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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

Today on AirTalk: Jury finds social media platforms liable for children's addiction (0:30) Supreme Court hears case on asylum seekers (17:40) How to have 'the talk' (31:34) LA City Council's new plan for upzoning (51:37) How plants adapt to climate change (1:04:48) TV Talk (1:25:30) 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: Open AI closes Sora (0:30) Pew report on US at 250 (14:16) Parenting in year 0 (29:07) How is the Iran war affecting prices? (47:16) City Hall leaves homelessness funds on the table(1:00:27) Marine heatwave 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: Recapping the LA mayoral debate (0:30) Restoring the Santa Monica dunes (20:01) Vasectomies for March Madness? (36:50) Screens in schools (51:45) Hysterectomies explainer (1:23:06) 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 hearings, Ballot seizure in Riverside (0:30) Should we name things after notable figures? (15:49) SoCal History: State Parks (34:09) Groundwater management (49:50) Are peptides the future of medicine? (1:05:53) Triple Play (1:24:19) 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: Reactions to César Chávez renaming (0:30) Do AI guardrails lead to AI surveillance? (23:31) Food Friday: Henrietta (23:31) FilmWeek (33:06) 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: LA airports (0:30) Research into LA sound stage occupancy (11:28) Scientists who were shunned for being right (22:21) Pakistan and Afghanistan (34:16) Updates on the child social media addiction trial (54:50) TV Talk (54:50) 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: Allegations against Cesar Chavez spur reckoning with legacy (0:30) Plant-based meat (32:52) Checking in on UK and Europe’s political climate (44:34) Can Star Trek boldly go…on forever? (57:15) 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

Cesar Chavez, the late civil rights icon best known for his work in organizing California farm laborers, has been accused of sexually assaulting two underage girls during the 60s and 70s, according to an investigation by the New York Times. The allegations add to the figure’s complicated legacy, which includes multiple instances of extramarital affairs and secret children. The investigation says that key figures in the labor movement knew about allegations of sexual misconduct for years, but took no actions. The investigation comes one day after the United Farm Workers, the organization spawned from Chavez’s worker movement, said they would not take part in celebrations of Cesar Chavez day. For more on these revelations, and how Chavez’s legacy is being altered, are Gustavo Arellano, columnist for the Los Angeles Times, and Miriam Pawel, author of "The Crusades of Cesar Chavez: A Biography."

Today on AirTalk: Half of California teachers plan to leave teaching (0:30) Unwritten rules of social media (28:59) Privacy concerns behind license plate readers (40:31) Gas tax suspension? (51:34) LA school updates (1:08:22) 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: Oscars recap (0:30) Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera (12:07) SoCal History: L.A .'s oil boom (23:33) Winter heatwave (32:12) UC Irvine professor on her immigration research (40:31) March madness (54:34) 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: What’s the possibility of a drone strike in California? (0:30) Food Friday: Funnel cakes (13:41) Oscar nominees for Best International Feature (24:50) FilmWeek Oscar Preview (33:48) 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: Whistleblower alleges employee who regularly slept on the job held key role in Eaton Fire response (0:30) Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s corruption (13:09) TV Talk (25:45) Interview with Raphael Saadiq (32:52) Interview with director Joachim Trier (44:22) Interviews with Train Dreams’ director and cinematographer (56:10) 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 Restaurant kitchen abuse (0:15) China's climate change efforts (19:17) Disney adults (37:00) CA family leave (51:20) Flavored vapes (1:18:00) 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: Patriotism (0:30) Fast-casual chains (20:44) The ethics of portraying living people (36:55) New Pew research study on views of fellow citizens (51:04) Worst LA intersections (1:16:48) 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: Who’s in and out of the California governor’s race (0:30) Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount (21:17) Favorite media depiction of fatherhood (35:55) PetTalk (51:30) SoCal History: Skateboarding (1:23:57) 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: Will LA City pull out of LAHSA? (0:30) Returning to work after paternity leave (16:34) Food Friday: Phil Rosenthal talks diners, Max & Helen’s, and his new children’s book (37:38) FilmWeek: ‘The Bride!’ ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,’ and more! (51:48) Feature: A new book explores the legacy of Joan Crawford (1:22:19) 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: Listeners share how the war with Iran is impacting loved ones still in the Middle East (0:30) The wine industry sure does have a lot going on right now (17:37) Posthumous music: Last gift to fans or a cynical cash grab? (36:37) The battle for Voter ID comes to California (51:30) Following early primaries, we check in on the Republican party entering the midterms (1:09:11) TV Talk: ‘Rooster,’ ‘Marshalls,’ ‘Vladimir’ and many more! (1:25:10) 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 the US war with Iran (0:30) As AI enters office spaces, how is it impacting workflows and workloads? (20:02) When the end of your life isn’t, how do you cope? (37:01) Democratic establishment vs. new wave progressives (51:45) Spring is here! And so is gardening. (1:12:36) 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: How did President Trump make the decision to attack Iran? (0:30) What can past U.S. relations with the Middle East tell us about the current war with Iran? (21:12) Robots are delivering our food. Just don’t expect them to arrive on time or in one piece.(38:23) The latest on the commission tasked with revamping the LA City charter (51:40) What are conditions like for those detained in ICE’s largest holding facility? (1:06:50) A check in on climatology and the use of AI in science (1:25:26) 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

At this point, for most consumers, the use of Artificial Intelligence is a no-brainer. The ability to produce quick results while minimizing labor has revolutionized workflow in every single sector, with the latest being climatology. AI tools like Claude are running real-time climate model simulations in a matter of minutes instead of days now. But these ambitious abilities do not come without their inherent flaws, as AI systems still produce hallucinations with inaccurate information. This poses the obvious challenge as it relates to the nuanced nature of scientific research and judgment. Today on AirTalk, we are joined by Zeke Hausfather, a climate research lead at Stripe, a financial technology company, and co-author of the Substack newsletter The Climate Brink, to talk about what being an AI-augmented scientist could look like.

Today on AirTalk: The latest on the war with Iran (0:30) The legality of this new war with Iran (19:11) Following the US strikes against Iran, we discuss how this act of aggression came to be and what’s next (38:30) How the Iran war is impacting the economy (51:41) What we know about the U.S. Military’s use of AI tools, including in its strike against Iran (1:07:44) SoCal History: The California Coastal Act turns 50. What has it done for our beaches? (1:29:25) 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: Netflix out of Warner Bros. bidding war — is Paramount taking over a done deal? (0:30) Does legal sports betting cost us all? (19:06) Food Friday: Natas Pastries is Sherman Oaks’ airport into Portuguese egg tarts, other baked goods (36:40) FilmWeek: ‘Scream 7,’ ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run,’ ‘Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It,” and more! (51:47) Feature: A new documentary celebrates the legacy of musician Billy Preston (1:21:46) 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: Latest on the FBI searching LAUSD headquarters and superintendent Carvalho’s home (0:30) Chinamaxxing (17:05) How much sharing is too much sharing? (33:25) LA28 Olympics (51:28) Interview with Raphael Saadiq (1:09:02) TV Talk (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

Trump's State of the Union Address: what did he say in the longest one to date? (0:30) Recent research describes 5200 holds; we explain their purpose and use (20:16) Many Black Americans have family beyond birth and legal ties (51:14) Challenging the silent stigma of sibling sexual abuse (1:15:03) 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

The word “family” refers to a group of people that are related to one another by birth, marriage, law or choice. But, cultural diversity can also play a big role in how we define and experience family, particularly who is determined to be within the familial network when it comes to providing support to one another. A new research paper published today by the Pew Research Center focuses on how Black Americans in particular understand this meaning, as the analysis finds many Black Americans share emotional and financial support with relatives and non-relatives they consider to be their family. Today on AirTalk, we are joined by lead author of the study and senior researcher for race and ethnicity at Pew Research Center, Kiana Cox to go over her findings on the importance of identity, relationships and family for Black Americans. We also want to hear from you! How did your family define itself growing up? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.

Nithya Raman on her campaign to be the next mayor of Los Angeles (0:30) On the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a look at where things stand (20:35) What are the misconceptions and stigma behind Tourette's? (32:57) SCOTUS decided Trump’s global tariffs were illegal. What’s next for California’s economy? (51:27) Disappearances capture our imagination and unsettle us. Nancy Guthrie’s case is no different. (1:09:30) What was it like to move because of your spouse's work? (1:19:58) 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

What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico (0:30) What was it like growing up in an apartment in LA? (16:49) What does California’s TK system mean for private preschools? (48:03) Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own? (1:06:53) SoCal History: How a desert race ignited a contentious debate (1:21:39) 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

Since the concept of artificial intelligence became publicized, many in the tech sector have made wide-sweeping claims of what AI will be able to do one day, including curing cancer. Much of this hype has been tied to the potential of AI agents, an autonomous system/software meant to achieve comprehensive tasks like writing reliable, complex code in days, as opposed to weeks. Given how reliant white-collar work, including tech jobs, is on real people, it’s still quite difficult to sift through what is likely to be changing soon and how it’ll impact each job’s workflow. Helping us to get into the current status of AI agents is Lila Shroff, assistant editor for The Atlantic, and Jessica Ji, senior research analyst with the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University.

Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s tariffs — are refunds on the way? (0:30) Grassroots Campaigns have a new foe: AI Astroturf (20:28) Food Friday: Coffee in an omakase setting? Tangible Gratitude offers you the caffeine and the experience (36:09) FilmWeek: ‘How To Make A Killing,’ ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ ‘Redux Redux,’ and more!(51:29) Feature: Wagner Moura on his role in The Secret Agent (1:20:24) 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

California lawmakers weigh tougher DUI consequences (0:30) What’s your go-to physical, IRL way to get off the screens? (31:56) What’s up with the economy? We check in with two economists. (51:01) CalMatters co-founder David Lesher retires, we talk to him about today’s CA news landscape (1:08:08) TV Talk: ‘The Night Agent,’ ‘Strip Law,’ and many more! (1:23:32) 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

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 will 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, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Dominic Patten, executive editor at Deadline Hollywood and Kathryn VanArendonk, television critic for Vulture. TV SHOWS The Night Agent [S3] (Netflix) Strip Law [S1] (Netflix) Dreaming Whilst Black [S2] (Paramount+) Paradise [S2] (Hulu) Olympics – Men’s Hockey Final (NBC)

LAUSD board approves plan that could see significant job cuts. What happens now? (0:30) California cardroom rules could get stricter (18:48) Here’s what home kitchens are, and what they mean for the LA food scene (33:34) Here’s what’s on tap for this summer’s Hollywood Bowl season (51:36) Is SoCal the heavy weight champion of the weightlifting world? (1:23:56) 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

Multiple American icons have passed away. We remember their legacies. (0:30) What are extended-range electric vehicles? (20:22) Two titans of American cinema have died (35:05) What is bipolar disorder, really? (51:32) Islamic Society of Orange County celebrates 50 years (1:22:39) 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

City releases proposed speeding camera locations — will they get drivers to slow down? (0:30) Dating ‘Ick’ 101: What minor thing has made someone automatically unattractive to you? (16:21) Gio Cucina Napoletana brings Southern Italian cuisine to the San Fernando Valley (36:33) FilmWeek: ‘Wuthering Heights,’ ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,’ ‘Crime 101,’ and more! (51:50) Feature: How the Train Dreams’ director and cinematographer created its reflective mood (1:21:34) 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

Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration enforcement crackdown (0:30) Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on his film 'It Was Just an Accident' (17:26) When international terrorism took the world stage (39:00) Triple Play: Angels and Dodgers begin spring training (52:00) PaleyFest television convention returns for 2026 (1:08:03) TV Talk: ‘The Burbs,’ ‘Love Story,’ ‘Soul Power,’ and many more! (1:23:42) 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

When does a public apology backfire? One Olympian may have just found out (0:30) The evolving landscape of marijuana in the United States (17:26) A check in on California’s trucking industry (51:01) Fewer 16-year-olds are on the road; what’s factoring into it? (1:21:31) 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

In the face of federal funding cuts, LA County considers new sales tax to fill gap (0:30) Meta’s smart glasses are posing serious privacy concerns (20:01) How do we fix education? A new book has some ideas (35:45) Food delivery took off during the pandemic. Where does it stand today? (51:30) PetTalk: Following the Puppy Bowl and Westminster Dog Show, we answer listeners vet-related questions (1:18:36) 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

The LA Mayor’s race field is set — is it anyone’s game? (0:30) Older drivers are more prone to driving mistakes — should we limit their driving? (29:39) As the Winter Olympics continue, a look ahead to LA28’s (51:08) SoCal History: Route 66, “The Mother Road,” turns one hundred (1:09:15) 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

The Winter Olympics kick off this morning. What is different about these games? (0:30) Birding is booming. But why is the hobby soaring (16:59) Food Friday: Kurrypinch brings more than just a pinch of love to its dishes for Angelenos (38:21) FilmWeek: “Dracula,” “Sirāt,” “Pillion,” and more! (51:44) Feature: Director Joachim Trier on his nine-time Oscar-nominated film ‘Sentimental Value’ (1:20:43) 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

LA City Latest: Mayor Bass allegedly edits after-action report, mayoral race updates (0:30) What goes into the music that plays people off at the Oscars?(17:44) How one man changed the publishing industry forever (32:35) What are the best practices for handling invasive species? (51:28) Prenuptial arrangements are tough, but often necessary (1:08:38) TV Talk: ‘Tell Me Lies,’ ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ and more! (1:28:52) 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

Have you ever wondered who is behind all the walk-on and walk-off music at the Oscars ceremony? The music that plays when an award nominee walks on-stage to accept the award, or the music that plays them off when their speech goes on too long. Today on AirTalk, we sit down with composer and lead music arranger for the Academy Awards, Chris Walden. Walden writes all the walk-on and walk-off music for the ceremony. Because winners are not known until the live broadcast, Walden must plan for all contingencies, arranging over 115 pieces of music, each unique to every possible winner. We talk to Walden about what goes into preparing music for the ceremony. Chris Walden is the founder and artistic director of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. He will be conducting the 40-piece hybrid big band and string orchestra for a Valentine’s Day performance at The Soraya called “Love Inside Out,” headlined by vocalist Veronica Swift. The concert is on Saturday, February 14, at 8:00 pm. Many of the ensemble's players also perform in the Academy Awards orchestra. You can get tickets here.

What do the Washington Post layoffs say for the rest of news media? (0:30) AMC theaters in Burbank were the highest-grossing in the nation last year (19:13) Aging through the eyes of motivation. How do we stay active? (37:32) How much do genetics play a role in longevity? Here’s what recent research tells us (51:53) Forty novels in, Michael Connelly keeps writing and we keep watching (1:06:54) What’s your favorite legal or legal-ish piece of television? (1:29:46) 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

Why California is years late on required disaster reports — and why it matters for the next big fire (0:30) How do you cope with hearing loss? (18:22) A check in on “safe parking” zones as Pasadena weighs implementing one (51:05) Broadway composer Marc Shaiman charts his life in new memoir (1:20:49) 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

Recapping the 2026 Grammy Awards (0:30) A check in on the 2026 California Governor’s race (16:30) How old is too old to sleep with a stuffed animal? (32:29) Here’s how state legislators are trying to address insurance-related problems post-LA fires (51:56) How is the Bari Weiss CBS era shaping up?(1:03:53) SoCal History: How Tom Bradley became a trailblazer, Los Angeles's longest-serving mayor (1:25:18) 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

ICE roundup: Don Lemon arrested, “ICE Out” protests, and protestor surveillance (0:30) How does AI affect the job application process? (19;21) Food Friday: Latest from LAist (45:58) FilmWeek: ‘Send Help,’ ‘The Moment,’ ‘A Poet,’ and more! (51:39) Feature: Santa Barbara International Film Festival (1:22:35) Feature: The many adaptations of ‘A Star is Born’ are explored in a new book (1:29:01) 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: Bruce Springsteen has a new protest song — but does it matter? (0:30) How are restaurants doing amid ICE raids and weak consumer confidence? ? (20:17) New book digs into how easy it is to join a cult (33:53) What goes into ‘know your rights’ training? We ask those providing them following ICE raids (51:24) TikTok and other social media giants taken to court for claims of harming youth mental health (1:10:59) TV Talk: ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Wonder Man,’ ‘Vanished,’ and more!(1:34:13) 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

TikTok has agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial was set to kick off. The social video platform was one of three companies — along with Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube — facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. A fourth company named in the lawsuit, Snapchat parent company Snap Inc., settled the case last week for an undisclosed sum. Details of the settlement with TikTok were not disclosed, and the company did not immediately respond to a request for comment. At the core of the case is a 19-year-old identified only by the initials “KGM,” whose case could determine how thousands of other, similar lawsuits against social media companies will play out. She and two other plaintiffs have been selected for bellwether trials — essentially test cases for both sides to see how their arguments play out before a jury and what damages, if any, may be awarded, said Clay Calvert, a nonresident senior fellow of technology policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Today on AirTalk, Larry speaks to CNN tech writer Clare Duffy to offer a primer on the case and understand its long-term implications. With files from the Associated Press

Today on AirTalk: President Trump aims to override fire rebuild permitting in LA in new executive order (0:30) Why is the term narcissism showing up everywhere these days? (16:36) A new book explores the concept of “truth” itself (33:13) Sound stages from independent studios are struggling in Hollywood’s production slowdown (51:31) Is your car underwater… financially? You’re not alone (1:12:05) A new book explores the cultural impact of American Jews in a post-WWII landscape (1:35:43) 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