AirTalk

Mar 07 2025 100 ep. 80 mins 303
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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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Independent Audit exposes lack of LA homelessness spending, Is the American dream stalled? and beers from Boomtown Brewery

Mar 07 2025 49 mins  
Today on AirTalk, an independent audit exposed inadequate tracking of LA City homelessness spending. How did this happen and what will officials do to rectify it? A new book takes a hard look at the state of mobility and opportunity in the U.S., and asks the question: Is the American dream stalled? We have a very unique Food Friday today in that there won't be food! Join us as we t

SoCal Edison sued over Eaton Fire, Why do we crave Validation, TV Talk and more

Mar 06 2025 99 mins  
Today on AirTalk, LA County, the city of Pasadena and Sierra Madre have announced lawsuits against SoCal Edison over the responsibility for the devastating Eaton Fire. Former National Security Council European Affairs director, Alexander Vindman, on his new book about the U.S. role in Russian-Ukrainian relations. A psychologist is here to talk about validation and why we crave it.

Trump's 5th presidential address, Saying goodbye to Skype, State of Cryptocurrency and more

Mar 05 2025 98 mins  
Today on AirTalk, alongside political experts, we're analyzing the key points of Trump's congressional address last night. The White House revoked certain press access and it was met with a lawsuit from the Associated Press. How does Trump's relationship with the media differ from the precedent set by past presidents? Microsoft has decided to shut down Skype to focus on Teams. What

Trump Tariffs are live, LA Times introduces A.I. bias meter, the origin of your name and more

Mar 04 2025 100 mins  
Today on AirTalk, Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico go into effect this morning. We'll talk about how this will impact U.S. trade. Some education experts say it's time we let go of the letter grade system in schools. We'll discuss why the letter grade may do more harm than good and explore alternate approaches to grading. The viral Big Bear eagles are gaining traction once again

Oscars Recap, The Original Pantry closes, Should we keep our Palm Trees?, and more

Mar 03 2025 99 mins  
Today on AirTalk, we're reflecting on the most memorable moments of the 2025 Academy Awards last night. An L.A. staple, The Original Pantry Cafe, is set to close its doors after a century of operation. Slate's ICYMI podcast host is here to talk about the lifecycle of a viral meme and everyone's favorite debate...Was the dress black and blue or white and gold? What to know about a p

Trump's minerals deal with Ukraine, Does the lack of birthrates affect society? and Ethiopian staple dishes

Feb 28 2025 49 mins  
Today on AirTalk, U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today to flesh out the details of a minerals deal. We have a White House correspondent here to tell us what they know about what Trump calls a 'very big' deal. Why are birthrates declining and what will be the long-term societal impacts of a smaller population of kids? Experts in sociol

K-12 declined enrollment, Culver City's MOVE project, TV Talk and more

Feb 27 2025 100 mins  
Today on AirTalk, California schools are facing low enrollment and closures. What's next for the staff and students? We'll honor the career and life of actor Gene Hackman who passed away today. We have a Pulitzer Prize winner with us to talk about his new book on California history. As of December, Culver City completed its contentious MOVE project to make the city more bikeable. W

Trump administration's legal challenges, Pro travelling tips, Solar abundance in California and more

Feb 26 2025 103 mins  
Today on AirTalk, L.A. wildfire recovery gets political as the Fire Chief gets ousted. We're joined by legal experts who will give us the lowdown on all the active litigation against President Trump's administration. 'The Points Guy' released a new book called How to Win at Travel and he's here to give us tips on making the most of your trip. Will California's overabundance of sola

CalMatters investigates homeless shelters, NATO future at risk, James Bond getting a revamp and more!

Feb 25 2025 100 mins  
Today on AirTalk, Calmatters report reveals a disturbing lack of oversight and dangerous conditions at homeless shelters in CA. In a recent LA Times opinion piece, an urban policy expert argues housing density will not solve California's housing shortage. Find out why. Divide deepens between U.S. and Europe as the future of NATO gets murky. How will federal funding cuts affect CA's

Checking in with Eaton and Palisades listeners, Threat of tariffs on Wine industry, and more

Feb 24 2025 100 mins  
Today on AirTalk, we're bringing you the latest on L.A. wildfire recovery and we'll hear from listeners who the fires have displaced about what they are facing now. For our SoCal History segment, we're diving into the most memorable moments in Academy Awards history. Wine industry experts share their thoughts on the decline in sales. Could it be attributed to Trump's tariffs or per