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Steve Hilton on affordability, homelessness, and yes…that ad

2026-10-1552:21

Plus, our weekend film reviews, including the Elizabeth Holmes documentary that had a surprise premiere at Telluride, and Evan Kleiman on how to make and where to find the best bento box.

Shiny ceilings. Flavortown! Burbank airport’s new terminal opens

2026-10-1554:23

Plus, LA’s mayoral candidates try to appeal to the large chunk of undecided voters, the state warns LAUSD it may take over the district if it can’t balance its budget, and fall book recommendations.

“Lazy, unfunny, sexist.” Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue sparks outrage

2026-10-1350:36

Plus, Elon Musk spends hundreds of millions to elect Republicans, Gov. Gavin Newsom ponders commuting death sentences, and three new exhibitions explore architect Paul R. Williams’ life and work.

Childhood nostalgia for Saudi Arabia on Bedouine’s new album

2026-10-1252:48

Plus, three-story-tall waves wreak havoc on Long Beach, why the Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack Riyadh.

Low morale, suicide attempts: USS Abraham Lincoln comes home

2026-10-0850:45

Plus, the Dodgers are now one step closer to a World Series threepeat, our weekend film reviews, including a four-hour Elon Musk documentary, and Evan Kleiman’s tips for a road trip to Julian.

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