AirTalk

In the U.S., we throw away more than thirty percent of the food we buy, which translates into roughly 92 billion pounds of waste, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Much of that ends up in landfills, producing significant amounts of greenhouse gasses and exacerbating the climate emergency. A good chunk of that waste comes from restaurants. This is why the efforts of a new crop of chefs and cooks–like siblings Lauren and Phil Pretty of Heritage Restaurant in Long Beach–are essential to the future of fine dining.

The Michelin Green Star is an annual award highlighting restaurants at the forefront of the industry regarding their sustainable practices. Last year, the award went to Heritage, run by siblings Lauren and Phillip Pretty. Today on AirTalk we get a better idea of what exactly goes into the sustainable practices of running a restaurant and what it symbolizes for the future of the restaurant industry. Joining us for this discussion is Gab Chabrán, associate food and culture editor for LAist. Also with us is Phil Pretty, head chef and owner of Heritage Restaurant, a part of the Full Belly Good Group family of restaurants. Lauren Pretty, owner of Heritage Restaurant. Have questions or suggestions on how to run a sustainable restaurant or kitchen call 866-893-5722 or email [email protected].

Today on AirTalk, new analysis from CalMatters finds that homelessness is continuing to grow in California, but at a slower rate. Also on the show, we explore the future of vertical farming; author Terry Szuplat talks about his new book “Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience;” the PST ART series returns to SoCal; our TV critics review the newest shows; and more.

• Update: Malibu earthquake (00:17)
• New analysis shows where homelessness is rising in CA (6:16:)
• Are vertical farms the future? (18:09)
• New book “Say It Well” on finding your voice (33:58)
• Art & science collide at SoCal’s PST ART (51:00)
• TV-Talk (1:20:04)

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 Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence.

Today on AirTalk, we recap last night’s debate between Harris and Trump. Also on the show, everything you need to know about induction stoves; we look into why Gen Alpha has become obsessed with skincare; the latest on the fire impacting SoCal communities; the science and stigma of pit bulls; and more.

• Harris & Trump's presidential debate — what to know (00:17)
• The growing trend of induction stoves (29:18)
• Why is Gen Alpha obsessed with skincare? (37:43)
• The latest on the fires impacting SoCal (52:26)
• What to know about gleaning in LA (1:08:03)
• The science & stigma of pit bulls (1:16:25)

Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration, and American democracy. The debate had very few interruptions, as the debate stayed relatively civil, all things considered. So today on AirTalk, we recap last night’s debate in Philadelphia with Aaron Kall, director of debate at the University of Michigan, Sara Sadhwani, assistant professor of political science at Pomona College, and Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy and senior fellow at The Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University.

Today on AirTalk, we recap last night’s debate between Harris and Trump. Also on the show, everything you need to know about induction stoves; we look into why Gen Alpha has become obsessed with skincare; the latest on the fire impacting SoCal communities; the science and stigma of pit bulls; and more.

• Harris & Trump's presidential debate — what to know (00:17)
• The growing trend of induction stoves (29:18)
• Why is Gen Alpha obsessed with skincare? (37:43)
• The latest on the fires impacting SoCal (52:26)
• What to know about gleaning in LA (1:08:03)
• The science & stigma of pit bulls (1:16:25)

Today on AirTalk, Philanthropists raise $15M for L.A Local News Initiative. Also on the show, what to expect for the presidential debate; everything you need to know about California agave; LAist’s Erin Stone reports on water limitation in the Imperial Valley; We remember actor James Earl Jones; and more.

• L.A Local News Initiative Launch (00:17)
• Tonight’s Presidential Debate Previewed (17:07)
• All things California agave (33:23)
• Climate solutions week (51:42))
• Remembering James Earl Jones (1:08:19)
• Elizabeth Arden’s legacy (1:28:33)

Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond dive into how our relationship to religion has changed since the 50s… and how the overall decline of religious faith has led Americans to hold tighter to their political views and philosophical beliefs about right and wrong.

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 the wildfires impacting SoCal communities. Also on the show, we remember Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes; we dig into how the San Fernando Valley could be the future of urban farming; Daniel Levitin talks about his new book ‘I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music As Medicine;’ William Deverell, host of the Western Edition podcast, stops by to preview the new season on Pasadena's hidden history; Larry Mantle interviews Charlotte Shane on her new book ‘An Honest Woman: A Memoir Of Love And Sex Work;’and more.

• Latest on SoCal wildfires (00:17)
• Suburbia — the next farming revolution? (13:41)

• Remembering musician Sergio Mendes (26:41)

• New book on music as medicine (32:12)
• Pasadena’s hidden history (45:13)
• Study links cannabis use to cancer (1:01:57)
• Charlotte Shane talks new book “An Honest Woman” (1:20:33)