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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The podcast currently has 2,504 episodes available.

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August 23, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 23, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the latest updates on Hurricane Hilary and WGA Strike. Also on the show, things you never knew about yourself until you lost someone; what’s going on with California’s GOP party?; and more.
Writer’s Strike Update: Hollywood Studios Present Latest Contract Proposal (0:15)
How Did LA County Fare With Providing Shelter To Unhoused Angelenos During Tropical Storm Hilary? (17:17)
What Was The Discovery You Made About A Loved One After They Passed? (27:00)
California’s Republican Party May Change Its Stance On Two Of Its Most Dogmatic Beliefs: Gay Marriage and Abortion (51:29)
Have You California Dreamin’ About The Mamas & The Papas (1:20:21)
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1h 40min
August 22, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 22, 2023
Today on AirTalk, street medicine teams have been attending to treating and vaccinating our unhoused community. But just how effective are treatments in the long term? Also on the show, the latest numbers in education gap between latino and white college grad; new historical exhibition on The Beatles to open; and more.
Could Providing Mental Health Services To Unhoused Angelenos On The Street Lead To Long-Term Treatment? (0:15)
The Latest Latino College Completion Study Shows A Widening Gap Between White And Latino Students' Graduation And Degree Completion Rates (16:34)
Science Fiction Or Science Reality? ‘Out There’ Explores Sci-Fi’s Leap From Media To Real Life (36:48)
Olympic Auditorium’s Storied History Venue On Display At New La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes Exhibit (51:21)
In “Chasing Shadows,” A Marine Biologist Reflects On a Life Spent Tracking Great White Sharks (1:23:48)
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1h 40min
August 21, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday August 21, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the inland empire bore the brunt of Hurricane Hilary, but this is only the beginning. Also on the show, how the city government is tackling the smash-n-grab crisis; update on LAUSD new term; and more.
A Look At Effects Of Hurricane Hilary Across Southern California (0:15)
Is Your Child Feeling A Little Under the Weather? LAUSD Says Send Them To School (36:16)
A New Police Task Force Will Aim To Curb Flash Mob Robberies (51:14)
Latest On Maui Recovery As President Biden Visits The Area (1:17:40)
Living Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock Previews Wayne Shorter Tribute At Hollywood Bowl (1:22:36)
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1h 40min
August 18, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday August 18, 23
Today on AirTalk, Hurricane Hilary is the first tropical storm to hit Socal since 1939– what you need to know to prepare for the weekend. Also on the show, the best cheap eats around town; FilmWeek; and more.
Hurricane Hilary Is Barreling Towards SoCal – What Can We Expect? (0:15)
More Women Are Drinking and Dying From Alcohol Abuse (12:59)
Are You Smarter Than An AI ChatBot? Hackers At DefCon Put It To The Test (31:57)
Cheap Fast Eats Is Back With The Best Of Chinatown (42:10)
FilmWeek: ‘Blue Beetle,’ ‘Strays,’ ‘Aurora’s Sunrise,’ ‘Landscape With Invisible Hand’ And More (51:18)
Larry Mantle’s Interview With Director Maite Alberdi About “The Eternal Memory” (1:21:37)
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1h 40min
August 17, 2023TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Telemarketers,’ ‘Painkiller,’ ‘Ladies First’ & 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’re going to 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 Larry talks to Eric Deggans, tv critic for NPR and Roxana Hadadi, tv critic for Vulture, about the latest in television worth checking out.
Today’s shows include:
Telemarketers (Max)
Painkiller (Netflix)
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop (Netflix)
Dark Winds [Season 2] (AMC & AMC+)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds [Season 2] (Paramount+)
Justified: City Primeval (FX & Hulu the next day)
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17min
August 17, 2023AirTalk Episode Thursday August 17, 2023
Today on AirTalk, there is not enough shelter for LA’s unhoused, then why are there still vacancies? Also on the show, we take a look at a year after Biden’s inflation reduction act; TV-Talk; and more.
274 Prop HHH-Funded Apartments For Unhoused People Have Sat Empty For Two Months. Why? (0:15)
One Year Later, Is Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Living Up To Its Promises? (18:04)
Local Twin Expert’s Latest Book “Gay Fathers, Twin Sons” Dives Into The Complex Case Of The Dvash-Banks Twins (33:58)
A UCLA Study Wants To Find Out What’s In Illegal Street Drugs (51:33)
EPL At 160 Years: How Has The Biggest Soccer & English Football League Attracted Folks From SoCal To The Beautiful Game? (1:09:13)
TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Telemarketers,’ ‘Painkiller,’ ‘Ladies First’ & More (1:24:02)
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1h 40min
August 16, 2023AirTalk Episode Wednesday August 16, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Maui’s wildfire puts tourism in a tough spot– what to do with your vacation in Hawaii? Also on the show,why are community college transfers struggling?; Hollywood writers have been out of jobs for months, do they qualify for unemployment?; and more.
Why Are California’s Community Colleges Falling Short Of Statewide Transfer Goals? (0:15)
What’s The Word With GERD? (33:46)
New Legislation Hope To Insure Unemployment Benefits For Strikers (51:28)
Exploring The History Of California Colonies, And The Thriving Current Day Cities They Founded (1:09:53)
‘The Last Of Us’ Might Not Be Realistic, But Here’s Why We Should Still Be Concerned About The Threat Of Fungal Outbreaks (1:24:22)
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1h 40min
August 15, 2023AirTalk Episode Tuesday August 15, 2023
Today on AirTalk, fourth time the charm? What to know about Ex-President Trump’s new indictment. Also on the show, man-less Ubers in the bay area are causing controversy; one-on-ne with Mayor Karen Bass; and more.
Donald Trump Faces Charges In 2020 Election Investigation (0:15)
TV& Film Labor Explainer: How Did The AMPTP Come To Be & How Have Some Independent Production Companies Continued Production? (12:00)
'Hollywood Signs' Lights Up The Vibrant, Colorful History Of The Neighborhood's Vintage Signage (27:33)
Who’s Driving This Thing? San Francisco’s Controversial Robotaxis Get 24/7 Approval (51:23)
Mayor Karen Bass: The Latest On Housing, Labor Strikes As City Workers Walk Off The Job And More (1:15:53)
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1h 40min
August 14, 2023AirTalk Episode Monday August 14, 2023
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the deadly wildfire in Maui and how it could have been different. Also on the show, back to school season– how education has changed in the last years; the changes and future of the Pac-12 and college football; and more.
Latest On Maui Fires + The Lessons We Can Learn From 2018 Greece Fires (0:15)
First Day Back For LAUSD Students, What Are Parents, Teachers, and Students Concerned About Heading Into The New Year? (19:13)
12 Bags Packed? Impact Of Pac-12 Football’s Woes & What It Means For The Future Of College Conferences & Broadcasting (35:23)
Explaining The Proposals That Could Unlock Billions For CA's Housing Crisis And Why Some Advocates Are Weary (51:28)
Two Years After Kabul’s Fall To The Taliban, How Are Afghans Doing At Home And Abroad? (1:07:31)
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1h 40min
August 11, 2023AirTalk Episode Friday August 11, 2023
Today on AirTalk, Hollywood writers and studios are returning to the negotiation table– we explain the latest. Also on the show, what are your favorite cool-down food for those hot summer days; FilmWeek; and more.
Writers Have Now Been Striking For More Than 100 Days – What’s The Economic Outlook? (1:10)
Hot Days, Cold Food – What’s Your Favorite Go-To Meal That’s Guaranteed To Refresh? (20:32)
Shane McCrae Revisits Past Trauma In New Book ‘Pulling The Chariot Of The Sun: A Memoir Of Kidnapping’ (35:30)
FilmWeek: ‘The Last Voyage Of The Demeter,’ ‘Heart Of Stone,’ ‘Red, White & Royal Blue,’ And More (49:43)
Austin Cross’s Interview With Oppenheimer’s Casting Director (1:20:19)
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1h 40min

FAQs about AirTalk:

How many episodes does AirTalk have?

The podcast currently has 2,504 episodes available.