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 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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“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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RNC Kicks Off Following Trump Assassination Attempt, Political Violence in American History, And Listeners Share Their Summer Jobs
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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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FilmWeek: ‘Touch,’ ‘Dandelion,’ ‘National Anthem,’ And More
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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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Feature: Colman Domingo discusses ‘Sing Sing’ and its “community-based” approach
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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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LA City Leaders Are Thwarting A Venice Housing Development, Filipino Food Friday, And FilmWeek
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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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With apologies to Mulan, Who is that MOUSE I see…staring straight back at me?By LAist 89.3
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Airbnb Influencer Lawsuit, The History Of Refrigeration, And Solving Household Battles
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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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TV Talk: What's the best TV of the year so far? Our critics weigh in
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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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I can't sleep! It's insom-NOM-NOM-NOM-ia time!By LAist 89.3
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SoCal Fire Updates, Hot Weather Stories, And The History Of Makeup
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Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County and a look at the heat wave hitting Southern California. Also on the show, how a smaller prison population is impacting California’s available firefighters; we get an update on the France and UK elections; we examine why Americans are becoming skeptical of higher education; we ex…
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We can rebuild him! We have the technology.By LAist 89.3
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The Latest From The White House, NYC's 'Congestion Pricing' Crisis, And The Declining Butterfly Population
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Today on AirTalk, the latest on the White House response to President Biden’s health. Also on the show, Skydance Media buys Paramount Global; we examine what happened to NYC’s ‘congestion pricing’ system and if there’s been ripple effects; we explore what presidential immunity means; a new study finds a culprit behind declining butterfly population…
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Explaining the rise and fall of NYC’s congestion pricing project and the ripple effects
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul halted a plan to charge most motorists $15 to enter the core of Manhattan, upending the nation’s first “congestion pricing” system at the beginning of June, just weeks before it was set to launch. The announcement dealt a stunning blow to a program, years in the making, that was intended to raise billions of dollars for N…
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What IS the sunscreen paradox???By LAist 89.3
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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: Is Gen Z less curious than the Baby Boomers?
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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 first episode, Larry Mantle and his son, Desmond, 23, talk about their wide-ranging interests and shared drive to understand why things are the way they are, and discuss whether today's generati…
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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: Is Gen Z less curious than the Baby Boomers?
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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 first episode, Larry Mantle and his son, Desmond, 23, talk about their wide-ranging interests and shared drive to understand why things are the way they are, and discuss whether today's generati…
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A New Proposal To Update LA Board Of Supervisors, The History Of The Valley Girl Accent, And Listeners Weigh In On Biden's Future
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Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new proposal that looks to expand the size of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members. Also on the show, we dive into the history of the iconic Valley Girl accent; listeners share their thoughts on President Biden remaining in the 2024 presidential race; Larry Mantle and his son Desmond …
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Could the key to preserving your brain be in … your bones?!By LAist 89.3
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FilmWeek: ‘Kill,’ ‘Boneyard,’ ‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan,’ And More
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, Andy Klein, and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Maxxxine” Wide Release “Despicable Me 4” Wide Release “Kill” In Select Theaters “Escape” CGV Buena Park 8 [Buena Park] + CGV Cinemas LA [Koreatown] “June Zero” In Select…
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Feature (reprised): Seven Samurai 70 Year Later: Looking Back At Kurosawa Masterpiece And Legacy_mixdown
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One of the most prolific and exceptional filmmakers who ever lived, Akira Kurosawa has an anniversary for his best works. His 1954 film “Seven Samurai” has now hit its 70th anniversary this year, and its 4k restoration is soon to be in select theaters. It’s a film that was voted the 20th best film of all time by prominent members of the film indust…
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Spare the rod, spoil the child? NO.By LAist 89.3
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Can depression be MELTED away??By LAist 89.3
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California Props On The November Ballot, Chaz Ebert Chats About Her New Book, And TV Talk: Shows To Watch
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Today on AirTalk, we dig into the nine California state props that have qualified for the November ballot. Also on the show, a look into why the Therapeutic Van Transport Pilot Program in LA may be coming to an end; Chaz Ebert drops by to talk about her new book ‘It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion,…
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Nature can heal itself? LLAMA tell you how!By LAist 89.3
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Introducing Passing The Mantle, from LAist Studios
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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. It's co-hosted by Larry Mantle, host of LAist 89.3’s AirTalk, the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, and his son Desmond Mantle. Even though Desmond is in law school pursuing a diff…
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Introducing Passing The Mantle, from LAist Studios
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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. It's co-hosted by Larry Mantle, host of LAist 89.3’s AirTalk, the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, and his son Desmond Mantle. Even though Desmond is in law school pursuing a diff…
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SoCal Enters Longest Heat Wave Of The Year, July 4th Travel, And Managing 'Medium Friends'
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Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Southern California’s latest heat wave. Also on the show, we explore forgiveness and what research says about its mental health and physiological benefits; we get an update on COVID-19 variants; we dive into the concept of ‘medium friends’ and the best ways to navigate those relationships; and mor…
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Closer than an acquaintance, but not quite best friend status–defining the ‘medium’ friend
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There are all different types of friends. From the one best friend you’ve known since kindergarten to the coworker you have small talk with by the water cooler. These more casual, or “medium” friends, people you hang out with every now then, but don’t divulge all your secrets to, can be just as beneficial as your closest companions. You can stretch…
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4th of July travel could be busiest on record
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Summer is here! And so are soaring summer travel rates. Travel this Fourth of July holiday could be the busiest on record. AAA is predicting nearly 71 million people on the move this holiday. It's important to plan ahead, be patient and be ready for delays, both in the air and on the road. Joining to discuss what to expect this week and what the so…
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Yikes! When is the city gonna do something about these potholes?By LAist 89.3
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SCOTUS rules on presidential immunity, The Rise Of Mico-Cheating, And A New Book On The Science Of Masturbation
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Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. Also on the show, how a hill in Irvine is providing us a glimpse into California’s drought-ridden future; we explore the rise of ‘micro-cheating;’ we breakdown the new California laws going into effect this month; Eric Sprankle talks a…
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With social media comes the rise in ‘micro-cheating.’ What is it and are we overreacting?
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Cheating as a concept is well known, and as a behavior it’s probably been around since the beginning of time. But in the past couple years, the term “micro-cheating” has been popping up, but in what contexts exactly? And what does the term mean? Some therapists loosely define it as a small act of betrayal. The term has taken off on social media, wh…
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Don't WEIGHT for better sleepBy LAist 89.3
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SCOTUS Rules On Homeless Encampments, LA Hot Dogs, And FilmWeek Reviews
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Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about this morning’s Supreme Court decision allowing cities to enforce laws restricting homeless encampments. Also on the show, we debrief the first 2024 presidential debate; author Jane Kamensky drops by to talk about her new book “Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution: A History from Below;’ our F…
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Feature: Griffin Dunne talks about his new memoir “Friday Afternoon Club”
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Griffin Dunne grew up in the lap of luxury as the child of Hollywood producer turned investigative journalist Dominick Dunne. In his new memoir “Friday Afternoon Club,” the younger Dunne recounts stories about growing up alongside the rich and famous while also navigating the troubled waters of a family burdened by trauma, mental illness and the mu…
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FilmWeek: ‘Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1,’ ‘Daddio,’ ‘A Family Affair,’ And More
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Julia Paskin and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “A Quiet Place: Day One” Wide Release “Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1” Wide Release “Janet Planet” Wide Release “Green Border” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] “Daddio” In Select Theaters “A Family Affair…
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s SUPER cell!By LAist 89.3
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Gallery Weekend Los Angeles, Tiki Bar Culture, And TV Talk
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Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Gallery Association Los Angeles’s 4th annual Gallery Weekend. Also on the show, we touch on embracing your LGBTQ+ identity later in life; NPR music critic Ann Powers stops by to talk about her new book ‘Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell;’ we take a deep-dive into Los Angeles’s Tiki cultu…
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Joni Mitchell's life, influence and music as told by NPR's Ann Powers
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Joni Mitchell's life and career is legendary. Part of the music renaissance of the 1960s and additionally known for her connection to Laurel Canyon, her personal lyrics resonated deeply with fans. She's had a renaissance of her own in recent years, playing at festivals and lighting up stadiums. Ann Powers, NPR music critic and correspondent, attemp…
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TV-Talk: 'The Bear,' ‘Land of Women’ ‘My Lady Jane’ and more
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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’re going to 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…
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Coming out later in life–embracing your LGBTQ+ identity at an older age
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Most coming out stories, in books, in movies, in life, happen when the person is a teen or young adult. Adolescence and youth are defined as times to explore, take risks, discover who you are. But people can come out at any age. People can "discover" who they are after decades of living as someone else. Identity is not on a set timeline. And for th…
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Who rocks the most fashionable hats! 06/27/24By LAist 89.3
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Hollywood's Economic Slowdown, NBC Expands Social Media Presence For Olympics, And Journalist Nicolas Kristof Reflects On His Career
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Today on AirTalk, we check-in on Hollywood and how it has found itself in an economic slowdown with few job openings. Also on the show, a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) looks at how retailers aren’t stocking shelves with sustainable products; we recap Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State; New York Times journalis…
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Wanna better cup of joe?By LAist 89.3
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Banning Masks During Public Demonstrations, A New Book On Jazz Titans, And Everything You Need To Know About Space Junk
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Today on AirTalk, after the violence that broke out at a Los Angeles synagogue over the weekend, Mayor Karen Bass talks about placing regulations on masks at public demonstrations. Also on the show, a new petition aims to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster; we examine the current and future state of California’s dams; a look into how AI is…
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Pfft! Anyone can navigate with a smartphone… Try a compass!By LAist 89.3
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LA 2028 Summer Olympics Updates, Automatic Voting In California, And Adam Nimoy Talks New Memoir
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Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles has added two venues to the 2028 Summer Olympics games – we look into the new venues and the history behind LA’s oldest stadium. Also on the show, a new bill looks to utilize the DMV to automatically register California voters; how Inland Empire’s warehouse development is impacting the local community; Larry Mantle int…
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What’s more exhausting: meetings on zoom, or in person?By LAist 89.3
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Feature: Larry Talks To Yorgos Lanthimos, Director Of New Film ‘Kinds of Kindness’
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In a surprise announcement following the success of his film “Poor Things,” which received 11 nominations at this year’s Academy Awards and was awarded 4, director Yorgos Lanthimos took no time to announce his new film “Kind of Kindness.” The film is an anthology, telling 3 distinct stories about love, through the dry and dark humor that many have …
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FilmWeek: ‘Kinds of Kindness,’ ‘The Exorcism,’ ‘Summer Solstice’ And More
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Kinds of Kindness,” In Select Los Angeles and New York Theaters; in Wide Release next week “The Bikeriders” Wide Release “Thelma” In Select Theaters “Fancy Dance” Laemmle Noho 7 [North Hollywood] | Stream…
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How Heat Affects The Brain, SoCal Veggie Burgers, And FilmWeek
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Today on AirTalk, comedian Amber Ruffin stops by to talk about her new musical ‘Bigfoot!’ Also on the show, with a heat wave hitting Southern California this weekend, we look into how heat affects our brains; we chow down on some Vegan Burgers with the general manager of Beelman’s; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry Mantle inter…
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