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September 13, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday September 13, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Larry digs into what’s behind today’s trouble with inflation and the stock market. Also on the program, a book on California wildfires; hobbies we’re bad at but love; and more.
Inflation Isn’t Slowing As Much As Hoped For. What Does That Mean For You? (0:15)
New Book ‘California Burning’ Examines The Fallout Of CA’s Largest Utility And Its Role In Deadly Wildfires (26:30)
After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death, Countries Reevaluate Their Relationship To The Crown (53:08)
What Are You Shamelessly Bad At But Love To Do? (1:13:40)
NPR’s Nina Totenberg’s New Memoir Reflects On Her 50 Year Friendship With The Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1:24:43)
1 hr 43 min
September 12, 2022AirTalk Episode Monday September 12, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Larry looks into what was behind the recent Cyberattack on LAUSD schools. Also on the program, cheap eats in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more.
Latest On LAUSD Cyberattack As Recent Audit Notes Past Vulnerabilities (0:15)
High School Journalists Face Censorship Too – One L.A. Incident Showcases That (10:36)
In Need Of More Great, Cheap SoCal Bites? New LAist Series Has Suggestions (29:27)
COVID-19 Update: Get A Booster Now Or Wait? Plus, Why Is Brain Fog So Misunderstood? (53:08)
Triple Play: Major League Baseball Decides On A Pitch Clock, Bigger Bases, And More (1:11:07)
Many Underestimate How Much Their Random Acts Of Kindness Mean To Others. Is That Preventing People From Doing Them? (1:27:34)
1 hr 43 min
September 09, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday, September 9, 2022
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III. Also on the program, the LAHSA Homeless count; FilmWeek; and more.
Reflecting On Queen Elizabeth II’s Legacy As The World Mourns (0;15)
2022 Los Angeles County Homeless Count: Total Population Numbers Plateau As Unhoused Latinos See Significant Increases (37:52)
FilmWeek: ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Clerks III,’ Medieval’ And More (57:55)
John Horn’s Debrief On The Telluride Film Festival (1:37:31)
1 hr 46 min
September 08, 2022AirTalk Episode Thursday September 8, 2022
Today on AirTalk, Following the latest on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth the II.
AirTalk covered the latest on the health of Queen Elizabeth the II until the announcement of her passing, after which AirTalk was pre-empted by BBC's live coverage.
29 min
September 07, 2022AirTalk Episode Wednesday September 7, 2022
Today on AirTalk, further updates on the California heat wave and wildfires. Also on the program, unaddressed dyslexia in adults; a Jimi Hendrix album preview; and more.
CA Sets New Record For Power Use As Brutal Heat Wave Continues. How Are You Dealing? (0:15)
“The Chaos Machine” Chronicles The Unseen Ways Social Media Has Engineered Our Lives (27:15)
Unaddressed Dyslexia Can Wreak Havoc On People’s Lives And Lead To Higher Risk Of Incarceration. What Resources Are Available? (53:13)
Judge Orders Removal Of Three Mission Viejo City Councilmembers Saying They Violated Voters’ Trust. What Happens Now? (1:15:21)
Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1969 LA Forum Show, Never Before Released, Debuts On KPCC And LAist (1:26:46)
1 hr 43 min
September 07, 2022 Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1969 LA Forum Show, Never Before Released, Debuts On KPCC And LAist
We talk to ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and longtime pop music writer Randy Lewis about the release of the live recording more than 53 years after it took place.
19 min
September 06, 2022AirTalk Episode Tuesday September 6, 2022
Today on AirTalk, updates on the California heat wave and water shortages. Also on the program, surveillance in China; an interview with Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis; and more.
The Latest On SoCal’s Extreme Heatwave, Water Cuts And Possible Rolling Blackouts (0:15)
A Beloved Theatre Row Production House Faces Threat Of A Final Bow, Calls For Generous Benefactors (21:24)
Longtime China Correspondent Pens New Book Exploring Chinese Efforts To Shape Society Through Data Control (35:33)
Serena Williams Is Officially Evolving Away From Tennis After US Open Loss. What Impact Has The GOAT Had On Your Life? (53:03)
Jazz Legend Wynton Marsalis Previews Two Nights Of Music At The Hollywood Bowl (1:18:58)
AirTalk Honors The Local Heroes Making A Difference Around Southern California (1:28:23)
1 hr 43 min
September 02, 2022AirTalk Episode Friday September 2, 2022
Today on AirTalk, guest host Austin Cross takes a look at a group of new California bills focused on energy and climate. Also on the program, a cell phone ban in schools; FilmWeek; and more.
Following A Flurry Of Climate-Related Bills, Is California On-Pace To Meet Its Renewable Economy Future? (0:15)
77 Years After The End Of World War II, This SoCal Native Travels The US Documenting Stories Of World War II Veterans (21:47)
Schools Have Debated Banning Cell Phones For More Than A Decade And Not Much Has Changed – Do We Need A New Approach? (38:22)
FilmWeek: ‘Honk For Jesus,’ ‘The Rings Of Power,’ ‘Kaepernick & America’ And More (52:49)
With Major Releases Like ‘LOTR: The Rings Of Power’ And ‘House Of Dragon’ – What Makes For A Good Fantasy Adaptation? (1:33:25)
1 hr 41 min
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)
1 hr 43 min
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)
1 hr 43 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.

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