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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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99:27

The latest on the war with Iran, SoCal History, and more

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2026/03/02

Today on AirTalk: The latest on the war with Iran(0:30) The legality of this new war with Iran(19:11) Following the US strikes against Iran, we discuss how this act of aggression came to be and what’s next(38:30) How the Iran war is impacting the economy (51:41) What we know about the U.S. Military’s use of AI tools, including in its strike against Iran(1:07:44) SoCal History: The California Coastal Act turns 50. What has it done for our beaches? (1:29:25) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to

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99:06

Does legal sports betting cost us all?, Food Friday,...

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2026/02/27

Today on AirTalk: Netflix out of Warner Bros. bidding war — is Paramount taking over a done deal?(0:30) Does legal sports betting cost us all? (19:06) Food Friday: Natas Pastries is Sherman Oaks’ airport into Portuguese egg tarts, other baked goods (36:40) FilmWeek: ‘Scream 7,’ ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run,’ ‘Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It,” and more! (51:47) Feature: A new documentary celebrates the legacy of musician Billy

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99:05

Update on the LA28 Olympics, 'Chinamaxxing,'...

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2026/02/26

Today on AirTalk: Latest on the FBI searching LAUSD headquarters and superintendent Carvalho’s home (0:30) Chinamaxxing (17:05) How much sharing is too much sharing? (33:25) LA28 Olympics (51:28) Interview with Raphael Saadiq (1:09:02) TV Talk (1:24:39) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

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99:27

Trump's State of the Union Address, Recent research...

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2026/02/25

Trump's State of the Union Address: what did he say in the longest one to date?(0:30) Recent research describes 5200 holds; we explain their purpose and use(20:16) Many Black Americans have family beyond birth and legal ties(51:14) Challenging the silent stigma of sibling sexual abuse (1:15:03) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

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98:55

Nithya Raman on her campaign to be the next mayor of...

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2026/02/24

Nithya Raman on her campaign to be the next mayor of Los Angeles (0:30) On the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a look at where things stand (20:35) What are the misconceptions and stigma behind Tourette's? (32:57) SCOTUS decided Trump’s global tariffs were illegal. What’s next for California’s economy? (51:27) Disappearances capture our imagination and unsettle us. Nancy Guthrie’s case is no different. (1:09:30) What was it like to move because of your

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96:07

Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks...

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2026/02/23

What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico (0:30) What was it like growing up in an apartment in LA? (16:49) What does California’s TK system mean for private preschools? (48:03) Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own? (1:06:53) SoCal History: How a desert race ignited a contentious debate (1:21:39) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the

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14:17

Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks...

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2026/02/23

Since the concept of artificial intelligence became publicized, many in the tech sector have made wide-sweeping claims of what AI will be able to do one day, including curing cancer. Much of this hype has been tied to the potential of AI agents, an autonomous system/software meant to achieve comprehensive tasks like writing reliable, complex code in days, as opposed to weeks. Given how reliant white-collar work, including tech jobs, is on real people, it’s still quite difficult to sift through

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98:59

Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s tariffs,...

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2026/02/20

Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s tariffs — are refunds on the way? (0:30) Grassroots Campaigns have a new foe: AI Astroturf (20:28) Food Friday: Coffee in an omakase setting? Tangible Gratitude offers you the caffeine and the experience (36:09) FilmWeek: ‘How To Make A Killing,’ ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ ‘Redux Redux,’ and more!(51:29) Feature: Wagner Moura on his role in The Secret Agent (1:20:24) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to

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99:12

What’s your go-to physical, IRL way to get off the...

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2026/02/19

California lawmakers weigh tougher DUI consequences (0:30) What’s your go-to physical, IRL way to get off the screens? (31:56) What’s up with the economy? We check in with two economists. (51:01) CalMatters co-founder David Lesher retires, we talk to him about today’s CA news landscape (1:08:08) TV Talk: ‘The Night Agent,’ ‘Strip Law,’ and many more! (1:23:32) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and

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18:09

TV Talk: ‘The Night Agent,’ ‘Strip Law,’ and many more!

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2026/02/19

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 Dominic Patten, executive editor at Deadline

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99:00

Is SoCal the heavy weight champion of the...

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2026/02/18

LAUSD board approves plan that could see significant job cuts. What happens now? (0:30) California cardroom rules could get stricter (18:48) Here’s what home kitchens are, and what they mean for the LA food scene (33:34) Here’s what’s on tap for this summer’s Hollywood Bowl season (51:36) Is SoCal the heavy weight champion of the weightlifting world? (1:23:56) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for

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98:58

Islamic Society of Orange County celebrates 50 years,...

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2026/02/17

Multiple American icons have passed away. We remember their legacies.(0:30) What are extended-range electric vehicles?(20:22) Two titans of American cinema have died(35:05) What is bipolar disorder, really?(51:32) Islamic Society of Orange County celebrates 50 years(1:22:39) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

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99:19

City releases proposed speeding camera locations,...

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2026/02/13

City releases proposed speeding camera locations — will they get drivers to slow down?(0:30) Dating ‘Ick’ 101: What minor thing has made someone automatically unattractive to you?(16:21) Gio Cucina Napoletana brings Southern Italian cuisine to the San Fernando Valley(36:33) FilmWeek: ‘Wuthering Heights,’ ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,’ ‘Crime 101,’ and more!(51:50) Feature: How the Train Dreams’ director and cinematographer created

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99:31

Angels and Dodgers begin spring training, TV Talk,...

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2026/02/12

Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration enforcement crackdown (0:30) Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on his film 'It Was Just an Accident' (17:26) When international terrorism took the world stage (39:00) Triple Play: Angels and Dodgers begin spring training (52:00) PaleyFest television convention returns for 2026 (1:08:03) TV Talk: ‘The Burbs,’ ‘Love Story,’ ‘Soul Power,’ and many more! (1:23:42) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE

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99:10

A check in on California’s trucking industry, When...

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2026/02/11

When does a public apology backfire? One Olympian may have just found out(0:30) The evolving landscape of marijuana in the United States (17:26) A check in on California’s trucking industry (51:01) Fewer 16-year-olds are on the road; what’s factoring into it? (1:21:31) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

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98:59

Meta’s smart glasses are posing serious privacy...

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2026/02/10

In the face of federal funding cuts, LA County considers new sales tax to fill gap (0:30) Meta’s smart glasses are posing serious privacy concerns(20:01) How do we fix education? A new book has some ideas (35:45) Food delivery took off during the pandemic. Where does it stand today? (51:30) PetTalk: Following the Puppy Bowl and Westminster Dog Show, we answer listeners vet-related questions (1:18:36) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over

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99:11

LA Mayoral race updates, Route 66 turns one hundred,...

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2026/02/09

The LA Mayor’s race field is set — is it anyone’s game? (0:30) Older drivers are more prone to driving mistakes — should we limit their driving? (29:39) As the Winter Olympics continue, a look ahead to LA28’s (51:08) SoCal History: Route 66, “The Mother Road,” turns one hundred (1:09:15) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

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99:09

The Winter Olympics kick off, Food Friday, and more!

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2026/02/06

The Winter Olympics kick off this morning. What is different about these games? (0:30) Birding is booming. But why is the hobby soaring (16:59) Food Friday: Kurrypinch brings more than just a pinch of love to its dishes for Angelenos (38:21) FilmWeek: “Dracula,” “Sirāt,” “Pillion,” and more! (51:44) Feature: Director Joachim Trier on his nine-time Oscar-nominated film ‘Sentimental Value’ (1:20:43) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi

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99:03

What are the best practices for handling invasive...

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2026/02/05

LA City Latest: Mayor Bass allegedly edits after-action report, mayoral race updates (0:30) What goes into the music that plays people off at the Oscars?(17:44) How one man changed the publishing industry forever (32:35) What are the best practices for handling invasive species? (51:28) Prenuptial arrangements are tough, but often necessary (1:08:38) TV Talk: ‘Tell Me Lies,’ ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ and more! (1:28:52) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a

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14:21

What goes into the music that plays people off at the...

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2026/02/05

Have you ever wondered who is behind all the walk-on and walk-off music at the Oscars ceremony? The music that plays when an award nominee walks on-stage to accept the award, or the music that plays them off when their speech goes on too long. Today on AirTalk, we sit down with composer and lead music arranger for the Academy Awards, Chris Walden. Walden writes all the walk-on and walk-off music for the ceremony. Because winners are not known until the live broadcast, Walden must plan for all

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