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Today on AirTalk, we're going over the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. What is a Wildlife-Urban Interface and how are the people who live in those areas affected by wildfires? While Northern California may be the first to come to mind when you think of the Gold Rush, down here in the south there is plenty of gold mining history. Patt Morrison of the LA Times is here to give us the details. In recent months, the coffee industry giant Starbucks has made many changes to its business practices. We're looking at what those changes might signify about the future of the company. Did you know that the music you hear in public spaces is likely curated? We're looking into how they use music to make you buy.

Today on AirTalk:

Local impacts of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China (0:15)

Do you live in a Wildlife-Urban Interface? Find out. (17:50)

SoCal History: Gold mining (31:15)

Changes to Starbucks' business practices (51:30)

Could there be a nuclear energy revival in CA? (1:11:32)

The careful curation of music in public spaces (1:22:13)

Today on AirTalk, California Attorney General Rob Bonta talks price gouging in the wake of the L.A. wildfires and challenging the Trump administration. What TV show do you find yourself returning to again and again for comfort? Call in and share it with us. For Food Friday, we're celebrating Lunar New Year with delicious food from Bone Kettle.

California AG on price gouging, challenging Trump and more (00:17)
What’s your go-to comfort TV show? (20:41)
Food Friday: Celebrating the Lunar New Year (40:07)
FilmWeek: 'Companion,' and more (51:21)
FilmWeek Feature: New Book ‘Falling in Love at the Movies' (1:24:55)

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the aviation collision in Washington D.C. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors votes to ask the state to suspend some building requirements in areas affected by recent wildfires. Travel writer, Rick Steves, previews his new memoir. Self-censorship in academic faculty poll findings. Going over Grammy nominations and what to expect from this year's awards. This week on TV Talk: ‘Paradise,’ ‘Funny Woman,’ ‘Elsbeth,’ and more!

Today on AirTalk:

What we know about the aviation collision in D.C. (0:15)

LA County Supes vote to suspend housing regulations in areas affected by fires (20:19)

Travel writer on new memoir (31:20)

Self-censorship poll (51:25)

Grammy's preview (1:09:04)

TV Talk: Paradise, and more! (1:24:48)

Today on AirTalk, we're covering the new RV lot that opened in Crenshaw for unhoused people. We're getting into the concept of collective trauma and how the recent wildfires may affect mental health long term. Author Pico Iyer will preview his newest book 'Aflame.' As wildfire debris removal gets underway, concerns about where it will be dumped are raised. A new study looks into the life expectancy of adults with ADHD and finds it to be significantly shorter.

Today on AirTalk:

RV lot opens in Crenshaw for unhoused people (0:15)

Collective trauma from the LA fires (11:01)

Pic Iyer's new book: Aflame (32:04)

Where will LA fire debris go? (50:37)

NASA's JPL missions for 2025 (1:12:15)

Do adults with ADHD have a shorter life expectancy? (1:23:49)

Today on AirTalk, we'll start by talking to County Supervisors for any fire-related updates. Trump has put a freeze on federal funding, what does that mean for the people who depend on it? An author will be previewing his new book about socializing in a digital age. We're taking a look at the implications of Trump's recent executive order on sex and gender with a legal expert. A new study finds a morning-after pill that can be used, in higher doses, as an abortion drug. We'll end the show talking with listeners about the dumbest arguments they have ever had with their partners.

Today on AirTalk:

County Supervisors give fire update (0:15)

Trump's federal funding freeze (17:03)

Superbloom: book on socializing in a digital age (32:36)

Trump's LGBTQ+ policy changes (51:27)

The morning-after pill that may be used for abortions (1:09:17)

The dumbest argument you've had (1:23:38)

Today on AirTalk, we're talking about the AI app that has sent U.S. tech stocks reeling in its wake. We'll consult with experts on how Trump's environmental policies might affect CA's goals in that area. We're talking with Bill Deverell, an L.A.-based historian, who wrote an essay on how we can use SoCal history to guide our rebuilding efforts after the fires. We'll be using the Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist to start a larger conversation about the use of AI audio in the film industry. We'll end the show with a conversation about the future of the Progressive Party in the U.S.

Today on AirTalk:

What is the AI app that sent tech stocks reeling? (0:15)

How will Trump's policies affect CA's environmental goals (15:45)

Using history to guide rebuilding efforts in SoCal (33:51)

LA schools take on reopening (51:27)

AI audio in films (1:13:08)

The state of U.S. Progressivism (1:27:56)

 

Today on AirTalk, we're breaking down the disaster aid coming to California in response to the wildfires. How much is coming, where is it coming from and why has Trump threatened to withhold it? As President Trump takes the first steps toward ending DEI in the U.S., we're talking about the historical context of DEI practices and getting into what exactly it is. This Food Friday, we're joined by the owners of the popular burger joint, Heavy Handed, who have been serving free food to survivors of the L.A. fires.

Today on AirTalk:

Guide to California fire aid (0:15)

The history of DEI and Trump's plans to end it (21:22)

Food Friday: Burger joint serves free food to fire victims (40:40)

Today on AirTalk, we're going over the surprises and snubs from the Oscar nominations announced this morning. What is 'Stargate' AI, why did Trump invest $5 billion into it, and why is Elon Musk against the decision? We'll check back in with those who lost their homes in the L.A. wildfires to see what the challenges they're facing in the wake of the disaster. We'll look into Trump's new immigration policies as well as how they will affect the overall state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico. On TV Talk, we 'll cover ‘Harley Quinn,’ ‘Section 31, ’The Joe Schmo Show,’ and more.

Today on AirTalk:

Oscar nominations announced (0:15)

Trump invests $5 billion into AI (19:26)

Checking in on those who lost their homes in the LA fires (33:42)

Trump's new immigration policies (52:57)

Update on U.S.-Mexico relations (1:09:59)

TV Talk: ‘Harley Quinn,’ ‘Section 31,’ and more! (1:24:53)

Today on AirTalk, we're bringing you up to date on all the latest information on the LA wildfires. We are joined by a team from KNPR in Nevada to talk about how wildfires might affect housing in L.A., Vegas, and beyond. We will also hear from both KNPR and LAist listeners about how they've been affected by the fires, so call in and share your story. Larry will have insurance experts along with Ricardo Lara, California’s Insurance Commissioner, to give insight on what might be next for the CA insurance market.

Today on AirTalk:

Catching up with LA wildfires (0:15)

How will wildfires affect housing in LA, Vegas, and beyond? (15:53)

KNPR and LAist listeners talk impacts of LA fires (31:56)

What's next for the CA insurance market? (32:26)

Today on AirTalk, as officials begin clearing debris in the wake of the L.A. wildfires, we'll get details about the cleanup process. The newly inaugurated U.S. president, Donald Trump, has made his intent to get rid of birthright citizenship very clear with a day-one executive order. What does it say and how might it affect us here in L.A.? For this week's SoCal History lesson, we are looking into Altadena and the Pacific Palisades as an ode to these culturally rich communities that were affected by L.A. wildfires. We have survivors of the 2017, Tubbs fire in Santa Rosa to tell us about their experience rebuilding a community and offer advice for displaced residents.

Today on AirTalk:

Debris cleanup post-fire begins (0:15)

Trump takes aim at birthright citizenship with an executive order (17:38)

SoCal History: Pacific Palisades (33:09)

How did Santa Rosa rebuild after the Tubbs fire? (51:20)

SoCal History: Altadena (1:22:52)