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AirTalk

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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62:00

Nevada's Role in the election, City Charter...

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2024/10/17

Today on AirTalk, we will talk about why Nevada could be the swing state to win the election. Larry will talk sports for the Triple Play. Also on the show, we will cover earthquake preparation and The Great Shakeout. We are going to give you all the facts on both CA Prop 34 and LA City Charter Amendment DD before you hit the polls. Larry will chat with Hanh Nguyen, a senior editor at Salon.com, about some of the newest TV titles like ‘The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,’ ‘A Virtuous Business,’ ‘Family Guy’

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102:50

LA City Council Recording Scandal Update, Grading...

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2024/10/16

Today on AirTalk, we will talk about the Los Angeles city attorney office’s decision not to prosecute the couple at the center of the racist city hall recording scandal. Larry will talk with director Carl Franklin about his experience in the film industry and his newest projects. Also on the show, we will look into how grading inflation might impact student success and college readiness. At the end of today’s show, we will have the AirTalk Ballot Cram Session. Today on AirTalk: LA city attorney

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99:31

Explaining the THAAD Missile, The Ever-Expanding Uses...

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2024/10/15

Today on AirTalk, we will talk about the U.S. troops and THAAD anti-missile defense system that have touched down in Israel. Also on the show, we will talk about Californians who are switching political parties, the rise of all things mushrooms and a housing nonprofit’s undercover investigation which revealed alleged section 8 discrimination. Today on AirTalk: US THAAD anti-missile defense system explained (0:15) Polls show Californians are trending red (17:21) The magic of all things

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99:14

Harris and Trump Campaign Strategies in Final Weeks,...

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2024/10/14

Today on AirTalk, we will go over Harris and Trump’s campaign strategies, we will dive deep into the Salton Sea water conservation problems, L.A. County’s proposed Measure G, and the complexities of caring for an aging parent. Today on AirTalk: The nitty-gritty of Harris and Trump’s campaign strategies (0:15) The Salton Sea's conservation problems (21:14) The history of alcohol in Southern California (37:18) Measure G: Should LA County expand the number of supervisors on its board? (51:27)

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49:43

National Coming Out Day, California Test Scores Are...

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2024/10/11

Today on AirTalk, we will cover the history and significance of National Coming Out Day with a licensed marriage and family therapist on K-12 post-pandemic test scores, and we will meet Danny Rodriguez, the founder and chef of Pablito's Tacos. National Coming Out Day (0:15) California test scores are on the rise (21:34) Pablito's Tacos: a Peruvian twist on Mexican street food (39:20)

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101:15

The Triple Play Reviews A Decisive Dodgers Game, LA...

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2024/10/10

Today on AirTalk, Larry commences the Tripleplay. Also on the show, incumbent George Gascon discusses re-election campaign, officials will give a lowdown on California Proposition 32, we will speak to the author of Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210, and last but not least we have Tv-Talk with the latest on the hottest new shows. The Triple Play previews a decisive NLDS Game 5 (00:17) CA Prop 32 (17:13) New book explores Beverly Hills’ dark history (35:32) L.A. County Measure G

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11:50

TV Talk: ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 4, ‘The Menendez...

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2024/10/10

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 Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Whitney Friedlander,

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99:29

Florida Braces For Hurricane Milton, LA's Most...

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2024/10/09

Today on AirTalk, Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. Also on the show, Former State Assemblymember Scott Baugh on his priorities if elected for Congress, a guide to LA’s most underrated museums, we explore how music fandom has changed through Chappell Roan; and more. Hurricane Milton to land in Florida (00:17) Former State Assemblymember Scott Baugh on his campaign for Congress (10:28) LA’s most underrated museums (28:45) Prop 4 debate (51:20) Dispelling the myths of water recycling (1:10:03)

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99:19

TikTok sued over children's mental health, The Murky...

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2024/10/08

Today on AirTalk, More than a dozen states sue TikTok over children’s mental health concerns. Also on the show, Senator Dave Min on his priorities if elected for Congress, the changing landscape of NIL rules, listeners share the best speakeasies in Los Angeles; and more. TikTok sued over mental health concerns (00:17) Senator Dave Min talks campaign (17:33) NIL’s murky waters (33:56) Prop 5 explained (51:26) LAist’s 2024 Voter Game Plan (1:08:52) Best speakeasies in LA (1:27:00)

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100:08

The new RV bill explained, the corrupt history of...

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2024/10/07

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about AB252 aimed at clearing RV encampments. Also on the show, LA District Attorney candidate Nathan Hochman, the history of LA’s most corrupt mayor, Ron Stallworth author of 'Blackkklansman' has a new book out; and more. AB252 explained (00:17) LA DA candidate Nathan Hochman (22:08) SoCal history: Frank L. Shaw (41:55) Bass appoints Jim McDonnell as police chief (52:09) Charter Amendment ER (1:07:57) Author Ron Stallworth on his new book

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99:25

LAPD Announces New Chief, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine...

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2024/10/04

Today on AirTalk, LAPD announces new chief. Also on the show, we look at the state of hybrid work; Austin tries food from the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival, FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more. And the new LAPD chief is (00:17) The state of hybrid work (24:27) Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival (33:50) FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:33) Feature: Daniel Day-Lewis to make a career comeback (1:22:32)

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16:34

TV Talk: ‘Industry’ season 3 finale, ‘The Franchise,’...

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2024/10/03

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 Angie Han, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, and Liz Shannon

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99:41

Supreme Court session preview, the latest on the...

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2024/10/03

Today on AirTalk, we talk about marriage and voting differences. Also on the show, the latest on the dockworkers strike; a new report on breast cancer shows rising rates amongst younger women, what to watch this week in television on TV Talk; and more. Navigating mixed political marriages (00:15) How the East Coast dockworkers strike affects our ports (18:55) New book on Elon Musk's Twitter (33:16) Breast cancer rates rising in younger women (51:35) Supreme Court term preview (1:09:28)

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18:27

Prop 2 $10 Billion Bond for Repairing Public School...

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2024/10/02

In 2020, California voters rejected a bond measure that sought to borrow $15 billion to modernize and rebuild K-12 facilities and community colleges. Four years later, California voters are being asked to consider a new $10 billion bond measure to repair and renovate existing public schools and community college facilities. In California, there’s no dedicated stream of funding to support the upkeep of the state’s 10,000 public K-12 schools and 115 community college campuses. Instead, leaders often

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99:35

Updates From The Middle East, Recapping The VP...

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2024/10/02

Today on AirTalk, The latest from the growing conflict in the Middle East. Also on the show, everything you need to know about PROP 2; how Shohei Ohtani is driving a new wave of tourism in Los Angeles, listeners share how political polarization has impacted their media consumption habits; and more. The latest from the Middle East (00:17) Prop 2 explained (16:09) Recapping the VP debate (35:08) LA’s single family home future (51:28) Shohei Ohtani tourism in LA (1:11:21) Listeners discuss their

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99:21

The latest from the Middle East. Everything You Need...

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2024/10/01

Today on AirTalk, Israel-Iran tensions escalate to ground invasion. Also on the show, the Triple Play look at the Dodgers path to the World Series; everything you need to know about bonds ahead of the election, a new book from NPR music looks at the women who defined genres; and more. Israel-Iran tensions escalate (00:17) District 45: meet Derek Tran (21:13) Triple Play: baseball season recap (34:50) CA 27: meet George Whitesides (51:22) What is a bond? (1:06:42) Previewing the VP debate

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17:06

SoCal's inextricable ties to donuts and the Cambodian...

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2024/09/30

Donut shops are an integral part of Southern California's landscape, with an independent mom-and-pop on almost every corner. But, how did they become so prevalent? And how did they all come to use the same pink box to signify that fluffy goodness inside? SoCal's donut scene owes much of its legacy to Cambodian refugees, who came to California during the Khmer Rouge's civil war. In fact, your local corner shop is most likely thanks to one man in particular: Ted Ngoy, the Donut King. Ngoy fled

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100:12

Remembering music legend Kris Kristofferson, The Rise...

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2024/09/30

Today on AirTalk, Remembering legendary country musician Kris Kristofferson. Also on the show, the history of Southern California’s donut scene; Katy Perry’s album flop and the fall of female pop stars, Why Open AI looks to convert to a for-profit company; and more. Kris Kristofferson dies at age 88 (00:17) SoCals donut history (17:37) Why Katy Perry’s latest album flopped (35:21) The impact of misinformation on this election (51:24) OpenAI’s for-profit future (1:10:38) Navigating political

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99:47

Rhiannon Do's $1 million home, David Rubin On The Art...

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2024/09/27

Today on AirTalk, the $1 million home at the center of a civil fraud investigation. Also on the show, the not so secret world of casting directors; Austin tries Venezuelan arepas, FilmWeek reviews; and more. Nick Gerda updates us on Do (00:17) Casting directors secret sauce (15:23) The Arepa Stand stops by (38:25) Our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases (51:53) Larry interviews the author of the new book on Agnès Varda (1:22:57)

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99:41

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Is Indicted, A Look At Liberal...

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2024/09/26

Today on AirTalk, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted in a federal corruption investigation. Also on the show, liberal gun ownership is increasing; a new book explores mid-century bowling architecture in America; Larry talks with District 41 Democratic candidate Will Rollins; TV Talk: shows to watch this week; and more. The latest on NYC Mayor Eric Adams indictment (00:17) Liberal gun ownership explained (16:02) New book illustrates bowling architecture (34:07) The Netflix viewing data is here

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