On today’s show: Politico fact-checks criticisms being lobbed at L.A. lawmakers over the wildfires. Plus, what happened with fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades? LAist has the story. 

Trump is set to be sentenced in his hush-money case. USA Today details what to expect.

The Supreme Court hears arguments Friday in a challenge to government efforts to force a sale of TikTok. Vox’s Ian Millhiser explains how the case pits national security against free speech.

Also, author Ryann Liebenthal speaks with In Conversation about what Biden’s administration has accomplished on student loans, and what we might see under a Trump administration.