Wednesday January 14, 2026

In today's episode, we cover the Los Angeles Lakers' triumphant 141-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, led by LeBron James' stellar performance with 31 points. The Lakers prepare to host Charlotte next. In local news, LA's City Council moves to repeal a quirky law banning sports on city property, described as "uncommonly silly" by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield. Weather in Venice Beach is sunny with patchy fog lifting by mid-morning, leading to highs around 75 degrees. In business news, Bitcoin surges to a two-month high, trading at over $95,500, driven by positive corporate earnings and inflation data. The Federal Trade Commission sues Pearl, an AI search engine, for deceptive practices leading to costly monthly charges. In tech news, US greenhouse gas emissions are rising for the first time in two years d ...