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Today on AirTalk: a New AP-NORC poll on support of Trump among Latino Voter; Roblox launches a parent council amid safety concerns; and the history of smog in LA. Also Triple Play on the World Series; Larry interviews William Shatner about 'Wrath of Khan;' and a new book on the Black Dahlia murder.

Today on AirTalk:

• New AP-NORC poll on Latino Voters (0:15)
• Roblox (18:17)
• 'Smoglandia' (32:31)
• Triple Play (51:24)
• William Shatner interview (1:07:17)
• New book on Black Dahlia murder (1:24:29)

 

Today on AirTalk, we explore the rifts in the Democratic party; should you be able to major in sports?; Triple Play — the Dodgers attempt to repeat in the World Series; and FilmWeek: Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Today on AirTalk:

The generational divide in Democratic politics (0:15)

Majoring in sports? (11:58)

Triple Play (22:06)

FilmWeek (33:06)

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Today on AirTalk, the FBI announces charges tied to an NBA gambling scandal; New research finds almost 70% of U.S. adults are considered obese under a proposed new definition of obesity; Consumer Reports finds high levels of lead in popular protein powders and shakes; Larry is joined by LAist climate and environment reporter Erin Stone to talk about the tenth anniversary of the Aliso Canyon gas leak; and TV Talk.

Today on AirTalk:

NBA gambling scandal (0:15)

Research on obesity (12:56)

Lead in protein powders (32:47)

10 years after the Aliso Canyon gas leak (44:08)

TV Talk (55:07)

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Today on AirTalk: Changes in the Department of Transportation's policy regarding English proficiency are causing a stir; Public opinion changes around nuclear power; NBA season preview; and the basics of Prop 50.

Today on AirTalk:

English proficiency exams for CDL holders (0:15)

Nuclear energy and public opinion (24:17)

NBA preview (24:17)

Prop 50 (33:36) 

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Today on AirTalk, Warner Bros. Discovery considers a potential sale; an interview with author Jeff Pearlman on his new book about Tupac Shakur; Glynn Washington, host of Spooked! and Snap Judgement joins Larry for a conversation about storytelling and supernatural experiences; and The Dodgers prepare to face off against The Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series.

Today on AirTalk:

Potential Warner Bros. Discovery sale (0:15)

New book about Tupac Shakur(12:34) 

Triple Play (32:33)

SoCal History: Cerritos and Dairy Valley (41:16)

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Today on AirTalk: Larry interviews the executive director of Covered California; the deluge of robocalls and robotexts; a check-in on the craft-brewing industry; AI data centers and energy usage; Camp Pendleton and the Interstate 5 shutdown; and real-time translation technology and language learning.

Today on AirTalk:

Interview with Covered California's Executive Director (0:15)

Spam calls (11:46)

Craft Brewing Industry Check-In (23:25)

AI Data Centers (34:10)

Simultaneous Translation Tech (58:01)

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Today on AirTalk, NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg passed away yesterday; LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy joins to talk about her battles with neighborhood squirrel 'Mindy;' we hear from listeners about their own experiences with gardening and wildlife with horticultural consultant Lili Singer; and FilmWeek.

Today on AirTalk,

Susan Stamberg passing (0:15)

Gardening and wildlife (10:43)

FilmWeek (31:35)

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Today on AirTalk, we talk with a RAND researcher about their new report showing an undercount of LA's homeless population by LAHSA, an interview with LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, overview of the Made In L.A. exhibition at the Hammer Museum, Larry talks with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play returns, and TV Talk.

Today on AirTalk:

LAHSA undercount (0:15)

Austin Beutner interview (12:13)

Hammer Biennial (25:17)

Interview with Senator Schiff (32:30)

Triple Play (44:21)

TV Talk (53:21)

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Today on AirTalk, LA County's $2 million settlement with CEO Fesia Davenport, JPL goes through another round of layoffs, and a broadcast of yesterday evening's Palisades' fire recovery event

Today on AirTalk,

LA County CEO settlement (0:15)

JPL layoffs (10:15)

Palisades' fire recovery event (25:08)

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Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the storm hitting the region. Also on the show, a new study examines the next big earthquake; check-in on California’s nursing shortage; Kristen Bell talks about her new show; and more.

Today on AirTalk:

Weather update (0:15)

What will the next big earthquake look like? (11:02)

How to prepare for a mega-earthquake? (33:39)

California nursing shortage (51:15)

Apartment construction slow in LA (1:07:47)

Kristen Bell talks new show (1:24:14)

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