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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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99:33

Native American issues under Trump, Animation Guild...

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2024/12/12

Today on AirTalk, we are discussing the case of the missing U.S. woman who was found in Mexico and looking into the prevalence of missing cases like hers. We're talking about Native Americans and what they can expect from the incoming Trump Administration. President-elect Donald Trump was chosen for Time Magazine's Person of the Year, who would you choose? Last month, The Animation Guild reached a tentative deal on AI, what does this mean for Hollywood? Have you heard of 'Sunset Anxiety'? We're

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101:17

Supermarket wars, diesel retrofitting to electric...

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2024/12/11

Today on AirTalk, the grocery chain Albertsons is suing Kroger after judges halted their merger because they believe it would lessen the competition in the CA grocery market and could potentially violate consumer-protection laws. California's push to electrify the pollutive trucking industry has companies replacing old diesel trucks with shiny new electric ones. However,a company headquartered in Rancho Dominguez is taking another route by retrofitting those old diesel trucks to turn them into

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99:47

Latest on Malibu fire, Future of DEI, Why we cry, and...

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2024/12/10

Today on AirTalk, we're keeping you up to date on any developments with the Franklin fire in Malibu. We're also looking into the current state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as some companies and universities start to shift their practices. As we gear up for the holiday season, we're going to tell you where to find SoCal holiday displays so you can create some special memories with friends and family. A new study on the Salton Sea reveals that nitrogen oxide emissions might be

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100:09

What's happening in Syria?, Delta Water Tunnel,...

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2024/12/09

Today on Airtalk, the Syrian Captial has fallen, and we have experts to tell us what they think is next for the country. And, for our peek into history, we are looking at the contentious topic of raw milk in Southern California. As the Scrubs reboot begins development, we want to know which shows our listeners would love to see make a comeback. The Metropolitan Water District is voting on whether to continue funding the Delta tunnel project. We're discussing what the project looks like and arguments

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31:09

LA Times new “bias meter” and bagal culture in LA

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2024/12/06

Today on Airtalk, following his decision to rework the LA Times editorial board, the Times' owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, has announced the rollout of an AI-powered bias detector tool. We're discussing what it is and how the public is responding. Call in and tell us how you feel about using AI to monitor bias. For Food Friday, we are doing a deep dive into the Los Angeles bagel scene. Today on AirTalk: - LA Times owner announces AI-powered bias detector to roll out (0:15) - Food Friday: Los Angeles

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62:20

Food recall increases, light exposure, 2024 music...

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2024/12/05

Today on AirTalk, we are taking a look at the Ladies Professional Golf Association's change in gender policy to ban women who transitioned after puberty. We're going to tell you how to navigate food contamination outbreaks and why 2024 was so full of them. The author of a recent study on human light intake will discuss how light affects our health. In preparation for the incoming Trump administration, CA lawmakers have convened to "safeguard" the state's values. We have a music critic to talk about

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62:39

Australia bans social media for minors, Transgender...

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2024/12/04

Today on AirTalk, we're looking into Australia's social media ban for children under 16 years old. As the 2028 Olympics approaches, UCLA will soon be home to California's first wireless electric charging road. The Supreme Court will be hearing a case today that challenges the Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. We're keeping you updated as the case develops. California’s solar energy surplus has caused problems with the grid and it's going to cost us. We have a solar energy

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60:39

South Korea under Martial Law, Where are the Mountain...

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2024/12/03

Today on AirTalk, South Korea declared emergency martial law. We're talking about what that means and the context. We're going over all of the locations in CA that are set to be renamed to remove a derogatory term for Indigenous women. A new study looks at how mountain lions cohabitate with humans in Los Angeles, the lead author gives us the details. Republicans are planning an ambitious 100-day agenda after taking control of Congress. We have experts in the studio to share how Trump’s proposed tax

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99:23

FDA appeal on flavored vape ban, future of public...

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2024/12/02

Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments and take another look at flavored vape regulations due to an appeal by the FDA. As mistrust in science-backed medicine grows, we're talking about what the future of public health might look like under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For our weekly dive into SoCal History, we'll go back in time to prehistoric L.A. by discussing the La Brea Tar Pits. Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, the creators of the LA Times short film A Swim Lesson join us for a

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49:48

New Homeless Oversight Department approved, Who is...

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2024/11/27

Today on AirTalk, in the wake of an audit that found misuse of funding within the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the LA Board of Supervisors approved a new department to oversee homeless response efforts. We all have that one book that turned us into readers for life. Call in and tell us about yours! And, we're exploring nativeness in the U.S. with the author of a new book titled The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America. Today on AirTalk: - LA Board of Supervisors approves

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99:52

Politics on the Thanksgiving Table, LAist Gift Guide,...

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2024/11/26

Today on AirTalk, as Thanksgiving approaches we want to know if you are talking politics at the table this year. And, with so many different formats for reading, call in and tell us how you like to read. We're going over the annual LAist holiday gift guide. After the 2024 election, LAist's Imperfect Paradise team asked high school students how they felt. We're talking about what they heard. We're telling you everything you need to know about at-home STI testing. And, for TV Talk, we're discussing A

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100:51

Newsom's new EV Rebates, Reading Trends in College,...

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2024/11/25

Today on AirTalk, Governor Newsom plans to offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credits. We talk to educators about why students are reading less in class. We’ll lay out the Port of LA’s history. We have chefs in the studio to answer your Thanksgiving cooking questions. We talk to an author about her new book highlighting LGBTQ+ legal history. Today on AirTalk: - Newsom's electric vehicle rebate (0:15) - Why aren’t students reading anymore? (17:35) - SoCal history: Port of

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50:07

Trump administration on Education, Actor John C....

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2024/11/22

Today on AirTalk, we are finishing off our week-long series on how the incoming Trump administration might impact California by discussing the future of education here in the Golden State. Actor John C. Reilly is also with us to talk about his one-man show, Mister Romantic, which is described as a vaudeville-themed “evening of love and longing” as well as his new short film, An Almost Christmas Story. With Thanksgiving coming up, we want to hear from immigrants about their first Thanksgiving

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99:10

Californmia moves right on crime, 4B movement, T.V....

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2024/11/21

Today on AirTalk, we’re taking a look at why the liberal CA Prop 6, which would have banned mandatory work for prisoners, did not pass. The South Korean 4B movement, a feminist movement from the 2010s in which women collectively swore off men, has gained a small amount of traction in the U.S. since Trump’s election. A new book titled Cowpuppy reveals the interior lives of cows. For the penultimate day of our series on how another Trump administration may impact climate change policy in California. A

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99:14

Homelessness Agency Audit, Season of giving, Travel...

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2024/11/20

Today on AirTalk, we'll dig into a new audit of the L.A. County Homeless Services Agency that found misuse and poor tracking of taxpayer money. We'll also continue our weeklong series about what the incoming Trump administration's federal agenda might mean for California with a look at water policy. With holiday gift-giving season on the horizon, listeners share how they handle the tricky politics of gift-giving. Also, Comcast announced this morning that they will spin off CNBC, MSNBC and other

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99:21

Pivot to Podcasting, Dawn of Mountaineering,...

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2024/11/19

Today on AirTalk, we look at the CA ballot counting process and ask listeners how it can be improved. We also talk to experts about the merits and pitfalls of getting election information via podcasts and social media influencers. We’ll define sanctuary cities and examine the future of immigration as it comes into question under a second Trump presidency. A study says L.A’.s rezoning plan doesn’t provide an adequate solution to the housing shortage. The coauthor of the study tells us why. Were

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99:03

L.A.'s wastewater recycling, Motown to Hollywood,...

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2024/11/18

Today on AirTalk, President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use longer-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia — how will this shift in policy affect military operations on the ground? Also, a new UCLA study says L.A.’s plan to invest in wastewater recycling could be just what we need to prevent future water shortages — its authors explain why. For today’s look into SoCal history; Motown Records and their move to Los Angeles in the early 70s. Podcast host Nate DiMeo joins us to preview his

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49:53

SoCal K-12 closures, Oversharing? Or Vulnerability?,...

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2024/11/15

Today on AirTalk, as public school enrollment declines and districts like Inglewood Unified have been forced to close schools, we'll talk about what goes into the decision to close a public school campus. Plus, do you have trouble finding the line between oversharing and healthy vulnerability? You’re not alone. We’ll get into the psychology of oversharing and how to connect with others without making your trauma theirs. And the owner of the iconic Los Angeles institution Randy’s Donuts joins us for

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100:27

Republicans secure the House, Future of DACA, TV Talk...

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2024/11/14

Today on AirTalk, Republicans have won the House majority and we’ll hear from a public policy expert on what that means for you. As more Americans choose not to have children, some would-be grandparents are not happy about it. We'll hear from listeners going through this, whether they're grandparents or kids. Plus, as immigrants brace for the possibility of mass deportations under the incoming Trump administration, we'll talk to DACA recipients about their concerns and get a legal perspective from

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85:14

General election polling, Actor Jim O’Heir's new...

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2024/11/13

Today on AirTalk, we’ll chat with the director of a polling firm to go over the methodology and the results of their election polls that turned out to be surprisingly accurate. Actor Jim O’Heir shares the details about his new memoir ‘Welcome To Pawnee,’ which is an inside look at the making of NBC’s hit sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation.’ We are going to take a look at all of the choices Trump has made for his cabinet as of yet. And, we’ll talk to experts about the intricacies of cultural appropriation

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