AirTalk

LAist science reporter and host of The Big Burn podcast, Jacob Margolis, takes listener questions and talks with experts about the state of immediate housing, rebuilding and fire resiliency, and he speaks with a survivor of the 2017 Tubbs Fire, which devastated Santa Rosa and the surrounding region.

Today on AirTalk, we'll cover the Red Flag Warning still in effect for LA and Ventura counties and what that means. We're giving updates on everything we know thus far about how the fires started. Will your N95 mask from Covid protect you from the toxins in the air from the L.A. wildfires? Experts weigh in. LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman discusses looting as firefighters get a handle on the spread of the fires. We want to hear from you about the acts of kindness that you have experienced during this crisis. Today on AirTalk: Red Flag Warning for LA and Ventura counties (0:15) Wildfire investigation (22:23) Air quality update (34:06) LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman on looting (51:54) Acts of kindness during the fires (1:19:36)

LAist science reporter, and host of The Big Burn podcast, Jacob Margolis, talks to fire experts for this broadcast special. He discusses what to know about fires, their resulting air quality questions, how to make sense of fire updates, and hears from former firefighters.

Today on AirTalk, as firefighters start to get a handle on the Los Angeles wildfires, we have assembled experts to give the latest updates and answer listener questions. We'll be talking about the fire weather forecast for the coming days, changes in rent prices and CA environmental policy going forward. If you are dealing with the fallout of these fires, call in and share your story. Today on AirTalk: LA fire weather forecast (0:15) Environmental policy in CA post-fires (20:47) Keeping an eye on rent in LA (51:37) Local communities dealing with the ongoing fallout from these fires (1:06:37)

Today on AirTalk, we're briefing listeners on the multiple devastating Los Angeles wildfires. We'll talk with listeners for first hand accounts as well as public officials to get all the information we can. We'll talk containment efforts, damage assessment, managing yours and your family's grief and trauma. Reach us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com with any information or questions. Today on AirTalk: Fire updates: containment efforts, damage assessment and more How to process the grief and trauma during a natural disaster

Ricardo Lara has tips on reimbursement options, what renters and business owners should know, what to do if you're not insured and how to watch for scams.

Today on Airtalk, more than 100,000 residents of Los Angeles County have been evacuated due to the expansive wildfires in the area. We're providing the latest updates and resource information for the communities affected. Today on AirTalk: Join us for extended coverage of L.A.'s devastating wildfires We'll cover evacuation orders, resources, and more If you are affected by the fires or have questions call us at 866-893-5722

Today on Airtalk, more than 100,000 residents of Los Angeles County have been evacuated due to the expansive wildfires in the area. We're providing the latest updates and resource information for the communities affected. Today on AirTalk: Join us for extended coverage of L.A.'s devastating wildfires We'll cover evacuation orders, resources, and more If you are affected by the fires or have questions call us at 866-893-5722

Today on Airtalk, more than 100,000 residents of Los Angeles County have been evacuated due to the expansive wildfires in the area. We're providing the latest updates and resource information for the communities affected. Today on AirTalk: Join us for extended coverage of L.A.'s devastating wildfires We'll cover evacuation orders, resources, and more If you are affected by the fires or have questions call us at 866-893-5722

We are bringing you all of the latest updates on the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles. Today on AirTalk: We want to hear from you about these devastating fires What are you experiencing? What have we lost? What questions do you have?

We are bringing you all of the latest updates on the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles. Today on AirTalk: We want to hear from you about these devastating fires What are you experiencing? What have we lost? What questions do you have?

We are bringing you all of the latest updates on the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles. Today on AirTalk: We want to hear from you about these devastating fires What are you experiencing? What have we lost? What questions do you have?

Today on AirTalk, we're looking into the dangerous wind warning for Southern California and how the powerful gusts may effect your day. UCLA researchers are looking into three cases of a new drug-resistant bacteria. Is SoCal prepared in case of an outbreak? A new book details the accomplished life of screenwriter and producer, Norman Lear. We're looking at recent restaurant closures in L.A. to get a sense of the state of the food industry in L.A. We'll finish the show with a conversation about porn literacy. We'll talk to experts about how to have an honest conversation with your kids about the effects of watching porn and the reality of the industry. Today on AirTalk: "Life-threatening" SoCal wind warning (0:15) New drug-resistant bacteria emerges (11:37) New book on the life of Norman Lear (31:07) Update on LA restaurant closures (51:56) What is porn literacy? (1:22:50)

Today on AirTalk, President Biden bans offshore drilling in most federal waters, and Trump vows to undo it. We're covering the new California laws that will go into effect in 2025. An author discusses her new book telling the story of how four female physicists who escaped Nazi Germany. Patt Morrison of the LA Times will outline the history of West LA's Veterans Affairs campus and give an update on the dispute over the land the campus sits on. The U.S. Surgeon General called for a cancer risk label on alcohol, we'll tell you why. What popular words from 2024 are you sick of? Call and let us know. Today on AirTalk: Biden bans offshore drilling, Trump vows to undo (0:15) New CA laws in 2025 (11:36) The female physicists who escaped Nazi Germany (35:03) The history of Veteran Affairs West LA (51:22) Surgeon General calls for cancer risk label on alcohol (1:07:43) Words to leave in 2024 (1:26:16)

Today on AirTalk, President Biden commuted 37 of the 40 federal death sentences into life imprisonment. We're going over what this move means politically and how it may affect Trump's plans for office. A popular Chinese internet router faces a possible ban in the U.S. due to national security concerns. Call in and tell us how you navigate all your relationships and work, scattered across L.A. Also, we're talking updates on the Aliso and Diablo Canyon power plants. And, the owner of the Helms Bakery tells us about the role the bread manufacturer plays in SoCal history. We're also talking about the fascinating story behind the popular Christmas movie It's A Wonderful Life. Today on AirTalk: - Biden commutes federal death sentences (0:15) - Popular Chinese internet router faces possible ban in U.S. (15:18) - Navigating life in SoCal (31:15) - Updates on Aliso and Diablo Canyons (51:54) - Helms Bakery history (1:09:38) - The story behind It's A Wonderful Life (1:31:03)

Today on AirTalk: - What to know about the possible impending government shutdown (0:15) - What regions do you think make up the state of California? (15:41) - 27th Street Bakery’s famous Sweet Potato Pie (32:10)

Today on AirTalk, we're checking in with delivery drivers to see how they are faring during their busiest time of the year. News of a possible merger between Nissan and Honda spread this week. What effect might this decision have on the automobile industry? Professional baker, Nicole Rucker, is here to answer your burning holiday baking questions. San Diego is in a standoff against the federal government on Sanctuary City policies. City officials voted to prohibit the sheriff's department from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We're contextualizing the rationale behind the stalemate. The NCAA has made changes to the college football playoff format. What do we know about this year's games? And, for today's TV Talk, our critics share their favorite shows of 2024. Today on AirTalk: - Checking in on holiday delivery drivers (0:15) - Implications of a possible Nissan/Honda merger (8:51) - Pro answers all your holiday baking questions (30:36) - San Diego Sanctuary City standoff (50:52) - Holiday traffic (58:08) - NCAA playoff format changes (1:07:22) - TV Talk: The Best of 2024 (1:20:18)

Today on AirTalk, new protections for renters with pets have been proposed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. Governor Newsom announces career education plan for Californians without college degrees. In the wake of the United HealthCare CEO murder, public reaction has been favorable to the suspected killer. We're discussing what other areas Americans might find political violence to be justified. California's canine blood supply is supported by controversial "closed colonies" of captive dogs. The state has deemed them inhumane but legislation is on pause. We'll tell you why. Love is Blind reality TV stars lead the charge for unionization. Call in and tell us the secular ways you'll be celebrating the winter season. Today on AirTalk: - Proposed pet protections for renters (0:15) - CA career plan for those without college degrees (18:17) - Can political violence be justified? (35:51) - Why captive dogs support CA canine blood supply (51:57) - Reality TV stars push for unionization (1:08:14) - Secular season celebrations (1:26:14)

Today on AirTalk, Farmers Insurance has promised to increase the number of homeowner policies they will write for Californians. We're looking into this decision and the broader state of insurance reform in The Golden State. Should you be allowed to bring plus ones to an office holiday party? Call in and tell us why or why not. If it seems like your teenager is constantly online, a new Pew Research study finds they just might be. We're discussing what exactly they are doing on their phones and how it plays into the uncertain future of social media in the U.S. We're talking about holiday stress and how you handle it. We have renowned Jazz musician, Arturo Sandoval, in the studio to tell us about his newest album and his honors from the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Today on AirTalk: - CA home insurance reform (0:15) - Are plus ones allowed at your holiday office party? (34:18) - Is your teenager constantly online? (51:23) - How do you deal with the stress of the holidays? (1:06:03) - Arturo Sandoval on his new album and being a Kennedy Center honoree (1:22:48)

Today on AirTalk, LAist reporter Erin Stone tells us what happens to our food waste after trash day and how it is being made into fuel here in L.A. Scientists say that monarch butterflies may soon be classified as a "threatened species." And, a new study asks: Are couples who live separately better off? According to an L.A. city audit, one in every four city-funded homeless shelter beds are going unused. California’s unemployment insurance program is $20 billion in debt and the Legislative Analysts Office (LAO) released a report that says the state program's current model is fiscally unsustainable. We're discussing how the debt got so bad and the LAO's four recommendations to fix the program. What was your holiday shopping experience like before malls? Call in and tell us. Today on AirTalk: - How food waste becomes fuel (0:15) - Will the monarch butterfly go extinct? (19:21) - Why are couples living apart? (36:25) - 1 in 4 city-funded shelter beds unused according to LA audit (51:42) - CA's $20 billion debt in unemployment insurance (1:07:31) - Holiday shopping pre-malls (1:29:04)