In honor of Valentine's Day, here on AirTalk we’ll be your cupid all week with a series of topics on love. What better way to kick that off with figuring out how you show your love. Today we are going to be talking about the Five Love Languages framework. What they are, how you find them, and are they really useful tools in our relationships? Recent research is skeptical. Joining to discuss is Rebecca Hendrix, licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and Integrative Holistic Psychotherapist based in New York, and Gary Lewandowski , professor of psychology at Monmouth University in New Jersey. 

Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty prepare to vote on a tentative agreement that would raise wages and provide more paid family leave. Also on the show, a new book documents the decades-long humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border; Austin Cross speaks with the owners of James Beard Semifinalists Gusto Bread; FilmWeek: ‘The Monk and the Gun,’ ‘The Space Race,’ ‘Disco Boy’; and more.

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 Eric Deggans, TV critic for NPR, and Steve Greene, freelance tv critic.

This week’s shows/topics include:

Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot. Also on the show, when to know if it’s time to end therapy; everything you need to know about how Las Vegas is prepping for the Super Bowl; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch; and more.

Today on AirTalk, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced massive layoffs. Also on the show, what a new study reveals about the mind-body-pain connection; everything you need to know about nicotine pouch Zyn; Zach Woods talks with Larry about his new show satirizing public radio; and more.

Today on AirTalk, L.A battles the atmospheric river. Also on the show, Facebook celebrates its vicennial; everything you need to know about EV infrastructure; LA County DA candidate Dan Kapelovitz; and more.

LA Mayor Karen Bass Shares Updates On Day 2 Of Historic Rainfall In SoCal (39:44)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal atmospheric river. Also on the show, LAist Voter Game Plan launch; LA County DA candidate Judge Craig Mitchell; how to sustain the dwindling rice supply; and more.

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal storm. Also on the show, experts weigh in on the Apple Vision Pro; Austin tries Portuguese food from Barra Santos; FilmWeek: ‘Argylle,’ ‘The Promised Land,’ ‘How To Have Sex’; and more.

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 Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence, and Dominic Patten, senior editor at Deadline.

This week’s shows include:

Today on AirTalk, an atmospheric river drenches California. Also on the show, everything you need to know about consensual non-monogamy; the illegal marijuana market in Southern California; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Final Season; and more.