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

Today on AirTalk: the end of the penny; why Linkedin posts are so strange; Food Friday: Cook like an Armenian grandmother; FilmWeek: the latest releases; and a new biography of actor Cesar Romero. Today on AirTalk: The death of the penny? (0:15) How did Linkedin get so weird? (19:27) Food Friday: Cook like an Armenian grandmother (34:51) FilmWeek: …

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Feature: A new biography on Cesar Romero shows the actor’s varied career beyond The Joker 19:00

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Actor Cesar Romero is probably best known for his role as The Joker in the 1960s Batman series, a portrayal that would later define the character and cast a large shadow over future screen adaptations. But well before Romero put on the green wig and red lipstick, he had a successful and varied career. He acted alongside the Rat Pack in Ocean’s Elev…

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FilmWeek: ‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘The Running Man,’ ‘The Carpenter’s Son,’ and more! 30:31

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Jay Kelly In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Dec 5 The Running Man Wide Release Come See Me In The Good Light Laemmle NoHo|Streaming on Apple TV+ The Carpenter’s Son In Select Theaters Pu…

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AI Interaction Confidentiality, TV Talk, and more 1:39:42

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Today on AirTalk: What we know about the coming storm (0:15) Should AI interactions be confidential? (14:44) New book on boxer Joe Louis' legacy (32:25) Are 'campuses' for the unhoused a solution? (51:45) TV Talk: What to watch now (1:24:54) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepa…

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Hashing Out Fertility 1:00

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Is there a HIGH price on getting DOWN?By LAist 89.3

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City Council vote on rent stabilization, An interview with Susan Orlean, and more 1:39:06

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Today on AirTalk: LA City Council votes on rent stabilization; the cultural significance of Zohran Mamdani; how to write a joke; Bill Gates' comments on climate; and an interview with Susan Orlean. Today on AirTalk: LA City Council votes on rent stabilization (0:15) The cultural significance of Zohran Mamdani (19:46) How to write a joke (32:47) Res…

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Need for Speed 1:00

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Didn’t hit ten thousand steps today? Relax — you might not need to!By LAist 89.3

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The latest on flight cancellations, AI in the classroom, and more 1:39:21

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Today on AirTalk: Latest on flight cancellations (0:15) AI in the classroom (16:10) Parenting a new generation (37:05) The climate leadership void (51:27) The latest on the beef industry (1:07:01) What happens when you fall out of love (1:24:48) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be p…

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Fire Safety, Hot Tips 1:00

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Only YOU can prevent … structure fires?!By LAist 89.3

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Potential government shutdown deal, SNAP update, and more 1:39:13

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Today on AirTalk: Government shutdown update (0:15) Vertical video (17:06) AI mental health advice (33:49) SNAP update (51:!4) Gen Z in the job market (1:07:10) LA billboards (1:25:54) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency…

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Save the Gila Monsters 1:00

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Is the lizard behind Ozempic… running for the hills?!By LAist 89.3

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Government shutdown check in, Food Friday, and more 1:39:03

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Today on AirTalk: Government shutdown (0:15) Political movements and political figures (15:22) Food Friday (35:51) FilmWeek (51:17) Interview with Sir Roger Deakins (1:26:20) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency…

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Feature: Sir Roger Deakins talks about his life and career in a new memoir 15:00

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Sir Roger Deakins is the award-winning cinematographer behind the films Bladerunner: 2049, 1917, and No Country for Old Men (just to name a few). Although those behind the camera often do not reach the heights of mainstream recognition, Deakins is the rare case of a cinematographer becoming a household name, considered one of the greatest of all ti…

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FilmWeek: ‘Predator: Badlands,’ ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Die My Love,’ and more! 34:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Predator: Badlands, Wide Release Sentimental Value, In Select Theaters Train Dreams, In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov. 21 Die My Love, In Select Theaters Nuremberg, Wide Releas…

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Steamy Showdown 1:00

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You know who needs a spa day ASAP? Your heart!By LAist 89.3

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Flight reductions, Nancy Pelosi's retirement, and more 1:39:00

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Today on AirTalk: Flight reductions (0:15) Pelosi retirement (16:19) Chat-GPT erotica (31:49) New response to homelessness in OC (51:14) Interview with Blumhouse CEO (1:07:40) TV Talk (1:23:31) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergen…

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Tilt-a-Hurl 1:00

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Tired of praying to the porcelain gods?By LAist 89.3

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Proposition 50 passes, Implications of the NYC mayoral race, An interview with LA county's probation chief, and more 1:39:03

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Today on AirTalk, we discuss the early results for Proposition 50; the implications of the NYC mayoral race; an interview with historian Richard Bell on his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World; an interview with LA County's probation chief; and how to restore your mental state after a chaotic day. Today on AirTalk: Prop 50 (0…

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CPR’s Neck Listener 1:00

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Listen to your neck, and you’ll never miss a beat!By LAist 89.3

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Prop 50 check in, AI in drug development, Rose Bowl/UCLA lawsuit and more 1:40:10

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Today on AirTalk, Election day: Prop 50; Gen Z nostalgia; Rose Bowl/UCLA lawsuit; AI drug development, and What to do when your friend cheats. Today on AirTalk Election day: Prop 50 (0:15) Gen Z nostalgia (25:48) Rose Bowl/UCLA lawsuit (49:40) AI drug development (1:12:19) What to do when your friend cheats (1:26:35) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to r…

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Woolly Toothache 1:00

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Man, your bad breath is MAMMOTH!By LAist 89.3

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Dodgers are world champs again, MacArthur Park fence proposal and more! 1:40:04

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Today on AirTalk, the Dodgers are back-to-back World Champs; Iron fence proposal for MacArthur Park; Best TV shows to watch with your kids; Dodger history; SoCal Edison recovery program; German exiles in the Palisades and Dodger Parade Live. Today on AirTalk The Dodgers are back-to-back World Champs (0:15) Iron fence proposal for MacArthur Park (25…

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Clock Watchers 1:00

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Up in age, but young at heart!By LAist 89.3

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Economy check-in, Posting significant others online, Food Friday, and more 1:39:04

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Today on AirTalk: the Federal Reserve announced a cut in interest rates; we try to figure out why women are posting their boyfriends online less; and Food Friday: Charcuterie. Later, Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms …

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Feature: A new TCM book shares some Pre-Code classics 16:01

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Despite only lasting four short years from 1930 to 1934, the pre-code era of Hollywood’s Golden Age produced films that pushed the boundaries of cinema and storytelling, even by today’s standards. Hollywood classics including King Kong (1933), Freaks (1932), and Grand Hotel (1932) all came out during this time, just before the enforcement of the Pr…

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FilmWeek: ‘Nouvelle Vague,’ ‘Love+War,’ ‘Ballad of a Small Player,’ and more! 33:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Nouvelle Vague In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov 14 Love+War Laemmle Monica Film Center|Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Nov. 7 Ballad of a Small Player Streaming on Ne…

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Sole-Searching for Relief 1:00

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Is pain relief aFOOT?By LAist 89.3

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Priest shortage, SNAP benefits and the federal government shutdown, and more 1:39:29

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Today on AirTalk, Triple Play: The Dodgers fall behind in Game 5 of the World Series; A decline in the number of Catholic priests; and the government shutdown puts SNAP recipients at risk. Later, we check in on Southern California rehab centers and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk, Triple Play (0:15) Priest shortage (15:06) SNAP (33:52) SoCal rehab center…

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Pixel Panic! 1:00

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Pixels might be affecting your psycheBy LAist 89.3

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SoCal Edison Eaton fire recovery program, Donors behind Prop 50, and more 1:39:10

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Today on AirTalk: The CEO of SoCal Edison’s announces Eaton fire recovery program; the Norton Simon Museum celebrates 50 years; the donors behind the Prop 50 campaigns; and Paramount lays off 1,000 workers amid interest in Warner Bros. merger. Today on AirTalk: SoCal Edison Eaton fire recovery program (0:15) Norton Simon Museum 50th anniversary (50…

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Dropping Knowledge 1:00

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Splat! It was a fly-by pooing!By LAist 89.3

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Dodgers' World Series Game 3, Decorating for Halloween, Human Cat Relations, and more 1:39:07

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Today on AirTalk: Larry and Nick Roman recap Game 3 of the World Series; more menopausal women are taking testosterone; Dr. Halloween gives his decorating advice; Prop 50 explainer; and a history of cat-human relations. Today on AirTalk: World Series (0:15) Women and testosterone (15:20) Halloween decorations (33:32) Prop 50 (51:22) A history of ca…

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Robot Soft Girl Era 1:00

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Pressure is higher, conditions are dire, under the sea!By LAist 89.3

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Support for Trump among Latino voters, Interview with William Shatner, LA's history with smog, and more 1:39:10

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Today on AirTalk: a New AP-NORC poll on support of Trump among Latino Voter; Roblox launches a parent council amid safety concerns; and the history of smog in LA. Also Triple Play on the World Series; Larry interviews William Shatner about 'Wrath of Khan;' and a new book on the Black Dahlia murder. Today on AirTalk: New AP-NORC poll on Latino Voter…

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Archaea Attack! 1:00

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There’s gold in them there… MICROBES?!By LAist 89.3

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Should athletes be able to major in college sports? The Dodgers prepare for the World Series, and More 1:02:49

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Today on AirTalk, we explore the rifts in the Democratic party; should you be able to major in sports?; Triple Play — the Dodgers attempt to repeat in the World Series; and FilmWeek: Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Today on A…

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FilmWeek: ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,’ ‘Hedda,’ and more! 31:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Bugonia, In Select Theaters Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere In Select Theaters Hedda The Culver Theater [Culver City]|Streaming on Prime Video Köln 75 Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemml…

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Great Scott! New documentary celebrates 50 years of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 18:00

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show created a blueprint for other initially unsuccessful films to find second lives through fervent fans. Its unapologetic celebration of difference continues to resonate on the 50th anniversary of the film. In the new documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, director Linus O’Brien delves into the phenomenon…

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Sled Dog DNA 1:00

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Roll over Beethoven! And Balto too!By LAist 89.3

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NBA gambling scandal, A proposed new definition of obesity, Lead in protein powders? and more 1:02:05

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Today on AirTalk, the FBI announces charges tied to an NBA gambling scandal; New research finds almost 70% of U.S. adults are considered obese under a proposed new definition of obesity; Consumer Reports finds high levels of lead in popular protein powders and shakes; Larry is joined by LAist climate and environment reporter Erin Stone to talk abou…

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Ready, Set, Grow! 1:00

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How does nature nurture your newborn?!By LAist 89.3

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Public opinion on nuclear power, NBA season preview, Overview of Prop 50, and more 1:03:17

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Today on AirTalk: Changes in the Department of Transportation's policy regarding English proficiency are causing a stir; Public opinion changes around nuclear power; NBA season preview; and the basics of Prop 50. Today on AirTalk: English proficiency exams for CDL holders (0:15) Nuclear energy and public opinion (24:17) NBA preview (24:17) Prop 50 …

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Rooting for Better Immunity 1:00

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Can floss STRING along a healthier future?By LAist 89.3

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Warner Bros. Discovery potential sale, A new book on Tupac Shakur, The Dodgers' prospects in the World Series, and more 48:29

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Today on AirTalk, Warner Bros. Discovery considers a potential sale; an interview with author Jeff Pearlman on his new book about Tupac Shakur; Glynn Washington, host of Spooked! and Snap Judgement joins Larry for a conversation about storytelling and supernatural experiences; and The Dodgers prepare to face off against The Toronto Blue Jays in the…

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Maximum Efficiency 1:00

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Join the enzyme evolution revolution… today!By LAist 89.3

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Robocalls and robotexts, Craft brewing, AI data centers, and more 1:04:14

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Today on AirTalk: Larry interviews the executive director of Covered California; the deluge of robocalls and robotexts; a check-in on the craft-brewing industry; AI data centers and energy usage; Camp Pendleton and the Interstate 5 shutdown; and real-time translation technology and language learning. Today on AirTalk: Interview with Covered Califor…

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Seafood Surprise 1:00

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Is it just me, or is seafood getting … crunchier?By LAist 89.3

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Feature: A new book captures the complicated life and career of Bruce Lee 18:00

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Bruce Lee’s martial arts work on the silver screen made him a household name in America at a time when those of Asian descent were rarely seen in media. His very presence served as a complicated and nuanced representation for this underseen group. Now, a new book traces the life of Lee and argues his short life had an even greater impact on the wor…