Best Sea Tree Media Podcasts (2025)

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Coalition Defends Solar for All, Taming the Monsters of Halloween Waste, Chicago River Restored to Health and more. 51:53

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Facing lost jobs and higher energy prices after the Trump EPA canceled $7 billion in low-income solar grants, a coalition of labor, green and anti-poverty groups is teaming up to fight in court for clean energy jobs and save “Solar for All.” Also, one of the most frightening aspects of Halloween is the monstrous amounts of waste it can generate. We…

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Remembering Susan Stamberg, Gardens and wildlife neighbors, and FilmWeek 1:01:49

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Today on AirTalk, NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg passed away yesterday; LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy joins to talk about her battles with neighborhood squirrel 'Mindy;' we hear from listeners about their own experiences with gardening and wildlife with horticultural consultant Lili Singer; and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, Susan Stamberg pa…

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After a Tough Season, Wine Country Famers Are Working to Harvest Grapes 10:44

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Federal immigration officials could be setting their sights on Sonoma county. A local supervisor says Department of Homeland Security officials asked in a meeting if the sheriff's office would notify DHS when undocumented immigrants are arrested. Shandra Back, KRCB Farmers in wine country have been working at all hours to get their grapes off the v…

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In-Home Daycare Providers Still Face Discrimination From Landlords 10:44

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Thousands of California families rely on in-home daycares for their kids. But after the housing market collapse in 2008, the state lost 30% of these types of child care settings, leading to a crisis. As part of its effort to rebuild, California passed a law in 2019 forbidding landlords and homeowners’ associations from refusing to rent to in-home c…

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Undercount of LA's homeless population, Interview with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play, and more 59:13

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Today on AirTalk, we talk with a RAND researcher about their new report showing an undercount of LA's homeless population by LAHSA, an interview with LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, overview of the Made In L.A. exhibition at the Hammer Museum, Larry talks with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play returns, and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: LAHSA under…

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LA County CEO settlement, JPL layoffs, and AirTalk Live: Palisades recovery 1:39:05

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Today on AirTalk, LA County's $2 million settlement with CEO Fesia Davenport, JPL goes through another round of layoffs, and a broadcast of yesterday evening's Palisades' fire recovery event Today on AirTalk, LA County CEO settlement (0:15) JPL layoffs (10:15) Palisades' fire recovery event (25:08) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Prepp…

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Waymo Continues To Increase Its Footprint In Los Angeles 10:47

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In San Francisco, more people are now ordering Waymo robotaxis than Lyfts with human drivers. People are getting more comfortable using driverless cars. This got us thinking - is the same thing about to happen in LA? And how do human Uber and Lyft drivers feel about it? Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW A new state audit released this week finds that …

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Preparing for earthquakes, CA nursing shortage, Interview with Kristen Bell, and more 1:39:03

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Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the storm hitting the region. Also on the show, a new study examines the next big earthquake; check-in on California’s nursing shortage; Kristen Bell talks about her new show; and more. Today on AirTalk: Weather update (0:15) What will the next big earthquake look like? (11:02) How to prepare for a mega-earthq…

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Delta Community's Finances Up In Air Amid Talks Of Disincorporation 10:35

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A tiny California town in Sacramento’s Delta has struggled for decades, and within a matter of months, could face some big decisions on its status as a city. Financial choices over the years have put Isleton in a sink or swim situation– with talks of disincorporation or bankruptcy and what that could mean for the city’s 800 residents. Reporter: Ril…

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Doggo and Kitty Bake a Cake (Pre-Intermediate) 29:38

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Get episodes without adverts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! It's Kitty's birthday! And how better to celebrate than by baking a cake? Just one problem: how do you do it? Well, if you add five delicious things, it will be five times as delicious, and if you add a hundred delicious things... Go to …

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Checking in on fire survivors, Housing development near transit, Triple Play, and more 1:39:17

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Today on AirTalk, CA passes SB79; Triple Play; New book explores Rodney King beating; and Check in on fire recovery efforts. Today on AirTalk: CA passes SB79 (0:15) Triple Play (24:40) New book explores Rodney King beating (34:17) Check in on fire recovery efforts (51:23) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any p…

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Proposed Change to Endangered Species Act Threatens California's Sea Otter Haven 10:37

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The Trump Administration is considering a change to the federal Endangered Species Act that could create new risks for an area in California that has more sea otters than any other in the state. Last October, the state finished removing four dams from Klamath River up in far Northern California. In the year since the removal, there has been drastic…

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China’s Climate Pledge, Balcony Solar, Remembering Jane Goodall and more. 51:51

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China has for the first time committed to an absolute target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, by 7 to 10 percent by 2035. We discuss China’s growing dominance in the global clean energy transition while the current US administration doubles down on fossil fuels. Also, compared to traditional rooftop solar, “balcony solar” offers renters, apartme…

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LAUSD test scores improve, Disclosing health issues, FilmWeek, and more 1:31:36

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Today on AirTalk, LAUSD test scores improve; telling others about your health issues; unlikely non-restaurant places for the best eats in So-Cal, and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, LAUSD test scores improve (0:15) Telling others about your health issues (14:16) Unlikely non-restaurant places for the best eats in So-Cal (38:55) FilmWeek (48:21) Visit w…

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How Fresno Schools Are Helping Students Get Back On Their Feet 10:38

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For many families experiencing homelessness, school can be a difficult hurdle to clear. Chronic absenteeism is higher, and graduation rates are lower among homeless students. But the Fresno Unified School District has been working to combat this problem. And the efforts appear to be working. Reporter: Rachel Livinal/KVPR Doctors at Adventist Health…

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After-Action report on the Palisades Fire, Update on federal funding of US colleges, TV Talk, and More 1:39:11

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Today on AirTalk, LAFD releases After-Action report; A new book on Bruce Lee; U.S. colleges ask Trump for access to federal funding; CA FAIR Plan rate increase and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk: LAFD releases after-action report (0:15) A new book on Bruce Lee (34:21) U.S. colleges ask Trump for access to federal funding (50:43) CA FAIR Plan rate increa…

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Preserving The Stories Of Altadena's Trees After The Eaton Fire 10:25

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When you talk about Altadena, you can’t not talk about its trees. It’s why one young Altadenan is documenting the stories of the community’s trees in the wake of the Eaton Fire. Reporter: Erin Stone, LAist A 29-year-old man has been arrested for starting a fire that eventually became the deadly Palisades Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Investigators made an arrest in relation to the Palisades fire, Triple play and more! 1:15:23

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Today on AirTalk, an arrest has been made in connection with the Palisades fires; Triple Play; LA County sex abuse lawsuit crisis, and how did you pick a retirement community? Read more: Uber driver charged in connection with starting the Palisades Fire Today on AirTalk: An arrest has been made in connection with the Palisades fires (0:15) Triple P…

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We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters 7:30

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We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want to support the show or drop us a line, head to brainson.org. The best way to keep us going is to jo…

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Masking Law Just Part Of Bigger Fight Over Immigration Enforcement 10:32

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California made national headlines last month when Governor Newsom signed a bill barring law enforcement officers from wearing masks -- a law aimed at immigration agents. Federal officials say they won’t comply. But the skirmish is about more than just masks. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED New data suggests Fresno is a more prosperous city than it wa…

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Burbank Airport, LAUSD school choice, How do ceasefire negotiations work? and more 1:39:08

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Investigation Sheds New Light On What May Have Sparked Eaton Fire 10:27

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How Slow Can I Go? (Conversation) 36:18

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By Ariel Goodbody, Polyglot English Teacher & Glassbox Media

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Updates on Israel Hamas peace negotiations, Potential new rent hike formula, Best SoCal fall activities, and more 1:39:13

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Following Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future 10:39

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When President Donald Trump signed his sweeping policy bill this summer, it included $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, known here as Medi-Cal. The program is recognized for helping low-income people access health care, but it also funds services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, many Californians with disabilities fac…

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Trade Movies #021 - Mr. Turner (2014) & The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978) with Emma 3:05:14

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EMMA K is the host of the Reformed Rakes podcast, and this was a hoot!! She is incredibly smart. I was dying laughing listening back to the episode of her saying something very smart for 20 minutes and then me being like "heh". Super duper fun!! Also very good movies. I'm being serious out there ladies if you like Timothy Spall in this. I got plent…

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Youth Climate Case, Salmon Run Fattens Bears, The Practice of Re-Enchantment and more. 51:55

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In the federal youth climate case Lighthiser v. Trump, plaintiffs are seeking immediate relief from three executive orders and subsequent actions of the Trump administration that boost fossil fuels. But the federal government maintains that the Lighthiser plaintiffs, like those in the prior case Juliana v. United States, lack standing. Also, the ch…

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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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New Movie Tells The Story Of Bus Driver Who Helped Students, Teachers Escape Camp Fire 10:28

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The 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise remains California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire in history. The Northern California fire claimed the lives of 85 people. Now, a new movie depicts the real-life heroic escape of one local bus driver. Reporter: Claudia Brancart, North State Public Radio Yosemite National Park remains open during the governm…

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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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Joshua Tree National Park Nonprofit Concerned About Latest Government Shutdown 10:40

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During the last federal government shutdown in late 2018 and early 2019, national parks here in California were greatly impacted. Some shut down completely, meaning a significant loss in potential revenue. Others remained open, but were not fully staffed. That includes Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Vehicles drove off-road, causi…

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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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Dust Storms An Increasing Problem Around The Salton Sea 10:35

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Around the Salton Sea, dust storms have become an increasing problem, sparking dozens of public health studies. But many Imperial Valley residents have grown weary of repeated studies that all basically say the same thing: that the air quality is bad and getting worse. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS National Parks are once again caught up in the middl…

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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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State Looks To Hire Thousands Of Year-Round Firefighters 10:39

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What once was a fire season in California is now a fire year. As a result, the state is looking to combat increasing wildfires with funding for more year-round firefighters. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR California voters approved a $10 billion climate bond measure, last November. We're now getting a sense of where the first round of Prop 4 money …

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The Juniper Tree (Advanced) 51:12

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Get episodes without adverts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! Skin as white as snow and eyes as red as blood. Some would call it beautiful, but to Nicholas's parents, he is a demon child. But when Nicholas discovers that his 'mother' is not his real mother, his whole world starts to change. Today's s…