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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A three-minute rundown of the best (and worst) of this week’s film releases, including the go-to movie for the weekend.
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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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SoCal Update brings locally sourced news to Southern California. A public media partnership between KCET, PBS Socal and KPCC, reporters and editors run down through the day's most relevant news within minutes. Catch up on Southland headlines, arts and culture.
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Join Take Two hosted by A Martinez each weekday when we’ll translate the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that people are talking about.
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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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From LAist Studios, the creators of The Big One, the second season of The Big Disaster series will provide you with a wildfire survival guide that includes not just tangible safety tips — but hope for our future. As the world enters a new age of wildfires, science reporter Jacob Margolis hosts Season 2: The Big Burn, a deep dive into personal stories that illuminate the history of how we got here, why we keep screwing things up, and what we can do to survive and maybe even thrive while the w ...
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The Truth is spoken here on the Sgt Dorsey Speaks podcast each week hosted by Sgt Cheryl Dorsey. Support the show via Cash App - https://cash.app/$sgtdorseyspeaks Sgt Dorsey’s Autobiography available ~ http://bit.ly/2AGhYmQ For over two decades, Retired Los Angeles Police Department(LAPD) Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units in all four Bureaus within the City of Los Angeles; South, Central, West and Valley. In addition to various patrol division assignme ...
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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
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1:39:07Today 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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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
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1:39:19Today 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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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
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1:39:21Today 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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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
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1:39:09Today 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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Before your next workout - take a personality test!By LAist 89.3
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FilmWeek Marquee: ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,' 'Him,' 'A Savage Art,' 'The Summer Book,' and 'Xeno'
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3:00A three-minute rundown of the best (and worst) of this week’s film releases. Airs Saturdays at 8:35am.By LAist 89.3
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Digital privacy, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and more
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1:39:04Today 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
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15:00“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!
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34:30Larry 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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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
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1:39:02Today 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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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
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1:38:55Today 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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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
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1:38:59Today 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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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
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1:39:08Today 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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Hey, coffee lovers! How’s your sleep?By LAist 89.3
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FilmWeek Marquee: ‘The Long Walk,’ ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,’ ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,’ and 'Demon Slayer–The Movie: Infinity Castle'!
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3:00A three-minute rundown of the best (and worst) of this week’s film releases. Airs Saturdays at 8:35am.By LAist 89.3
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Book to movie adaptations, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and more
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1:39:02Today 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
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21:30This 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!
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28:00Larry 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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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
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1:39:09Today 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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