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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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19:19

UC Workers Authorize Strike Over Campus Protests –...

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2024/05/16

On Wednesday, members of the United Auto Workers Local 4811 — a union that represents 48,000 student workers and researchers across the University of California system — voted to authorize a strike against their employer. The vote comes in response to some campuses’ use of police force to break up protests in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war. UAW 4811 represents workers in nearly every aspect of academic life, from undergraduate tutors and readers to postdocs and researchers. About

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13:40

TV-Talk: ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘The Big Cigar,’ And More

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2024/05/16

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 Roxana Hadadi, TV critic for Vulture, Whitney Friedlander, freelance

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99:28

LA Council Approves Ethics Reform, Neurodiversity In...

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2024/05/15

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about LA City Council’s approval of a package of ethics reforms designed to fight corruption. Also on the show, we examine California Highway Patrol’s reaction to the UCLA student protests; we continue our week-long series on neurodiversity, today looking at neurodiversity in the workplace; and more. What to know about LA Council’s ethics reforms (00:17) Did CHP overreact to UCLA student protests? (19:57) New book ‘Magic Pill’ weighs the pros & cons

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98:13

How A CA Environmental Law Impacts Housing, The Risks...

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2024/05/14

Today on AirTalk, we look into how a long-standing environmental law has affected California housing projects. Also on the show, we examine some of the risks associated with taking supplements; we continue our conversation on neurodiversity, looking into the history of diagnosis; AirTalk listeners who are expats and transplants share what they love about SoCal; and more. How a CA environmental law is delaying housing projects (00:17) Will brightening clouds help ease global warming? (16:27) Are

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99:16

Remembering Sam Rubin, The Spectrum Of...

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2024/05/13

Today on AirTalk, we remember longtime KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin and his impact on the greater Los Angeles community. Also on the show, we begin our weeklong conversation on neurodiversity in adults; we dive into a new LAist guide on the dos and don’ts of recycling in Los Angeles; we look at the historical context behind the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar; and more. Remembering KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin (00:17) Understanding the research on neurodivergence (17:41) New

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3:37

NPR & LAist Studios present 'Inheriting'

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2024/05/11

Japanese American Incarceration. The Third World Liberation Front. The 1992 Los Angeles Uprising. What you think you know isn’t always the full story. Inheriting is a show about Asian American and Pacific Islander families that explores how the past is personal. Hosted by NPR’s Emily Kwong, we go deep with families on how their most personal, private moments are part of history. How can I support? Inheriting is entirely funded by supporters like you. If you want to hear future seasons of Inheriting,

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99:08

The Worth Of Your California College Degree,...

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2024/05/10

Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new report from College Futures Foundation that examined how long it took California college students to receive a return on their academic investment. Also on the show, we explore the phenomena of children who claim to recall their past lives; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews the author of a new book that uncovers the creative and comedic spirit behind the iconic film ‘The Blues Brothers;’and more. New report looks at the return of

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19:38

HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 8 - Movies Under...

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2024/05/10

Go back to the movies with us! It's heating up in the city, so Revival House continues with a classic of spring and summertime in L.A. — a film at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Run by Cinespia, you can picnic and catch a revival film on the iconic grassy knoll. What keeps people coming back year after year? What's the history of it all? Listen along to find out. Learn more about the cemetery tour here: https://www.cemeterytour.com/ Find more about Cinespia here: https://cinespia.org/ Guests:

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17:34

TV-Talk: ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘John Mulaney Presents,’ And More

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2024/05/09

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 Danette Chavez, editor-in-chief at Primetimer, and Liz Shannon Miller,

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99:10

Exploring The Possibilities Of Divestment, The...

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2024/05/09

Today on AirTalk, as pro-Palestinian student protests continue across U.S. college campuses, we dig into their unified demand for divestment from Israel and what challenges that may raise for universities. Also on the show, we look into one of the ways farmers are hoping to restore groundwater; we explore what the future holds for Downtown Los Angeles; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more. What is divestment and can it work? (00:17) How farmers are looking to recharge groundwater

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99:32

New Report Looks At Project Roomkey, Listeners Share...

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2024/05/08

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about a recent study on Project Roomkey, the state’s massive effort to house Californian’s during the pandemic. Also on the show, we dive into how mRNA vaccines could lead the way to a cure for cancer; we explore new research that shows how DDT is impacting SoCal marine life; we look into a new bill that would ease Joshua Tree protections; and more. Was Project Roomkey a success? (00:17) Will mRNA vaccines lead to a cure for cancer? (18:30) What’s your

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99:33

FilmWeek Critic Justin Chang Wins Pulitzer,...

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2024/05/07

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the upcoming November ballot measure known as the Taxpayer Protection Act. Also on the show, FilmWeek critic Justin Chang drops by AirTalk to talk about winning a Pulitzer for criticism; we take a peek at the upcoming summer schedule at the Hollywood Bowl; author Marie Arana discusses her new book Latinoland: A portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority; and more. FilmWeek critic Justin Chang on Pulitzer win (00:17) Hollywood

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99:27

The Latest From Protests At USC And UCLA, The History...

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2024/05/06

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the USC and UCLA student encampment protests. Also on the show, a look into the California Public Utilities Commission’s vote this week on a new proposal that would create a fixed rate system for customers based on income; we dive into the history of the Chavez Ravine and the broken promise of affordable housing made to former residents; Los Angeles’ city charter is turning 100; and more. The latest on the USC & UCLA student protests (00:17) Should electricity

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99:12

The Rise Of Online Vigilantism, Chef Jordan Kahn On...

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2024/05/03

Today on AirTalk, a look into the role online sleuthing and digital vigilantism is playing within the protests against the war on Gaza on college campuses. Also on the show, chef Jordan Kahn drops by to discuss reopening his famed Culver City restaurant Vespertine; our film critics review the latest releases; Larry talks with director Jane Schoenbrun and actor Justice Smith on their new film ‘I Saw The TV Glow;’ and more.A peek into the rise of online vigilantism (00:17) New book examines how

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101:31

The Future Of Paramount After CEO's Exit, Attitudes...

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2024/05/02

Today on AirTalk, the latest on this morning's UCLA encampment dispersal led by hundreds of police in riot gear. Also on the show, a new survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows shifting expectations for those heading into retirement; our critics review the latest shows on TV and streaming; and more. Police in riot gear clear UCLA encampment (00:17) What's in store for Paramount? (17:33) New book on sports broadcaster Vin Scully (28:22) The Steelhead trout moves to 'endangered list'

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15:43

TV-Talk: ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Veil,’ ‘Acapulco’ And More

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2024/05/02

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 freelance tv critic, Steve Greene, and tv critic and co-founder of

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100:16

The Latest On Protests At UCLA, U.S Considers Easing...

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2024/05/01

Today on AirTalk, a look into the violent clashes that brokeout overnight at UCLA between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counterprotesters, leading UCLA to call in LAPD for help. Also on the show, LAist Correspondent Emily Guerin joins us to talk about the new Imperfect Paradise series on California’s Colorado River negotiations; what the data says about how crime trends affects our behaviors; and more. Overnight clashes strike UCLA protesters (00:17) US may ease marijuana restrictions

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99:18

NYT Investigation Offers Insight Into NPR's Fate, The...

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2024/04/30

Today on AirTalk, an update on the USC encampment protests and what you need to know about USC President Carol Folt’s meeting yesterday with pro-Palestienian protesters. Also on the show, New York Times media reporter Benjamin Mullin drops in to discuss his recent article on the behind-the-scenes issues at NPR; what the LA County Superior Court’s strike down of Senate Bill 9 means for the future of single-family zoning laws; and more. An update on USC's student protests (00:17) A look into NPR's

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20:29

USC Faces Continued Backlash Over Handling Of Student...

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2024/04/30

At the University of Southern California, student protesters set up an encampment at Alumni Park for the second time over the weekend after their first one was broken up by law enforcement last week. Ninety-three people were arrested. The campus remains closed to the public and access to the campus is limited to those with a valid campus ID. The university is also facing criticism from various groups of faculty including from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and the Department

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29:05

New York Times Investigation Offers Insight On NPR’s...

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2024/04/30

Following layoffs in the last year and a critical opinion piece by former editor Uri Berliner, the New York Times has offered more context into the issues the major radio outlet is dealing with. In a world where television and radio are declining in audience size, news outlets invested in these mediums like NPR are having trouble finding innovative ways to stay afloat. Along with its own issues, financially or socially, the news broadcaster also is having issues such as with its relationship to

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