AirTalk

Today on AirTalk, we'll hear what LAist reporters are seeing at polling locations in L.A. and Orange Counties. Local voter registrars will also join us with updates on how things are going in their counties and answers to your voting questions. Plus, with election security top of mind for voters on both sides of the aisle, we'll find out how California election officials are working to protect the integrity of the election. And if you're feeling election-related stress or anxiety in this divided political climate, we'll give you some tips on how to navigate and relieve those feelings.

Today on AirTalk:

• Check in on LAist reporters at voting centers across LA and OC (0:15)

• How are officials keeping our election secure? (18:30)

• Remember our last segment on poll centers? Well we’re checking back in (52:33)

• Local county registrars discuss ballots received and answer questions (1:04:37)

• Navigating election stress (1:25:48)

Today on AirTalk, we will start the show with a reflection on the life of the legendary record producer Quincy Jones and his massive cultural impact on the music industry and beyond. Next on the program, we will catch up on all the latest election news including the state of voting and polling results both statewide and nationally. For today’s SoCal history lesson, we are taking a look back at how California’s ballot initiatives came to be and how the process has evolved into what we see today.

Today on AirTalk:

• Legendary record producer, Quincy Jones, has passed away at 91 (0:15)

• Here's what you need to know as presidential campaigns draw to a close (17:50)

• SoCal History: California’s ballot initiative process (41:48)

Today on AirTalk, on the heels of the Andrew Do fraud scandal, LAist's reporter Nick Gerda has new information on a former colleague of Do's on the OC Board, now a member of Congress, who directed over a million dollars in pandemic relief money that was meant to feed senior citizens to the printing company that handled her campaign mailers. As our parenting series comes to a close we'll talk about co-parenting and how to get on the same page with someone with a different parenting style from your own. And on Food Friday, the owner and founder of a local pizza joint bringing New Haven-style pizza -- what they call “apizza” -- to L.A.

Today on AirTalk:

• Congresswoman and former OC Supervisor directed millions in pandemic relief money to the company that made her campaign mailers (0:15)

• Parenting philosophies and finding middle ground between co-parents (16:54)

• New Haven style “apizza” takes on NoHo (39:24)

Today on AirTalk, we’ll debrief the Dodgers' World Series win during our Triple Play. Also, our weeklong parenting series continues with a conversation about raising siblings and how treating them differently can affect them long term. And with the presidential candidates campaigning in neighboring Arizona and Nevada today, we'll look at the role those states will play in deciding the presidency. Plus, we'll talk about the election practice of “Hispandering” and look back at politicians' most desperate moments trying to secure the mythical “Latino vote.” And on TV Talk, our critics review the 'Only Murders' season finale, 'The Diplomat,' 'Great British Baking Show' and more.

Today on AirTalk:

• The Dodgers win the World Series title in a nail-biter (0:15)

• Differential treatment of siblings (25:01)

• Nevada and Arizona may decide this election (50:55)

• The awkward history of “hispandering” (1:08:58)

• TV Talk: 'Only Murders' season finale, 'The Diplomat,' and more (1:24:19)

Today on AirTalk, we'll hit the presidential campaign trail as the two candidates make closing arguments to voters. Also, our weeklong parenting series continues with a chat about how our childhood affects our parenting style. Plus, we explore the prevalence of undiagnosed ADHD in adults after study found that a quarter of adult Americans believe they have it. And we'll talk with the authors of a new book about Palm Springs' obsession with tiki culture.

Today on AirTalk:

• The home stretch election update (0:15)

• Parenting Series: How much do our parents shape our child-raising instincts? (18:29)

• How prevalent is undiagnosed ADHD in adults? (51:00)

• New book explores Palm Springs tiki culture (1:23:57)

Today on AirTalk, one year of Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza, we want to know how much aid Palestinians are receiving today. We'll also continue this week’s parenting series by reflecting on how we discipline our children, and how the practice has evolved through generations. Plus, did you know that there is a new initiative that allows California tribes to sue casinos? We'll explain how this works and its potential impact on local communities. We'll also have the founder and artistic director of the all-women's choir VOX Femina, Iris Levine, and we'll hear AirTalk listeners share the scariest movies they've ever seen.

Today on AirTalk:

• Triple Play: Dodgers take 3-0 World Series lead (0:15)

• How much aid are Palestinians receiving? (14:21)

• Parenting series: Modern discipline (32:25)

• New law allows CA tribes to sue casinos (50:24)

• The story of the VOX Femina all-women's choir (1:07:31)

• The scariest movie ever (1:17:01)

Today on AirTalk, we'll find out what to expect from Governor Newsom’s plans to expand the state's tax credit for the film and television industry to $750 million. Plus, tech advances and other societal changes have led to parents being involved with their kids well past childhood — we'll dig into "endless parenting" and get advice for how to avoid overparenting. And we'll learn about the history of Southern California's Grapevine route and talk with author Joel Brokaw, the son of legendary Hollywood agent Norman Brokaw, about his new book Driving Marilyn.

Today on AirTalk:

• Newsom to expand California's film & TV tax credit (0:15)

• How much parenting is too much? (15:57)

• SoCal History: How did the Grapevine come to be? (43:05)

• The book Driving Marilyn is the story of a legendary Hollywood agent (1:13:15)

Today on AirTalk, we will cover the latest developments in the Menendez brothers’ fight for freedom as LA County DA recommends resentencing. We will hear from the son of legendary folk singer Jim Croce, A.J., who is currently on a Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary tour in which he honors his father through music. On this week’s Food Friday, the rivalry between NYC and LA reaches the kitchen with an LA restaurant called Bodega Park making a mean chopped cheese.

Today on AirTalk:

• L.A. County DA announces recommendation of resentencing for the Menendez Brothers. What does this mean? (0:15)

• A.J. Croce honors his legendary folk singer father, Jim Croce, on tour (17:21)

• Bodega Park is serving up breakfast sandwiches (42:48)

Following the death of beloved Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the team's longtime Spanish language broadcaster Jaime Jarrín, who was Fernando's translator during his days with the team, spoke with AirTalk host Larry Mantle about the loss of his friend and former broadcasting partner, his memories of "Fernandomania," Fernando's importance to Latino and Mexican baseball fans in the U.S. and the indelible mark Fernando left on the Dodgers organization and the entire baseball community.

Today on AirTalk, we will go over where and how to cast your ballot for the election season. We will get into the context of the LA City Council candidate who said ‘F– the police.’ We will see what there is to learn from the outcome of Argentina repealing rent control. The LA Times owner has decided against endorsing a presidential candidate, we will take a look at the history of newspaper endorsements and their place in politics today. Larry will talk about the season openers for both the Lakers and Clippers. We will end today’s show with TV Taklk which includes reviews of ‘Shrinking,’ ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ ‘Hysteria.’

Today on AirTalk:

• Voting FAQ's (0;15)

• L.A. City Council seats up for grabs (11:36)

• Takeaways from Argentina's rent control repeal (23:29)

• Newspaper presidential endorsements (33:03)

• Previewing Lakers, Clippers seasons (44:32)

• TV Talk: ‘Shrinking,’ ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ and more (54:46)