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 2,459 episodes available.

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July 06, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday July 6, 2022
Today on AirTalk, digging into new California single-use plastics legislation. Also on the show, cannabis industry tax cuts; the new 988 phone line; and more.
As California Tackles Single-Use Plastics In Landmark Bill, We Discuss Its Importance & Logistics (0:15)
More Than Half Of American Adults Say Their Lives Are Somewhat Returning To Normal. Is Yours? (20:35)
New 988 Mental Health Hotline Goes Live This Month – Are We Ready For It? (37:40)
California Is Making Major Changes To Cannabis Taxation. How Will It Impact Local Growers And Retailers? (52:28)
The Large Hadron Collider Has Started Its Third Run To Uncover New Secrets Of The Universe (1:13:19)
Sharing Memories Of The Mall As The Once Ubiquitous Centers Of Commerce Slowly Fade Away (1:25:35)
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1h 42min
July 05, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday July 5, 2022
Today on AirTalk, looking at the history of Supreme Court reform with high court experts. Also on the show, reviewing the finalized Los Angeles primary results; COVID updates; and more.
Activists Make Gains And Incumbents Lose Steam As Los Angeles County Certifies Its Primary Election Results (0:15)
As People Express Outrage Following The Supreme Court’s Abortion Reversal, How Realistic Are Calls For High Court Reform? (20:49)
With The EPA’s Regulatory Power Curtailed, How Can The Biden Administration Still Fight Climate Change? (53:04)
COVID-19 AMA: Tracking The Spread Of The Highly Contagious BA.4 And BA.5 Variants In California (1:13:51)
As Summer Celebrations Start–What Seasonal Drinks Are You Sipping On? (1:25:52)
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1h 43min
July 01, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday July 1, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we look at the big news about USC and UCLA leaving the ‘Pac-12’ to join the ‘Big Ten’. Also on the show, strategic electrical reserves included in the new California state budget deal; FilmWeek; and more.
With USC And UCLA Leaving The Pac-12 For Big Ten, How Will College Athletics Be Affected? (0:15)
Fossil Fuel Lifeline In State Budget Flames A Debate On California Energy Dependence (13:42)
Checking In With The Airline Industry As They Prep For July 4th Weekend (39:57)
FilmWeek: ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru,’ ‘The Forgiven,’ ‘Accepted’ And Many More (53:04)
John Horn’s Interview Director Baz Luhrmann About His New Film ‘Elvis’ (1:23:38)
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1h 41min
June 30, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday June 30, 2022
Today on AirTalk, reviewing the final opinions made in the latest Supreme Court term. Also on the show, Larry interviews Chicano art collector and artist Cheech Marin; COVID-19 updates; and more.
Supreme Court Limits The EPA’s Ability To Limit Carbon Emissions In New Ruling (0:15)
COVID-19 AMA: Protecting Yourself This 4th Of July Weekend, Fall Boosters, And More (23:52)
President Biden Says He Supports Filibuster Exception In Order To Codify Abortion Rights. What Does That Really Mean? (33:23)
Cheech's Museum Completes His Arc From Pothead Icon To Chicano Art Champion (43:55)
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1h 4min
June 29, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday June 29, 2022
Today on AirTalk, recapping the sixth day of the January 6 House committee hearings. Also on the show, looking into the current state of streaming giants; previewing the November ballot in California; and more.
Recapping Tuesday’s Explosive Insurrection Hearing And What The New Evidence Could Mean (0:15)
How Netflix & HBO Max’s Business Models Could Impact The Future Of Streaming (13:55)
Measures On California’s November Ballot Start To Take Shape (32:57)
How Could The Supreme Court’s Reversal Of Roe Impact November Midterm Elections? (43:54)
How George Michael Became A Pop Music Icon – And What It Cost Him (55:45)
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1h 5min
June 27, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday June 27, 2022
Today on AirTalk, checking in with how religious services responded to the Dobbs ruling over the weekend. Also on the show, an interview with Representative Adam Schiff; COVID-19 updates; and more.
What Happened At Your Church This Weekend Following The Supreme Court’s Abortion Rights Reversal? (0:15)
Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff On The End Of Roe, The January 6 Committee, Gun Control, And More (11:24)
State Officials Announce Agreement On Inflation Relief. What Should Californians Expect? (23:28)
COVID-19 AMA: FDA Explores Updated Shots For Fall Booster, Differences In Pfizer & Moderna’s Shots For Young Kids, And More (33:08)
The FDA Wants To Ban Juul Sales In The US, Cue The Legal Challenges (56:19)
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1h 5min
June 27, 2022 Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival
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10min
June 24, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday June 24, 2022
Today on AirTalk, we talk about the current state of abortion access following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States.
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, What Does That Mean For The Future Of Abortion Access And How Did We Get Here? (Pt. 1) (0:15)
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, What Does That Mean For The Future Of Abortion Access And How Did We Get Here? (Pt. 2) (54:49)
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1h 49min
June 23, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday June 23, 2022
Today on AirTalk, what the striking down of a New York gun law by the Supreme Court could mean for California. Also on the show, an interview with District Attorney George Gascon; COVID-19 updates; and more.
Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Gun Law. What It Means For Gun Control And California (0:15)
COVID-19 AMA: New Subvariants Are Escaping Vaccine Antibodies, The Latest Study On Long Covid And More (17:40)
What To Expect During Day 5 Of Jan. 6 Insurrection Hearings (32:00)
How Will High Turnover Affect Amazon Warehouses In The Inland Empire? (53:10)
District Attorney George Gascon On Murder of El Monte Officers, LA County Crime Rates, And More (1:17:18)
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1h 43min
June 22, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday June 22, 2022
Today on AirTalk, checking in with the current housing market in Southern California. Also on the show, religious schools and state financial aid; COVID-19 Updates; and more.
Supreme Court Rules Students Attending Religious Schools Have The Right To State Aid (0:15)
Housing Market Check-In: Asking Prices Scaling Down As Mortgage Rates Price Out Buyers (19:45)
LA’s Historic Love For Racing (38:42)
COVID-19 AMA: Vaccines Now Available For Kids Under 5, COVID Reinfections, & More (53:15)
Eso Won, L.A.’s Beloved Black-Owned Bookstore, Will Close Its Doors By The Year’s End (1:13:01)
“Bad Mexicans” Explores The Start Of The Mexican Revolution And How It Reverberates Today (1:29:50)
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1h 43min

FAQs about AirTalk:

How many episodes does AirTalk have?

The podcast currently has 2,459 episodes available.