AirTalk

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the recent string of property crime hitting Encino residents and neighboring communities. Also on the show, we explore what undecided voters are feeling about Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy; we dig into the history of synchronized swimming in Vicki Valosik’s new book “Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water;” Governor Gavin Newsom threatens to redirect funds if cities don’t remove homeless encampments; COVID has been designated as an ‘endemic;’ and more.

• Latest on Encino burglaries (00:17)
• Undecided voters on Harris' candidacy (19:16)
• New book on the history of synchronized swimming (37:14)
• Gov. Newsom warns to pull funding over encampments (51:25)
• COVID designated as ‘endemic’ (1:08:20)
• New book explores the business of baby eels (1:24:02)

Today on AirTalk, after yesterday’s 4.4 magnitude quake near Highland Park, we learn about the Puente Hills fault. Also on the show, we check-in with Mayor Karen Bass; we look at ways LAX can improve its ride sharing infrastructure; we examine the six California district races that could impact who controls Congress; listeners share the best scenic running routes in SoCal; and more.

• Dr. Lucy Jones on origin of Monday quake (00:17)
• Mayor Bass reflects on Paris Olympics, looks to LA's (12:34)
• How to improve LAX’s ridesharing infrastructure (22:23)
• How six CA House races could impact Congress (44:24)
• Reversing cosmetic surgery (1:08:52)
• SoCal's best scenic runs (1:23:04)

Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. From free love to STDs, Larry and Desmond unpack how attitudes toward sex have shifted over the years as young people express more reluctance to get involved than the generations before them.

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, with the 2024 Paris Olympics games wrapped, we reflect on how Los Angeles is prepared to bring the essence of California to the 2028 games. Also on the show, we take a look at how the U.S. economy is fairing after a tumultuous last week; we dig into the history of Newport Harbor; we check-in on parents on the first-day back to school for LAUSD; listeners share their most sublime and perfect moments of their lives; and more.

• How do we bring the essence of CA to the 2028 Olympic games? (100:17)
• A look at the U.S. economy & stock market (18:50)
• The history of Newport Harbor (34:02)
• First day of school for LAUSD – we check-in on parents (51:21)
• Listeners share their most sublime moments in life (1:25:50)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Google antitrust ruling. Also on the show, we look back on when kids used to play in the street; we enjoy Dim Sum with the managers of Lunasia Dim Sum house; Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Austin Cross talks with the directors of the new documentary ‘War Game;’ and more.

• What you need to know about the Google antitrust ruling (00:17)
• Listeners share their memories of playing in the streets (18:50)
• We enjoy Dim Sum with the managers of Lunasia Dim Sum House (38:39)
• FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:27)
• Austin talks with the directors of ‘War Game’ (1:21:01)

If you feel like you’ve been running into a lot of spiders recently, you’re not alone. Whether catching a glimpse of them in the corner of your eye or walking straight into a spider web, it’s almost like they’re everywhere at the moment. So what’s going on? After a healthy season of rain the past two years, Los Angeles is welcoming a more robust and flourishing community of our local, arachnid friends. But where are you most likely to run into them? From Jumping Spiders and Orb-Weavers to differentiating between Black and Brown Widows, we’re talking all things spiders this morning to help us get a sense of why we’re seeing so much spider activity this time of year. Joining us to talk about it is Lisa Gonzalez, program manager of invertebrates for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. We also want to hear from you! Have you been seeing an uptick in spiders recently? Or have a question about spiders in Los Angeles? Give us a call at 866-893-5722. Or email us at [email protected].

Parenthood comes with many challenges. One of the harder ones is trying to get your six month old to sleep through the night. Parenting experts and pediatricians may recommend sleep training, which is an umbrella term for different methods that parents employ to get their child to fall and stay asleep on their own. Sleep training has developed a bit of a negative connotation with one method becoming synonymous with the practice at large known as “cry it out.” Parents who decide to employ this method, don’t get up to soothe their child if they wake up in the middle of night, letting the child eventually fall back asleep. But for some, this method seems too harsh. So, what is the best way to sleep train? Is there one? And how can parents cope with the emotional stress of sleep training while their sleep deprived themselves?

Today on AirTalk, we talk about the methods and misconceptions around sleep training children with Melisa Moore, licensed psychologist and board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine. We'll also discuss how parents can cope with stress and their own tiredness while sleep training with Paige Bellenbaum, licensed clinical social worker and founding director and chief external relations officer for The Motherhood Center of New York. We also want to hear from you! What sleep training techniques worked best for you and your child? What struggles did you face while trying to sleep train your kid? Give us a call at 866-893-5722. Or email us at [email protected].

Today on AirTalk, we check in on what the future holds for the community of the Salton Sea. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the spiders of SoCal; we look into best methods and practices of sleep training your child; Orange County demands millions in refunds for tax dollars given to a nonprofit; we get the latest on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.

• Checking in on the Salton Sea (00:17)
• Getting acquainted with the spiders of SoCal (16:29)
• Is sleep training right for your family? (34:22)
• OC demands millions in refunds from nonprofit (51:53)
• Latest on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (1:08:43)
• Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:26:40)