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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)

Today on AirTalk:

• Preliminary study details health consequences for LA firefighters (00:17)

• Erosion, wildfires and rising sea levels: The cost of rebuilding Malibu (18:24)

• Food Friday: California citrus (34:39)

• FilmWeek: Critics review the latest releases (51:35)
• Feature: New Fandango study on moviegoing (1:25:24)

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 Saloni Gajjar, staff writer covering TV at the A.V. Club and Hanh Nguyen, executive editor at Salon.com, an independent news publication. 

 

TV Shows:

The Studio (Apple TV+)No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski (NatGeo)Mythic Quest (Apple TV+)Side Quest (Apple TV+)When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)Mid-Century Modern (Hulu)

 

Today on AirTalk, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs. What jobs will be cut and how might the cuts affect public health? LA County Supervisors approve $908 million for homeless services. AirTalk turns 40 this year! What's your favorite moment in the show's history? As Trump's 25% auto tariff takes effect, we're monitoring the impact on our economy and auto industry. The Dodgers have their home opener today. Join us for a Triple Play as we talk about what to expect. Director RJ Cutler previews a new documentary series on 2024 World Series. Don't miss TV Talk! We're talking The Studio, No Taste Like Home, Mythic Quest, and more.

 

• HHS plans to cut 10,000 jobs (00:17)

• LA County approves $908 million for the homeless (17:41)

• Best AirTalk moments (34:23)

• Fallout of Trump's 25% auto tariff (49:47)

• Triple Play: Dodgers' home opener (1:03:33)

• RJ Cutler previews doc series on 2024 World Series (1:12:50)

• Don't miss TV Talk (1:26:05)

Today on AirTalk, we're watching the CEOs of NPR and PBS as they testify before the DOGE committee in defense against the FCC's claims of political bias. We'll debrief after the hearing about what might be next for public media. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leaked detailed war plans in a group chat that included an editor from The Atlantic. The messages have since been released to the public, and we're left wondering: how did this happen? Billions of dollars have gone into preserving the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, but how has the funding been used, and what are the results? We're joined by an author whose new book details and gives context to the history of National Public Radio.

• NPR and PBS CEOs testify before DOGE committee (00:17)

• Detailed U.S. war plans leaked in a group chat (34:32)

• Investigation into the billions of dollars that go into preserving Lake Tahoe (50:45)

• New book on the history of National Public Radio (1:16:30)

Today on AirTalk, the genetic testing company 23&Me has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and it's looking to sell your genetic data. Data experts urge customers to delete their data on 23&Me before it is sold, as it is unclear what comes next. We'll hear about a new technology for water desalination and learn how it turns salt water into drinking water. A new book takes a fresh look at the nature vs. nurture debate through the lens of genetic engineering. Why is the Federal Bureau of Investigation looking at the widespread Tesla vandalism as 'domestic terrorism?' We're asking listeners to call in and share the story of how they got their nickname.

• 23&Me files for bankruptcy. What will happen to your genetic data? (00:17)

• New water desalination tech (16:14)

• New perspective on the nature vs. nurture debate (34:57)

• FBI looks into Tesla vandalism as 'domestic terrorism' (51:17)

• What's the story behind your nickname? (1:22:44)

Today on AirTalk, LAHSA released an incomplete data set alongside their claim that homelessness numbers went down. We're looking at a new California shelter oversight bill proposal in response to rampant mismanagement inside the homelessness organization. What will a zero-emission future look like for California ports and what's the plan to get there? What is one thing that no one told you about becoming a parent? Call in and share your advice with new or soon-to-be parents. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Columbia University, which included a list of demands to be met or he will pull the school's crucial federal funding. We're speaking with research and conservation specialists about why sick sea life has been washing ashore in SoCal. We'll end the show with some hot tips on spring gardening in SoCal.

• LAHSA's premature homeless count, new CA shelter oversight bill (00:17)

• Zero-emission future of CA ports (16:22)

• First-time parent advice (35:05)

• Trump's ultimatum to Columbia University (51:30)

• What is making SoCal sea life sick? (1:09:44)

• Spring Gardening 101 (1:24:51)

Today on AirTalk, as recent storms accelerate the Palos Verdes landslide, the city looks for solutions. Lower back pain: the bane of your (and your doctor's) existence. A new study details why lower back pain is so difficult to treat. Joining us for Food Friday are Argentinian production designers turned empanada-making restauranteurs who recently opened Fuegos in South L.A.

Today on AirTalk:

Storms accelerate Palos Verdes landslide, officials search for solutions (0:15)

Study explains why your lower back pain won't go away (17:13)

Food Friday: Argentinian production designers turned empanada makers (37:00)

Today on AirTalk, the financial cost of the wildfires, amongst other management decisions, has led to a budget shortfall according to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. The Trump administration is eyeing federal land for affordable housing to solve the U.S. housing crisis. What is "ultra-processed" food and why is a California bill taking aim at it? TV's favorite dog trainer, Cesar Millan joins us today to talk about his show Better Human, Better Dog. You won't want to miss today's TV Talk about the upcoming Severance season finale, and other must-see shows.

Today on AirTalk:

LA Mayor prepares for budget shortfall (0:15)

Trump admin looks at federal land to solve housing crisis (11:46)

New CA bill takes aim at "ultra-processed" food (23:21)

Dog training extraordinaire Cesar Millan talks new show (32:43)

TV Talk: ‘Severance’ finale and more (56:22)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss Pacific Palisades' recovery, rebuilding efforts, and how the devastating wildfire in January affected the insurance industry. Trump has deported masses of Venezuelans to a prison in El Salvador even after a judge blocked the move. Where do things stand as legal challenges persist? The host and director of a new L.A. wildfire special from PBS join to preview the documentary. The Trump administration is gutting the U.S. Department of Education. We dive into the history of the department, why it was created and the local repercussions of cutbacks. And -- if you have been opting for the beef labeled "grass-fed" in an effort to lessen your carbon footprint, you're not gonna like the findings of a new study.

Today on AirTalk:

Rebuilding the Palisades (0:15)

Assessing the legality of Trump's deportations to El Salvador (12:23)

New PBS SoCal documentary on LA wildfires (23:57)

The woes of a gutted Department of Education (34:35)

The myth of "grass-fed" beef (56:23)