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Join AirTalk with Larry Mantle for lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts, and more.

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Updates on the fires, California's plan for Trump, Texas Tacos and more

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Frenchman and Mountain Fires — the latter has claimed thousands of acres and over 200 structures. Also, as Governor Newsom convenes California lawmakers to strategize post-election, we'll look into how California might push back against the incoming Trump administration's federal agenda. And for Food Friday, we'll talk with the founder and owner of HomeState, a restaurant serving cuisine from the Lone Star State. Today on AirTalk: Latest on the Mountain and Frenchman Fires (0:15) What will a second Trump presidency mean for SoCal? (7:11) How California might resist Trump administration policies (17:39) HomeState serves up Texas-style tacos for Food Friday (38:32)

Latest on the Ventura and Malibu Fires, Post-Election conversations, TV Talk and more!

Today on AirTalk, we will bring you the latest developments on the raging fire in Ventura County has burned 14,000 acres with no signs of slowing down. We are joined by education experts to talk about what today's youth are learning in their history classes and how their education is affected by political tensions. Today's TV Talk includes in-depth conversations on new and upcoming series releases such as 'Like Water for Chocolate,' 'St. Denis Medical,' 'Disclaimer' and more. Today on AirTalk: Ventura County and Malibu wildfires (0:15) How are your post-election conversations going with loved ones? (21:15) What students learn in history class? (51:11) TVTalk: 'Like Water for Chocolate,' 'St. Denis Medical,' 'Disclaimer' and more (1:07:09)

Latest on the Ventura and Malibu Fires, Post-Election conversations, TV Talk and more!

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Breaking down the latest election results and news

Today on AirTalk, we'll update you on the latest local, state and national election results from the presidential race to state ballot measures to L.A. and Orange County races. We'll talk with LAist reporters and political analysts about Donald Trump's decisive victory over Kamala Harris, the balance of power in the House and Senate, competitive local congressional races and more. We'll also open our phone lines to hear how you are coping with the outcome of this election. Today on AirTalk: Breaking down the latest election results and news (0:15) Local races were tight. We break down the results from LA to the OC (50:22) As election results settle, how are you and your community coping with results? (1:25:09)

Election Security, SoCal Voting Centers, Navigating Election Anxiety and more

Today on AirTalk, we'll hear what LAist reporters are seeing at polling locations in L.A. and Orange Counties. Local voter registrars will also join us with updates on how things are going in their counties and answers to your voting questions. Plus, with election security top of mind for voters on both sides of the aisle, we'll find out how California election officials are working to protect the integrity of the election. And if you're feeling election-related stress or anxiety in this divided political climate, we'll give you some tips on how to navigate and relieve those feelings. Today on AirTalk: Check in on LAist reporters at voting centers across LA and OC (0:15) How are officials keeping our election secure? (18:30) Remember our last segment on poll centers? Well we're checking back in (52:33) Local county registrars discuss ballots received and answer questions (1:04:37) Navigating election stress (1:25:48)

Honoring Quincy Jones, Presidential campaigns closing, and more!

Today on AirTalk, we will start the show with a reflection on the life of the legendary record producer Quincy Jones and his massive cultural impact on the music industry and beyond. Next on the program, we will catch up on all the latest election news including the state of voting and polling results both statewide and nationally. For today's SoCal history lesson, we are taking a look back at how California's ballot initiatives came to be and how the process has evolved into what we see today. Today on AirTalk: Legendary record producer, Quincy Jones, has passed away at 91 (0:15) Here's what you need to know as presidential campaigns draw to a close (17:50) SoCal History: California's ballot initiative process (41:48)

OC Supervisor awarded pandemic meals contract, New Haven style Pizza and more

Today on AirTalk, on the heels of the Andrew Do fraud scandal, LAist's reporter Nick Gerda has new information on a former colleague of Do's on the OC Board, now a member of Congress, who directed over a million dollars in pandemic relief money that was meant to feed senior citizens to the printing company that handled her campaign mailers. As our parenting series comes to a close we'll talk about co-parenting and how to get on the same page with someone with a different parenting style from your own. And on Food Friday, the owner and founder of a local pizza joint bringing New Haven-style pizza — what they call "apizza" — to L.A. Today on AirTalk: Congresswoman and former OC Supervisor directed millions in pandemic relief money to the company that made her campaign mailers (0:15) Parenting philosophies and finding middle ground between co-parents (16:54) New Haven style "apizza" takes on NoHo (39:24)

OC Supervisor awarded pandemic meals contract, New Haven style Pizza and more

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Dodgers win the World Series, Parenting siblings, "Hispandering," and more

Today on AirTalk, we'll debrief the Dodgers' World Series win during our Triple Play. Also, our weeklong parenting series continues with a conversation about raising siblings and how treating them differently can affect them long term. And with the presidential candidates campaigning in neighboring Arizona and Nevada today, we'll look at the role those states will play in deciding the presidency. Plus, we'll talk about the election practice of "Hispandering" and look back at politicians' most desperate moments trying to secure the mythical "Latino vote." And on TV Talk, our critics review the 'Only Murders' season finale, 'The Diplomat,' 'Great British Baking Show' and more. Today on AirTalk: The Dodgers win the World Series title in a nail-biter (0:15) Differential treatment of siblings (25:01) Nevada and Arizona may decide this election (50:55) The awkward history of "hispandering" (1:08:58) TV Talk: 'Only Murders' season finale, 'The Diplomat,' and more (1:24:19)

Election Update, Undiagnosed A.D.H.D., Tiki Culture and more

Today on AirTalk, we'll hit the presidential campaign trail as the two candidates make closing arguments to voters. Also, our weeklong parenting series continues with a chat about how our childhood affects our parenting style. Plus, we explore the prevalence of undiagnosed ADHD in adults after study found that a quarter of adult Americans believe they have it. And we'll talk with the authors of a new book about Palm Springs' obsession with tiki culture. Today on AirTalk: The home stretch election update (0:15) Parenting Series: How much do our parents shape our child-raising instincts? (18:29) How prevalent is undiagnosed ADHD in adults? (51:00) New book explores Palm Springs tiki culture (1:23:57)

Dodgers Take 3-0 Lead, Lack of aid in Gaza, Parenting styles and more

Today on AirTalk, one year of Israel's ground invasion of Gaza, we want to know how much aid Palestinians are receiving today. We'll also continue this week's parenting series by reflecting on how we discipline our children, and how the practice has evolved through generations. Plus, did you know that there is a new initiative that allows California tribes to sue casinos? We'll explain how this works and its potential impact on local communities. We'll also have the founder and artistic director of the all-women's choir VOX Femina, Iris Levine, and we'll hear AirTalk listeners share the scariest movies they've ever seen. Today on AirTalk: Triple Play: Dodgers take 3-0 World Series lead (0:15) How much aid are Palestinians receiving? (14:21) Parenting series: Modern discipline (32:25) New law allows CA tribes to sue casinos (50:24) The story of the VOX Femina all-women's choir (1:07:31) The scariest movie ever (1:17:01)

Newsom expands film & TV tax credit, Ridge Route origins, and more.

Today on AirTalk, we'll find out what to expect from Governor Newsom's plans to expand the state's tax credit for the film and television industry to $750 million. Plus, tech advances and other societal changes have led to parents being involved with their kids well past childhood — we'll dig into "endless parenting" and get advice for how to avoid overparenting. And we'll learn about the history of Southern California's Grapevine route and talk with author Joel Brokaw, the son of legendary Hollywood agent Norman Brokaw, about his new book Driving Marilyn. Today on AirTalk: Newsom to expand California's film & TV tax credit (0:15) How much parenting is too much? (15:57) SoCal History: How did the Grapevine come to be? (43:05) The book Driving Marilyn is the story of a legendary Hollywood agent (1:13:15)

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