Best KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Impact of Public Media Funding Clawbacks on California, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and more 1:39:04

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Today on AirTalk, we discuss the approved defunding for public media with LAist CEO Alex Santamaria; what made Love Island USA popular?; Hangaburs' cheeseburgers; FilmWeek and Godzilla's 70-year history. Today on AirTalk: Funding clawbacks for public media (00:15) What makes Love Island USA popular? (19:06) Hangaburs cheeseburgers (39:17) FilmWeek …

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FilmWeek: 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' 'Eddington,' 'Smurfs,' and More! 33:00

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms! Films: I Know What You Did Last Summer Wide Release Eddington In Select Theaters Smurfs Wide Release Afternoons of Solitude Laemmle Monica Film Center Finally Dawn Laemmle Glendale …

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Feature: Godzilla’s 70 years chronicled in new book 16:30

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What was originally a creature feature that metaphorically gets into the horrors of nuclear bombs, Godzilla has now become a media icon that’s lasted for more than 70 years. In Steve Ryfle’s new book, Godzilla: The First 70 Years: The Official Illustrated History of the Japanese Productions, the author digs into the well-known monster's filmography…

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Martian Skies, Alien Lights 1:00

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What’s turning the Red Planet green?!By LAist 89.3

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Prescribed Burns, History of Domestic Surveillance, TV Talk, and More 1:39:41

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Today on AirTalk, the Senate has passed 9 billion dollars in federal cuts, which include hits to public broadcasting and foreign aid; the effectiveness of prescribed burns; history of domestic surveillance in the US; new LA County Homeless Agency; the influence of 'The Ed Sullivan show' and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: Senate passes $9 billion in fed…

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Smelly Flowers 1:00

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Stop and smell the – *GAG*By LAist 89.3

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The State of the US Economy, Natural Disasters and Disability, Pop Culture Introductions to the US, and more 1:38:50

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Today on AirTalk, the state of the US economy amid tariff threats, ICE raids, and inflation; what it means to tease your partner; how disabled people are at higher risk during natural disasters, and what your first pop culture introduction was to America. Today on AirTalk: State of the US economy? (00:15) Teasing your partner (29:13) Natural disast…

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Bot Therapy 1:00

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Feeling blue? Maybe it’s time to chat… with a bot.By LAist 89.3

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2025 Emmy Nominations, LASHA Homelessness Count, the History of Superman, and More 1:38:50

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Today on AirTalk, the 2025 Emmy nominations; how your romantic relationship could feel like parenting; LAHSA reports second consecutive decline in homelessness; How Superman's 90-year run at the box office has fared and what makes a person cool? Today on AirTalk: The 2025 Emmy Nominations (00:15) Parenting your romantic partner (17:26) LA's consecu…

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Outwitting the Scale 1:00

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Pop til you drop… weight?!By LAist 89.3

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Latest Updates on ICE Raids, the Song of the Summer, Bioplastics in Compost, and more 1:39:11

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Today on AirTalk, latest updates on ICE raids, policy, budget, and more; CA Attorney General releases legal opinion declaring sports betting illegal in the state of CA; what is the song of the summer this year?; the cause and effect of plant-based compost; the history behind Home Run Derby, and a new book about the many lives of James Gandolfini. T…

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Protect the Orcas! 1:00

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What’s black and white and… full of toxic sludge?By LAist 89.3

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Young Men Series: Masculinity, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and More! 1:39:04

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Today on AirTalk, an 'inadvertent error' by the LA County Board of Supervisors leads to a repeal of Measure J; how young men in today's age associate themselves with masculinity and how the definition is evoloving; chef and owner of Saucy Chick Indi-Mex Eatery explains an unexpected yet harmonious union of flavors and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, A …

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Feature: The New York Times surveyed readers and filmmakers about the best 21st-century films, we discuss the responses 14:30

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A couple of weeks back, the New York Times released an expansive project, with a focus on determining the best films released in the 21st century. Having polled 500 people in the film and entertainment industry, asking each person about their top 10 favorites, they released many of the topline results. In a separate ask to its readers, over 200,000…

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FilmWeek: 'Superman,' 'Kill The Jockey,' 'Apocalypse in the Tropics,' and More! 35:00

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Superman Wide Release Kill The Jockey Laemmle NoHo 7 Apocalypse in the Tropics Laemmle Monica Film Center |Streaming on Netflix July 14 To a Land Unknown Laemmle Royal Don't Let's Go to the D…

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Forks Against the Clock 1:00

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What’s YOUR expiration date?By LAist 89.3

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Fire Season Preview, Young Men: Religion and Relationships, TV Talk, and More 1:39:17

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Today on AirTalk, what we know about the tunnel collapse; a preview of this year's heatwave and fire season; Young men's turnback to religion; how young men are going about courtship and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk, What we know about the tunnel collapse (00:15) Fire season preview (11:38) Young men series: a turn back to religion (25:26) Young men s…

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Feathered Songmasters 1:00

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Why does the caged bird sing… karaoke?!By LAist 89.3

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Religious Endorsements of Political Candidates, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Explainer, Cole's French Dip Closure, and More 1:39:18

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Today on AirTalk, the IRS walks back on a curtailment of religious organizational ability to endorse a political candidate; an explainer on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation; DTLA's famous Cole's French Dip is closing; what the status of young men is in today's higher education and employment and how political affiliations affect well-being. Today o…

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Cage Connection 1:00

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Polly want… an iPad?By LAist 89.3

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Immigration Enforcement in MacArthur Park, CA Air Quality, Young Men & Exercise, and More 1:39:07

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Today on AirTalk, what we know about the ICE raids in MacArthur Park; what will pressure to roll back climate goals look like for CA's air quality?; a new biography details the life of Bella Starr; the experiences of young men in today's gym culture and whatever happened to the kids riding bikes? Today on AirTalk: ICE raid in MacArthur Park (00:15)…

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Cancer Gender Gap 1:00

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Zombie outbreak! Who ya gonna call? Mommy?!By LAist 89.3

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Six Months Since LA's Devastating Fires, The Future of the LA Zoo, Young Men and Politics, and More 1:39:00

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Today on AirTalk: a check-in on LA County 6 months after the devastating fires; what is the future of the LA Zoo?; how are young men thinking about politics, and whatever happened to kids riding their bikes? Today on AirTalk: Six months since LA's devastating fires (00:15) Future of the LA Zoo (16:25) Young Men Series: Politics (51:14) Visit www.pr…

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Sweet Dreams 1:00

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Is there a hack for… dreams?!By LAist 89.3

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FilmWeek: 'Jurassic World: Rebirth,' '40 Acres,' 'Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print,' and More! 34:20

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Jurassic World: Rebirth Wide Release 40 Acres In Select Theaters Nobu Laemmle Monica Film Center The Old Guard 2 Streaming on Netflix Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print Streaming on Max H…

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Feature: FilmWeek critics share their top picks for 2025 so far 21:35

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As we enter the second half of the year, and the 4th of July weekend, our critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein will take some time to recap what’s been released this year so far and talk about their favorite films that have been released as of now.By LAist 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio

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Struck by Lightning 1:00

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No one wants to be struck by lightning! Unless it feels good.By LAist 89.3

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ICE's Effect on LA Restaurants, CA Electric Grid Batteries, TV Talk, and more 1:38:54

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Today on AirTalk, LA's culinary scene takes a hit amid ICE raids; CA's electric grid battery systems even out the state's daily power demands; a new book explores the legacy of 'Record Plant Studios,' a legendary music production company; the Pentagon reviews military aid pledged to Ukraine; NASA+ is the newest addition to Netflix, as C-SPAN loses …

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Bat Crazy 1:00

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Getting nowhere with Google Maps? Try echolocation!By LAist 89.3

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Sheriff Luna Interview, Altadena Oral History Project, an LA Coroner's Memoir, and more 1:39:10

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Today on AirTalk, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is found not guilty on sex trafficking and RICO charges; Sheriff Robert Luna talks ICE enforcement, firework safety, and more; a small group of volunteers attempts to preserve Altadena's history; AI plagiarism detectors and a former LA County coroner shares his experience. Today on AirTalk: Sean 'Diddy' Combs ac…

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Trump Administration's Lawsuit Against LA, the Word 'Like', Summer Travel Season, and More 1:39:15

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Today on AirTalk, President Trump pursues a lawsuit against LA's Sanctuary Laws; the impact of ICE on CA agriculture; the word 'like' and its many applications; CA Environmental Quality Act to be gutted; the travel season ahead, and how some words just cannot be translated Today on AirTalk, Trump v. Sanctuary Cities (00:15) ICE sweeps on CA agricul…

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: And the band played on 1:28:58

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From “The Graduate” to “Clueless,” this LIVE episode is all about movies with iconic soundtracks. Guests: Writer/director Paul Feig (“Another Simple Favor,” “Bridesmaids”), actor/writer Edi Patterson (“The Righteous Gemstones,” “Knives Out”), writer/producer Lauren LeFranc (“The Penguin,” “Impulse”). NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Bla…

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Mystery Milk 1:00

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Yuck! Mom, what are you eating?!By LAist 89.3

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Higher Gas Prices in CA, Forgotten LA Airports, Homelessness Enforcement Data, and More 1:38:55

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Today on AirTalk, higher costs at the pump in CA will begin on July 1st; LA was home to over a dozen municipal airports that have since been paved over; data indicates a spike in homeless arrests; how an increase in social media addiction and screen time has posed higher risks for kids and a new book critically analyzes the world of self-care. Toda…

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With a Side of Friendship 1:00

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Business dispute? Break bread, not heads!By LAist 89.3

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Feature: New book details Hollywood’s “Gay Golden Age” during the Hays Code, Lavender Scare 16:30

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Although the Hays Code and Lavender Scare served as a deterrent to queer representation in cinema, many filmmakers still found ways to include queer themes into their works. In his new book Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness, film historian Michael Koresky collects examples of these early queer projects an…

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FilmWeek: 'F1', 'M3GAN 2.0,' 'Sorry, Baby,' and More! 32:59

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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: F1: The Movie Wide Release M3GAN 2.0 Wide Release Sorry, Baby In Select Theaters AMC| The Grove 14| AMC Century City 15 Familiar Touch Laemmle Glendale My Mom Jayne Streaming on Max Enig…

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Climate Change Opinions 1:00

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Global warming got you hot?By LAist 89.3

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What's next for Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Party, LAPD Drone, Desi Arnaz, and More 1:38:52

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Today on AirTalk, we take a look at what is in store for Zohran Mamdani in NYC and how the Democratic Party may be his biggest roadblock; LAPD to use drones in new pilot program; a look into the life of influential TV great, Desi Arnaz; key SCOTUS decisions continue to loom; CA schools are found to be in violation of Title IX over transgender stude…

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Pets Getting COVID 1:00

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COVID is back! For cats?By LAist 89.3

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Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez's Controversial Comments, NYC Mayoral Primary, Queer Food, and More 1:39:48

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Today on AirTalk, Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez's controversial comments on LA street gang involvement with ICE; Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's Democratic Mayoral candidate; a new book offers a firsthand account of wildfire fighting; CA's chalks out budget set to go into effect on July 1st; LA County sees a decrease in drug overdose deaths and h…

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AI Outs Alzheimer’s 1:00

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Newsflash! Private detective A-I is on the Alzheimer's case!By LAist 89.3

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Israel-Iran Ceasefire Status, LACMA's New Galleries, Mayor Bass Interview, and More 1:42:51

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Today on AirTalk, Trump claims that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been reached, despite initial turbulence; LACMA's newest galleries slated to open in 2026; Popular movies you never got around to watching; Mayor Bass talks about continued response to ICE raids in LA; what is the impact of Roe v. Wade's overturn after three years? and a ne…

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Smoggy Skies, Foggy Minds 1:00

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Can pollution JAM UP your brain?!By LAist 89.3

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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Disasters, naturally 1:22:01

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We’re taking cover and bracing for impact in an episode about our favorite disaster movies! Guests: Writer/comedian Jen Statsky (“Hacks,” “The Good Place,” “Parks and Recreation”), actor/writer Nik Dodani (“Twisters,” “Atypical,” “Dear Evan Hansen”), and actor/writer/director Katie Aselton (“Magic Hour,” “The League,” “Legion”) NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHIN…

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US Attack on Iran, Pet Insurance, the Latest on LAist's Investigation into Andrew Do, and More 1:39:20

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Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities as well as how previous international military interventions have panned out for the US; whether or not pet insuance is worth it; the recent popularization of earbuds; the latest on former OC Supervisor Andrew Do; should you know the sex of your baby? and a new memoir of…

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High Road to Wellness 1:00

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Neurons are TRIPPY man…By LAist 89.3

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FilmWeek Feature: Celine Song talks ‘Materialists,’ modernizing rom-coms, and love triangles 19:30

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Celine Song, writer-director of the new film Materialists, uses a similar framework that garnered her a lot of admiration from moviegoers. In her feature directorial debut, Past Lives, the lead character Nora struggles to manage a love triangle, only for her to discover what the differences are between these lives she’s romanticized. In Materialist…

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FilmWeek: '28 Years Later,' 'Elio,' 'Tatami,' and More! 28:06

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Guest host Austin Cross and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Correction: A previous version of this episode had errors related to a review of the film Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project, which partially referenced an…

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Dodger Stadium, Commencement Speeches, Food Friday, and Filmweek! 1:39:07

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Today on AirTalk, we discuss what went down on Thursday afternoon outside Dodger Stadium as protesters and media gathered after a rumor about ICE raids in the stadium circulated; what makes a great commencement speech and what goes into these orations; Pasadena's latest bakery: 'BadAsh Bakes'; FilmWeek and an interview with writer/director Celine S…