AirTalk

Is LA Mayor Eric Garcetti looking at a presidential run in 2020? AirTalk parses through the speculations and hears how Angelenos react to the idea. We also debate CVS’ new policy limiting opioid prescriptions for certain conditions in the midst of the national opioid crisis; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.

This Sunday marks the beginning of UC Berkeley's "Free Speech Week," and the conservative line-up of speakers is straining campus tensions. We explore the history of Berkeley's relationship with free speech as well as how its administrators are responding to the current climate. We also check in on the status of the Affordable Care Act; discuss Cal State's retraction of remedial courses; and more.

The cost of Gov. Jerry Brown’s $17 billion plan to build two water tunnels to central and Southern California continues to spark debate, and AirTalk gives a comprehensive review of the plan, its supporters, and its critics. We also provide updates on the Mexico earthquake and Hurricane Maria; speak with LA’s Chief of Police Charlie Beck; and more.

AirTalk provides a recap of Trump's speech at the U.N. this morning, where he expressed noteably aggressive rhetoric regarding North Korea and Iran. We also dive into the details of LA Metro's plan to launch its own ridesharing service; talk to a psychologist whose new study shows teenagers are in no rush to grow up; and more.

AirTalk parses through the state's newest legislature after the 2017 session ended in Sacramento Friday. We also analyze Trump's first UN appearance among other political news; debate the delicacy of foie gras after an appeals court upheld California's right to impose a state ban; and more.

AirTalk parses through the city Planning Commission’s newest guidelines for where marijuana can be sold in Los Angeles ahead of its legalization next year. We also get an update from Sacramento on the bills to be voted on before tonight’s deadline; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.

AirTalk debates the ever-present conflict between restricting hate speech and protecting free speech after UC Berkeley reported 46 percent of California voters think the state has gone too far in allowing white nationalist demonstrations. We also dive into the controversy surrounding ESPN’s handling of an anchor’s anti-Trump tweet; what happened when President Trump met with Democratic leaders about DACA last night?; and more.

Bernie Sanders unveils "Medicare for All" today in Washington - AirTalk dives into a full hour of analysis with economists and policy experts. We also take a look at the push to move California's primary date; Diane Feinstein's skepticism of a Catholic judge's neutrality; and more.

With a Friday deadline looming over California's state legislature, the pressure to push last minute bills through congress is rising - AirTalk rounds up a few of the Senate bills. We also take a look at the turmoil in John Kelly's West Wing; the launch of the new $1K iPhone; why are the Dodger's losing?; and more.

AirTalk gets the latest on the damage done by Hurricane Irma as the now Tropical Storm continues to batter the Florida peninsula, followed by an hour dive into the week in politics. We also debate AB 23, which would prompt new single-gender schools to open around the state; take a look at music artist reinvention; and more.

Equifax, one of three big credit report companies, revealed that stored user data had been hacked, compromising up to 143 million American consumers - what does that mean for protecting personal information and the efficacy of social security numbers? We also get the latest on Hurricane Irma as it heads towards Florida; review this week's movies on FilmWeek; and more.

AirTalk sits down with Jim McDonnell to hear the latest from the LA County Sherrif's Department as the summer comes to a close. We also dive into how disaster relief funds move through the government as Harvey victims wait for aid and Hurricane Irma approaches Florida; should the left leave behind identity politics?; and more.

AirTalk asks DACA recipients to share the stories of when they found out they entered the country illegally. We also debate the legal ground of potential lawsuits challenging the end of DACA; dive into the benefits of being bored; and more.

A whirlwind of politics to dive into after the Labor Day weekend, starting first with President Trump's decision to officially terminate DACA, announced by Attorney General Jeff Sessions this morning. How will Congress react, and what does this mean for current DACA recipients? We also get the latest on North Korea's hydrogen bomb test on Sunday; speak with Rabbi Naomi Levy; and more.

AirTalk dives into the ramifications of rescinding DACA from legal and personal perspectives before Trump’s upcoming decision. We also learn more about the national shortage of construction workers as the damage from Harvey becomes more obvious; how will a bill to cut red tape on housing projects affect Angelenos?; and more.