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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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99:28

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

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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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99:21

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta, Listeners thoughts on...

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2025/05/01

Today on AirTalk, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta talks about California's efforts to challenge Trump; The Corporation for Public Broadcasting files lawsuit against the President; listeners weigh in on 60 Minutes editing controversy; law enforcement agencies step back from responding to mental health emergencies; and TV Talk. Attorney General Bonta outlines lawsuits against Trump (00:17) The Corporation for Public Broadcasting loses board members (11:18) Listener thoughts on '60 Minutes' editing

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19:43

TV Talk: ‘The Four Seasons,’ ‘St. Denis Medical,’...

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2025/05/01

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Saloni Gajjar, staff writer covering TV at the A.V

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99:22

Fire debris raise concern, School choice in...

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2025/04/30

Today on AirTalk, debris buildup in the catch basins around the fire zones raises concern; tens of thousands of L.A. County workers are on strike; the implementation of Measure HLA; and an expert ways in on intuition. Fire debris buildup raises concern (00:17) LA County workers strike (21:42) Measure HLA (31:26) School choice in California (51:21) Western Dams (1:11:05) An expert on intuition (1:23:54) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAistto receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase

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100:12

Altadena sees increase in burglaries, the point of...

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2025/04/29

Today on AirTalk, an increase in burglary cases in Altadena after wildfires; California becomes the next state to try out robo-trucks; the future of the penny; and the rise of Erotica. Altadena's increase in burglaries (00:17) Robo-trucks in California (16:03) Do we need the penny? (36:37) What do cuts to Medicaid mean for California? (51:24) Erotic novels on the rise (1:22:14)

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99:21

LA Budget deficit, Wine tariffs, Embryo rights, and...

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2025/04/28

Today on AirTalk: LA's budget deficit explained (0:15) Are tariffs affecting the win industry (19:55) Embryo and fetus rights (32:42) Latest on deportation Trump's efforts (51:55) Pasadena Playhouse celebrates 100 years (1:10:01) Where is the best place to live in SoCal? (1:26:56) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAistto receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

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99:41

What will incentivize you to have a baby, Austin...

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2025/04/25

Today on AirTalk, what will incentivize you to have a baby? Also on the show, can you spend your way out of loneliness?; preparing for the summer heat with Turkish ice cream; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and we check in on the physical media industry with Dominic Patten, senior editor & tv critic at Deadline and Peter Rainer, who add their insights and discuss their favorite physical media. What will incentivize you to have a baby? (00:17) Can you spend your way out of

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99:33

Congestion pricing in New York, Sharing the same job...

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2025/04/24

Today on AirTalk, will congestion pricing in New York City last and could LA adopt the same measures? Also on the program, the pros and cons of dating coworkers; how LA's budget shortfall is affecting affordable housing; the benefits of microdosing psychedelics; and more. Will congestion pricing in NYC last? (00:17) Sharing the same job with your partner (36:12) LA budget's shortfall affecting affordable housing (50:54) Microdosing psychedelics (1:11:50) TV Talk (1:22:05)

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18:48

TV Talk: ‘Andor,’ ‘Étoile,’ ‘The Narrow Road to the...

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2025/04/24

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Roxana Hadadi, TV critic for Vulture and Jen Chaney,

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99:15

Tesla stocks drop, Why LAX isn't growing in passenger...

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2025/04/23

Today on AirTalk, Tesla faces massive drops in profits as owner Elon Musk plans to dedicate more time to his company by May. A new bill looks to ban teens below a certain height from riding shotgun. Also on the show, author and psychologist Scott Barryt Kaufman discusses his new book; Why LAX isn't growing in passenger count and AirTalk celebrates 20 years of YouTube. Tesla stocks drop by 71% (00:17) New Bill may ban teens from riding shotgun (16:31) New Book 'Rise Above' (34:12) Why LAX is

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14:18

Do April showers make you feel dour

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2025/04/22

The weather has been playing with hearts here in LA. There was one week in April that teased us with some warm sunshine, but just as soon as we all reached for our sunblock and shorts, last week rolled in with dreary clouds and a chilly breeze. With all the back and forth, it's hard to keep your mood up. We all know that weather impacts our mental health. Waking up to clear skies and a shining sun can set a positive tone for the rest of the day. Everything seems brighter. But cloud cover with zero

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98:50

Pope Francis dies at 88, WHO agress to pandemic...

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2025/04/21

We discuss Pope Francis' legacy after his death. What is the WHO's pandemic treaty, and how can we better prepare for the next global outbreak? Summer camps are expensive. We'll hear from listeners about their trips for finding the best summer programs at lower costs. What is in store for the future of California's FAIR PLAN? We find out how recent college graduates are fairing in the current labor market. And we hear about the history of the Coachella Valley as one of California's major date

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100:38

Consumer confidence is at a low, Yeastie Boys,...

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2025/04/18

Today on AirTalk, we examine why consumer confidence continues to decline. Also on the show, a new book considers the science behind luck; we chow down on some bagels with the beloved Yeastie Boys; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle speaks with ‘John Wick’ filmmaker Chad Stahelski on the new Best Stunt Design category at the Oscars; and more. Consumer confidence continues to decline – what you need to know (00:17) Do you believe in luck? New book

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11:50

Yeastie Boys brings the LA bagel to Coachella

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2025/04/18

Coachella’s final weekend kicks off today, and if you didn’t manage to get a ticket you may be scrolling social media right now trying to catch snippets of the live performances. But Coachella is much more than just a music festival. It has also become known for its food vendors, many of them some of LA’s most beloved restaurants. Today on AirTalk, we’re bringing Coachella to you with LA’s very own Yeastie Boys Bagels, who debuted their food truck at the music festival

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100:34

Quality of Life Index report, TV Talk, Road to...

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2025/04/17

Today on AirTalk, a new UCLA Quality of Life Index report shows cost of living, fire recovery, and deportation concerns are high for Angelenos. Also on the program, we check in on The Broad museum and its new expansion; we get the latest with the NBA Playoffs; our TV critics review the latest shows; we broadcast our April 16th special in-person conversation ‘Road to Recovery: An AirTalk Event;’ and more. New Quality of Life report: cost of living remains high concern for L.A. residents

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14:13

TV Talk: ‘#1 Happy Family USA,’ ‘Government Cheese,’...

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2025/04/17

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. Joining us today on TV Talk is Liz Shannon-Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence and Steve Green, freelance TV critic. TV

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