Dr. Finkel, author of the bestselling book The All-Or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work—is a professor at Northwestern University, where he has appointments in the psychology department and the Kellogg School of Management. At Northwestern, he also serves as the Morton O. Schapiro Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research and founding co-director of the Center for Enlightened Disagreement. He studies romantic relationships and American politics. In his role as director of Northwestern’s Relationships and Motivation Lab (RAMLAB), he has published ~170 scientific papers and is a Guest Essayist for The New York Times. The Economist declared him “one of the leading lights in the realm of relationship psychology.” Also he has an amazing podcast. Check out Love Factually

Mark kicks off with a goodbye to Andrew Caravella, then dives into the Kentucky Derby culture clash — old school pageantry meets influencer chaos. Plus, Trump’s latest interview blitz and a debate over California launching its own NIH-style medical research center with Dr. Michael Daignault.

Mark reacts to Trump’s “Meet the Press” interview on immigration, deportation, and tariffs, then breaks down Mayor Bass’ pay cut amid LA’s $1B budget shortfall. Plus, a listener talkback gives Triple Crown intel, and Mark’s mentee Nancy Mogy joins to share her journey from foster care to launching her new podcast The Future is Foster. Also: In-N-Out closures, celebrity voiceovers, and Jaden Smith’s latest fashion buzz.

Third Street Promenade pitches public drinking to boost business. Inland Empire residents stock up on supplies as imports expected to shrink. After murder in Valley Village apartment, residents are furious with management. Interview with Beth Bigler, Author, "Honoring Our Animals", and Pet Loss/Grief counselor

Deeper Dives - The LA County Fair. History of the LA County Fair. What to expect this year! The foooood. Interview with Casey Colvin and Judie Mancuso to discuss the FOUND Act/Oreo's Law passing the first step in the House! The FOUND Act details!