AirTalk

Cheating as a concept is well known, and as a behavior it’s probably been around since the beginning of time. But in the past couple years, the term “micro-cheating” has been popping up, but in what contexts exactly? And what does the term mean? Some therapists loosely define it as a small act of betrayal. The term has taken off on social media, which makes sense since digital interactions seem to be at the center of this conversation. Joining us today on AirTalk to talk about micro-cheating is Rana Coniglio, an Arizona-based therapist who works almost exclusively with Gen Z clients. Also joining us is Claudia de Llano, licensed marriage and family therapist and lecturer at CalState Northridge.

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about this morning’s Supreme Court decision allowing cities to enforce laws restricting homeless encampments. Also on the show, we debrief the first 2024 presidential debate; author Jane Kamensky drops by to talk about her new book “Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution: A History from Below;’ our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews actor Griffin Dunne; and more.

• SCOTUS decides cities can ban homeless encampments (00:17)
• We recap the presidential debate (11:18)
• Jane Kamensky talks about her new book ‘Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution’ (26:04)
• The best LA hotdogs with Earle’s on Crenshaw (39:04)

• FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:24)
• Feature: Larry chats with Griffin Dunne (1:21:58)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Gallery Association Los Angeles’s 4th annual Gallery Weekend. Also on the show, we touch on embracing your LGBTQ+ identity later in life; NPR music critic Ann Powers stops by to talk about her new book ‘Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell;’ we take a deep-dive into Los Angeles’s Tiki culture; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.

• What to know about Gallery Weekend Los Angeles (00:17)
• Embracing your LGBTQ+ identity later in life (11:57)
• Ann Power talks new book ‘Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell’ (26:26)
• The history of LA’s Tiki Culture (51:23)
• Our TV critics review the latest shows (1:28:43)

Joni Mitchell's life and career is legendary. Part of the music renaissance of the 1960s and additionally known for her connection to Laurel Canyon, her personal lyrics resonated deeply with fans. She's had a renaissance of her own in recent years, playing at festivals and lighting up stadiums. Ann Powers, NPR music critic and correspondent, attempts to encapsulate her life and continued influence in her new book Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell. Powers joins guest host, Julia Paskin, to discuss.

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’re going to 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, guest host, Julia Paskin, talks to Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.

Today’s show includes:

• The Bear (FX on HULU)
• Land of Women (Apple TV+)
• My Lady Jane (Amazon Prime)
• WondLA (Apple TV+)
• 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials  (USA/NBC/Peacock)

Most coming out stories, in books, in movies, in life, happen when the person is a teen or young adult. Adolescence and youth are defined as times to explore, take risks, discover who you are. But people can come out at any age. People can "discover" who they are after decades of living as someone else. Identity is not on a set timeline. And for those who come out as LGBTQ+ later in their lives, the liberation can come with some unique challenges.

Today on AirTalk, we're highlighting later-in-life coming out stories. We'll talk to John Sovec, an LGBTQ affirming therapist and author of “Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond”, about why some people may wait until they are older to come out and how they might come to terms with their identity. If you came out as LGBTQ+ at an older age, we'd like to hear from you! How did you realize you were ready to come out? How did you come out to your partner or children? Give us a call at 866-893-5722. Or email us at [email protected]. 

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on Hollywood and how it has found itself in an economic slowdown with few job openings. Also on the show, a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) looks at how retailers aren’t stocking shelves with sustainable products; we recap Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State; New York Times journalist Nicolas Kristof talks about his new book ‘Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life;’ and more.

• Checking-in on Hollywood (00:17)
• Are retailers stocking shelves with sustainable goods?  (20:01)
• Amber Rufflin on her Bigfoot musical (29:23)
• What to know about Gov. Newsom’s State of the State (51:15)
• NBC expanding social media coverage for Paris Summer Olympics (1:02:40)
• Journalist Nicolas Kritof talks new book ‘Chasing Hope’ (1:27:26)

Today on AirTalk, after the violence that broke out at a Los Angeles synagogue over the weekend, Mayor Karen Bass talks about placing regulations on masks at public demonstrations. Also on the show, a new petition aims to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster; we examine the current and future state of California’s dams; a look into how AI is impacting hiring practices; the growing concern around space junk; and more.

• Should LA restrict masks at public demonstrations? (00:17)
• Is extreme heat a natural disaster? (19:15)
• New book ‘3 Shades of Blue’ highlights jazz titans (34:20)
• The state of CA dams (51:13)
• AI’s impact on hiring (1:06:11)
• What should we do about space junk? (1:24:02)

Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles has added two venues to the 2028 Summer Olympics games – we look into the new venues and the history behind LA’s oldest stadium. Also on the show, a new bill looks to utilize the DMV to automatically register California voters; how Inland Empire’s warehouse development is impacting the local community; Larry Mantle interviews Adam Nimoy on his new memoir ‘The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy;’ and more.

• LA adds two new venues for 2028 Summer Olympics (00:17)
• Is automotive voter registration just? (34:24)
• Mayor Bass responds to weekend violence (50:53)
• How warehouse development is impacting Inland Empire (58:40)
• SCOTUS to hear arguments on TN’s gender-affirming ban (1:09:49)
• Adam Nimoy on his memoir ‘The Most Human’ (1:21:54)

Today on AirTalk, comedian Amber Ruffin stops by to talk about her new musical ‘Bigfoot!’ Also on the show, with a heat wave hitting Southern California this weekend, we look into how heat affects our brains; we chow down on some Vegan Burgers with the general manager of Beelman’s; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews director Yorgos Lanthimos on his new film ‘Kinds of Kindness;’ and more.

• Comedian Amber Ruffin talks about her musical ‘Bigfoot!’ (00:17)
• How does heat affect our brains? (21:45)
• We chow down on SoCal veggie burger spots with DTLA restaurant Beelman’s (39:00)
• Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (50:04)
• Yorgos Lanthimos talks about his new film ‘Kinds of Kindness’ (1:21:08)