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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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99:21

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

AirTalk ·

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...

AirTalk ·

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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99:34

California to sue over tariffs, Listeners share...

AirTalk ·

2025/04/16

Today on AirTalk, what to know about California's plan to sue over President Trump's sweeping tariffs. Also on the show, a proposed state bill aims to provide a short-term fix for unhoused college students; we discuss the latest Imperfect Paradise episode from LAist studios; we check in on efforts to defund public broadcasting; we look at how to navigate grief after the recent wildfires; and more. California to sue over Trump’s tariffs (00:17) New CA bill aims to address unhoused college

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14:30

What’s your most vivid memory of Phys Ed class, good...

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2025/04/16

Physical education classes, whether they made you enthusiastic or not, always held their fair share of memorable moments. It was a class where you could find yourself accidentally kicking a ball at someone’s face, or taking a tetherball right to your own noggin. Some students would be striving for a personal best in the mile, while others purposely moved at a snail’s pace. Given the variety of games and stories that came out of physical education, we thought it’d be worth hearing

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17:24

Why are we drawn to fads and collectibles?

AirTalk ·

2025/04/15

If you stopped by Trader Joe's recently, you may have been greeted by a line of customers a block away waiting to get their hands on the new limited edition mini totes. A similar phenomenon happened last year when Stanley released a special Valentine's Day tumbler in collaboration with Starbucks. From totes, to cups, to blind boxes, McDonald's Happy Meal toys, collectibles have always piqued customers' interests. But why? Today on AirTalk, we discuss the reasons why people are drawn to fad

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20:14

Are you for REAL ID? What you need to know about the...

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2025/04/15

After 17 years of delays, the DMV has deemed May 7 as the official deadline for people to get their REAL ID. This deadline was set years ago after the Department of Homeland Security pushed back the prior deadline of May 3, 2023. REAL ID is expected to be important for a lot of residents— other than serving most of the purposes of today’s acceptable forms of identification– these news IDs will also be important for domestic travel. Today on AirTalk, we tell you what you need to

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99:43

How dangerous drivers stay on CA roads, Mid-century...

AirTalk ·

2025/04/14

Today on AirTalk, a new CalMatters investigation examines how dangerous drivers are allowed to stay on California roads. Also on the show, we check in on California’s mosquito population; we get the latest on LA28 Olympic games; we look into the history of SoCal’s mid-century modern motels; new book dives into Shohei Ohtani’s historic first season with the Dodgers; and more. Investigation: how dangerous drivers stay on CA roads (00:17) The latest on CA’s mosquito

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