On the second episode of Passing the Mantle, Larry and Desmond go back to their teenage years to discuss their formative time in high school.

Larry went to Hollywood High’s alternative school in the 70s, and Desmond attended the Polytechnic School in Pasadena until 2019 — and their experiences were very different. So we want to hear from you: What about your parents’ or child’s experience in high school surprised you? Are you glad you went to school when you did, or do you feel like you would’ve had a more fitting experience in another time? Call 866-893-5722 or email [email protected]. Desmond joins Larry to preview this week’s podcast episode and talk about what made their high school experiences so unique.

You know the phrase. Maybe your parents said it. Maybe your doctors said it. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But is that really true? Turns out, it’s much more complex. Today on AirTalk, we discuss the science behind breakfast, whether you really need it for good health, tips for optimizing nutrition whether you’re a breakfast stan or breakfast skipper. Joining to discuss is Dr. Zhaoping Li, center director and division chief of clinical nutrition and professor of medicine at UCLA Health. We also want to hear about your relationship with breakfast. Need it? Hate it? What have you found works for you and what’s your advice for others? Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722 or email [email protected]. 

Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump taps Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. Also on the show, what to do about having too many work meetings; author Paul Haddad stops by to talk about the birth of Los Angeles and his new book ‘Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles;’ we discuss the etiquette of check splitting at a restaurant; we preview Day 2 of the Republican National Convention; and more.

• Trump chooses Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate (00:17)
• Are we having too many work meetings? (17:53)
• Paul Haddad on his new book ‘Inventing Paradise’ (31:13)
• The future of the Indian Ocean atolls (50:57)
• What’s the etiquette for check splitting? (1:07:05)
• Preview: RNC Day 2 (1:31:30)

“Los Angeles is a city that should not exist.” So reads the first line of Paul Haddad’s latest book Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles. L.A., he writes, has no natural features that would lend themselves to sustaining millions of residents. And yet, Los Angeles does exist. And not only that, it’s the second-largest city in the country and known the world over for its beautiful weather, diverse population and being the home of American film, among many other things. So, why does a city that shouldn’t exist…exist? As Haddad writes, it was willed into existence despite the odds being stacked against it. And while there are many people one could point to as seminal to the story of Los Angeles’ existence, Haddad focuses on six individuals who had particularly significant influence on the city’s growth. They include investor and newspaper publisher Harry Chandler, businessman Phinneas Banning, one of the founders of the former town, now neighborhood, of Wilmington and the “Father of the Port of Los Angeles” and railroad magnate Henry Huntington, just to name a few.

Today on AirTalk, Paul Haddad joins Larry to talk about his new book.

Passing the Mantle is a podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry Mantle and his son Desmond, 23, go back to their teen years to talk high school and how the norms of what’s accepted — and not accepted — in the classroom have changed from the 1970s to now.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania and talk about the response from American leaders, the history of violence in American politics, and how the Republican National Convention is preparing. Also on the show, Larry Mantle talks with author Mark S. Walton on his new book ‘Unretired: How Highly Effective People Live Happily Ever After;’ we examine how summer jobs for teenagers have changed; and more.

• The latest on Saturday’s Trump rally shooting (00:17)
• Mark S. Walton talks about his new book ‘Unretired’ (36:14)
• How has political violence shaped American history? (50:47)
• The rise of the teen summer job (1:22:22)

Today on AirTalk, we explore a new lawsuit that alleges LA city leaders of 'thwarting' a Venice homeless housing development. Also on the show, we look into who best to turn to when seeking advice; we dig into Filipino comfort food with the co-owner of Spoon & Pork; our FilmWeek critics review the latest release; Larry Mantle interviews actor Colman Domingo on his new film ‘Sing Sing;’ and more.

• New lawsuit alleges LA city leaders are thwarting a Venice homeless housing development (00:17)
• Who should you turn to when seeking advice? (17:24)
• We chow down on pork belly adobo with the co-owner of Spoon & Pork  (40:31)
• FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:09)
• Feature: Colman Domingo discusses ‘Sing Sing’ (1:22:43)

Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office filed a lawsuit against an Airbnb influencer for illegally listing properties on vacation rental platforms. Also on the show, the latest on the Kroger and Albertsons merger; author Nicola Twilley stops by to talk about her new book ‘Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves;’ we rundown what to expect from the upcoming Republican National Convention; our TV critics review the best TV of the year so far; and more.

• LA City Attorney sues Airbnb influencer for listing rent-controlled units (00:17)
• Latest on Kroger & Albertsons merger (18:37)
• New book explores the history of refrigeration (34:04)
• What to expect from next week's RNC (50:51)
• How do you solve household battles? (1:08:34)
• TV-Talk (1:25:26)

We’re a little over halfway through the year and while there’s no shortage of new TV to watch, we thought we’d take inventory of 2024’s best TV thus far. From the hit historical drama “Shogun,” to the biographical comedy “The Vince Staples Show,” our critics take you through their top picks. Joining us for this week’s TV Talk is Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly and Dominic Patten, executive editor for Deadline.

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County and a look at the heat wave hitting Southern California. Also on the show, how a smaller prison population is impacting California’s available firefighters; we get an update on the France and UK elections; we examine why Americans are becoming skeptical of higher education; we explore the evolution of makeup trends throughout history; and more.

• Latest on Lake Fire & SoCal heat wave (00:17)
• Why CA is seeing a decrease of incarcerated firefighters (16:05)
• Listeners share hot weather stories (32:48)
• Election update: France & UK (51:35)
• Americans skeptical of higher education (1:10:40)
• History & evolution of makeup trends (1:23:47)