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Today on AirTalk, Trump's appeal to keep CA's National Guard in LA will be heard by a San Francisco court; the latest on Israel's military operations in Iran; specialty ice cream shop Salt and Straw's co-founder Tyler Malek, talks about the mastery behind his craft in a new book; an update into LA's houseless community services; a tribute concert to John Coltrane and the 50th anniversary of 'Jaws.' Today on AirTalk San Francisco court hears Trump's appeal to keep National Guard in LA (00:15) Latest on Israel-Iran and how local Iranians feel (15:48) A new ice cream cookbook (36:16) LA's houseless services check-in (51:48) A tribute concert to John Coltrane (1:09:58) 'Jaws' turns 50 (1:26:08)

Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the 'No Kings' rallies held here in DTLA and across the US; the economic implications of ICE raids; an archive at the USC Libraries preserves decades of LGBTQ+ history; longtime SoCal slumlord has been CA AG Rob Bonta's latest target; Latino politics amidst latest ICE activity and what your relationship with your neighbor is. Today on AirTalk: Over 2,000 'No Kings' rallies were held across the U.S. (00:15) The economic implications of the ICE raids in CA (19:39) CA's largest LGBTQ+ archive  (35:51) AG Bonta's recent crackdown on SoCal slumlord (50:23) Latest on CA's Latino politics (1:05:10)  What are neighbors for? (1:24:16)

Today on AirTalk, LAPD has violated California law in their latest use of crowd control during the ICE protests; a peek into the history of LA's immigrant rights groups; Food Friday: ube pies and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk: How LAPD's response to the protests breaks CA law (00:15) LA's long history of local immigrant rights groups (17:07) Crème Caramel LA's pies (35:14) FilmWeek: 'How to Train Your Dragon,' 'Materialists,' 'Echo Valley,' 'A Photographic Memory,' and more (51:29) FilmWeek Feature: “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?” at the Art Theatre of Long Beach (1:21:35)

Today on AirTalk, some demonstrators are charged by federal and local prosecutors, we take a look at the rights of protestors; a preview of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup; a neuroscientist walks us through how and why we make decisions; the legality around the actions of ICE in SoCal; Nation Geographic commemorates Sally Ride—the first American woman to go to space and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: What are the 1st Amendment rights of protesters? (00:15) 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Explainer: What to know about the tournament that’ll make its way to the Rose Bowl (20:20) A neuroscientist's new book reveals how and why we make the decisions we do (34:44) A look at the legality of immigration actions across Southern California (51:33) The first American female astronaut is commemorated in the new NatGeo documentary SALLY (1:13:26) TVTalk was preempted this week by breaking news

Today on AirTalk, how the local community is dealing with the ICE raids and subsequent protests; an expert weighs in on how to stay sexually active as you age; Altadena residents look to sell their properties after the ravaging Eaton fire and LA's architectural era of Art Deco. Today on AirTalk: How Angelenos are dealing with the protests (00:15) Staying sexually active as we age (33:45) Altadena residents put their homes up for sale (51:06) LA's Art Deco scene (1:19:44)

In 2009, Brian Wilson talked to AirTalk about his album That Lucky Old Sun, which critics called his best work in years. Wilson, a legend in the music business, founded The Beach Boys as a teenager growing up in Southern California. He has died at the age of 81.

Today on AirTalk, the latest updates on LA's immigration enforcement, arrests, schools and misinformation; how politics are at play amidst LA's protests; what the OC board of supervisors is going to do to regain the public's trust; LA Mayor Karen Bass joins AirTalk; Funk icon Sly Stone's legacy; are millennials in a midlife crisis? and the positive effects of voluntary celibacy. Today on AirTalk: Latest on LA's immigration raids and protests (0:15) Politics at play amidst LA protests (17:39) OC's trust in county supervisors (35:01) LA Mayor Bass joins AirTalk (51:25) Funk icon Sly Stone dies at 82 (1:02:22) Millennial midlife crisis (1:19:11) Positive effects of voluntary celibacy (1:32:15)

Protesters clash with law enforcement in downtown LA. Hundreds march against Trump's immigration sweeps Federal immigration sweeps that began Friday in Los Angeles have prompted anger, protest and resistance from onlookers and immigrant rights groups that have braced for this type of action for months. Over the weekend, tensions continued to rise between state and local authorities and Trump administration officials, who said they were calling up the National Guard in response to what the White House said were "violent mobs" attacking "ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles." Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday afternoon formally asked that President Donald Trump rescind the deployment, which he had ordered Saturday. At an evening news conference, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said she supported Newsom's request, adding that she had tried to dissuade the Trump administration from sending in soldiers. With files from LAist. Read the full story here. G

Today on AirTalk, we're discussing how NASA and private space firms will bear the new and fresh Trump/Musk feud; Southern California air regulators vote on regulations to phase out gas-powered appliances; Santa Ana's diverse array of affordable grub and FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ ‘The Ritual,’ and More How the Trump/Musk feud could affect NASA and private space firms (00:17) SoCal regulators vote on gas-powered appliances (11:15) Santa Ana's delicious eats on a budget! (25:11) FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ and More (33:12)

Today on AirTalk, CA's plan for a high-speed rail system comes under the Trump administration's latest scrutiny; LA dabbles with the idea of a public city bank; how recipe authors do not own the recipes they create; the life and legacy of prominent gay rights activist and Navy veteran Harvey Milk and how streaming services have forced media companies to reconsider their tactics. Today on AirTalk CA's bullet train may come to a halt (0:15) City of LA considers its own public bank (11:51) How recipe authors don't own their own recipes (24:19) The life and legacy of Harvey Milk 31:39 Streaming services are forcing legacy media to think fast (44:18) TV Talk (56:29)

Today on AirTalk, California's Supreme Court begins to hear arguments on whether the state's utility commission should be able to subsidise rooftop solar; Disney's beloved animated series 'Phineas and Ferb' return to TV for the summer; How wolves from Oregon and Washington have made their way to California; LA County's plan to overhaul government and how the Trump administration's revocation of Chinese student visas is impacting California. Today on AirTalk CA Supreme Court to hear case for solar credit system (0:15) Disney's 'Phineas and Ferb' returns for the summer (12:38) CA's growing number of gray wolves (33:11) LA County Government overhaul (44:46) How Trump's move to revoke Chinese student visas impacts CA (57:34)

Today on AirTalk, Disney's latest round of employee layoffs; The Hollywood Bowl's 2025 lineup; Petersen Automotive Museum's '80s and '90s cars exhibit; FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez discusses the current state of the media landscape, and what is considered appropriate office attire today? Today on AirTalk Disney plans to lay off hundreds of employees (0:15) Hollywood Bowl's upcoming 2025 season (11:21) Peterson Automotive Museum's new exhibition (23:31) FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on the current state of media (34:03) Is it necessary to dress formally at the office? (44:44)

Today on AirTalk, an update on how Los Angeles's public officials are responding to the attack on the gathering in Colorado for Israeli hostages in Gaza; LAist welcomes a new team of watchdog reporters; the historic Salton Sea; Trump's immigration agenda and its affect on community college services and all the charm around CA's quirky little towns. Today on AirTalk How LA is responding to the Colorado attack on a peaceful Israeli gathering (0:15) Introducing LAist's watchdog team (11:22) Major milestones of the Salton Sea (22:53) How community college services like ESL are being impacted under threats to immigration  (34:19) CA's quirky little towns (46:03)

Today on AirTalk, Tinder's latest update allows paid users to set height preferences for potential partners; a new study shows a growing number of the mental health of mothres is declining; Johneric Concordia is the chef behind a Filipino-American BBQ restaurant; FilmWeek and 'Killer of Sheep' filmmaker Charles Burnett talks about its new 4K restoration. Today on AirTalk  Tinder now lets paid users set a height preference (0:15) Dropoffs in mothers' mental wellness (18:29) Filipino-American BBQ (38:12) FilmWeek: ‘The Phoenician Scheme,’ ‘Bring Her Back' and more (51:33) Charles Burnett talks ‘Killer of Sheep’ (1:22:28)

Today on AirTalk, California high school sports is changing its rules amid controversy over the participation of a transgender student athlete; historic LA roadside attractions are outlined in a new book; how high-skilled immigrant migrations boost California's population; Rite Aids along with their coveted ice cream brand Thrifty are beginning to dissapear, and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk The future for transgender athletes (0:15) Historic LA roadside attractions (35:31) High-skill immigrants play a role in CA population growth (51:18) Rite Aid's Thrifty Ice Cream is starting to disappear (1:10:19) TV Talk (1:25:24)

Today on AirTalk, California television and film has become too costly for production; HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changes CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines; As tarrifs loom, the Port of LA reduces its activity; the rise and potential sale of the online platform OnlyFans and our very own Suzanne Levy shares what it's like to become a US citizen. Today on AirTalk: CA's entertainment production has become too expensive 0:15 CDC to change COVID-19 vaccine recommendations 17:58 Checking in on the Port of Los Angeles 38:15 The rise and potential sale of OnlyFans 51:25 The excitement around becoming a US citizen 1:21

Today on AirTalk, National Public Radio files a lawsuit against President Trump, arguing that cuts to federal funding would be illegal; will Governor Gavin Newsom run for president in 2028?; a new book about the intersection of art, faith, and controversies during the 1980s; California water infrastructure updates and what your favorite generic or off-brand products are. Today on AirTalk: NPR Sues the Trump administration (0:15) Gov. Newsom's presidential aspirations (16:40) Art, faith, and the 1980s (34:58) State water infrastructure update (51:20) What's your favorite knockoff brand? (1:18:42)

Today on AirTalk, we talk about what drives moviegoers to the theaters, particularly on long weekends like Memorial Day; memories from Prom night; FilmWeek and American Cinematheque's annual Bleak Week kicks off its 4th year. Today on AirTalk What drives you to the theaters this Memorial Day weekend? (0:15) Reminiscing Prom. For better or worse. (15:37) Harry's Oklahoma Style Smoked BBQ (35:15) FilmWeek (1:07:04) American Cinematheque's Bleak Week film festival (1:23:54) 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, Republicans vote to roll back California's vehicle emission standards; LA City Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky talks about an array of measures to achieve budget reduction; Herb Alpert talks about playing with the Tijuana Brass again after 40 years; California's veterinary shortage and mental health crisis; LAist's Nick Gerda awarded journalist of the year and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk Republicans voted to roll back California vehicle emission standards (0:15) LA City budget negotiations (20:52) Herb Alpert plays with his band after 40 years (33:43) Checking in on California veterinarians (50:00) LAist's Nick Gerda wins journalist of the year (1:19:00) TV Talk (1:24:26)

Today on AirTalk, an oil operation off the Santa Barbara coast has resumed production after a 10 year idle; a new documentary about the 1975 New York City financial crisis; how you have found comedic relief in times of grief; an update on fire debris removal in the Palisades and grief affects our physical health. Today on AirTalk Offshore Santa Barbara oil platform begins pumping oil after 10 years (0:15) The New York City financial crisis of 1975 (16:19) Comedic relief in grief (34:54) Palisades debris removal update (51:24) How grief affects ur physical health (1:15:38)