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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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100:33

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

AirTalk ·

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...

AirTalk ·

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...

AirTalk ·

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...

AirTalk ·

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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99:47

DeepSeek A.I. , Trump's environmental policies, LA...

AirTalk ·

2025/01/27

Today on AirTalk, we're talking about the AI app that has sent U.S. tech stocks reeling in its wake. We'll consult with experts on how Trump's environmental policies might affect CA's goals in that area. We're talking with Bill Deverell, an L.A.-based historian, who wrote an essay on how we can use SoCal history to guide our rebuilding efforts after the fires. We'll be using the Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist to start a larger conversation about the use of AI audio in the film industry. We'll

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49:40

California relief aid, Trump's trip to the Golden...

AirTalk ·

2025/01/24

Today on AirTalk, we're breaking down the disaster aid coming to California in response to the wildfires. How much is coming, where is it coming from and why has Trump threatened to withhold it? As President Trump takes the first steps toward ending DEI in the U.S., we're talking about the historical context of DEI practices and getting into what exactly it is. This Food Friday, we're joined by the owners of the popular burger joint, Heavy Handed, who have been serving free food to survivors of the

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102:17

2025 Oscar Nominations, Trump's New immigration...

AirTalk ·

2025/01/23

Today on AirTalk, we're going over the surprises and snubs from the Oscar nominations announced this morning. What is 'Stargate' AI, why did Trump invest $5 billion into it, and why is Elon Musk against the decision? We'll check back in with those who lost their homes in the L.A. wildfires to see what the challenges they're facing in the wake of the disaster. We'll look into Trump's new immigration policies as well as how they will affect the overall state of relations between the U.S. and Mexico

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99:30

Wildfire updates, Impact of soCal fires on Vegas and...

AirTalk ·

2025/01/22

Today on AirTalk, we're bringing you up to date on all the latest information on the LA wildfires. We are joined by a team from KNPR in Nevada to talk about how wildfires might affect housing in L.A., Vegas, and beyond. We will also hear from both KNPR and LAist listeners about how they've been affected by the fires, so call in and share your story. Larry will have insurance experts along with Ricardo Lara, California’s Insurance Commissioner, to give insight on what might be next for the CA

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99:30

Wildfire debris removal, Trump's plan to change...

AirTalk ·

2025/01/21

Today on AirTalk, as officials begin clearing debris in the wake of the L.A. wildfires, we'll get details about the cleanup process. The newly inaugurated U.S. president, Donald Trump, has made his intent to get rid of birthright citizenship very clear with a day-one executive order. What does it say and how might it affect us here in L.A.? For this week's SoCal History lesson, we are looking into Altadena and the Pacific Palisades as an ode to these culturally rich communities that were affected by

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44:07

Imperfect Paradise: The first five days inside LA’s...

AirTalk ·

2025/01/17

Larry Mantle has been a radio host in Los Angeles for nearly 40 years. Over the course of hosting his live, daily, public affairs call-in show on LAist 89.3, he’s covered the region’s biggest triumphs and tragedies, hearing from officials and Angelenos alike. Covering the Palisades, Eaton, and other current LA wildfires has been especially trying. “I have never seen in such a short period of time this kind of devastation,” said Mantle. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia

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50:07

The possible long-term effects the LA fires may have...

AirTalk ·

2025/01/17

Today on AirTalk, we're talking about the fire's possible long term effects on housing in L.A. Many beloved restaurants burnt down in the fires, and the ones that are still standing are doing their part to continue serving their community. We're talking about the special place that these restaurants have in our hearts and where you can get free meals if you have been affected by the fires. In the wake of all the devastation, we want to hear from our listeners about why they love L.A. and what makes

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