air Rage and Unruly Passengers. We Get The Latest (53:30)

Invasive Mosquito Species, Known As ‘Ankle-Biters’ Finds A Foothold In California (1:10:20)

The Long, Rich History Of Mexican-Americans And Baseball In Los Angeles (1:27:05)

Today on AirTalk, a conversation with the author of a new book about the Supreme Court and its history of ruling on police; Firefighters are getting injured--sometimes fatally--during training; a discussion about College partying and concerns over campus assaults doubling this year; a look into what’s going on with all those Robocalls; a Doctor takes on the latest Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more!

COVID-19 AMA: CDC Panel To Decide Who Should Get Boosters, Pressure on U.S. To Share Vaccine Tech And More (0:00)

Rikki, Please Lose That Number: New Report Finds Phone Companies Failing To Comply With Federal Robocall Mandate (34:34)

California Firefighters Keep Getting Injured During Training. Some Have Died. (51:27)

As Students Return To Campus, Advocates Predict An Increase In Partying And Sexual Assaults. (1:03:05)

Has the Supreme Court Failed to Police the Police? (1:25:37)

Today on AirTalk Congressman Adam Schiff discusses a new House Bill being introduced to curb presidential powers, a conversation with the author of a new book on the role of Testosterone in society, a comparison between how New York and California view their political institutions, your daily dose of Covid-19 questions and answers, a discussion on the portrayal of Latinos in media; and more!

DOC AMA: California Has Nation’s Lowest COVID Rate, J&J Second Dose Increases Protection And More (0:00)

New Book Explores the Role of Testosterone in Society (33:24)

Congressman Adam Schiff Introduces Bill to Curb Presidential Abuses of Power (51:26)

The Politics of California and New York and How Voters in Both States View Their Political Institutions (1:11:05)

New Study Finds Film Representation Of Latino Community Remains Low, Stereotypes Persist (1:27:03)

Today’s topics include:

Pfizer says COVID vaccine works in kids age 5-11, will seek FDA approval

FDA panel backs Pfizer booster shots for elderly and others at high risk

LAT: Big gap between Pfizer, Moderna vaccines seen for preventing COVID hospitalizations

NYT: Hours before the F.D.A. vote, the C.D.C. released a study showing waning protection of the Pfizer vaccine.

ABC7: COVID hospitalizations continue to decline in L.A. County

Fauci urges Americans not to get booster until eligible

U.S. lifts travel ban on UK and E.U. citizens

NFL wants its personnel to get COVID tests

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we look at the future of the California GOP; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more.

DOC AMA: FDA Weighs Necessity Of Boosters, Flu Season Prompts ‘Twindemic’ Possibility And More (0:00)

What’s Next For California’s GOP After Gov. Newsom Handily Defeats Recall Effort (31:18)

FilmWeek: ‘Cry Macho,’ ‘The Eyes Of Tammy Faye,’ ‘Best Sellers,’ And More (51:09)

Why ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ Director Wanted To Create A Different Kind Of Coming Out Story (1:25:55)