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Today on AirTalk: LAUSD averts strike (0:30) How is the war in Iran affecting local ports? (12:11) Interview with gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa (27:41) Interview with gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra (53:29) Interview with mayoral candidate Adam Miller (1:19:44) 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

On Monday, Larry was joined on stage by candidate for Los Angeles Mayor Adam Miller at Loyola Marymount University for a conversation about Miller’s platform and plans as he vies for to be the next leader of the city. Miller does not bring government experience to the table, but has touted his success in the private sector as applicable to the job. Miller is a technology entrepreneur and nonprofit leader; he sold his Santa Monica-based company Cornerstone OnDemand in 2021 for approximately $5.2 billion; He’s founded several nonprofits with a myriad of missions including Better Angels, which is focuses on homelessness solutions.

On Monday, Larry was joined on stage by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa at Loyola Marymount University for a conversation about Villaraigosa’s platform and plans as he vies to be the next governor of the Golden State in a crowded and unpredictable field. Villaraigosa was the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013 and previously served as the Majority Leader from 1996 to 1998 and Speaker of the California State Assembly from 1998 to 2000.

On Monday, Larry was joined on stage by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra (D) at Loyola Marymount University for a conversation about Villaraigosa’s platform and plans as he vies to be the next governor of the Golden State in a crowded and unpredictable field. Becerra served as the 25th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from March 2021 to January 2025; he previously served as the attorney general of California from January 2017 until March 2021.

Today on AirTalk: With Swalwell out, where does the governor’s race stand? (0:30) LAUSD strike update (29:48) SoCal History: How California cleaned up its skies (51:30) The Moth comes to LA and OC (1:13:59) 2026 NHL and NBA Playoffs Preview (1:27:03) )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: Artemis mission (0:30) What’s your favorite videogame soundtrack? (19:00) Food Friday: UbeFest (38:36) FilmWeek (51:34) Hitler’s efforts to infiltrate Hollywood (1:23:04) 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: A super El Nino? (0:30) How do video games impact your relationships? (14:32) Trucking industry check-in (51:10) Desi Arnaz's legacy (1:07:47) TV Talk (1:23:55) 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: U.S. and Iran ceasefire (0:30) How gaming culture has evolved? (20:16) Is Ontario becoming a new entertainment hub? (51:21) Anthropic's new model (1:11:07) What's the best midnight snacks? (1:24:17) 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

Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran (0:30) Are video gamers stigmatized? (20:43) LA28 ticket sale prompts mixed reactions (51:04) Triple Play (1:24:39) 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 President Trump endorses Steve Hilton for CA (0:15) Future of mail-in voting (11:06) Video game series: Violence and gaming (26:55) 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

Following the horrific 1999 Columbine shooting, many debates were had about violent video games and how they were corrupting the youth. Although early research in the field did attempt to corroborate this, further study found no direct relation as previously thought. Although the research has pointed this out, the original stigma has still continued to exist. So at this point, what do we know about video games and their relation to temperament? Is there any truth to it leading to aggressive outcomes? Is there any evidence showing positive benefits to playing video games? For this first segment in our video games series, we’ll look to dig into these questions with Joe Hilgard, a former researcher who has studied video game violence and aggressive behavior, and Bader Chaarani, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Vermont.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and to restrict mail-in voting. This move swiftly drew legal threats from state Democratic officials ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The order, which voting law experts say violates the Constitution by attempting to seize states’ power to run elections, is the latest in a torrent of efforts from Trump to interfere with the way Americans vote based on his false allegations of fraud. The president has repeatedly lied about the outcome of the 2020 presidential campaign and the integrity of state-run elections, asserting again last week that he won “three times” and citing accusations of voter fraud that numerous audits, investigations, and courts have debunked. So how does mail voting play out in the post-pandemic world, and how has the practice evolved in Los Angeles County? Joining us to break down the process is Bob Page, registrar of voters for Orange County, and Vikram Amar, distinguished professor of law at UC Davis.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a crowded, wide-open race to lead the nation’s most populous state. Trump posted late Sunday on his social media platform Truth Social that he has known Hilton for years and called the conservative commentator “a truly fine man” who could turn around a state beset with notoriously high taxes. California, Trump wrote, “has gone to hell.” “With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before!” Trump added. The endorsement — coming about a month before mail ballots go to voters in advance of the June 2 primary — will help Hilton coalesce conservative support in a race with no clear leader. However, Trump is widely unpopular in heavily Democratic California outside his conservative base, and Trump’s backing would become a liability if Hilton faces a Democrat in the November election. Today on AirTalk, we talk about what this endorsement means for the governor's race and if it opens the door for a Republican win. We’re joined by Jon Fleischman, President and owner of Fleischman Consulting Group, a firm that specializes in national, state and local political affairs. He is also the former executive director of the California Republican Party. Also joining is Pete Peterson, dean of the school of public policy at Pepperdine University.

Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest FilmWeek: LAist critics review the latest releases Interview with American Cinematheque Artistic Director Grant Moninger 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: LA28 (0:30) New research casts doubt on some microplastics studies (19:28) New book on the hidden power of heat (33:02) The latest on the Artemis launch (51:33) Video game adaptations (1:07:45) TV Talk (1:23:51) 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: SCOTUS hearing on birthright citizenship (0:30) Could the economy be heading for a cliff? (10:40) 'GLP-1 Friendly’ products? (19:23) Where are the male therapists? (49:16) 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: Could leaving CA make you richer? (0:30) Artificial sweeteners (16:40) What's the coldest you've ever been? (33:52) Updates on SCOTUS (51:37) Best thrifts & thrift stores (1:02:09) Decorating with a partner (1:24:54) 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: Hearing from Rideshare workers and drivers at large as gas prices near $6 a gallon (0:30) Gubernatorial and mayoral polls (16:11) SoCal History: 1970s fuel shortage (34:44) Being polyamorous in a monogamous world (51:50) Legal challenges for polyamorous couples (1:14:41) Do forests communicate? (1:25:31) 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

Following our previous conversation digging into the social factors tied to those who are polyamorous, we thought it’d be worth getting into what legal questions face polycules. Given that joint banking and homeowning have mostly been centered around monogamous relationships, how can additional partners be legally protected in these sorts of financial decisions? How do polyamorous partners navigate these institutions, and what legal protections do they have to ensure they aren’t being discriminated against? Joining us to help dig into the topic is Alana Chazan, co-founder and senior attorney at All Family Legal.

Today on AirTalk: How to stay safe around rattlesnakes (0:30) Do you still call things by their old names? (18:16) Food Friday: Gancia's Craft Kitchen (36:05) FilmWeek (51:34) What makes a good book to movie adaptation? (1:28:05) 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