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  • Nithya Raman on her campaign to be the next mayor of Los Angeles, What are the misconceptions and stigma behind Tourette's?, and more

    Nithya Raman on her campaign to be the next mayor of Los Angeles (0:30)

    On the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a look at where things stand (20:35)

    What are the misconceptions and stigma behind Tourette's? (32:57)

    SCOTUS decided Trump’s global tariffs were illegal. What’s next for California’s economy? (51:27) 

    Disappearances capture our imagination and unsettle us. Nancy Guthrie’s case is no different. (1:09:30)   

    What was it like to move because of your spouse's work? (1:19:58)

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    1 hr 39 min
  • Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own?, SoCal History, and more

    What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico (0:30)

    What was it like growing up in an apartment in LA? (16:49)

    What does California’s TK system mean for private preschools? (48:03)

    Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own? (1:06:53) 

    SoCal History: How a desert race ignited a contentious debate (1:21:39)   

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    1 hr 37 min
  • Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own?

    Since the concept of artificial intelligence became publicized, many in the tech sector have made wide-sweeping claims of what AI will be able to do one day, including curing cancer. Much of this hype has been tied to the potential of AI agents, an autonomous system/software meant to achieve comprehensive tasks like writing reliable, complex code in days, as opposed to weeks. Given how reliant white-collar work, including tech jobs, is on real people, it’s still quite difficult to sift through what is likely to be changing soon and how it’ll impact each job’s workflow. Helping us to get into the current status of AI agents is Lila Shroff, assistant editor for The Atlantic, and Jessica Ji, senior research analyst with the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University.

    15 min
  • Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s tariffs, Food Friday, and more

    Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s tariffs — are refunds on the way? (0:30)

    Grassroots Campaigns have a new foe: AI Astroturf (20:28)

    Food Friday: Coffee in an omakase setting? Tangible Gratitude offers you the caffeine and the experience (36:09)

    FilmWeek: ‘How To Make A Killing,’ ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ ‘Redux Redux,’ and more!(51:29) 

    Feature: Wagner Moura on his role in The Secret Agent (1:20:24)   

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    1 hr 39 min
  • What’s your go-to physical, IRL way to get off the screens?, TV Talk, and more!

    California lawmakers weigh tougher DUI consequences (0:30)

    What’s your go-to physical, IRL way to get off the screens? (31:56)

    What’s up with the economy? We check in with two economists. (51:01)

    CalMatters co-founder David Lesher retires, we talk to him about today’s CA news landscape (1:08:08) 

    TV Talk: ‘The Night Agent,’ ‘Strip Law,’ and many more! (1:23:32)   

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    1 hr 40 min
  • TV Talk: ‘The Night Agent,’ ‘Strip Law,’ and many more!

    Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Dominic Patten, executive editor at Deadline Hollywood and Kathryn VanArendonk, television critic for Vulture. 

    TV SHOWS

    • The Night Agent [S3] (Netflix)
    • Strip Law [S1] (Netflix)
    • Dreaming Whilst Black [S2] (Paramount+)
    • Paradise [S2] (Hulu)
    • Olympics – Men’s Hockey Final (NBC)
    19 min
  • Is SoCal the heavy weight champion of the weightlifting world?, California cardroom rules could get stricter, and more

    LAUSD board approves plan that could see significant job cuts. What happens now? (0:30)

    California cardroom rules could get stricter (18:48)

    Here’s what home kitchens are, and what they mean for the LA food scene (33:34)

    Here’s what’s on tap for this summer’s Hollywood Bowl season (51:36)   

    Is SoCal the heavy weight champion of the weightlifting world? (1:23:56)   

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    1 hr 39 min
  • Islamic Society of Orange County celebrates 50 years, What are extended-range electric vehicles?, and more

    Multiple American icons have passed away. We remember their legacies. (0:30)

    What are extended-range electric vehicles? (20:22)

    Two titans of American cinema have died (35:05)

    What is bipolar disorder, really? (51:32)   

    Islamic Society of Orange County celebrates 50 years (1:22:39)   

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    1 hr 39 min
  • City releases proposed speeding camera locations, Dating ‘Ick’ 101, Food Friday, and more!

    City releases proposed speeding camera locations — will they get drivers to slow down? (0:30)

    Dating ‘Ick’ 101: What minor thing has made someone automatically unattractive to you? (16:21)

    Gio Cucina Napoletana brings Southern Italian cuisine to the San Fernando Valley (36:33)

    FilmWeek: ‘Wuthering Heights,’ ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,’ ‘Crime 101,’ and more! (51:50)   

    Feature: How the Train Dreams’ director and cinematographer created its reflective mood (1:21:34)   

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    1 hr 40 min
  • Angels and Dodgers begin spring training, TV Talk, and more!

    Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration enforcement crackdown (0:30)

    Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on his film 'It Was Just an Accident' (17:26)

    When international terrorism took the world stage  (39:00)

    Triple Play: Angels and Dodgers begin spring training (52:00)   

    PaleyFest television convention returns for 2026 (1:08:03)   

    TV Talk: ‘The Burbs,’ ‘Love Story,’ ‘Soul Power,’ and many more! (1:23:42)   

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    1 hr 40 min

About 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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