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Today on AirTalk, we take a look at what is in store for Zohran Mamdani in NYC and how the Democratic Party may be his biggest roadblock; LAPD to use drones in new pilot program; a look into the life of influential TV great, Desi Arnaz; key SCOTUS decisions continue to loom; CA schools are found to be in violation of Title IX over transgender student athletes and TV Talk.

Today on AirTalk:

What's next for Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Party (00:15)

LAPD to use drones (17:35)

A look into Desi Arnaz's influence on TV (33:45)

SCOTUS decisions (50:29)

CA schools are in violation of Title IX over trans athletes (1:08:50)

TV Talk (1:22:34)

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Today on AirTalk, Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez's controversial comments on LA street gang involvement with ICE; Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's Democratic Mayoral candidate; a new book offers a firsthand account of wildfire fighting; CA's chalks out budget set to go into effect on July 1st; LA County sees a decrease in drug overdose deaths and how queer food evolved through decades of revolution.

Today on AirTalk:

Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez (00:15)

NYC has a new Democratic mayoral candidate (18:57)

What's it like to fight wildfires (33:50)

CA hammers out budget (50:50)

LA County's historic drop in overdose deaths (1:04:50)

Queer Food (1:24:29)

Today on AirTalk, Trump claims that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been reached, despite initial turbulence; LACMA's newest galleries slated to open in 2026; Popular movies you never got around to watching; Mayor Bass talks about continued response to ICE raids in LA; what is the impact of Roe v. Wade's overturn after three years? and a new book explores how pop culture impacts women.

Today on AirTalk:

Israel-Iran ceasefire status (00:15)

LACMA's new galleries (18:25)

Popular movies you've never seen (34:07)

Mayor Bass on ICE actions (51:26)

Three years after Roe v. Wade was overturned (1:01:03)

Impact of pop culture on women (1:28:15)

Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities as well as how previous international military interventions have panned out for the US; whether or not pet insuance is worth it; the recent popularization of earbuds; the latest on former OC Supervisor Andrew Do; should you know the sex of your baby? and a new memoir of a 'hotshot' woman firefighter who joined a male-dominated field

Today on AirTalk:

US attack on Iranian nuclear sites (00:15)

The state of pet insurance (25:03)

A recent proliferation of wireless earbuds (42:46)

The latest LAist investigation into Andrew Do (51:30)

Whether or not you want to know the sex of your baby (1:05:30)

A 'hotshot' woman firefighter (1:21:03)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss what went down on Thursday afternoon outside Dodger Stadium as protesters and media gathered after a rumor about ICE raids in the stadium circulated; what makes a great commencement speech and what goes into these orations; Pasadena's latest bakery: 'BadAsh Bakes'; FilmWeek and an interview with writer/director Celine Song.

Today on AirTalk

A tense scene at Dodger Stadium amid ICE raids in Los Angeles (00:15)

All the ways you could go about a commencement speech (10:29)

Pasadena's newest bakery (33:30)

FilmWeek: '28 Years Later,' 'Elio,' and 'Tatami' (51:32)

Celine Song talks 'Materialists' (1:21:52)

Today on AirTalk, a split in Republican outlook on US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict; a new bill aims to ban local and state law enforcement from wearing face masks; how a UCLA psychologist inspired Netflix's hit series 'Love on the Spectrum'; an update on the LAUSD cell phone ban; how LAUSD authorized the use of $500 million dollars to settle past sexual abuse claims and TV Talk.

Today on AirTalk 

Republicans split over US involvement in Iran (00:15)

New CA bill to bar police from wearing face masks (10:50)

How a UCLA psychologist inspired 'Love on the Spectrum' (28:46)

Update on LAUSD cell phone ban (50:21)

$500 million LAUSD sexual abuse claims (1:15:09)

TV Talk (1:27:25)

Today on AirTalk, Trump's appeal to keep CA's National Guard in LA will be heard by a San Francisco court; the latest on Israel's military operations in Iran; specialty ice cream shop Salt and Straw's co-founder Tyler Malek, talks about the mastery behind his craft in a new book; an update into LA's houseless community services; a tribute concert to John Coltrane and the 50th anniversary of 'Jaws.'

Today on AirTalk

San Francisco court hears Trump's appeal to keep National Guard in LA (00:15)

Latest on Israel-Iran and how local Iranians feel (15:48)

A new ice cream cookbook (36:16)

LA's houseless services check-in (51:48)

A tribute concert to John Coltrane (1:09:58)

'Jaws' turns 50 (1:26:08)

Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the 'No Kings' rallies held here in DTLA and across the US; the economic implications of ICE raids; an archive at the USC Libraries preserves decades of LGBTQ+ history; longtime SoCal slumlord has been CA AG Rob Bonta's latest target; Latino politics amidst latest ICE activity and what your relationship with your neighbor is.

Today on AirTalk:

Over 2,000 'No Kings' rallies were held across the U.S. (00:15)

The economic implications of the ICE raids in CA (19:39)

CA's largest LGBTQ+ archive  (35:51)

AG Bonta's recent crackdown on SoCal slumlord (50:23)

Latest on CA's Latino politics (1:05:10) 

What are neighbors for? (1:24:16)

Neighbors. The people you wave to while mowing the lawn or ask to borrow a teaspoon of sugar from every once in a while. They can be some of your closest friends or the people you try to avoid whenever leaving the house. Whatever your relationship though, neighbors are an essential aspect of making your block feel like home. Today on AirTalk, we want to hear about your neighbors! When did you first meet? Did they welcome you to the neighborhood with a freshly baked pie? What is your relationship with your neighbors? Was there a time when knowing your neighbors was particularly helpful? What was your experience? Give us a call at 866-893-5722. Or email us at [email protected].

Sen. Alex Padilla, the senior U.S. senator representing California, was forcibly removed from a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was addressing reporters. Noem and other federal law enforcement officials were briefing the public on recent ICE operations in Los Angeles when Padilla, who is a Democrat, spoke up from the crowd to ask questions and was removed, videos of the incident show. Padilla's office said he was in L.A. to perform Congressional oversight of the federal government’s immigration operations, according to a statement. Images showed him being handcuffed on the floor outside a short time later. Sen. Padilla is California's first Latino U.S. Senator. California's Latino/a population is one of the communities most affected by the recent ICE presence. But it is also the Latino/a community who helped President Trump win his second term. Today on AirTalk, we discuss the history of California's Latino politics, how the Latino/a vote has become such a powerful cohort in the state, and how that is playing out amidst ICE arrests and protests. Joining us is Gustavo Arellano, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.