AirTalk

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August 28, 2019 Would Eliminating ‘Gifted’ Programs Help Desegregate Public Education? We Look At NYC And LA
Today on AirTalk, we take a look at whether or not eliminating "gifted" programs would help desegregate public schools. We also discuss the latest on an audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority that outlines the agency's dramatic failure to meet the housing and treatment goals set by the city; and more.
1 hr 44 min
August 27, 2019 Pain Management After Landmark Opioid Ruling Against Johnson & Johnson
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Oklahoma's lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries. We also examine whether giving your teenager a credit card is a good or bad idea; take a look at the proposed La Brea Tar Pit rennovations; and more.
1 hr 44 min
August 26, 2019 Week In Politics: G-7 Summit Wrap-Up, Who Has Qualified For The Next Democratic Debate and more
Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also examine Google's new policy on discussing politics in the workplace; analyze the rise in "super commuters" in LA County; and more.
1 hr 43 min
August 23, 2019 LA's Rules About Where Homeless People Are Allowed To Sit And Sleep Could Get Even More Complicated
Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recent recommendation by the LA City Council to repeal a controversial ordinance that prohibits homeless people from sitting or sleeping on sidewalks. We also examine a new study that explores couple's views on close friendships with those of the opposite sex; and more.
1 hr 44 min
August 22, 2019 New Poll: Trump Has Recreated The Republican Party. Is That Good Or Bad For His Re-election Campaign?
Today on AirTalk, we examine a recent poll from the LA Times and USC that illustrates President Trump's dominance in the Republican Party and the resulting populist movement of the party. We also discuss if the economy is turning towards a recession; take a look at the legal and personal ramifications of sperm donation; and more.
1 hr 44 min
August 21, 2019 LAPD Chief Moore: California’s New Use-Of-Force Law, Assault-Style Rifles And Informants
Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore joins Larry Mantle for his monthly check-in. We also discuss the legal implications of women-only STEM programs; get the latest on the Trump administration's move to end Flores Agreement protections for migrant families; and more.
1 hr 43 min
August 20, 2019 As LAUSD Students Return To Classes, Parents Weigh In On How And Why They Chose Their Child’s School
Today on AirTalk, we’re asking parents of LAUSD students to weigh in: How did you choose the school where you send your child and what are the factors that go into that decision? We also take a closer look at the New York Times' 1619 project, a series that examines and details the legacy of slavery in America; and more.
1 hr 44 min
August 19, 2019 Week In Politics: The Economy, 2020 Polling, Presidential Candidates’ Policy Proposals And More
Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed in political news over the weekend and looks ahead at the stories to come. We also check in on U.S.-China relations as the protests in Hong Kong continue; examine why youth sport participation is declining; and more.
1 hr 44 min
August 16, 2019 New Study Says Long-term Exposure To Air Pollution Can Be Equivalent To Smoking A Pack A Day
Today on AirTalk, we examine a recent study that links air pollution to an increase in emphysema and discuss the findings with an author of the study as well as a local expert who’s been researching the effects of pollution. We also take a look at the best options for police when it comes to possible suicide by cop calls; and more.
1 hr 44 min
August 15, 2019 What Happens After LA County Supervisors Vote To Cancel Jail Replacement Contract
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent vote by the LA County Board of Supervisors that canceled a $1.7 billion contract to replace Men’s Central Jail in Downtown Los Angeles. We also take a look at how California and LA prosecute sex trafficking; and more.
1 hr 44 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.