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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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99:04

Economy check-in, Posting significant others online,...

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2025/10/31

Today on AirTalk: the Federal Reserve announced a cut in interest rates; we try to figure out why women are posting their boyfriends online less; and Food Friday: Charcuterie. Later, Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms and Larry speaks with film historian Kim Luperi co-author of the book Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era

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99:29

Priest shortage, SNAP benefits and the federal...

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2025/10/30

Today on AirTalk, Triple Play: The Dodgers fall behind in Game 5 of the World Series; A decline in the number of Catholic priests; and the government shutdown puts SNAP recipients at risk. Later, we check in on Southern California rehab centers and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk, Triple Play (0:15) Priest shortage (15:06) SNAP (33:52) SoCal rehab centers (51:17) TV Talk (1:24:37) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next

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99:10

SoCal Edison Eaton fire recovery program, Donors...

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2025/10/29

Today on AirTalk: The CEO of SoCal Edison’s announces Eaton fire recovery program; the Norton Simon Museum celebrates 50 years; the donors behind the Prop 50 campaigns; and Paramount lays off 1,000 workers amid interest in Warner Bros. merger. Today on AirTalk: SoCal Edison Eaton fire recovery program (0:15) Norton Simon Museum 50th anniversary (50:41) Prop 50 donors (1:06:50) Paramount (1:24:50) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100)

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99:07

Dodgers' World Series Game 3, Decorating for...

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2025/10/28

Today on AirTalk: Larry and Nick Roman recap Game 3 of the World Series; more menopausal women are taking testosterone; Dr. Halloween gives his decorating advice; Prop 50 explainer; and a history of cat-human relations. Today on AirTalk: World Series (0:15) Women and testosterone (15:20) Halloween decorations (33:32) Prop 50 (51:22) A history of cat-human relations (1:20:44) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next

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99:10

Support for Trump among Latino voters, Interview with...

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2025/10/27

Today on AirTalk: a New AP-NORC poll on support of Trump among Latino Voter; Roblox launches a parent council amid safety concerns; and the history of smog in LA. Also Triple Play on the World Series; Larry interviews William Shatner about 'Wrath of Khan;' and a new book on the Black Dahlia murder. Today on AirTalk: New AP-NORC poll on Latino Voters (0:15) Roblox (18:17) 'Smoglandia' (32:31) Triple Play (51:24) William Shatner interview (1:07:17) New book on Black Dahlia murder (1:24:29) Visit

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62:49

Should athletes be able to major in college sports?...

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2025/10/24

Today on AirTalk, we explore the rifts in the Democratic party; should you be able to major in sports?; Triple Play — the Dodgers attempt to repeat in the World Series; and FilmWeek: Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Today on AirTalk: The generational divide in Democratic politics (0:15) Majoring in sports? (11:58) Triple Play (22:06) FilmWeek (33:06) Visit

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62:05

NBA gambling scandal, A proposed new definition of...

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2025/10/23

Today on AirTalk, the FBI announces charges tied to an NBA gambling scandal; New research finds almost 70% of U.S. adults are considered obese under a proposed new definition of obesity; Consumer Reports finds high levels of lead in popular protein powders and shakes; Larry is joined by LAist climate and environment reporter Erin Stone to talk about the tenth anniversary of the Aliso Canyon gas leak; and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: NBA gambling scandal (0:15) Research on obesity (12:56) Lead in

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63:17

Public opinion on nuclear power, NBA season preview,...

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2025/10/22

Today on AirTalk: Changes in the Department of Transportation's policy regarding English proficiency are causing a stir; Public opinion changes around nuclear power; NBA season preview; and the basics of Prop 50. Today on AirTalk: English proficiency exams for CDL holders (0:15) Nuclear energy and public opinion (24:17) NBA preview (24:17) Prop 50 (33:36) 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

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48:29

Warner Bros. Discovery potential sale, A new book on...

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2025/10/21

Today on AirTalk, Warner Bros. Discovery considers a potential sale; an interview with author Jeff Pearlman on his new book about Tupac Shakur; Glynn Washington, host of Spooked! and Snap Judgement joins Larry for a conversation about storytelling and supernatural experiences; and The Dodgers prepare to face off against The Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. Today on AirTalk: Potential Warner Bros. Discovery sale (0:15) New book about Tupac Shakur(12:34) Triple Play (32:33) SoCal History:

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64:14

Robocalls and robotexts, Craft brewing, AI data...

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2025/10/20

Today on AirTalk: Larry interviews the executive director of Covered California; the deluge of robocalls and robotexts; a check-in on the craft-brewing industry; AI data centers and energy usage; Camp Pendleton and the Interstate 5 shutdown; and real-time translation technology and language learning. Today on AirTalk: Interview with Covered California's Executive Director (0:15) Spam calls (11:46) Craft Brewing Industry Check-In (23:25) AI Data Centers (34:10) Simultaneous Translation Tech (58:01)

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61:49

Remembering Susan Stamberg, Gardens and wildlife...

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2025/10/17

Today on AirTalk, NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg passed away yesterday; LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy joins to talk about her battles with neighborhood squirrel 'Mindy;' we hear from listeners about their own experiences with gardening and wildlife with horticultural consultant Lili Singer; and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, Susan Stamberg passing (0:15) Gardening and wildlife (10:43) FilmWeek (31:35) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over

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59:13

Undercount of LA's homeless population, Interview...

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2025/10/16

Today on AirTalk, we talk with a RAND researcher about their new report showing an undercount of LA's homeless population by LAHSA, an interview with LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, overview of the Made In L.A. exhibition at the Hammer Museum, Larry talks with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play returns, and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: LAHSA undercount (0:15) Austin Beutner interview (12:13) Hammer Biennial (25:17) Interview with Senator Schiff (32:30) Triple Play (44:21) TV Talk (53:21) Visit

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99:05

LA County CEO settlement, JPL layoffs, and AirTalk...

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2025/10/15

Today on AirTalk, LA County's $2 million settlement with CEO Fesia Davenport, JPL goes through another round of layoffs, and a broadcast of yesterday evening's Palisades' fire recovery event Today on AirTalk, LA County CEO settlement (0:15) JPL layoffs (10:15) Palisades' fire recovery event (25:08) 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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99:03

Preparing for earthquakes, CA nursing shortage,...

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2025/10/14

Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the storm hitting the region. Also on the show, a new study examines the next big earthquake; check-in on California’s nursing shortage; Kristen Bell talks about her new show; and more. Today on AirTalk: Weather update (0:15) What will the next big earthquake look like? (11:02) How to prepare for a mega-earthquake? (33:39) California nursing shortage (51:15) Apartment construction slow in LA (1:07:47) Kristen Bell talks new show (1:24:14) Visit

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99:17

Checking in on fire survivors, Housing development...

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2025/10/13

Today on AirTalk, CA passes SB79; Triple Play; New book explores Rodney King beating; and Check in on fire recovery efforts. Today on AirTalk: CA passes SB79 (0:15) Triple Play (24:40) New book explores Rodney King beating (34:17) Check in on fire recovery efforts (51:23) 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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91:36

LAUSD test scores improve, Disclosing health issues,...

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2025/10/10

Today on AirTalk, LAUSD test scores improve; telling others about your health issues; unlikely non-restaurant places for the best eats in So-Cal, and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, LAUSD test scores improve (0:15) Telling others about your health issues (14:16) Unlikely non-restaurant places for the best eats in So-Cal (38:55) FilmWeek (48:21) 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

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99:11

After-Action report on the Palisades Fire, Update on...

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2025/10/09

Today on AirTalk, LAFD releases After-Action report; A new book on Bruce Lee; U.S. colleges ask Trump for access to federal funding; CA FAIR Plan rate increase and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: LAFD releases after-action report (0:15) A new book on Bruce Lee (34:21) U.S. colleges ask Trump for access to federal funding (50:43) CA FAIR Plan rate increase (1:12:18) TV Talk (1:26:12) Visitwww.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next

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75:23

Investigators made an arrest in relation to the...

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2025/10/08

Today on AirTalk, an arrest has been made in connection with the Palisades fires; Triple Play; LA County sex abuse lawsuit crisis, and how did you pick a retirement community? Read more: Uber driver charged in connection with starting the Palisades Fire Today on AirTalk: An arrest has been made in connection with the Palisades fires (0:15) Triple Play (26:10) LA County sex abuse lawsuit crisis (43:34) How did you pick a retirement community? (1:00:00)

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99:08

Burbank Airport, LAUSD school choice, How do...

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2025/10/07

Today on AirTalk, Burbank Airport suffers amid government shutdown; CA's housing shortage and Measure ULA; The resurgence of film photography; LAUSD expands innovative school programs; How do ceasefire agreements work? And what makes a good diss track? Today on AirTalk: Burbank Airport suffers amid government shutdown (0:15) CA's housing shortage and Measure ULA (17:08) The resurgence of film photography (34:47) LAUSD expands innovative school programs (51:22) How do ceasefire agreements work

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99:13

Updates on Israel Hamas peace negotiations, Potential...

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2025/10/06

Today on AirTalk, Israel and Hamas prepare for peace negotiations; the best fall fun activities in SoCal; new book explores 80s cinema culture; city of LA could have a new rent hike formula; Law enforcement use of AI chatbots and a new book on the impact of 'The Simpsons.' Today on AirTalk: Israel and Hamas prepare for peace negotiations (0:15) The best fall fun activities in SoCal (18:53) New book explores 80s cinema culture (34:58) LA could have a new rent hike formula (51:27) Law enforcement use

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