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Today on AirTalk, new CA legislation would require phonics-based instruction to bring students up to speed with reading. Also on the show, El Salvador re-elects Nayib Bukele; LA County Board of Supervisors advance new short-term rental regulations; everything you need to know about the relationship between love and sex; and more.

We’re continuing our weeklong love series with a look at the relationship between sex and love. The two are often viewed as separate aspects of the human experience, however, in a relationship the two are very much interconnected. Differences in the importance of sex in addition to differences in sexual desire are reported to be one of the most common reasons couples seek therapy. Joining us to discuss are Emily Nagoski, a Kinsey-educated sex educator and author of "COME TOGETHER: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections,” and John Sovec, a queer therapist and coach who specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community to assist people in creating sex positive and affirming relationships for themselves and their partners.

Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles Unified School Board members are scheduled to vote on a policy that would limit charter school locations. Also on the show, AI-generated conspiracy theories flood TikTok; Toby Keith’s impact on music and American politics; everything you need to know about coining the next viral phrase; and more.

You’ve seen the meet-cute in movies and tv shows a thousand times – two people lock eyes from across a crowded room, or on a busy sidewalk. Suddenly, and inexplicably, they’re in love. Maybe these aren’t stories of fantasy and fiction – maybe it’s actually happened to you, or someone you know. We’ve learned from scientific studies that certain stages of romantic love are driven by dopamine, which is the chemical in our brain also responsible for motivating our ancestors to find food and water. Love, in a sense, is part of our survival system. But is it really possible to fall in love at first sight? Have it happened to you or someone close to you? We want to know! Call us atl 866-893-5722 or email [email protected].

Joining us today on AirTalk to talk about the phenomenon of love at first sight is clinical professor in neurology at Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx and co-creator of the website “The Anatomy of Love,” Lucy Brown.

Today on AirTalk, co-creator of The Daily Show Madeleine Smithberg talks about Jon Stewart’s return. Also on the show, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologizes for Super Bowl ad that was run by American Values super PAC; the rich history of California’s Black community in Los Angeles; everything you need to know about Love Languages; and more.

In honor of Valentine's Day, here on AirTalk we’ll be your cupid all week with a series of topics on love. What better way to kick that off with figuring out how you show your love. Today we are going to be talking about the Five Love Languages framework. What they are, how you find them, and are they really useful tools in our relationships? Recent research is skeptical. Joining to discuss is Rebecca Hendrix, licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and Integrative Holistic Psychotherapist based in New York, and Gary Lewandowski , professor of psychology at Monmouth University in New Jersey. 

Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty prepare to vote on a tentative agreement that would raise wages and provide more paid family leave. Also on the show, a new book documents the decades-long humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border; Austin Cross speaks with the owners of James Beard Semifinalists Gusto Bread; FilmWeek: ‘The Monk and the Gun,’ ‘The Space Race,’ ‘Disco Boy’; and more.

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 Eric Deggans, TV critic for NPR, and Steve Greene, freelance tv critic.

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Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot. Also on the show, when to know if it’s time to end therapy; everything you need to know about how Las Vegas is prepping for the Super Bowl; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch; and more.

Today on AirTalk, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced massive layoffs. Also on the show, what a new study reveals about the mind-body-pain connection; everything you need to know about nicotine pouch Zyn; Zach Woods talks with Larry about his new show satirizing public radio; and more.