Wednesday May 06, 2026

In this episode from Venice Beach, we dive into the pressing sports and health stories making waves locally and nationally. The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a critical game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with LeBron James carrying the team amidst injuries to key players like Luka Dončić and Jarred Vanderbilt. Meanwhile, the Dodgers face off against the Houston Astros in a tight pitching duel, and the Padres continue their crucial series against the Giants in San Francisco.

On the health front, we discuss the FDA's decision to halt the publication of studies related to COVID-19 and shingles vaccines, a move that follows the CDC's choice not to release a report on the effectiveness of last winter's COVID vaccine. This development raises questions about transparency and public health comm ...