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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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16:11

TV Talk: ‘Unstable,’ ‘Omnivore,’ ‘Women in Blue’ and...

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2024/08/01

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 Cristina Escobar,

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102:13

Disneyland Workers Make A Deal, Are Deepfakes...

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2024/07/31

Today on AirTalk, Disneyland workers have avoided a strike after agreeing to a new deal that will increase wages by 31% and improve sick leave. Also on the show, we check in on the state of the video game industry; we explore the legal gray area of deepfakes and how to safely regulate the technology; we discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris is rebranding herself in her presidential campaign; we check-in with Los Angeles restaurants and get their thoughts on the Al Fresco ordinance extension; and

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95:34

Updates On CA Wildfires, Listeners Share Their...

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2024/07/30

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the wildfires affecting California communities. Also on the show, we look at how President Biden might utilize his remaining months in office; we explore how technology can be used to help solve Los Angeles’s homeless crisis; directors Pete and Rebecca Davis talk about their new documentary ‘Join or Die;’ why NASA beamed a Missy Elliot song to Venus; and more. The latest on CA wildfires (00:17) A look into President Biden's remaining months (13:24) What fast food

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20:21

LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: Has our...

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2024/07/30

Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond discuss how common it is for people today to attach their jobs to their identities, whether that has changed from a few decades ago — and why. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

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11:45

SoCal history: Black women as a force in politics

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2024/07/29

It sure feels like a massive feat for Vice President Kamala Harris to be headed toward the Democratic presidential nomination. It’s re-energizing a lot of the Black community, particularly, Black women. Most of the 30 Black women in Congress have promised their support to Harris. But many Black women paved the way in politics. Today on AirTalk, we look at the history of Black women in politics and voting. Austin Cross is joined by Brenda Stevenson, professor of history at UCLA who focuses on the

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98:49

Breaking Down SCOTUS Reform, History Of Black Women...

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2024/07/29

Today on AirTalk, President Biden unveiled a sweeping proposal on Monday to reform the U.S. Supreme Court, calling for term limits, an enforceable code of ethics, and a limitation on presidential immunity. Also on the show, we look at a new study that examines Gen Z’s cannabis consumption; we explore the history of black women in American politics; we get the latest on HIV/AIDS research; listeners share their favorite Southern California bakeries; and more. Breaking down President Biden’s SCOTUS

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99:14

The 2024 Paris Olympics Begin, Breakfast Burritos...

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2024/07/26

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the 2024 Paris Olympics. Also on the show, listeners share their favorite Olympic memories; we get a taste of Los Angeles breakfast burritos with the co-owners of Cofax Coffee; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews writer-director Sean Wang and actor Izaac Wang on their new film ‘Dìdi (弟弟);’ and more. The latest on the 2024 Paris Olympics (00:17) Listeners share their favorite Olympic memories (16:29) A taste of LA breakfast

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15:44

Olympics update: the opening ceremony, the security,...

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2024/07/26

It’s hard to make a city like Paris, France any more of a spectacle than it already is. But tonight, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic games, it will attract billions of viewers from around the world, and millions of in-person spectators. Behind the scenes, barricades and checkpoints have turned the city into a fortress as the city prepares for an Olympic first – an opening ceremony unfolding outside the security of a stadium. Joining us today on AirTalk is Chris Bumbaca, USA Today sports

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23:40

What are your favorite Olympic memories? We ask...

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2024/07/26

The Olympic games date back 3,000 years to Ancient Greece, with the first broadcast beginning in 1936 for the Berlin games. Ever since, the global sporting event has created moments that have lodged themselves in our collective memory. Like during the 2008 games when Michael Phelps took home the most gold medals in Olympic history, or in 1996 when Muhammad Ali, despite having Parkinson’s, carried the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony, or when Florence Griffith Joyner, aka "Flo-Jo," dominated

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102:48

Executive Order To Remove Homeless Encampments,...

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2024/07/25

Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a sweeping executive order on Thursday that will direct California state officials to dismantle thousands of homeless encampments on state property. Also on the show, we say farewell to retiring LAist hosts Susanne Whatley and Nick Roman; new book ‘California Eden’ maps out California’s horticultural heritage; we explore a new CalMatters investigation that reveals a lack of oversight at California homeless shelters; our TV critics review the latest

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12:57

TV Talk: ‘Lady in the Lake,’ ‘The Decameron,’ plus...

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2024/07/25

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 Steve Greene, freelance TV critic, and Jen Chaney, television critic

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100:19

An Update On National Politics, LA County Sheriff...

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2024/07/24

Today on AirTalk, the latest on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy and President Biden’s upcoming Oval Office address. Also on the show, we preview the latest season of Imperfect Paradise from LAist Studios; LA County Sheriff Robert Luna stops by to update us on the developments in his department; we examine why the personal check is dying; and more. An update on national politics ahead of Biden's address (00:17) Preview: new Imperfect Paradise season (13:48) LA County Sheriff

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99:33

The Evolution of Kamala Harris, The Best Swimming...

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2024/07/23

Today on AirTalk, we take a deeper look into Vice President Kamala Harris’ background as a prosecutor in California, how her policy stances have evolved over time, and how these merge into her presidential candidacy. Also on the show, listeners share their favorite California swimming holes to beat the heat; we examine how President Biden stepping down might impact voter turnout; listeners share their favorite objectively touristy activity to do in Los Angeles; and more. A deeper look into Kamala

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20:52

LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: How...

AirTalk ·

2024/07/23

Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about their own mental health journeys and how the openness to which people talk about their experiences has evolved since Larry was coming of age.Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

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99:15

After President Biden’s withdrawal from race, what...

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2024/07/22

With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What was supposed to be a coronation for Biden now becomes an open contest in which nearly 4,700 delegates will be responsible for picking a new standard-bearer to challenge Republican Donald Trump in the fall. The path ahead is neither easy nor

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99:00

Global Technology Outage Disrupts Travel, LAist Ice...

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2024/07/19

Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the global technology outage. Also on the show, we break down former President Donald Trump’s republican nomination acceptance speech from last night’s Republican National Convention; screenwriter turned therapist Phil Stark discusses mental health in the entertainment industry; we preview the upcoming LAist Ice Cream Social; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry talks with director Josh Margolin and actor June Squibb about their new film

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99:24

Elon Musk To Move SpaceX Out Of California, The...

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2024/07/17

Today on AirTalk, Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that he is moving the X and SpaceX headquarters out of California. Also on the show, we examine the science behind breakfast; we discuss this morning’s Emmy nominations; Larry Mantle and his son Desmond preview the latest ‘Passing the Mantle’ podcast episode from LAist Studios; author Albert Camarillo stops by to talk about his new book ‘Compton in My Soul: A Life in Pursuit of Racial Equality;’ and more. Are the X and SpaceX headquarters moving out

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22:13

Telling the history of Compton through the experience...

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2024/07/17

Albert M. Camarillo grew up in Compton amid segregation. His father had moved there decades prior from Michoacán, Mexico, with Compton being one of the few places where Mexican immigrants were allowed to reside. Camarillo's Compton was characterized by racial strife as Black and Latino families moved in and former white residents moved out, taking with them much of the city's resources. In the 1960s when Camarillo left for college, he became one of only 42 Mexican American students to attend UCLA

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27:19

This week on Passing the Mantle: High school then,...

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2024/07/17

On the second episode of Passing the Mantle, Larry and Desmond go back to their teenage years to discuss their formative time in high school. Larry went to Hollywood High’s alternative school in the 70s, and Desmond attended the Polytechnic School in Pasadena until 2019 — and their experiences were very different. So we want to hear from you: What about your parents’ or child’s experience in high school surprised you? Are you glad you went to school when you did, or do you feel like you would’ve had

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21:20

Is ‘the most important meal of the day’ really that...

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2024/07/17

You know the phrase. Maybe your parents said it. Maybe your doctors said it. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But is that really true? Turns out, it’s much more complex. Today on AirTalk, we discuss the science behind breakfast, whether you really need it for good health, tips for optimizing nutrition whether you’re a breakfast stan or breakfast skipper. Joining to discuss is Dr. Zhaoping Li, center director and division chief of clinical nutrition and professor of medicine at UCLA

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