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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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FilmWeek

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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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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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From LAist Studios, the creators of The Big One, the second season of The Big Disaster series will provide you with a wildfire survival guide that includes not just tangible safety tips — but hope for our future. As the world enters a new age of wildfires, science reporter Jacob Margolis hosts Season 2: The Big Burn, a deep dive into personal stories that illuminate the history of how we got here, why we keep screwing things up, and what we can do to survive and maybe even thrive while the w ...
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SoCal Update brings locally sourced news to Southern California. A public media partnership between KCET, PBS Socal and KPCC, reporters and editors run down through the day's most relevant news within minutes. Catch up on Southland headlines, arts and culture.
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Take Two

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Join Take Two hosted by A Martinez each weekday when we’ll translate the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that people are talking about.
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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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Sgt Dorsey Speaks

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The Truth is spoken here on the Sgt Dorsey Speaks podcast each week hosted by Sgt Cheryl Dorsey. Support the show via Cash App - https://cash.app/$sgtdorseyspeaks Sgt Dorsey’s Autobiography available ~ http://bit.ly/2AGhYmQ For over two decades, Retired Los Angeles Police Department(LAPD) Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units in all four Bureaus within the City of Los Angeles; South, Central, West and Valley. In addition to various patrol division assignme ...
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Twisters” Wide Release “Crossing” In Select Theaters | Streaming on MUBI August 30th “Faye” Streaming on HBO “Mother, Couch” Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Glendale “Sisi and I” Laemmle …
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Serving as an unconventional addition to the action-comedy genre, Josh Margolin’s “Thelma” is a unique film that uses our understanding of age to create a heightened sense of action for tasks that many people may consider mundane. The film follows June Squibb as the titular character, who seeks retribution after being scammed out of $10,000 by a ph…
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Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the global technology outage. Also on the show, we break down former President Donald Trump’s republican nomination acceptance speech from last night’s Republican National Convention; screenwriter turned therapist Phil Stark discusses mental health in the entertainment industry; we preview the upcoming LAist I…
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Today on AirTalk, Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that he is moving the X and SpaceX headquarters out of California. Also on the show, we examine the science behind breakfast; we discuss this morning’s Emmy nominations; Larry Mantle and his son Desmond preview the latest ‘Passing the Mantle’ podcast episode from LAist Studios; author Albert Camarill…
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Albert M. Camarillo grew up in Compton amid segregation. His father had moved there decades prior from Michoacán, Mexico, with Compton being one of the few places where Mexican immigrants were allowed to reside. Camarillo's Compton was characterized by racial strife as Black and Latino families moved in and former white residents moved out, taking …
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On the second episode of Passing the Mantle, Larry and Desmond go back to their teenage years to discuss their formative time in high school. Larry went to Hollywood High’s alternative school in the 70s, and Desmond attended the Polytechnic School in Pasadena until 2019 — and their experiences were very different. So we want to hear from you: What …
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You know the phrase. Maybe your parents said it. Maybe your doctors said it. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But is that really true? Turns out, it’s much more complex. Today on AirTalk, we discuss the science behind breakfast, whether you really need it for good health, tips for optimizing nutrition whether you’re a breakfast st…
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Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump taps Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. Also on the show, what to do about having too many work meetings; author Paul Haddad stops by to talk about the birth of Los Angeles and his new book ‘Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles;’ we discuss the etiquette…
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“Los Angeles is a city that should not exist.” So reads the first line of Paul Haddad’s latest book Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles. L.A., he writes, has no natural features that would lend themselves to sustaining millions of residents. And yet, Los Angeles does exist. And not only that, it’s the second-l…
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Passing the Mantle is a podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry Mantle and his son Desmond, 23, go back to their teen years to talk high school and how the norms of what’s accepted — and not accepted — in the classroom have changed from the 1970s …
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Passing the Mantle is a podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry Mantle and his son Desmond, 23, go back to their teen years to talk high school and how the norms of what’s accepted — and not accepted — in the classroom have changed from the 1970s …
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Passing the Mantle is a podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this episode, Larry Mantle and his son Desmond, 23, go back to their teen years to talk high school and how the norms of what’s accepted — and not accepted — in the classroom have changed from the 1970s …
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Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania and talk about the response from American leaders, the history of violence in American politics, and how the Republican National Convention is preparing. Also on the show, Larry Mantle talks with author Mark S. Walton on his new book ‘Unretired: How …
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Longlegs” Wide Release “Sing Sing” In Select Theaters | Expands to Wide Release August 2nd “Fly Me to the Moon” Wide Release “Beverly Hills Cops: Axel F” Streaming on Netflix “Touch” In Select Theaters …
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In a year where actor Colman Domingo was honored for his work in “Rustin,” playing its titular character, he brings viewers another dynamic performance in “Sing Sing.” The film takes place in New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility, following a group of inmates looking to stage their own production. Alongside Domingo, the film has a fellow Acade…
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Today on AirTalk, we explore a new lawsuit that alleges LA city leaders of 'thwarting' a Venice homeless housing development. Also on the show, we look into who best to turn to when seeking advice; we dig into Filipino comfort food with the co-owner of Spoon & Pork; our FilmWeek critics review the latest release; Larry Mantle interviews actor Colma…
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Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office filed a lawsuit against an Airbnb influencer for illegally listing properties on vacation rental platforms. Also on the show, the latest on the Kroger and Albertsons merger; author Nicola Twilley stops by to talk about her new book ‘Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, a…
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We’re a little over halfway through the year and while there’s no shortage of new TV to watch, we thought we’d take inventory of 2024’s best TV thus far. From the hit historical drama “Shogun,” to the biographical comedy “The Vince Staples Show,” our critics take you through their top picks. Joining us for this week’s TV Talk is Kristen Baldwin, tv…
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