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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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100:16

Protesters clash with law enforcement in downtown LA....

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2025/06/09

Protesters clash with law enforcement in downtown LA. Hundreds march against Trump's immigration sweeps Federal immigration sweeps that began Friday in Los Angeles have prompted anger, protest and resistance from onlookers and immigrant rights groups that have braced for this type of action for months. Over the weekend, tensions continued to rise between state and local authorities and Trump administration officials, who said they were calling up the National Guard in response to what the White

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18:19

SoCal regulators vote today on phase-out plan of...

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2025/06/06

Southern California air regulators are voting today on two proposed regulations to curb smog and lessen pollution that’s heating up the planet. For nearly two years, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which regulates air quality across much of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, has been working to update rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters. A recent data analysis by climate think tank Rocky Mountain Institute found that gas-burning equipment

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5:36

A look at NASA’s reliance on private space firms as...

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2025/06/06

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s relationship imploded this week like a star going supernova as the two took to social media to take jabs at each other. At stake are the future of Musk’s companies, including electric car company Tesla and rocket manufacturer SpaceX, both of which receive government subsidies or contracts. President Trump took to his social media website, Truth Social, yesterday to threaten subsidies to Musk’s companies. Musk then threatened to decommission

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7:28

Food Friday: Santa Ana budget bites

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2025/06/06

LAist's Gab Chabrán has been visiting Santa Ana for decades and has always been impressed with the dynamism of the food available there, especially as it's often at a reasonable price that won't break the bank. Everything from tortas ahogadas, a specialty of Guadalajara, served from a food truck on an industrial road, to a Korean-owned establishment serving seriously delicious smashburgers, Santa Ana has something for everyone. Today on Food Friday, LAist’s own associate editor of food

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63:05

NASA's Reliance on SpaceX, The Future of Gas-Powered...

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2025/06/06

Today on AirTalk, we're discussing how NASA and private space firms will bear the new and fresh Trump/Musk feud; Southern California air regulators vote on regulations to phase out gas-powered appliances; Santa Ana's diverse array of affordable grub and FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ ‘The Ritual,’ and More How the Trump/Musk feud could affect NASA and private space firms (00:17) SoCal regulators vote on

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62:37

CA's bullet train may come to a halt, The life and...

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2025/06/05

Today on AirTalk, CA's plan for a high-speed rail system comes under the Trump administration's latest scrutiny; LA dabbles with the idea of a public city bank; how recipe authors do not own the recipes they create; the life and legacy of prominent gay rights activist and Navy veteran Harvey Milk and how streaming services have forced media companies to reconsider their tactics. Today on AirTalk CA's bullet train may come to a halt (0:15) City of LA considers its own public bank (11:51) How recipe

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62:55

CA Supreme Court to hear case on subsidised solar...

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2025/06/04

Today on AirTalk, California's Supreme Court begins to hear arguments on whether the state's utility commission should be able to subsidise rooftop solar; Disney's beloved animated series 'Phineas and Ferb' return to TV for the summer; How wolves from Oregon and Washington have made their way to California; LA County's plan to overhaul government and how the Trump administration's revocation of Chinese student visas is impacting California. Today on AirTalk CA Supreme Court to hear case for solar

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63:56

Disney's latest layoffs, FCC commissioner on state of...

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2025/06/03

Today on AirTalk, Disney's latest round of employee layoffs; The Hollywood Bowl's 2025 lineup; Petersen Automotive Museum's '80s and '90s cars exhibit; FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez discusses the current state of the media landscape, and what is considered appropriate office attire today? Today on AirTalk Disney plans to lay off hundreds of employees (0:15) Hollywood Bowl's upcoming 2025 season (11:21) Peterson Automotive Museum's new exhibition (23:31) FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on the current state

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63:34

How LA responds to Colorado attack, LAist's new...

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2025/06/02

Today on AirTalk, an update on how Los Angeles's public officials are responding to the attack on the gathering in Colorado for Israeli hostages in Gaza; LAist welcomes a new team of watchdog reporters; the historic Salton Sea; Trump's immigration agenda and its affect on community college services and all the charm around CA's quirky little towns. Today on AirTalk How LA is responding to the Colorado attack on a peaceful Israeli gathering (0:15) Introducing LAist's watchdog team (11:22) Major

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99:19

Tinder's newest update, New study mental health in...

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2025/05/30

Today on AirTalk, Tinder's latest update allows paid users to set height preferences for potential partners; a new study shows a growing number of the mental health of mothres is declining; Johneric Concordia is the chef behind a Filipino-American BBQ restaurant; FilmWeek and 'Killer of Sheep' filmmaker Charles Burnett talks about its new 4K restoration. Today on AirTalk Tinder now lets paid users set a height preference (0:15) Dropoffs in mothers' mental wellness (18:29) Filipino-American BBQ

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99:12

Transgender student athletes, Highly skilled...

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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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