What’s grosser than a public toilet?! Cleaning it!By LAist 89.3

Donut shops are an integral part of Southern California's landscape, with an independent mom-and-pop on almost every corner. But, how did they become so prevalent? And how did they all come to use the same pink box to signify that fluffy goodness inside? SoCal's donut scene owes much of its legacy to Cambodian refugees, who came to California durin…

Today on AirTalk, Remembering legendary country musician Kris Kristofferson. Also on the show, the history of Southern California’s donut scene; Katy Perry’s album flop and the fall of female pop stars, Why Open AI looks to convert to a for-profit company; and more. Kris Kristofferson dies at age 88 (00:17) SoCals donut history (17:37) Why Katy Per…

Psychiatrists might be RAVING about a new treatment soon!By LAist 89.3

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Charles Solomon, Christy Lemire and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Megalopolis Wide Release The Wild Robot Wide Release Saturday Night AMC Burbank 16 + AMC Burbank Town Center 6 | Expands October 11th Lee In Select Theaters Sleep Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] +…

Having done film criticism for decades, it was around the early points of the COVID-19 pandemic that film critic and historian Carrie Rickey decided to take up the task of outlining the life of beloved director, Agnes Varda. In A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda, Rickey looks at not just Varda’s filmography, but also how she be…

Today on AirTalk, the $1 million home at the center of a civil fraud investigation. Also on the show, the not so secret world of casting directors; Austin tries Venezuelan arepas, FilmWeek reviews; and more. Nick Gerda updates us on Do (00:17) Casting directors secret sauce (15:23) The Arepa Stand stops by (38:25) Our FilmWeek critics review the la…

Look what the cat dragged in! Ewww...By LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted in a federal corruption investigation. Also on the show, liberal gun ownership is increasing; a new book explores mid-century bowling architecture in America; Larry talks with District 41 Democratic candidate Will Rollins; TV Talk: shows to watch this week; and more. The latest on NYC Mayor Eric Ad…

Yawn! I’m tired, and also… sad?By LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, LA County Sheriff’s Dept bans deputy gangs . Also on the show, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict explained; listeners share their neighborhood dive bars; California Air Resources Board finds a decrease in emissions; Prop 3: reaffirming the right to same-sex marriage; and more. The latest on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel (0…

Would you take a cold plunge into a… better mood?By LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, we debate PROP 36 . Also on the show, a new study shows us how women’s brains change during pregnancy; everything you need to know about the XEC variant of Covid-19; the storied history of the Dodgers; and more. PROP 36 debate (00:17) A new study on how women’s brains change during pregnancy (31:32) The latest on the XEC variant (…

Why do biceps get so much recognition? Because they’re flex-perts!By LAist 89.3

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 perceptions of and conversations around interracial relationships have changed since Larry was growing up in the ’60s… for better, and for worse. Suppor…

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 perceptions of and conversations around interracial relationships have changed since Larry was growing up in the ’60s… for better, and for worse. Suppor…

Today on AirTalk, the challenges facing Newsom’s gasoline reserve plans. Also on the show, how trustworthy are political polls?; should non-citizens be able to vote in municipal elections? Santa Ana will decide; listeners weigh in on teenage internships; and more. Newsom’s gasoline reserve plan (00:17) Everything you need to know about political po…

A vaccine for bees? You're POLLEN my leg.By LAist 89.3

Although infrequent movie watchers might be most familiar with filmmaker Brian De Palma’s Scarface and Mission Impossible, his most prolific era actually came between 1972-1981, which is what filmmaker and book author Laurent Bouzereau refers to as “The De Palma Decade” in his new book of the same name. Beginning with De Palma’s 1972 film Sisters, …

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Never Let Go Wide Release A Different Man In Select Theaters Transformers One Wide Release The Substance In Select Theaters Wolfs In Select Theaters | Streaming on Apple TV+ September 27th…

Today on AirTalk, a look at the tourism pull of Shohei Ohtani. Also on the show, the history of the Central Avenue Jazz Festival; we chow down on handcrafted English toffee and caramels with the owner of Littlejohn’s; our FilmWeek critics review the latest release; Larry interviews the author of the new book ‘The De Palma Decade: Redefining Cinema …

In the insect world, are there new ANT-ibiotics on the way?By LAist 89.3

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…

Today on AirTalk, Mayor Bass to select the next LAPD Chief. Also on the show, a construction project in San Pedro reveals a trove of marine fossils from L.A.’s prehistoric past; we take a look at Prop 35; a new study finds teenage girls’ brains aged during the pandemic; what you should know about Measure A; our TV critics review the latest shows; a…

More treatments for depression? SPINE-ally!By LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, a look into the three AI bills Governor Gavin Newsom signed on Tuesday. Also on the show, a federal judge has ordered officials to add thousands more homes for unhoused veterans in the Los Angeles area; everything you should know about California’s underground puppy mill; we examine Prop 33 on the upcoming November ballot; author …

How do bacteria stay alive and relevant? They make sure they're well-cultured!By LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, we look into why California is suing a respected homeless services nonprofit. Also on the show, Jarl Mohn drops by to talk about the art collection he and his wife are donating to three LA museums; author David Randall talks about his new book ‘Into Unknown Skies: An Unlikely Team, a Daring Race, and the First Flight Around the Wo…

Beware the evil… peanut?!By LAist 89.3

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 movies can help teach us about the world, and ourselves… and what makes some more effective than others in getting their messages across. Support for th…

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 movies can help teach us about the world, and ourselves… and what makes some more effective than others in getting their messages across. Support for th…

Today on AirTalk, we breakdown the historic wins and surprises from last night’s Emmys. Also on the show, what a long awaited analysis on the state of rent control policies in Los Angeles says; author Arlie Hochschild talks about her new book ‘Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right;’ we get into the nuances of addiction, recovery, and…

Defibrillation in my circulation? Hotwire my heart!By LAist 89.3

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Speak No Evil Wide Release The Killers Game Wide Release My Old Ass In Select Theaters Will & Harper In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix September 27th The Critic Laemmle Town Center 5 [Encino] He…

Early cinema, despite a lack of conventional sound, has always been engaging as an experience since it’s typically been paired with live scores to match a specific film’s tone. Screening with live scores can still be found today, but Austin’s Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In founder Josh Frank decided to put an interesting spin on the classic conc…

The biggest film festival in North America, the Toronto International Film Festival, has commenced with a lineup that’s showcasing an array of notable films in a relatively lackluster year following the SAG/WGA strikes. Some major releases include Edward Berger’s star-studded film Conclave, the gender-affirming pop musical Emilia Perez, and the Jas…

Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the Vietnam war memorial caught up in the recent Andrew Do fraud allegations. Also on the show, we speak with the owners of Heritage Restaurant on what it means to be a “zero waste” chef; we share a slice of Detroit style pizza with the founder of Detroit Pizza Depot; our FilmWeek critics review the latest rel…

In the U.S., we throw away more than thirty percent of the food we buy, which translates into roughly 92 billion pounds of waste, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Much of that ends up in landfills, producing significant amounts of greenhouse gasses and exacerbating the climate emergency. A good chunk of that waste comes from restaur…

Is the fountain of youth… a smoothie?!By LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, new analysis from CalMatters finds that homelessness is continuing to grow in California, but at a slower rate. Also on the show, we explore the future of vertical farming; author Terry Szuplat talks about his new book “Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience;” the PST ART series returns to SoCal; our T…

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…

Is the next trendy all-natural cure. . . Dog pee… !??!By LAist 89.3

Today on AirTalk, we recap last night’s debate between Harris and Trump. Also on the show, everything you need to know about induction stoves; we look into why Gen Alpha has become obsessed with skincare; the latest on the fire impacting SoCal communities; the science and stigma of pit bulls; and more. Harris & Trump's presidential debate — what to…

Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration, and American democracy. The debate had very few interruptions, as the debate stayed…

Aww... you have your mother's... poison?!By LAist 89.3

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…

Could the next wave in air conditioning be trees?By LAist 89.3

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…

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…

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…