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October 20, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday October 20, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Councilmember Kevin de León breaks his silence since the leak of that racist audio recording– what did he say? Also on the show, why are we so bad at quitting?; a sale that could change wind energy production in California; and more.
Amid Growing Calls To Step Down, Kevin de León Announces He Won’t Resign From L.A. City Council (0:15)
We’re Terrible At Quitting. Why One Author Says It’s Integral To Success And How We Get Better At It (13:37)
First West Coast Ocean Lease Sales For Offshore Wind Energy Will Occur In December (32:58)
TV-Talk: ‘From Scratch,’ ‘The Watcher,’ ‘The Vow’ & More (44:09)
1 hr 3 min
October 19, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday October 19, 2022
Today on AirTalk, why are school officials hopeful in LAUSD enrollment rates even though a new report shows that number has dropped again? Also on the show, an interview with LAPD Chief Michel Moore; is AI in the future of our education?; and more.
LAUSD Enrollment Drops Yet Again But There Are Signs Of Hope, Plus A Preview Of Annual Test Scores (0:15)
LAPD Chief Michel Moore On The Los Angeles City Council, Student Overdoses, Officer Staffing (11:15)
New Study Says Wildfire Smoke Is Counteracting California Carbon Emission Reductions (32:51)
How Much Room Is There For A.I. In Education? (43:28)
1 hr 1 min
October 18, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday October 18, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday California’s Covid-19 State of Emergency is coming to an end— what that change will look like. Also on the show, the latest on federal student loan forgiveness; the elusive SoCal to Norcal bullet train project; and more.
California Will End Its COVID-19 State Of Emergency Next Year — What Does That Mean? (0:15)
The State Of Federal Student Loan Forgiveness As The Application Goes Live (11:22)
An Oral History Of California’s Bullet Train Project And Where It Stands Now (23:21)
Meet The Candidates: Lanhee Chen Wants To Bring A Fiscally Conservative, Independent Watchdog Approach To The State Controller's Office (32:51)
COVID-19 AMA: California To End COVID-19 State Of Emergency, Cases Surge In Europe And More (43:58)
1 hr 4 min
October 17, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday October 17, 2022
Today on AirTalk, what would happen if more seats are added into the L.A City Council? Also on the show, recapping the Dodgers vs Padres’ game; breaking down the Kroger-Albertson merger; and more.
Could L.A.’s City Council Expand Beyond 15 Members? (0:15)
Triple Play: Dodgers Fall To The Padres In 4, We Look At What Went Wrong & Survey Remaining Teams (11:21)
Passenger Rail Plan To Connect Inland Southern California Keeps Chugging Along (23:20)
Albertsons And Kroger To Merge And Create A Supermarket Powerhouse. What Does That Mean For SoCal Shoppers? (32:56)
‘Over My Dead Body’ Unearths Hidden Histories Of America’s Cemeteries And What It Says About The Way We Live (43:57)
1 hr 3 min
October 14, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday October 14, 2022
Today on AirTalk, an one-on-one interview with acting LA City Council President Mitch O’Farrell, talking about the debacle inside city hall. Also on the show, why a federal investigation is underway on Orange County sheriff deputies and prosecutors; FilmWeek; and more.
Acting President Mitch O’Farrell On The Latest With LA City Council (0:15)
A Supreme Court Challenge To A California Pig Law Could Have Broad Implications For How States Enforce Regulations (14:14)
DOJ Finds That OC Sheriffs Dept. & Prosecutors Violated Civil Rights In Its Informant Program (23:18)
FilmWeek: “Decision To Leave,” “Till,” “Stars At Noon,” “Halloween Ends,” And More (32:40)
1 hr 3 min
October 12, 2022AirtTalk Episode Wednesday October 12, 2022
Today on AirTalk, more reactions to L.A City Council leaked recording as President Biden also speaks out on the scandal. Also on the show, Broadway icon Angela Lansbury and her legacy; inside the making of LAist’s The Big Burn Podcast; and more.
The Latest Out Of LA City Council As President Biden Weighs In On The Push For Resignations (0:15)
Reverend Doctor Najuma Smith-Pollard Speaks On The Role Of Faith Leaders In Communities Who Have Lost Faith In Public Officials (11:17)
Broadway Icon Angela Lansbury, Known For Series ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies At 96 (23:27)
The Big Burn Podcast Explains Surviving In The Age Of Wildfires (33:19)
TV-Talk: ‘Saturday Night Live,’ ‘The Peripheral,’ ‘Dahmer’ & More (43:51)
1 hr 4 min
October 11, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday October 11, 2022
Today on AirTalk, more on the latest fallout and the future of the L.A. City Council amidst leaked audio of former Council President Nury Martinez’s racist remarks. Also on the show, remembering Socal DJ Art Laboe; the aftermath of Hurricane Ian; and more.
The Latest On LA City Council: Following Today’s Council Meeting, Reform Efforts, And More (0:15)
Iconic SoCal DJ Art Laboe Dies At The Age Of 97 (34:30)
Checking In On The Latest In Ukraine (53:04)
Rebuild Or Retreat? After Hurricane Ian, This Question Comes To The Fore (1:11:30)
Triple Play: Dodgers Face Padres In Postseason Matchup Following A Record-Breaking Year (1:27:50)
The Latest On LA City Council: Today’s Council Meeting Update (1:39:25)
1 hr 43 min
October 10, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday October 10, 2022
Today on AirTalk, We cover L.A City Council President Nury Martinez’s resignation after leaked conversations with other Councilmembers making racist remarks. Also on the show, California’s proposition 1 on reproductive rights; the fight to save Salton Sea; and more.
Nury Martinez Resigns As City Council President After Leaked Recordings Of Racist Comments (0:15)
Proposition 1: What’s The Best Approach To Defining Reproductive Rights? (53:04)
With A Plan To Save The Lake Rejected, What's Next For The Salton Sea? (1:11:27)
What The Rise Of Black Men Who Play Football’s Most Important Position Means For America (1:28:27)
1 hr 43 min
October 10, 2022 Excerpts From The City Hall Tapes
9 min
October 07, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday October 7, 2022
Today on AirTalk, the long-awaited Metro K-Line opens today. Also on the show, a deep dive into Prop 29; FilmWeek; and more.
LA’s Long Awaited K-Line Is Here (0:15)
COVID-19 AMA: Mpox Cases Drop, New Law To Fight COVID-19 Misinformation & More (15:20)
Proposition 29: Yet Another Fight Over How Dialysis Clinics Should Be Operated (37:52)
FilmWeek: ‘Amsterdam,’ ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,’ ‘Tár,’ ‘Hellraiser’ And More (53:49)
John Horn’s Interview about ‘Battleground’ with Director Cynthia Lowen (1:33:24)
1 hr 42 min

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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.