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 2,458 episodes available.

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September 02, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday September 1, 2022
Today on AirTalk, which bills passed and which failed at the end of the California legislative session last night. Also on the program, COVID-19 updates; pandemic renter protections ending; and more.
Diablo Canyon, Paid Family Leave, Funding Abortion And More: What Bills Are Vying For Newsom’s Signature? (0:15)
Lawmakers Vote To Keep the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Open For Five More Years (17:42)
COVID-19 AMA: US Approves Updated COVID Boosters That Target Newer Subvariants (27:33)
New Proposal Would End L.A. COVID-19 Protections, Ending The City Eviction Moratorium And Allowing Rent Hikes (53:17)
As Southern Californians Manage Through This Current Heatwave—What’s Being Done To Improve Our Future Heat Resiliency? (1:12:16)
‘I’m Just Serena’: The GOAT Stays Alive Knocking Off The No. 2 US Open Seed (1:28:45)
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1h 43min
August 31, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 31, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look into which bills will make the cut as the California legislative ends today. Also on the program, teachers and dyslexic education; a poll on Black American opinions; and more.
California’s Legislative Session Ends Tonight. What Bills Are On The Chopping Block As Time Winds Down? (0:15)
Teachers Are Significant Players In Supporting Students With Dyslexia. How Are They Being Trained To Do So In California? (19:13)
California Could Mandate Kindergarten— What’s This Mean For School Districts And Childcare Providers? (35:05)
Scientists Are Divided On How To Best Prevent Wildfires (53:02)
Will America Address Racial Inequality? Black Americans Believe It’s Unlikely (1:22:21)
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1h 43min
August 30, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 30, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we dig into what the passing of AB257 could mean for fast food workers and franchisees. Also on the program, zombie ice in Greenland; sex education after Roe; and more.
California Lawmakers And Fast Food Workers Say Yes To Improving Industry Standards. What Will Newsom Do? (0:15)
New Research Finds Greenland’s Ice Sheets Struggling To Maintain Themselves Due To Climate Change (21:04)
California’s License Plate Design – Bland And Blah Or Sweet And Simple? Pitch Us Your (Improved) Design (35:24)
Extreme Heat Hitting Southern California This Labor Day Weekend (53:04)
If You Want To Learn ‘How To LA,’ Run Don’t Walk To Check Out This New Podcast (1:12:56)
How Will Sex Education Change In A Post-Roe World? (1:19:30)
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1h 43min
August 29, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday August 29. 2022
Today on AirTalk, updates on the NASA Artemis missions planned to send humans back to the moon. Also on the program, street vending legislation; COVID-19 updates; and more.
We’re Going Back To The Moon, Just Not Today (0:15)
A Closer Look At A Bill That Makes Significant Changes For California Street Vendors (20:13)
Psychedelics Show Promise For Treating Alcohol Addiction (35:14)
COVID-19 AMA: Moderna Sues Pfizer Over Vaccine Tech, Why New Boosters Will Be Released Before Human Testing Concludes And More (53:02)
Worker Surveillance Is On The Rise And It’s Getting Intense (1:24:52)
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1h 43min
August 26, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday August 26, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Larry speaks with legal experts about the affidavit released this morning. Also on the program, a Black cinema exhibit at the Academy Museum; FilmWeek; and more.
What We Know From The Freshly Released And Partially Redacted Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Affidavit (0:15)
Los Angeles City Council Mulls Direction Of New Mobility Plan (19:42)
Academy Museum’s New Exhibit Explores The Black Performers, Filmmakers And Movies That Shaped American Cinema (36:27)
FilmWeek: “Three Thousand Years Of Longing,” “Breaking,” “Funny Pages” And Many More (53:03)
John Horn Speaks With “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Director Yu In-Sik (1:33:39)
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1h 41min
August 25, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday August 25, 2022
Today on AirTalk, the Justice Department submits an affidavit in the Mar-a-Lago investigation case. Also on the program, California bans new gas cars sales; COVID-19 updates; and more.
Latest On Trump, Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant As Justice Department Submits Affidavit (0:15)
What Today’s CARB Vote On Electric Vehicles Use In CA Does (And Doesn’t) Mean For Gas Vehicles And The Auto Industry At Large (11:19)
The Cost Of Raising A Kid Soars To All Time High Of Over $300,000. What’s The Impact Of CA’s Higher Cost Of Living? (23:22)
COVID-19 AMA: Rebound Cases, Test Expiration Dates And More (32:52)
“Thomas Mann’s Los Angeles” Explores Hidden History Of LA’s Community Of Exiled German Artists And Intellectuals (55:16)
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1h 3min
August 24, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 24, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we're discussing Biden's Administration looking to cancel some student loan debt. Also on the program, we talk to Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins; discuss the impact of Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele's state of exception in El Salvador and California; and more.
President Biden Announces Long-Awaited Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. How Will It Impact You? (0:15)
Why Los Angeles Angels Ownership Says They’re Exploring Selling The Team, And What It Means For Their Future (22:43)
Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins On Her First Year At The Helm, Freeway Expansions, Safety On Public Transit And More (29:01)
As Salvadoran Government Extends Its State Of Exception, We Dig Into The Law And Its Impact (53:04)
Students With Dyslexia Face An Even Tougher Challenge Once In College (1:11:43)
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1h 29min
August 23, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 23, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look at the future of Roe v. Wade in various states across the country. Also on the program, an interview with Jeanie Buss; electrical brain stimulation; and more.
How Have Abortion Rights Changed After The Fall Of Roe And Where Are We Headed? (0:15)
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Talks New Docuseries, Showtime Era, & More (31:30)
AirTalk Listeners Share The Challenges That Come With Operating Family Businesses (54:03)
New Study Finds Path To Enhancing Working Memory For People Over 65 (1:20:23)
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1h 43min
August 22, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday August 22, 2022
Today on AirTalk, a group of USC fraternities break away from the University. Also on the program, the future of the GOP; COVID-19 updates; and more.
USC Fraternities Are Disaffiliating From The University – Is This A Growing Trend? (0:15)
As GOP Pillars Like Liz Cheney Fall, What Does The Future Hold For The Party? (33:24)
COVID-19 AMA: School Is Back In Session, Omicron Subvariants And More (53:03)
Young Workers Say No To Hustle Culture And Embrace ‘Quiet Quitting.’ Could It Change Workplace Culture? (1:22:12)
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1h 43min
August 19, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday August 19. 2022
Today on AirTalk, we start the show with a check-in on the latest out of Ukraine. Also on the program, SoCal housing market updates; FilmWeek; and more.
Latest From Ukraine: U.S. Set To Send More Military Aid As Russia Eyes Odessa (0:15)
SoCal Housing Market Check-In: Hot Start To The Year Leads Buyers To Tap Out This Summer (19:49)
Pastrami On Rye & A Side Of History: Skirball’s “I’ll Have What She’s Having” Exhibit Celebrates The Jewish Deli (35:43)
FilmWeek: “Beast,” “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,” “The Territory,” And Many More (53:02)
John Horn’s Interview about THE TERRITORY (1:23:36)
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1h 41min

FAQs about AirTalk:

How many episodes does AirTalk have?

The podcast currently has 2,458 episodes available.