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.


Episode Date
Remembering Dolly Parton, college enrollment decline and the power of imagination
Aug 26, 2026
New study on NFL players with CTE, Iran sanctions, latest on Colorado River and more
Aug 25, 2026
Latest on Paramount-Warner Bros merger, USC and UCLA rivalry history, Canadian tariffs and more
Aug 24, 2026
Health and harm after Lineage Fire, an ode to the humanities, Taqueria Tijuanero, FilmWeek and more
Aug 21, 2026
LA mayoral debate, anti-camping ordinance repeal, TV Talk and more
Aug 20, 2026
Costco to offer Medicare plans, ChatGPT for teens, the future of nuclear energy and more
Aug 19, 2026
Mark Walter and Lakers ownership battle, prediction markets in elections, Jewish identity and more
Aug 18, 2026
Republicans lose CA Latino support, Laguna Beach history, drone warfare and more
Aug 17, 2026
New poll on voter opinion, tipping culture, Korean street food, FilmWeek and more
Aug 14, 2026
Secret LAPD recordings, latest in AI, food influencers in restaurants, TV Talk and more
Aug 13, 2026
LAUSD first day, Lakers sale, city considers fare-free Metro and more
Aug 12, 2026
Social media addiction and safety, Big Bear eagle Jackie dies, friendslop gaming and more
Aug 11, 2026
Trump and California's coast, favorite LA auditoriums, Sally Field on her Emmy nom and more
Aug 10, 2026
How to make it in this job market, good (and bad) sequels, Malaysian food, FilmWeek and more
Aug 07, 2026
Californians are later to homeownership, wealth tax, dogs in restaurants, TV Talk and more
Aug 06, 2026
SoCal Edison equipment caused Eaton Fire, West End resurgence, the latest in AI and more
Aug 05, 2026
The spotlight on public figures, LA Metro homelessness decline, Michigan elections and more
Aug 04, 2026
Major Dodgers trade, a new Colorado River plan, Gianni Infantino's FIFA future and more
Aug 03, 2026
The future of FIFA, making the most out of retirement, Fosselman's Ice Cream, FilmWeek and more
Jul 31, 2026
The latest on the Lineage warehouse, SoCal earthquake preparedness, relationship resentment and more
Jul 30, 2026
Lifeguards rescue thousands at CA beaches, dining solo, LAX people mover, road trip stops and more
Jul 29, 2026
Fires in France and Spain, AI in Hollywood, learning to swim, how cannabis affects sleep and more
Jul 28, 2026
Rise of LA homelessness, bringing back grizzly bears, neighborhood fruit trees and more
Jul 27, 2026
Big Bear bald eagles, how to drink chai the right way, new Watts documentary and more
Jul 24, 2026
South LA drill site faces shutdown, low reservoir levels, getting lost, TV Talk and more
Jul 23, 2026
Vermin in Boyle Heights, LA's aging water pipes, the decline of the stick shift and more
Jul 22, 2026
Cyclospora outbreak, PUSD tree removal, Karen Bass on World Cup, odd skills and more
Jul 21, 2026
Data centers, testosterone, more dads taking parental leave, Irvine's music history and more
Jul 20, 2026
Trump's election fraud claims, Wanderlust Creamery, FilmWeek and more
Jul 17, 2026
President Trump questions the integrity of LA’s election
Jul 17, 2026
Trump's national address, beach canopy bans, World Cup final and more
Jul 16, 2026
Paramount-Warner Bros merger, explaining AI, how parenthood changes you and more
Jul 15, 2026
Daylight saving, Santa Monica's woes , dating co-workers and more
Jul 14, 2026
Homelessness in California, drive-thru bans, growing wolf population and more
Jul 13, 2026
LAUSD insolvency, Pawn Shop sports bar, FilmWeek and more
Jul 10, 2026
Summer heat wave, Arroyo Seco water, best alien movies, TV Talk and more
Jul 09, 2026
The LA28 homelessness problem, a new study on fentanyl recovery and more
Jul 08, 2026
Belgium defeats US in World Cup, LAHSA's biggest challenges, DSA memberships, best tacos and more
Jul 07, 2026
AI chatbot voting, early math testing, World Cup reset, PlayStation physical copies and more
Jul 06, 2026
Fireworks vs drones, what's after Hollywood, the decline of kelp and more
Jul 02, 2026
November ballot measures, divorce after 65, LeBron James leaves the Lakers and more
Jul 01, 2026
Birthright citizenship, World Cup knockouts, transgender athletes, student loans and more
Jun 30, 2026
Interview with new LAUSD superintendent, SoCal 250 years ago, new CA laws, and more
Jun 29, 2026
Lawsuit on AI gas pricing, Venezuela earthquakes, immigration rulings, Dodgers and Angels and more
Jun 25, 2026
LAUSD limits screentime, LA Metro ridership, discipline in schools today, and more
Jun 24, 2026
Earthquake overdue, national parks, picking a World Cup team and more
Jun 23, 2026
The Boyle Heights fire, LAUSD superintendent resigns, history of LA punk, PetTalk and more
Jun 22, 2026
Boyle Heights fire update, how to handle conflicts with your neighbors, Smorgasburg LA and more
Jun 18, 2026
Changes to the Grammys, audio erotica, how incarceration shaped American music and more
Jun 17, 2026
LA city charter reform, what’s the moment you became an Angeleno? Public bathrooms, and more
Jun 16, 2026
Iran in the World Cup, excessively sweet fruit, LAHSA funding suspended, and more
Jun 15, 2026
What does the World Cup mean to you? Dream concerts, cookies and more
Jun 12, 2026
World Cup, the latest from the Eaton and Palisades fires, waiting in lines and more
Jun 11, 2026
Governor's race, AI in healthcare, last day of school memories, and more
Jun 10, 2026
LA mayoral election, the latest on PUSD, and more
Jun 09, 2026
Current lead governor candidate Steve Hilton, O’Brien's Irish Pub readies for World Cup, and more
Jun 05, 2026
The latest on California vote counting, network TV still tops ratings, and more
Jun 04, 2026
The latest on local and statewide election results and CA's vote count
Jun 03, 2026
Primary Election 2026, LA's 'mansion tax,' your first voting experience, and more
Jun 02, 2026
LAist Voter Game Plan, 1994 World Cup, and more
Jun 01, 2026
The latest on the LA mayor's race, SoCal water allocations, and more
May 28, 2026
The latest on CA's June election, how men’s brains change during fatherhood and more
May 27, 2026
LA Phil names next music director, LA and OC judicial races, Mono Lake basin and more
May 26, 2026
Gut hacks, polarized jury rooms, Food Friday, FilmWeek and more
May 22, 2026
Summer travel, gut talk, CA governor candidate Katie Porter, LGBTQ music, and more
May 21, 2026
SoCal fires, LA city street light funding, new exhibit on comic books, the immigrant gut, and more
May 20, 2026
Local responses to yesterday's Islamic Center attack, nicotine pouches, gut conditions, and more
May 19, 2026
Ebola outbreak latest, gut-brain connection, Cinerama Dome's history and more
May 18, 2026
State of the CA governor's race, living playfully, Food Friday, and more
May 15, 2026
Trump admin defers Medicaid funding, test scores decline, SAG-AFTRA and AI, TV Talk and more
May 14, 2026
Cost saving advice, CA recycling changes, an unforgettable meal, state of concerts and more
May 13, 2026
Final LA mayoral debate cancelled. What neat stuff are you building with AI? and more
May 12, 2026
Hantavirus, D Line extension now open, your awkward puberty moments and more
May 11, 2026
Breach of college staple Canvas, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and more
May 08, 2026
Ban on pretextual police stops? Interviews with Steve Hilton and Matt Mahan, and more
May 07, 2026
The latest on California gubernatorial debates, LA County elections, Ted Turner's legacy and more
May 06, 2026
Did State Farm mishandle wildfire claims? Study of cell phone bans in schools; and more
May 05, 2026
LA City primary races, LACMA’s new Geffen galleries open to the public, and more
May 04, 2026
A New Kids' Screentime Study, The Best Songwriters, Food Friday, and FilmWeek
May 01, 2026
Check-in on California's CARE Courts, Interview with China's favorite American comedian, and more
Apr 30, 2026
KNX ending FM simulcast, Interview with William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more
Apr 29, 2026
Interview with LA Mayor Karen Bass, What makes a good biopic? and more
Apr 28, 2026
The latest following the attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, SoCal History: Bob Baker marionettes! and more
Apr 27, 2026
Should LA loosen restrictions on Airbnbs? The financial side of divorce, and more
Apr 24, 2026
CA gubernatorial debate recap, Latest on LAHSA, and more
Apr 23, 2026
Explaining a looming jet fuel shortage and its consequences, Prediction market explainer, and more
Apr 22, 2026
What is in Mayor Karen Bass’s budget proposal? Interviews with LA Mayor candidates Nithya Raman and Rae Huang, and more
Apr 21, 2026
California's cannabis industry, SoCal History: Culver City, and more
Apr 20, 2026
New data on young men and religion, Food Friday, and more
Apr 17, 2026
The state of the California governor’s race, PetTalk: ask a vet! and more
Apr 16, 2026
L.A. City Charter reform proposals, A chimpanzee civil war? and more
Apr 15, 2026
LAUSD averts strike; How is the war in Iran affecting local ports? and Interviews with gubernatorial and mayoral candidates Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra , and Adam Miller
Apr 14, 2026
With Swalwell out, where does the governor’s race stand? The Moth comes to LA and OC, and more
Apr 13, 2026
Artemis II, What’s your favorite videogame soundtrack? and more
Apr 10, 2026
How do video games impact your relationships? Desi Arnaz's legacy, and more
Apr 09, 2026
Is Ontario a new entertainment hub? How has gaming culture evolved over the years? and more
Apr 08, 2026
LA28 tickets, Triple Play: Automated Ball-Strike system, and more
Apr 07, 2026
CA Governor's Race, Mail Voting and the impacts of video games
Apr 06, 2026
What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, and more
Apr 03, 2026
The latest on the Artemis launch, New research casts doubt on some microplastics studies, and more
Apr 02, 2026