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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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100:25

CalMatters investigates homeless shelters, NATO...

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2025/02/25

Today on AirTalk, Calmatters report reveals a disturbing lack of oversight and dangerous conditions at homeless shelters in CA. In a recent LA Times opinion piece, an urban policy expert argues housing density will not solve California's housing shortage. Find out why. Divide deepens between U.S. and Europe as the future of NATO gets murky. How will federal funding cuts affect CA's high-speed rail progress? The James Bond franchise has been handed off to Amazon. The film industry is abuzz with ideas

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100:06

Checking in with Eaton and Palisades listeners,...

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2025/02/24

Today on AirTalk, we're bringing you the latest on L.A. wildfire recovery and we'll hear from listeners who the fires have displaced about what they are facing now. For our SoCal History segment, we're diving into the most memorable moments in Academy Awards history. Wine industry experts share their thoughts on the decline in sales. Could it be attributed to Trump's tariffs or perhaps lessened interest in wine from younger generations? We're doing a roundup of everyone who has declared themselves

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49:28

National Park chaos ensued by federal layoffs, Why we...

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2025/02/21

Today on AirTalk, from long lines to locked bathrooms, Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, run by billionaire Elon Musk, sends national parks and other federal-run agencies into chaos after a huge round of layoffs. How will your camping trips be affected and what is the lasting impact of this decision? A psychologist joins us to talk about the place nostalgia holds in our lives. The meaning of nostalgia is not universally accepted, which raises questions like; why do we get nostalgic for

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99:26

Inflation getting worse, California electricity...

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2025/02/20

Today on AirTalk, we're speaking with experts in economics to understand what is causing inflation rates to steadily rise. We want to hear from listeners about the toy that made their childhood. What was your favorite? CA electricity rates among highest in country and climbing, why? We are doing a round up of the latest in the NBA, including All-Star games, Dončić Lakers debut, and the 3-point revolution. We finish off the show with TV Talk. We're reviewing Zero Day, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Cobra Kai to

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99:39

Rising tensions between Ukraine and Trump, DEI...

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2025/02/19

Today on AirTalk, Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, slams President Trump for his comments on Russia negotiations, accusing him of spreading disinformation about the conflict. Trump has given U.S. schools 14 days to end DEI programs or risk losing federal funding. How are LAUSD schools handling the ultimatum? The California Latino Legislative Caucus has historically been made up of Democrats. As CA politics change, is it time to admit GOP members? We're taking a look at how the California

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99:28

LAUSD Cellphone ban, Dodger Spring Training updates,...

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2025/02/18

Today on AirTalk, what do students and parents need to know about the Los Angeles Unified School District cellphone ban and how has rollout been on the first day of implementation? Location sharing has become very popular in relationships. What do you think, is it a must for trust or a violation of privacy? We're also looking back at the biggest weather events in SoCal history. For today's Tripleplay, we're talking season outlooks from the Dodger's spring training. The author of a new book on

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49:31

Flooding, mudslides and debris, Is technology a tool...

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2025/02/14

Today on AirTalk, L.A. faces flooding, mudslides and debris flows in the streets after a massive rainstorm reached its peak yesterday. What will recovery efforts look like after this abundance of rainwater? Last year, an LAist survey of Angelenos found a majority consensus that homelessness is the "same or worse." As a homeless count approaches next week, we want to hear from listeners; how do we move forward on the issue of homelessness? Is technology a helpful tool or a handicap to human

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100:33

Checking in on the SoCal storm, Valentine's Day...

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2025/02/13

Today on AirTalk, as the heaviest storm of the season rains down on Los Angeles, we're looking at the potential threat of mudslides in the wildfire burn areas and we'll tell you how to stay prepared. An SF Bay Area city becomes the first in the state to ban ‘aiding’ or ‘abetting’ homeless encampments, we're talking to officials to get the details. A seminal work of jazz and protest music is reimagined for one night only. at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage. As wildfire cleanup

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99:20

Latest on SoCal deportation efforts, How valuable is...

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2025/02/12

Today on AirTalk, we're bringing you information on how people are preparing for the 'large scale' immigration enforcement action mentioned in a leaked federal document last week as well as a broader look at deportation efforts in Southern California. How might Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding cuts impact public media stations? A new book, A Siren's Call, looks at attention as currency and the author is here to give us a preview. Experts analyze the constitutionality of Trump's flurry of

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100:19

Strong storm ahead, Work/life balance, EV...

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2025/02/11

Today on AirTalk, the 'strongest storm of the season' is on its way toward LA this week, what do you need to know to prepare? AI chatbots have started "reasoning" aloud to themselves, and the tech world is shaken by the affordable DeepSeek AI. Call in and share your experience as a user of AI chatbots. A new book poses the question: Is our lack of discretion making us dumber? And, President Trump has put a halt on electric vehicle charging funds. What does this mean for California's EV

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99:34

State of clean energy after LA fires, Future of cable...

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2025/02/10

Today on AirTalk, L.A. wildfires destroyed many lithium batteries in the area, what does this mean for the future of clean energy? Our SoCal History segment is a look at Black commercial centers in Los Angeles. A new book called 'American Oasis' takes a hard look at the livability of the terrain that the U.S. Southwest's biggest cities stand on. What does the future of cable news look like after years of low ratings? We have the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary 'Porcelain War,' to talk

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49:06

Super Bowl rap beef?, Slang word revivals and Food...

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2025/02/07

Today on AirTalk, as Superbowl Sunday approaches, we're debating whether or not halftime performer Kendrick Lamar will play his mega-hit diss track, 'Not Like Us,' while the defamation lawsuit over the song is ongoing. What do you think, should he perform it? We also want to hear about your favorite halftime shows in history and what made them stand out. We're talking to a linguistics expert about the place slang holds in our lives. Call in and tell us your favorite slang words or which ones you

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100:14

Local Businesses affected by fires, Future of...

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2025/02/06

Today on AirTalk, we're talking to local small business owners who were affected by the fires to see how they are faring and what's next. We have fire restoration experts here to answer questions about the process for survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Manuel Betancourt's new book attempts to answer the question of how pop culture affects our relationships. What does the future of gender-affirming care look like in L.A. as the Children's Hospital announces a pause on those treatments. A new

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99:09

Trump offers plan to "takeover" Gaza, Efforts to...

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2025/02/05

Today on AirTalk, as the world responds to President Trump's comments on the possible U.S. "takeover" of Gaza, we're talking to experts about what these statements could mean. We're also looking into the effects of Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle USAID. Pew Research has released a new plan for turning LA office spaces into housing. Is it feasible? For the second hour of the show, we will be celebrating AirTalk's 40th anniversary by hearing the life story of our host Larry Mantle from the

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99:25

Science Reporter Jacob Margolis gives a special...

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2025/02/04

Today on AirTalk, fill in host Jacob Margolis takes an early look at the atmospheric river that will be hitting Los Angeles later this month. Also on the show, we explore how debris runoff could impact the ocean; we look at how rebuilding efforts may be impacted by tarrifs; journalist Stephen J. Dubner stops by to talk about their upcoming LAist live event; and more. Today on AirTalk: We check in on SoCal weather (0:15) How might debris runoff impact the ocean? (17:55) The latest on home insurance

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99:43

Impact of Trump's tariffs, Changes in Starbucks,...

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2025/02/03

Today on AirTalk, we're going over the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. What is a Wildlife-Urban Interface and how are the people who live in those areas affected by wildfires? While Northern California may be the first to come to mind when you think of the Gold Rush, down here in the south there is plenty of gold mining history. Patt Morrison of the LA Times is here to give us the details. In recent months, the coffee industry giant Starbucks has made many changes

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99:16

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta, Comfort TV, FilmWeek...

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2025/01/31

Today on AirTalk, California Attorney General Rob Bonta talks price gouging in the wake of the L.A. wildfires and challenging the Trump administration. What TV show do you find yourself returning to again and again for comfort? Call in and share it with us. For Food Friday, we're celebrating Lunar New Year with delicious food from Bone Kettle. California AG on price gouging, challenging Trump and more (00:17)What’s your go-to comfort TV show? (20:41)Food Friday: Celebrating the Lunar New Year

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99:10

Aviation Collision in D.C., LA housing regulations...

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2025/01/30

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the aviation collision in Washington D.C. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors votes to ask the state to suspend some building requirements in areas affected by recent wildfires. Travel writer, Rick Steves, previews his new memoir. Self-censorship in academic faculty poll findings. Going over Grammy nominations and what to expect from this year's awards. This week on TV Talk: ‘Paradise,’ ‘Funny Woman,’ ‘Elsbeth,’ and more! Today on

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99:43

Crenshaw RV lot opens for the unhoused, LA Fire...

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2025/01/29

Today on AirTalk, we're covering the new RV lot that opened in Crenshaw for unhoused people. We're getting into the concept of collective trauma and how the recent wildfires may affect mental health long term. Author Pico Iyer will preview his newest book 'Aflame.' As wildfire debris removal gets underway, concerns about where it will be dumped are raised. A new study looks into the life expectancy of adults with ADHD and finds it to be significantly shorter. Today on AirTalk: RV lot opens in

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99:30

Latest on fire recovery, Digital crowding, Trump's...

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2025/01/28

Today on AirTalk, we'll start by talking to County Supervisors for any fire-related updates. Trump has put a freeze on federal funding, what does that mean for the people who depend on it? An author will be previewing his new book about socializing in a digital age. We're taking a look at the implications of Trump's recent executive order on sex and gender with a legal expert. A new study finds a morning-after pill that can be used, in higher doses, as an abortion drug. We'll end the show talking

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