Today on AirTalk, L.A. wildfires destroyed many lithium batteries in the area, what does this mean for the future of clean energy? Our SoCal History segment is a look at Black commercial centers in Los Angeles. A new book called 'American Oasis' takes a hard look at the livability of the terrain that the U.S. Southwest's biggest cities stand on. What does the future of cable news look like after years of low ratings? We have the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary 'Porcelain War,' to talk about the making of the film. At the end of the show, we want listeners to call i and share the pop-culture quotes that are commonplace in their households.

Today on AirTalk:

Clean energy in LA post-wildfires (0:15)

SoCal History: Black commercial centers (15:40)

'American Oasis' book on U.S. Southwest cities (35:14)

The future of cable news (51:33)

Directors on the Oscar-winning doc 'Porcelain War' (1:08:37)

Most quotable pop-culture moments (1:27:54)