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 Loh Down on Science is the fun way to get your daily dose of science -- in less than two minutes! Writer/performer and Caltech alumna Sandra Tsing Loh explains the world of science with a dash of humor. It's a program for those who love science as well as for those who avoid it!
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FilmWeek on AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment devoted to films. It offers reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussions on various aspects of the industry.
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“Retake with John Horn”, a new podcast from LAist Studios, asks the question: do the stories that Hollywood tells about itself really reflect what's going on? Each week, host John Horn offers a critical, informed perspective not only on what’s happening in entertainment but also highlighting innovative artists and their creative content.
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L.A Local News Initiative, All About California Agave, And Remembering James Earl Jones
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Today on AirTalk, Philanthropists raise $15M for L.A Local News Initiative. Also on the show, what to expect for the presidential debate; everything you need to know about California agave; LAist’s Erin Stone reports on water limitation in the Imperial Valley; We remember actor James Earl Jones; and more. L.A Local News Initiative Launch (00:17) To…
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Could the next wave in air conditioning be trees?Por LAist 89.3
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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: Americans are less religious today — so what are we putting our faith in?
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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond dive into how our relationship to religion has changed since the 50s… and how the overall decline of religious faith has led Americans to hold tighter to their politic…
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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: Americans are less religious today — so what are we putting our faith in?
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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond dive into how our relationship to religion has changed since the 50s… and how the overall decline of religious faith has led Americans to hold tighter to their politic…
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SoCal Wildfire Updates, New Study Links Cannabis To Cancer, And Author Charlotte Shane Reflects On Life As A Sex Worker
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Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the wildfires impacting SoCal communities. Also on the show, we remember Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes; we dig into how the San Fernando Valley could be the future of urban farming; Daniel Levitin talks about his new book ‘I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music As Medicine;’ William Deverell, host of the W…
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Hey! Where’s the beef in that coral reef?Por LAist 89.3
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A Look At The August Jobs Report, FilmWeek, And A Look At Film Festival Season
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Today on AirTalk, the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August — what that means for the economy. Also on the show, we stay cool with tom yum sorbet and golden egg threads gelato from Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe; the owner of Pie n’ Burger drops by to talk about the best autumn pies; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we examine t…
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Wide Release Rebel Ridge Streaming on Netflix I’ll Be Right There Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] His Three Daughters In Select Theat…
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Earlier this year, a study was published that found that sex in movies has started to drop off, at least in several films that depicted them. So it did come as a bit of a surprise when film festival season highlights out of the Venice Film Festival included the Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson-led erotic drama Babygirl, as well Luca Guadagnino’s …
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We’ve got chemistry…literally!Por LAist 89.3
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UC Davis opens first of its kind Coffee Center dedicated to the research and study of coffee
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What is this? A center for….coffee? Exactly. UC Davis has opened a first-of-its-kind center for coffee research and teaching. The seedlings for the center were planted back in 2013 when professors of chemical engineering William Ristenpart and Tonya Kuhl co-taught a course called “The Design of Coffee.” Its popularity led to a coffee lab, establish…
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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…
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Listeners Share How Encampment Clearings Impacted Their Area, The Best Happy Hour Spots, And TV Talk: Shows To Watch
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Today on AirTalk, listeners share how encampment clearings have affected their neighborhoods. Also on the show, UC Davis opens first of its kind research center dedicated to studying coffee; we talk best Happy Hours in Los Angeles with Brain De Los Santos, host of the LAist podcast, How To LA; we examine why Rancho Palos Verdes is prone to landslid…
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Could matcha make your day a little more ‘TEA-rrific’?Por LAist 89.3
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Listeners Weigh In On CA Speed Bill, How To Thrive Without A Degree, And Larry Chats With Fran Lebowitz
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Today on AirTalk, listeners share their opinions on a bill that would require all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit. Also on the show, we discuss the rise of deepfake nudes and what you can do to protect yourself; Los Angeles Times opinion writer Karin Klein talks about her new book ‘Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving W…
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SOS! Invasion of the… yellow… star… thistles?!Por LAist 89.3
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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: How LA’s food scene has changed in the last 50 years
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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about how LA’s food culture has changed since Larry was a kid, bringing more authentic, wide-ranging, and inventive cuisine to the city. Support for this podcast …
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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: How LA’s food scene has changed in the last 50 years
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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about how LA’s food culture has changed since Larry was a kid, bringing more authentic, wide-ranging, and inventive cuisine to the city. Support for this podcast …
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Ranchos Palos Verdes Update, CA Passes Cell Phone Ban, And LA LOM on their debut album
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Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Rancho Palos Verdes land movement as SoCalEdison announces power shut offs for residents and evacuation warnings are issued. Also on the show, we remember Linda Deutsch, AP court reporter; California Legislature passes milestone cell phone ban in schools – we discuss the challenges parents and educators may face;…
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Can’t touch this…unless you’ve got ELKIN1!Por LAist 89.3
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No dessert until you’ve finished your…MOLD?Por LAist 89.3
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Reagan Wide Release 1992 Wide Release Merchant Ivory Laemmle Royal | Laemmle Town Center 5 | Landmark Pasadena September 6th Tokyo Cowboy In Select Theaters Hinckley: I Shot The President Available on VOD Sl…
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The Hays Code, developed by Will H. Hays but most notably supervised by Joseph Breen, had profound impact on the world of American cinema through it’s elimination of any concepts that didn’t match the moral standards of those heading the department. A fascinating outcome in this era, from 1934 to 1968, was the few films that were able to filmmaking…
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The CA Bills You Need To Know, The Stresses Of Parenting, And FilmWeek Reviews
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Today on AirTalk, from AI to cellphone bans, we take a closer look at California bills that you should be aware of. Also on the show, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Wednesday warning about the stresses of parenting; we celebrate all things bagels with the co-owner of Belle’s Bagels; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larr…
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Shock the system! In a good way?Por LAist 89.3
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The Sports Streaming Market, Labor Day Movies, And TV Talk
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Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the future of the sports streaming market. Also on the show, Lucia Knell and Gabriel Reilich talk about their new book ‘GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity;’ we celebrate the movies that put labor and its workers front-and-center; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more. Why the future of the …
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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…
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Don’t be a slouch! Get off that couch!Por LAist 89.3
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CA Doxxing bill, The Science Of A Great Dog, And Singer Natalia Lafourcade
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Today on AirTalk, a California bill would give doxxing victims the right to sue. Also on the show, we check-in on the cleantech industry and the challenges they’re facing; authors Vanessa Wood and Brian Hare talk about their new book ‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog;’ we examine the future of the California Dream for All …
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Beginning surgery! ... Scalpel? Check! ... Forceps? Check! ... 3D printer?!!? What the—?Por LAist 89.3
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Rancho Palos Verdes Landslide Updates, Transformative Concert Experiences, And New Book On Hopeful Skepticism
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Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the landslides affecting Rancho Palos Verdes. Also on the show, everything you need to know about a California bill that would ban plastic film bags; listeners share their most transformative concert experiences; we discuss the pollution at LA beaches; author Jamil Zaki talks about his new book ‘Hope For Cynic…
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POP goes the virus!Por LAist 89.3
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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about what’s making young men so lonely these days... and how their feelings of isolation can lead to even bigger problems. Support for this podcast is made possi…
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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry and Desmond talk about what’s making young men so lonely these days... and how their feelings of isolation can lead to even bigger problems. Support for this podcast is made possi…
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The Latest On OC Supervisor Do, SoCal Drive-In Theater History, And The Boys Of Riverside Book
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Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the fraud investigation into Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the new COVID vaccine; author and journalist Carol Mithers talks about her new book ‘Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of America’s Forgotten People and Pets;’ we dive into the history o…
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Let's take a trip down memory lane and eventually find ourselves parked in front of our favorite outdoor movie screen. That's right, we're talking about the history of drive-in movie theaters, how they were popularized within car culture and their eventual downfall. The COVID-19 pandemic resurrected interest in drive-ins and some continue to operat…
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OC Supervisor Andrew Do speaks out. Here’s what he said and where the fraud investigation stands
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Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, the central figure in an unfolding corruption scandal that saw his home searched by FBI and IRS agents last week, has for months declined to comment to English-language news outlets. Last week, he spoke out on Vietnamese-language radio, according to a recording of the remarks that LAist had translated. The broadc…
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A dog rescue in Downtown LA is the subject of a new book which rewrites an incomplete narrative
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The wellbeing of animals, pets in particular, is inextricably tied to the wellbeing of humans. In the U.S. nearly 20 million pets live in poverty alongside their owners. There is a narrative that most stray pets and rescues come from owners who beat and neglected them. While this is certainly true in many cases, there is another story that a new bo…
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Last November, a parade was held for Riverside's California School for the Deaf’s football team who had just won their state championship. The victory was triumphant and an unlikely turn of events for a team that had long been outcasted as the underdogs. In the new book "The Boys of Riverside,” New York Times reporter Thomas Fuller follows the team…
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Sorry, I can’t go out tonight… Got a date with my chatbot!Por LAist 89.3
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VP Harris' DNC Speech Recap, A Slice Of NY Pizza, And FilmWeek
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Today on AirTalk, we dig into the final night of the DNC and Vice President Kamala Harris’ first speech as the democratic nominee. Also on the show, we talk about love and AI companionship; we chow down on some New York style pizza with the chef and owner of Danny Boy’s Pizza; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle interviews…
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Blink Twice Wide Release The Crow Wide Release The Killer Streaming on Peacock Between the Temples In Select Theaters Strange Darling In Select Theaters Red Island Laemmle Royal Greedy People In Select Theat…
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Feature: film critic Odie Henderson talks history of blaxploitation in new book ‘ Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras’
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1960’s exploitation films did so much for the industry, as they created a general roadmap for how to make a commercially successful film. The following decade would bring further proof in the form of “blaxploitation,” a ethnic subgenre that saw Black filmmakers and creatives take center stage in stories that were meant to entertain audiences while …
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Bears on the move? It's paw-sible!Por LAist 89.3
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The California Journalism AI Deal, Larry Mizell, And TV Talk: Shows To Watch
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Today on AirTalk, California partners with Tech companies to fund AI research and local journalism. Also on the show, how to support LGBTQ+ students heading back to school; author Molly A. Schneider talks about her new book ‘Gold Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture;’ we dig into the convenience and concerns s…
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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…
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The perfect origami figure is… a cancer treatment?Por LAist 89.3
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CA Rising Electric Bills, The 60th Anniversary Of The Beatles At The Bowl, And The Future Of Real Estate Comissions
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Today on AirTalk, a new report finds electricity bills continue to rise. Also on the show, we remember The Beatles pivotal 1964 Hollywood Bowl performance; what to know about a new policy change that could impact real estate commissions; we get the latest on the weight loss medication shortage and alternative drugs; author and roboticist Daniela Ru…
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