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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.

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99:12

Transgender student athletes, Highly skilled...

AirTalk ·

2025/05/29

Today on AirTalk, California high school sports is changing its rules amid controversy over the participation of a transgender student athlete; historic LA roadside attractions are outlined in a new book; how high-skilled immigrant migrations boost California's population; Rite Aids along with their coveted ice cream brand Thrifty are beginning to dissapear, and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk The future for transgender athletes (0:15) Historic LA roadside attractions (35:31) High-skill immigrants play a

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99:08

CDC changes COVID vaccine recommendations, The rise...

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2025/05/28

Today on AirTalk, California television and film has become too costly for production; HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changes CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines; As tarrifs loom, the Port of LA reduces its activity; the rise and potential sale of the online platform OnlyFans and our very own Suzanne Levy shares what it's like to become a US citizen. Today on AirTalk: CA's entertainment production has become too expensive 0:15 CDC to change COVID-19 vaccine recommendations 17:58 Checking

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100:17

NPR sues Trump administration, CA's water...

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2025/05/27

Today on AirTalk, National Public Radio files a lawsuit against President Trump, arguing that cuts to federal funding would be illegal; will Governor Gavin Newsom run for president in 2028?; a new book about the intersection of art, faith, and controversies during the 1980s; California water infrastructure updates and what your favorite generic or off-brand products are. Today on AirTalk: NPR Sues the Trump administration (0:15) Gov. Newsom's presidential aspirations (16:40) Art, faith, and the

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99:09

What makes you want to go to the movies?, Prom...

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2025/05/23

Today on AirTalk, we talk about what drives moviegoers to the theaters, particularly on long weekends like Memorial Day; memories from Prom night; FilmWeek and American Cinematheque's annual Bleak Week kicks off its 4th year. Today on AirTalk What drives you to the theaters this Memorial Day weekend? (0:15) Reminiscing Prom. For better or worse. (15:37) Harry's Oklahoma Style Smoked BBQ (35:15) FilmWeek (1:07:04) American Cinematheque's Bleak Week film festival (1:23:54) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAistto

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97:46

Senate rolls back CA emission standard goals, City...

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2025/05/22

Today on AirTalk, Republicans vote to roll back California's vehicle emission standards; LA City Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky talks about an array of measures to achieve budget reduction; Herb Alpert talks about playing with the Tijuana Brass again after 40 years; California's veterinary shortage and mental health crisis; LAist's Nick Gerda awarded journalist of the year and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk Republicans voted to roll back California vehicle emission standards (0:15) LA City budget

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99:15

Offshore oil drilling on Santa Barbara, Comedic...

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2025/05/21

Today on AirTalk, an oil operation off the Santa Barbara coast has resumed production after a 10 year idle; a new documentary about the 1975 New York City financial crisis; how you have found comedic relief in times of grief; an update on fire debris removal in the Palisades and grief affects our physical health. Today on AirTalk Offshore Santa Barbara oil platform begins pumping oil after 10 years (0:15) The New York City financial crisis of 1975 (16:19) Comedic relief in grief (34:54) Palisades

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99:28

How listeners handle conversations around...

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2025/05/20

Today on AirTalk, Local Angelenos weigh in on how they navigate tough conversations around the Israel-Gaza conflict; understanding the detection process of prostate cancer amidst former President Biden's diagnoses; a new book explores early research of AI; Pasadena Unified School Districts releases soil test results; the FDA approves a new blood test for Alzheimer's and what it means to grow facial hair for men Today on AirTalk, Locals weigh in on how they talk about the Israel-Hamas War (0:15) The

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99:09

Following the Palm Springs bombing, Checking in with...

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2025/05/19

Today on AirTalk, the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing and how a 'pronatilist' motive drove the attack; checking in with the major decisions yet to be made by the Supreme Court; were COVID-era school closures a failure of policy?; LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on the latest investigation of illegal dumping in SoCal's high desert; SoCal's history of cults and what science says about early childhood memories. Today on AirTalk: Evolution of fringe beliefs amidst the Palm Springs bombing

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99:06

AI in healthcare, Sentimental value in phsyical...

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2025/05/16

Today on AirTalk, How AI is being implemented in Healthcare; what piece of physical media have you held on to all your life?; BBQ series: Maple Meat Co; FilmWeek and 'The Zombies' documentary. Today on AirTalk AI Systems in Healthcare (0:15) Sentimental value of physical media (18:32) BBQ series: Maple Block Meat Co. (39:12) FilmWeek: 'Final Destination: Bloodlines, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' 'Deaf President Now!,' 'Caught By The Tides,' and more (51:20) 'The Zombies' documentary (1:23:39)

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99:32

LA city council votes to approve $30 minimum wage for...

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2025/05/15

Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles’ city council voted 12-3 on Wednesday to approve a $30 minimum wage for certain workers in the tourism industry; how AI is affecting dating culture and the way we communicate with potential romantic partners; British icons 'The Zombies' reflect on their path from teenage friends to Rock and Roll Hall of Famers; Governor Newsom unveils revised budget amid 12 billion dollar deficit; Questlove on SNL musical talent and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk LA city council votes

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100:22

Updates on the Tustin Hangar, How AI influences...

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2025/05/14

Today on AirTalk, LAist reporter Yusra Farzan gives us an update on the Tustin Hangar; how AI influences our social media feeds; the current state of conspiracy theories; Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets gear up for flight; Kogi BBQ founder and LA icon Roy Choi talks about his new cookbook and the pros of couples therapy. Today on AirTalk We check in on the Tustin Hangar (0:15) How does AI influence social media? (15:39) The psychology of conspiracy theories (35:24) Eaglet fledge watch (51:53) L.A

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99:26

Gov. Newsom wants to restrict encampments, Pregnancy...

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2025/05/13

Today on AirTalk, California Governor Gavin Newsom outlines a new blueprint for the state's cities and counties to restrict houseless encampments; the impact of AI on law and the judicial branch; the science behind pregnancy cravings; more Americans opting for road tripping; is remote work coming back into the office? and LA transplants weigh in on their culture shocks. Today on AirTalk Gov. Gavin Newsom urges cities and counties to restrict encampments (0:15) How AI will be used in a courtroom

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99:14

US/China halt on tariffs, AI in the college...

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2025/05/12

Today on AirTalk, US and Chinese officials have reached a deal to pause most of their recent tariffs; how college students and professors are interacting with AI in school; the impacts of the 1992 'Watts Truce' between LA gangs and AirTalk at Dodger Stadium. Today on AirTalk: A pause on US/China tariffs, as activity at the Port of Los Angeles slows down (0:15) AI's impact on the college student (21:13) When LA gangs declared the 'Watts Truce' (38:09) Take AirTalk out to the ball game – a

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99:06

What do you think about the new Pope?, Relationships...

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2025/05/09

Today on AirTalk, listeners share their thoughts on the first American Pope, relationships with our mothers as we age, Moo's BBQ, FilmWeek, and California Animation's exodus. Today on Airtalk SoCal listeners share thoughts on the first American Pope (0:15) Aging Series: Relationships with our mothers (18:15) Moo's BBQ (41:09) FilmWeek: ‘Friendship,’ ‘Nonnas,’ ‘Fight or Flight,’ and more! (51:50) Why California's animators are leaving the state (1:22:20)

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46:34

Sexual health as we age and AirTalk at Dodger Stadium

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2025/05/08

Today on AirTalk Aging Series: Sex as we age (0:15) Take AirTalk out to the ball game – a special program from Dodger Stadium (13:22)

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99:28

How the Catholic Church has been working through the...

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2025/05/07

Today on AirTalk, how the Catholic Church has been working through its process of picking a new pope; the economics of aging; LA's top homeless official engaged in major misconduct; will Alcatraz be reopened as a prison and do people still hitchhike? Today on AirTalk How will the Catholic Church pick a new pope? (0:15) The economics of aging (27:50) LA's top homeless official's major misconduct (52:01) Will Alcatraz be rebuilt into a functional prison? (1:09:56) Is hitchhiking dead? (1:25:33)

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99:20

CA job market lags behind other states, CEO of Edison...

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2025/05/06

Today on AirTalk, California continues to struggle with job creation despite the state becoming the 4th largest economy in the world; Covered California investigated for sharing sensitive information with LinkedIn; How to build effective relationships and credibility at work; CEO of Edison International discusses the Eaton Fire and the way our bodies manage pain with age. Today on AirTalk CA job market idles as state GDP competes on the world stage (0:15) Covered California shares user information

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99:23

Tariffs on Hollywood productions, How to refer to...

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2025/05/05

Today on AirTalk, President Trump authorizes 100% tariff on any and all movie productions coming outside of the U.S.; the idea of 'old age'; phonetics-based teaching; NASA's Golden Record exhibit in Santa Barbara and how strawberries took root across the region. Today on AirTalk Trump's latest tariff on all movies made outside the US (0:15) The idea of 'old age' (18:48) Phonics-based teaching in CA (51:27) NASA's Golden Record exhibit (1:13:00) Strawberry fields forever (1:26:23)

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99:13

California's population bounces back, Austin tries...

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2025/05/02

Today on AirTalk, new data shows that California's population drain is reversing; can we justify AI-generated mental therapy?; Texas style BBQ; FilmWeek and celebrating movies that have anniversaries this year. California's population bounces back (00:17) Should we trust AI therapists? (19:59) Ray's BBQ (38:25) FilmWeek: ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Bonjour Tristesse,’ ‘The Surfer’ And More (51:21) Celebrating movies that have anniversaries this year (1:24:40)

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12:54

Food Friday BBQ Series: Ray's BBQ

AirTalk ·

2025/05/02

April showers bring May barbecue? The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, which means that enjoying a rack of ribs at a weekend family BBQ is a must. Of course when you think of BBQ the next thought is Texas or Louisiana or Tennessee. But LA has some notable smokes of their own. For the whole month of May, AirTalk's Food Friday is showcasing the best that SoCal has to offer. Today, we're joined by Ray's BBQ, a family-run joint in Huntington Park where brothers Sebastian and

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