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Today on AirTalk, we look into how the recent campus protests are affecting alumni and donor relations. Also on the show, we dig into the future of cannabis cafes in California; we look into why fewer men are enrolling in college; former Assemblymember Mike Gatto drops by to discuss his new book ‘Noir By Necessity;’ and more.

• Have campus protests affected donor relations? (00:17)
• The future of cannabis cafes in CA (18:02)
• Should kids share a room with siblings? (33:57)
• CA age verification bill advances (51:32)
• Why are fewer men going to college? (1:10:18)
• New book by former Assemblymember Mike Gatto (1:25:52)

Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new LAist analysis that has found that since 2017, 31% of people shot at by police were perceived by LAPD officers at the scene to be struggling with mental illness. Also on the show, everything you need to know about ultra-processed foods; a look into how the California Supreme Court might decide on Prop 22; and more.

• LAist report: 31% of LAPD shootings involved a person in a mental health crisis  (00:17)
• The 101 on ultra-processed foods (19:03)
• Listeners share their animal rescue stories (42:06)
• CA Supreme Court to rule on Prop 22 (51:26)
• New book on ‘The Other Significant Others’ (1:17:49)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Also on the show, we explore a new study that found humans prefer AI answers to moral questions; we dive into the history of the Santa Monica Pier; we examine the downsides and upsides of art repatriation; and more.

• ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli & Hamas leaders (00:17)
• Do humans prefer AI morality? (20:44)
• History of Santa Monica Pier (33:17)
• Angeles National Forest to get new trees (51:39)
• What to know about art repatriation (1:11:38)
• How have car screens impacted drivers? (1:25:19)

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Friday morning’s high-speed car chase that ended abruptly and violently on the 405. Also on the show, we finish our week-long series on neurodiversity, today focusing on how to navigate challenges in relationships; we dig into listeners’ favorite ice cream spots with Pasadena’s Kinrose Creamery; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we remember filmmaker Roger Corman with director Alex Stapleton and film critic Wade Major; and more.

• The latest on Friday morning’s violent high-speed car chase on the 405 (00:17)
• Neurodivergence in relationships: navigating and addressing conflicts (16:47)
• We all scream for ice cream with Pasadena’s Kinrose Creamery (39:25)
• Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:27)
• FilmWeek Feature: Remembering Roger Corman (1:22:01)

This week, we’ve covered the topic of neurodiversity from a variety of angles, including the challenges of getting diagnosed, the need for workplaces accommodations and mental health challenges that often accompany neurodivergence. Today, we’re talking about neurodiversity in relationships. One in five people in the U.S. identify as neurodivergent; so it’s very likely you’re in a relationship of some kind with someone who is neurodiverse. What does that mean for the relationship and how conflict is approached and addressed? Joining us to discuss our final conversation of the series is Jodi Carlton, neurodivergence relationship expert and host of the podcast “Your Neurodiverse Relationship.” We also want to hear from you. Are you in a relationship with someone who is neurodiverse? Or are you the neurodiverse partner in a relationship? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at [email protected].

Today on AirTalk, we look into why UC workers authorized a strike over campus protests and get the latest on Wednesday’s UCI student encampment clear-out. Also on the show, we check in on LA restaurants and why so many are currently struggling; we continue our week-long series on neurodiversity, today looking at neurodiversity and mental health challenges; our TV critics review the latest in streaming and TV; and more.

• The latest on the UC workers strike authorization (00:17)
• Why are so many LA restaurants struggling? (20:03)
• The Hollywood strikes: checking-in one year later (36:46)
• Neurodiversity and mental health challenges (51:18)
• Our TV critics review the latest releases (1:27:47)

On Wednesday, members of the United Auto Workers Local 4811 — a union that represents 48,000 student workers and researchers across the University of California system — voted to authorize a strike against their employer. The vote comes in response to some campuses’ use of police force to break up protests in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war.

UAW 4811 represents workers in nearly every aspect of academic life, from undergraduate tutors and readers to postdocs and researchers. About 41% of members participated in the vote, and an overwhelming majority approved of the measure, according to a union statement Wednesday night. Today on AirTalk, we discuss the strike authorization and get the latest on UC Irvine’s protests after police cleared out a student encampment. Joining is Yusra Farzan, LAist reporter, Anny Viloria Winnett, graduate student worker at UCLA and the unit chair of UAW at UCLA, and John Logan, director of labor and employment studies at San Francisco State University.

With files from LAist. Read more here

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 Roxana Hadadi, TV critic for Vulture, Whitney Friedlander, freelance entertainment writer.

This week’s shows include: 

• Bridgerton [Season 3, Part 1] (Netflix)
• The Big Cigar (Apple TV+)
• Abbott Elementary [Season 3] (ABC / Hulu) 

X-Men ‘97 (Disney+) 

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about LA City Council’s approval of a package of ethics reforms designed to fight corruption. Also on the show, we examine California Highway Patrol’s reaction to the UCLA student protests; we continue our week-long series on neurodiversity, today looking at neurodiversity in the workplace; and more.

• What to know about LA Council’s ethics reforms (00:17)
• Did CHP overreact to UCLA student protests? (19:57)
• New book ‘Magic Pill’ weighs the pros & cons of weight loss drugs (38:50)
• Neurodiversity in the workplace (51:16)
• Can Slack be used to manage your relationship? (1:21:07)

Today on AirTalk, we look into how a long-standing environmental law has affected California housing projects. Also on the show, we examine some of the risks associated with taking supplements; we continue our conversation on neurodiversity, looking into the history of diagnosis; AirTalk listeners who are expats and transplants share what they love about SoCal; and more.

• How a CA environmental law is delaying housing projects (00:17)
• Will brightening clouds help ease global warming? (16:27)
• Are there risks to taking supplements? (31:55)
• The history of diagnosing neurodivergence (50:26)
• CA transplants share what they love about SoCal (1:16:34)