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Today on AirTalk: Are we at a political turning point after the second Minnesota shooting by a federal agent? (0:30) In the AI era, how are deepfake images being detected? (16:01) SoCal History: New book explores infamous murder of Elizabeth Short (33:59) Is there legal basis for an administrative warrant granting ICE entry into private spaces? (51:38) How is ICE impacting businesses in Orange County? (1:05:06) Are older folks more screen addicted than their younger peers? (1:28:42) A previous version of this podcast incorrectly ascribed the killing of Alex Pretti to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This has been corrected. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: LA transit agency seeks to override state law allowing more homes near train and bus lines (0:30) A check in on California’s effort to get plastic out of landfills (16:55) Food Friday: Jade Rabbit brings generations of Chinese American cuisine into one fast casual restaurant (34:44) FilmWeek: What to watch (51:16) Feature: The 101 Best LA Films…according to the LA Times (1:08:01) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: 98th Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners’ shines with record 16 nominations, we’ll talk surprises & snubs (0:30) Previewing L.A. Metro Board’s vote on the South Bay light rail extension (19:45) How avocados took over the country, one slice of toast at a time (52:01) Copper theft continues to be an issue across Los Angeles County (1:09:36) TV Talk: ‘Shrinking,’ The Beauty,’ ‘Primal,’ and many more! (1:23:53) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: The annual LA homeless count has begun (0:30) As the L.A. Central Library celebrates its centennial, we discuss its history and significance (16:40) How are community clinics responding to ACA subsidy expansions ending? (51:29) Do you like small talk with strangers? (1:23:46) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: How Europe is thinking about the US aggression towards Greenland (0:30) Healthcare subsidies are expiring in 2026. What does that mean for Californians? (17:21) Checking in on the finances backing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (51:36) Gallup trends find growing number of independent-identifying US adults, we dig into the numbers (1:05:10) Latest season of ‘Western Edition’ podcast looks at our relationship with water (1:25:52) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: The numbers are in — the film and television industry is cooling (0:30) How did Orange County become a hotbed for Neo-Nazis? ( Food Friday: Northeast LA baked goods roundup, including a new Taiwanese bagel spot FilmWeek: What to watch Feature: Sheepdog is a personal story for actor Virginia Madsen and filmmaker Steven Grayhm Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: Big Sur Highway One reopens (0:30) An Altadena fire survivor on his struggles with home insurance (19:13) Women and men’s immune systems (50:54) TV Talk (1:22:51) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran (0:15) What’s with the billionaire tax? (16:40) Why is Gen Z not talking? (41:26) Colorado River check-in (51:16) Are influencers impacting policy and public support? (1:07:07) Favorite neighborhoods (1:32:56) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: Interview with LAFD Chief (0:15) Analysis from LAist reporters (12:22) Best and worst TV finales (23:03) States' responses to ICE (51:19) Misconceptions about the pelvic floor (1:08:25) How conservative Christian views on sex have changed (1:26:15) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: The latest on protests in Iran, and how Iranian Angelenos are reacting (0:15) E-bikes have been surging in popularity — are the roads prepared for them? (20:04) As we enter the last year of Governor Newsom's tenure, what defines his legacy? (51:49) SoCal History: What’s it been like growing up Black in Los Angeles? (1:12:00) The American Whiskey industry may be on the rocks (1:32:59)

Today on AirTalk: How did an Altadena family end up back in a toxic house? (0:15) Will a ban on investor home-buying affect California affordability? (15:39) Food Friday: Smorgasburg (31:34) FilmWeek: What to watch (51:21) Remembering Béla Tarr (1:24:51) Interview with Director Park Chan-wook (1:26:36) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: When are officers prosecuted for shooting? (0:15) The history of the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre (18:05) The friendship market (33:05) Should we embrace autonomous taxis? (51:14) Are teens watching TV on TikTok? (1:16:55) TV Talk (1:23:36) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on LAist: Interview with Mayor Karen Bass (0:15) Palisades Community Recovery (16:34) How are survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires recovering? (39:45) Interview with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara (52:25) Altadena Community and Recovery (1:08:52) LA County supervisor Lindsey Horvath ((1:17:48) Altadena Community and Recovery continued (1:23:54) LA County supervisor Kathryn Barger (1:32:51) Houses of worship find new homes (1:46:00) Nature's comeback in the burn zones (2:10:04) LAist staffers share their recovery stories (2:16:51) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: California's snowpack (0:15) New UCLA study on pollutants in burn area homes (9:44) Is it cringe to dance now? (33:39) GLP-1 check-in (50:46) Is being late an ADHD symptom? (1:26:11) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: The latest on Venezuela What bills come into effect January 2026? A history of U.S. involvement in Latin America PetTalk: Ask a vet! Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: What should we expect from this week's storm? (0:15) SoCal restaurant industry check-in (15:25) When did you first start feeling “old?” (36:03) LAist year in review (1:16:25) TV Talk: What to watch

Today on AirTalk: New LAist/USC study on street takeovers (0:15) What words do you have trouble spelling? (32:20) Was the Palisades fire report weakened? (51:43) Interview with Robby Hoffman (1:04:56) Is VistaVision back? (1:29:12) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

If you live in Southern California and you’ve never heard of a street takeover, you’ve probably heard one: Engines rev, tires screech and fireworks explode. These illegal gatherings happen frequently on weekend nights throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. Cars block major intersections and create space for other drivers to perform reckless maneuvers, including burnouts and donuts. Spectators gather around the middle of “the pit,” filming cars spinning past with passengers hanging precariously out of windows. A USC reporting lab investigation found that local and state law enforcement are well aware that takeovers have surged, but they have struggled to curb them. For more on their findings, we are joined this morning by Kevin Reyes, adjunct instructor leading USC Annenberg’s curriculum on open-source intelligence and one of the coreporters of the investigation. With files from LAist. You can read the full investigation here.

Today on AirTalk: Coping with life-altering violence (0:15) Can you actually stick to a New Year’s resolution? (18:18) Food Friday: Ramen (36:38) FilmWeek: What to watch (51:38) Interview with Brendan Fraser and HIKARI (1:20:53) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Today on AirTalk: Oscars moving to YouTube (in 2029) (0:15) How do you cope with loved ones with chronic addiction? (14:46) Are pets replacing kids? (50:45) Holiday parties gone wrong (1:09:02) TV Talk: What to watch (1:20:17) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency