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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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99:03

Columbia student faces deportation, Proposed...

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2025/03/11

Today on AirTalk, we are talking about the lasting impacts of the Coronavirus on this, the 5-year anniversary of WHO declaring a pandemic. A green card-holding student leader at Columbia University was detained by ICE due to his role in Pro-Palestine protests, now he's facing deportation. What are your rights as a green card holder and what are the implications of this arrest? A new bill challenges California's version of the 'Stand Your Ground' law in an effort to push back on vigilantism. A new

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99:19

Pronatalism traction amid declining birth rates,...

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2025/03/10

Today on AirTalk, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a Colorado case that will decide whether child conversion therapy should be banned by the state or federal government. For our SoCal history deep-dive, we're reflecting on California's National Parks. Did you go on the same family vacation every year growing up? Where would you go and would you recommend a recurring location? We're looking at what the implications may be of CA Governor Gavin Newsom's commentary on trans female athletes. The

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49:35

Independent Audit exposes lack of LA homelessness...

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2025/03/07

Today on AirTalk, an independent audit exposed inadequate tracking of LA City homelessness spending. How did this happen and what will officials do to rectify it? A new book takes a hard look at the state of mobility and opportunity in the U.S., and asks the question: Is the American dream stalled? We have a very unique Food Friday today in that there won't be food! Join us as we taste a selection of beers from Boomtown Brewery. Today on AirTalk: Independent audit exposes inadequate tracking of LA

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99:21

SoCal Edison sued over Eaton Fire, Why do we crave...

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2025/03/06

Today on AirTalk, LA County, the city of Pasadena and Sierra Madre have announced lawsuits against SoCal Edison over the responsibility for the devastating Eaton Fire. Former National Security Council European Affairs director, Alexander Vindman, on his new book about the U.S. role in Russian-Ukrainian relations. A psychologist is here to talk about validation and why we crave it. What roles do animals play for humans in difficult times? We're talking about the Big Bear eaglets and what it is about

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98:53

Trump's 5th presidential address, Saying goodbye to...

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2025/03/05

Today on AirTalk, alongside political experts, we're analyzing the key points of Trump's congressional address last night. The White House revoked certain press access and it was met with a lawsuit from the Associated Press. How does Trump's relationship with the media differ from the precedent set by past presidents? Microsoft has decided to shut down Skype to focus on Teams. What are your memories of the video calling app? Some Angelenos want to recall Mayor Bass over her handling of the

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100:03

Trump Tariffs are live, LA Times introduces A.I....

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2025/03/04

Today on AirTalk, Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico go into effect this morning. We'll talk about how this will impact U.S. trade. Some education experts say it's time we let go of the letter grade system in schools. We'll discuss why the letter grade may do more harm than good and explore alternate approaches to grading. The viral Big Bear eagles are gaining traction once again this morning as their long-awaited eaglets began to hatch. The LA Times rolled out a new AI tool for some of their

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99:10

Oscars Recap, The Original Pantry closes, Should we...

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2025/03/03

Today on AirTalk, we're reflecting on the most memorable moments of the 2025 Academy Awards last night. An L.A. staple, The Original Pantry Cafe, is set to close its doors after a century of operation. Slate's ICYMI podcast host is here to talk about the lifecycle of a viral meme and everyone's favorite debate...Was the dress black and blue or white and gold? What to know about a proposed CA bill would ban private firefighters from using public infrastructure. For the SoCal history segment, we're

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49:35

Trump's minerals deal with Ukraine, Does the lack of...

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2025/02/28

Today on AirTalk, U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today to flesh out the details of a minerals deal. We have a White House correspondent here to tell us what they know about what Trump calls a 'very big' deal. Why are birthrates declining and what will be the long-term societal impacts of a smaller population of kids? Experts in sociology and demography weigh in. Chef Genet Agonafer has been making Ethiopian food for Angelenos for 25 years at her

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100:59

K-12 declined enrollment, Culver City's MOVE project,...

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2025/02/27

Today on AirTalk, California schools are facing low enrollment and closures. What's next for the staff and students? We'll honor the career and life of actor Gene Hackman who passed away today. We have a Pulitzer Prize winner with us to talk about his new book on California history. As of December, Culver City completed its contentious MOVE project to make the city more bikeable. What do residents think of the results? Historically, many Oscar winners have used the podium as a soapbox. We're

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103:44

Trump administration's legal challenges, Pro...

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2025/02/26

Today on AirTalk, L.A. wildfire recovery gets political as the Fire Chief gets ousted. We're joined by legal experts who will give us the lowdown on all the active litigation against President Trump's administration. 'The Points Guy' released a new book called How to Win at Travel and he's here to give us tips on making the most of your trip. Will California's overabundance of solar energy cause solar incentives to be cut? Energy experts weigh in. We want to hear from listeners: Do you think your

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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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