Today on AirTalk:

How did an Altadena family end up back in a toxic house? (0:15)

Will a ban on investor home-buying affect California affordability? (15:39)

Food Friday: Smorgasburg (31:34)

FilmWeek: What to watch (51:21)

Remembering Béla Tarr (1:24:51)

Interview with Director Park Chan-wook (1:26:36)

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Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network tv and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we’re going to try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, guest host, Julia Paskin, talks to Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Cristina Escobar, tv critic and co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co.

Today’s show includes:

• The Bear (FX on HULU)
• Land of Women (Apple TV+)
• My Lady Jane (Amazon Prime)
• WondLA (Apple TV+)
• 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials (USA/NBC/Peacock)

Today on AirTalk:

When are officers prosecuted for shooting? (0:15)

The history of the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre (18:05)

The friendship market (33:05)

Should we embrace autonomous taxis? (51:14)

Are teens watching TV on TikTok? (1:16:55)

TV Talk (1:23:36)

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Joni Mitchell's life and career is legendary. Part of the music renaissance of the 1960s and additionally known for her connection to Laurel Canyon, her personal lyrics resonated deeply with fans. She's had a renaissance of her own in recent years, playing at festivals and lighting up stadiums. Ann Powers, NPR music critic and correspondent, attempts to encapsulate her life and continued influence in her new book Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell. Powers joins guest host, Julia Paskin, to discuss.

Today on LAist:

Interview with Mayor Karen Bass (0:15)

Palisades Community Recovery (16:34)

How are survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires recovering? (39:45)

Interview with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara (52:25)

Altadena Community and Recovery (1:08:52)

LA County supervisor Lindsey Horvath ((1:17:48)

Altadena Community and Recovery continued (1:23:54)

LA County supervisor Kathryn Barger (1:32:51)

Houses of worship find new homes (1:46:00)

Nature's comeback in the burn zones (2:10:04)

LAist staffers share their recovery stories (2:16:51)

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Today on AirTalk:

California's snowpack (0:15)

New UCLA study on pollutants in burn area homes (9:44)

Is it cringe to dance now? (33:39)

GLP-1 check-in (50:46)

Is being late an ADHD symptom? (1:26:11)

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Today on AirTalk:

The latest on Venezuela

What bills come into effect January 2026?

A history of U.S. involvement in Latin America

PetTalk: Ask a vet!

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Today on AirTalk:

What should we expect from this week's storm? (0:15)

SoCal restaurant industry check-in (15:25)

When did you first start feeling “old?” (36:03)

Los Angeles County press conference on the storm (51:34)

LAist year in review (1:16:25)

TV Talk: What to watch (1:29:51)

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