Best KPCC | Southern California Public Radio Podcasts (2025)

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AI-Generated Content, Superstitions, Food Friday, and more 1:39:02

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Today on AirTalk, AI-generated content now has its own social media app; Why do we have superstitions?; LA's first annual Indian Food Festival; FilmWeek and Horror classics through a feminist lens. Today on AirTalk: AI-generated content now has its own social media app (0:15) Why do we have superstitions? (17:23) LA's first annual Indian Food Festi…

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Feature: A new book recontextualizes horror classics through a feminist lens 14:00

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From Scream Queens to Final Girls, women have been at the center of horror cinema since its rise in the late 60s. Violence on screen mirrored the violence real women faced off screen. From the allusions to reproductive control in Rosemary’s Baby, to the undertones of domestic violence in The Shining, horror’s female protagonists cannot be divorced …

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FilmWeek: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ ‘Anemone,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and more! 35:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: The Smashing Machine, Wide Release Anemone, In Select Theaters The Lost Bus, In Select Theaters & Streaming on Apple TV+ Play Dirty, Streaming on Amazon Prime Fairyland, Landmark Sunset [W…

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Cannabis-linked DNA? 1:00

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Is cannabis…*COUGH COUGH*... the silent killer?!By LAist 89.3

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LA's year in tourism, Arizona district schools in crisis, Triple Play returns, and more 1:39:07

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Today on AirTalk, Triple Play: the Dodgers advance with three more series to go; LA is having a tough tourism year; Can gravity affect our bodies?; Arizona district schools in crisis; Citizen-run hotline to reunite the unhoused with their families and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: Triple Play: the Dodgers advance with three more series to go (0:15) LA…

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Printer to Launchpad 1:00

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It’s just like printing your own… rockets?!By LAist 89.3

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Federal government shut-down, Reactions to Pete Hegseth's speech on the military, AirTalk Live at the Bowers Museum, and more 1:39:00

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Today on AirTalk, the Government is shut down. What now?; The Justice Department sues the LA Sheriff's Department over concealed carry licenses; Pete Hegseth's military speech and a special AirTalk live event from the Bowers Museum. Today on AirTalk, Government shutdown (0:15) Justice Department sues LA Sheriff's office (15:49) Reactions to Pete He…

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Chromosome Cleanup! 1:00

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Could we rewrite the story of Down syndrome?By LAist 89.3

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AI-built 'actress,' DTLA revitalization, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, and more 1:39:10

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Today on AirTalk, we talk about the latest controversy around the new AI-built 'actress'; DTLA businesses unite to revitalize the downtown district; a new book takes a look at how to break into Hollywood; will CA be able to provide out of state patients with abortions?; the link between Parkinson's disease and herbicides and Bad Bunny is announced …

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Making an Artificial River Natural 1:00

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Let rivers be rivers!By LAist 89.3

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After-action report on January's fires, Potential government shutdown, Greatest lighthouses in CA, and more 1:39:25

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Today on AirTalk, an after-action report was released last week outlining the failings of LA County's response; China set its own greenhouse gas emission reduction goals; what is 'fawning?'; how a government shutdown could impact CA; the greatest lighthouses in CA and the division over the Magic Castle. Today on AirTalk, After-action report details…

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Slice-Proof Power Packs 1:00

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Is that little listening device in your pocket… a fire hazard?!By LAist 89.3

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Additions to Merriam-Webster, Being Wrong, Food Friday, and More 1:39:08

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Today on AirTalk, Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 new words to their dictionaries; a psychologist walks us through why we don't like being wrong; Pasta Sisters bring authentic Italian cuisine to Los Angeles and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 new words (0:15) Why we don't like to be wrong (17:04) Pasta sisters bring auth…

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FilmWeek: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Eleanor the Great,’ ‘Predators,’ and more! 33:45

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: One Battle After Another Wide Release Eleanor the Great In Select Theaters All of You Laemmle NoHo|Streaming on Apple TV+ Dead of Winter In Select Theaters Predators Laemmle Royal [West …

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Feature: Jaws: The Exhibition opens at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 15:45

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Widely credited with creating the modern summer blockbuster in 1975, Steven Spielberg's Jaws has captured the imaginations (and entered the nightmares) of audiences ever since. For Jaws’ 50th anniversary, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has created an all-ages experience: combining unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and interactive elemen…

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Infrared in a Blink 1:00

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Have you ever ACTUALLY seen red?By LAist 89.3

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Federal cuts and CA homelessness funding, Avoiding frauds and scams, New documentary on 'Rocky Horror,' and more 1:39:07

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Today on AirTalk, federal cuts to homelessness funding and its effect on CA; best practices to avoid scam and fraud; a book on how to take down the tech giant Apple; the Pentagon may require a pledge from the press; a new documentary on 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: How federal cuts affect CA homelessness funding (0:…

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Pawsitive Thinking 1:00

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Is doggie disease detection a question of… attitude?!By LAist 89.3

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US TikTok deal, Robot umpires, Friendship turning to romance later in life, and more 1:39:19

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Today on AirTalk, a new measure would require insurance companies to cover fireproofed homes; The US and TikTok's parent company are close to a deal; an economist writes a new book on women getting the most out of life; the audiobook industry's boom; Robot Umpires in the MLB, and how a reconnection can lead to romance later in life. Today on AirTal…

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Testy Toxoplasma 1:00

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Are parasites causing a tailspin in your testes?!By LAist 89.3

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Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV, Artificial turf, H1-B visas, and more 1:39:21

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Today on AirTalk, Jimmy Kimmel returns to television; President Trump designates antifa as a 'domestic terrorist organization,'; CA engulfed in artificial turf wars; $500 million in funding restored to UCLA; H1-B annual fees and a new book on 'Common Knowledge.' Today on AirTalk, Jimmy Kimmel's comeback (0:15) antifa designated as a terror group (2…

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You Sleep, Cells Clean 1:00

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Even mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell - needs a nap sometimes!By LAist 89.3

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Convention center expansion, AI bills, Executive functioning, and more 1:39:09

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Today on AirTalk, a plan for a massive expansion of the downtown convention center has been approved; two AI regulation bills are on Gov. Newsom's desk; what to know about executive functioning; how DOGE cuts impact CA's medical system; wearable tech, and what the best age for your kids is. Today on AirTalk: LA city council approves convention cent…

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The Big Five in Exercise 1:00

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Before your next workout - take a personality test!By LAist 89.3

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Digital privacy, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and more 1:39:04

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Today on AirTalk, the four states of Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii issue their own vaccine guidance; the latest on digital privacy concerns; Jalisco-style frozen yogurt with Swirlies and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk: West Coast Health Alliance issues its own vaccine guidance (0:15) The latest on digital privacy (16:27) Jalisco-style froz…

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Feature: Our critics’ standout films from the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 15:00

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“Hamnet,” Chloé Zhao’s drama about William Shakespeare’s marriage and the death of their 11-year-old son, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, putting it on an enviable track to Academy Awards contention. This might’ve been the biggest headline for the festival, which celebrated its 50th anniversary th…

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FilmWeek: 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,' 'Him,' 'Another End,' and More! 34:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. They also share thoughts on the passing of film icon Robert Redford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 89. Films: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Wide Release Him, Wide Release Another End…

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Malaria_Buzzkill 1:00

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Do we need to start vaccinating… bugs?!By LAist 89.3

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Jimmy Kimmel's show suspension, Book on James Baldwin, Pet supplements, and more 1:39:02

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Today on AirTalk, Jimmy Kimmel's show gets cut off by ABC indefinitely. How do First Amendment rights play into this?; checking in on CA's bill propositions; a book on the life of James Baldwin; how the pet wellness industry is pushing supplements and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: Jimmy Kimmel's show gets suspended. How does free speech play in? (0:15…

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Gut Feeling 1:00

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I’ve got a GUT feeling we know each other somehow!By LAist 89.3

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Non-stick cookware, Today's space race, Misconceptions about LA, and more 1:38:55

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Today on AirTalk, a new bill on Gov. Newsom's desk proposes a boost in CA oil production; Kentucky's shared custody laws are curbing divorce rates; the space race of today isn't between countries, but rather companies; CA looks to ban non-stick cookware, and the biggest misconceptions about LA. Today on AirTalk: CA may boost its oil production (0:1…

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Knee-d for Speed 1:00

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Got one foot stuck in the dial-up era?By LAist 89.3

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U.S. job market slowdown, Sports betting violations, Replacement body parts, and more 1:38:59

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Today on AirTalk, we take a look back at the illustrious life of Robert Redford; have we entered a soft labor market?; people are flocking to see re-releases of movies in the theaters; UCLA football's rocky start and the sweeping changes in college sports; sports betting violations and how close are we to having replacement body parts? Today on Air…

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Shake Your Buggy 1:00

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Moth to flame? More like… suns out, buns out!By LAist 89.3

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Emmys Recap, What made Altadena and Pacific Palisades special, Latest on the UCLA settlement proposal, and more 1:39:08

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Today on AirTalk, a recap of the 2025 Emmy Awards; CA's status with wind and wave energy; what made Altadena and the Pacific Palisades special?; Trump proposes an extensive settlement with UCLA; SoCal History: Mexican Repatriation and why exactly do we complain? Today on AirTalk: 2025 Emmys recap (0:15) CA's renewable wind and wave energy (16:26) W…

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Coffee Complications 1:00

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Hey, coffee lovers! How’s your sleep?By LAist 89.3

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Book to movie adaptations, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and more 1:39:02

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Today on AirTalk, we follow the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk death video going viral; what goes into making a great book, a great movie?; the Mezcal Por Siempre festival comes to LA this weekend; Zacatecan-style burritos and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk: Following the virality of Charlie Kirk's death online (0:15) How to make a book into a movie the…

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Feature: Rob Reiner returns for an encore with a double Spinal Tap 21:30

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This Is Spinal Tap ushered in a new wave of genre films with its satirical, mockumentary style. It is hailed as a classic, having found its way into the U.S. Library of Congress' National Film Registry. And if that isn't proof enough, the Criterion Collection is releasing a director-approved 4k restoration of the film. Now, over forty years later, …

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FilmWeek: ‘The Long Walk,’ ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,’ ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,’ and more! 28:00

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: The Long Walk, Wide Release Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, Wide Release Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, In Select Theaters Demon Slayer–The Movie: Infinity Castle, Wide …

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The Derm-inator 1:00

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Is that a new freckle… or something more?By LAist 89.3

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OC voter rolls, Actor David Duchovny's new book, TV Talk, and more 1:39:09

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Today on AirTalk, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead at 31; CA now requires home sales to include disclosure about high-fire risk status; David Duchovny talks about his new poetry book; OC supervisors seek purging of voter rolls and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk, Charlie Kirk dead at 31 (21:42) CA law updates home-sale disclosure policy (…

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Bacterial Burglary 1:00

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Don’t open Pandoraea’s box! Who knows what you’ll unleash!By LAist 89.3

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Advertisements for pharmaceutical drugs, Update on CA redistricting, Paying kids for positive behavior, and more 1:39:23

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Today on AirTalk, President Trump signs a memorandum to revive restrictions on drug advertisements; Justice Democrats continue to upset moderate politicians in primary elections. What is their strategy?; how do you tell someone you don't want to be recorded?; an update on CA's redistricting efforts; Paramount nears an acquisition of The Free Press …

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Couch to Clinic 1:00

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Is the cure for cancer… a jog?By LAist 89.3

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Interview with Senator Alex Padilla, CA science test scores, How to discuss suicide, and more 1:39:04

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Today on AirTalk, Senator Alex Padilla talks about the green-lighted racial profiling by the SCOTUS for immigration enforcement in LA; why CA's science test scores are dropping; how the Catholic sainthood has evolved; how to discuss the grief of suicide; should sirens return to cellphones?; and where the best neighborhoods in SoCal for food are. To…

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Santa Monica's fiscal emergency, Black Movie Soundtrack at the Hollywood Bowl, AI psychosis, and more 1:39:39

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Today on AirTalk, financial payouts have plunged the city of Santa Monica's budget; how DTLA is turning its skyscrapers into housing units through the city's Adaptive Reuse Ordinance; Black Movie Soundtrack returns to the Hollywood Bowl; A recent study points to an increase in prostate cancer cases; what is 'AI psychosis?' and a new book on the con…

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AI's on Pulse Patrol 1:00

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AI doesn’t miss a beat.By LAist 89.3

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Clean Energy's Dirty Side 1:00

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Does clean energy have a dirty downside?By LAist 89.3

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DOJ Wildfire Lawsuit, The State of pop criticism, FilmWeek, and more! 1:39:06

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Today on AirTalk, US prosecutors file two lawsuits against Southern California Edison over wildfires; the realities of pop music criticism; Deda Restaurant brings authentic Georgian cuisine to Pasadena; FilmWeek and LA's first annual Silent Film Festival. Today on AirTalk, US prosecutors sue Southern California Edison over wildfires (0:15) Is pop m…

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Feature: LA’s first annual Silent Film Festival 17:30

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In our age of surround sound and IMAX theaters emphasizing the importance of sound effects and mixing in movies, it’s easy to forget that for film history’s first thirty years, movies were silent. A new film festival is aiming to fix that. In partnership with the American Cinematheque, Retroformat Silent Films and Mount Saint Mary’s University are …