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AirTalk is off this week, so we’ll be supplying our podcast listeners with reruns of our Southern California history segments. Today’s episode is on the Tustin Hangars. If you’d like to suggest a topic for a future SoCal history segment, email it to [email protected]. 

Orange County is still in a state of emergency after smoke and debris from the Tustin hangar fire tested positive for asbestos and other toxins last week. Tustin schools remain closed.

The fire broke out at Tustin’s Marine Corps Air Station early Tuesday morning, irreparably damaging one of two historic blimp hangars there. The hangars were built in 1942 to hold Lighter-Than-Air aircrafts, or LTAs, that patrolled the U.S. coastline during World War II. At 17 stories high, more than 1,000 feet long, and 300 feet wide, the hangars were two of the largest wooden structures in the world. They’ve been mostly vacant since the base was decommissioned in 1999, sometimes serving as a shooting location for films and commercials. Now, the north hangar (Hangar 1) will have to be demolished completely. The south hangar (Hangar 2) is still standing, but there are no current plans to preserve it. The Marine Corps community is reeling from the loss. Joining Larry to discuss the hangars’ history, significance, and the fight for preservation are Brian Delahaut, retired Marine Colonel stationed at Tustin between 1983 and 1995, and Chris Jepsen, local historian and president of the Orange County Historical Society.

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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 Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Kristen Baldwin, tv critic for Entertainment Weekly. We also want to know: what’s the best tv show you watched this year? Shout it out by calling 866-893-5722 or email [email protected]. 

Today’s shows include:

Today on AirTalk, a Federal judge blocks California law banning guns. Also on the show, the pros and cons of Prop 47; Larry Mantle and the chocolate factory; LA City Council proposes response to hate fliers; and more.

Today on AirTalk, the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from the primary ballot. Also on the show, the future of charter schools on LAUSD campuses; end of the year check in with local restaurateur Tirsa Farah; more men are becoming primary caregivers for their loved ones; California OKs new rules allowing recycled water to be used as drinking water and more.

Today on AirTalk, California’s rich exodus. Also on the show, an interfaith dialogue on the war in Gaza; everything you need to know about ketamine treatment; listeners share their favorite holiday movies and more.

Today on AirTalk, the Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples. Also on the show, how are the politics of immigration shifting within the Democratic party; the history of the Jewish community in Los Angeles; Mayor Karen Bass’s housing goal; what does it mean to be a Godparent? and more.

Today on AirTalk, final recommendations made by scholars on how to improve accountability in LA City government. Also on the show, tell us all about your favorite third place; the best places for boba in Los Angeles; FilmWeek: ‘Wonka,’ ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ ‘Godard Cinema’ 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 Dominic Patten, senior editor at Deadline, and Marcus Jones, awards editor for TV & Film at IndieWire.

This week’s shows include: