AirTalk

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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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The podcast currently has 2,505 episodes available.

AirTalk episodes:

February 15, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday February 15, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Congresswoman Katie Porter talks about her Senate race. Also on the show, is hydrogen the future of clean energy?; why is snow melting faster than ever in California?; and more.
California Congresswoman Katie Porter On Her Bid For California Senate After Sen. Dianne Feinstein Announces Retirement (0:15)
The City Of Los Angeles Plans To Build A Hydrogen Plant, What Will The Environmental Impact Be Short & Long Term? (17:51)
Workaholism Is Real And Researchers Are Finding Links To Mental Health Disorders (37:05)
As Wildfires Increase And Reach Higher Elevations, California’s Snowpack Is Melting Faster Affecting The State’s Water Supply (51:27)
What’s The Deal With Rollercoaster Mortgage Rates And How Are They Impacting The Housing Market? (1:01:32)
Slumber Eluding You? Sleep Researcher's New Book Shares Tips For Fighting Insomnia, No Pills Required (1:24:14)
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1h 40min
February 14, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday February 14, 2023
Today on AirTalk, why teenage girls are struggling more with mental health and how we can help. Also on the show, one-on-one with L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna; preparing California buildings for The Big One; and more.
New CDC Report Finds Teenage Girls’ Experiencing Record Levels Of Trauma And Violence (0:15)
Sheriff Robert Luna On His First Months In Office, Efforts To Root Out Deputy Gangs, Recruitment And More (26:52)
How Do We Address Building Flaws In California Following Deadly Turkey Earthquake? (51:31)
The Grandest Gesture You’ve Ever Made (Or Received) In The Name Of Love (1:18:55)
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1h 40min
February 13, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday February 13, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the U.S airspace is getting crowded amidst more unidentified objects detected and shot down over the weekend. Also on the show, the difficulties of modern-day parenting; new composting rules in L.A; and more.
National Security Expert On How, When US Military Decides To Shoot Down Airborne Objects (0:15)
Parenting Is Harder Than Most Parents Expected and There Are Many Reasons Why (18:40)
LA's Composting Rules Are Finally In Effect, But What Even Are They? (51:53)
What’s Behind Some Children Rejecting Their Ethnic Identities & Native Languages At An Early Age And Choosing To Relearn It As Adults? (1:14:49)
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1h 40min
February 10, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday February 10, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the latest rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria as the death toll continues to rise. Also on the show, the misconceptions about menopause; FilmWeek; and more.
The Latest In Turkey As Death Toll Soars (0:15)
What We Really Know About Menopause Often Isn’t Clear To Those Going Through It Or Even The Doctors Trying To Help (20:13)
FilmWeek: ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance,’ ‘Marlowe,’ ‘Sharper’ & More (51:30)
What Does AMC’s New Tiered-Price System Mean For Frequent Moviegoers? (1:22:04)
Larry Sits Down With Ayuko Babu To Talk The 31st Pan-African Film Festival (1:31:26)
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1h 40min
February 10, 2023 Turkey Syria Update 2.10.23
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February 09, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday February 9, 2023
Today on AirTalk, a new round of layoffs as Disney plans to eliminate seven thousand workers. Also on the show, the future of outdoor dining for covid impacted restaurants; TV-Talk; and more.
Disney To Lay Off 7K Workers After Billions In Losses (0:15)
New Map Shows Some Of The Most Dangerous Roads For CA Mountain Lions (17:45)
Why Is Finding Childcare So Hard? (28:02)
Outdoor Dining Faces Proposed Regulations After Pandemic Emergency Program (51:29)
Prolific Composer Burt Bacharach, Whose Music Endured Through Generations, Dies At 94 (1:17:38)
TV-Talk: ‘Shrinking,’ ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Harlem,’ And More (1:25:12)
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1h 40min
February 08, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday February 8, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Gustavo Dudamel is heading to the New York Philharmonic– the legacy he leaves behind in L.A. Also on the show, Mayor Karen Bass on her 50 days in office; Lakers Lebron James now the highest scoring player in NBA history; and more.
Gustavo Dudamel Leaving LA Philharmonic, Will Conduct For New York Phil (0:15)
King James Officially Takes The Lead In NBA Scoring History (22:08)
A.I. Is A Growing Tool For Hiring Managers, How Is That Affecting The General Makeup Of Workplaces? (35:09)
LA Mayor Karen Bass On 50 Days In Office, LA’s Quake Preparedness, Inside Safe Progress And More (51:24)
New Book “Sorry, Sorry, Sorry” Makes The Case For Good Apologies (1:16:55)
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1h 40min
February 07, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday February 7, 2023
Today on AirTalk, what KPCC’s rebranding means for us? We explain. Also on the show, how could SoCal prepare for an destructive earthquake?; the key to sleeping better; and more.
KPCC Will Now Be Known As LAist 89.3. Here’s What You Need To Know About The Rebrand (0:15)
What If A 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hit SoCal? It Could Happen And Here’s What It Would Mean (22:11)
Socializing At Work -- A Benefit To Workplace Culture Or A Dreaded Annoyance? (33:28)
Some LA Officials Question The City’s Unarmed Crisis Response In Wake Of Police Killings (51:23)
Hollywood Bowl Announces Summer 2023 Season Featuring Janet Jackson, The Beach Boys, Gustavo Dudamel And More (1:09:14)
What Do You Think President Biden Should Address In His State Of The Union Speech? (1:23:40)
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1h 40min
February 06, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday February 6, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the latest updates on COVID-19 in California and the rise of death rates. Also on the show, an exclusive interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; the future of the wine industry; and more.
DOC AMA: California Saw Increase In ‘Excess Deaths’ In The Last Three Years (0:15)
A Powerful Earthquake Rocks Turkey And Syria, Killing More Than 2,300 (24:02)
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Talks Improving Safety & Infrastructure in SoCal and Nationwide (34:20)
There’s A Growing Number Of Latino Vintners, Even As The Wine Industry Struggles (51:31)
How Do Our Life Partners Alter Our Relationship To Money Over Time, For Better Or Worse? (1:17:32)
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1h 40min
February 03, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday February 3, 2023
Today on AirTalk, officials announce that the Echo Park Fence is coming down. Also on the show, how have things changed since the Christopher Dorner manhunt 10 years later; Los Angeles remembers P-22; and more.
The Highly Contentious Echo Park Fence Is Coming Down, What Happens Next? (0:15)
The Christopher Dorner Manhunt Raised All Kinds Of Questions 10 Years Ago. How Have Things Changed? (12:20)
What Will Our Future Selves Cringe At? (33:27)
This Weekend, Los Angeles Remembers P-22, An Icon Of Nature’s Beauty And Perseverance (46:35)
FilmWeek: ‘Knock At The Cabin,’ ‘80 For Brady,’ ‘Baby Ruby’ And More (51:29)
Larry Mantle’s Conversation With Author Bruce Davis (1:22:04)
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1h 40min

FAQs about AirTalk:

How many episodes does AirTalk have?

The podcast currently has 2,505 episodes available.