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Airtalk

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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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On First Day, Biden Signs Series Of Executive Orders To Reverse Trump-Era Policies

January 21, 2021 17:13 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Today on AirTalk, We update you on the latest political news, including president Joe Biden's day one executive orders. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, discuss health inequities in communities of color during the pandemic; and more.

Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States

January 20, 2021 17:16 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss Joe Biden being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States and hear from listeners about their feelings following the ceremony. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions.

New Report Calls for Reforms of Gang-Like Behavior Among LA Deputy Subgroups Within Sheriff’s Department

January 19, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest Loyola Law School report focusing on deputy policing. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; hear from listeners about the lies they have told during interviews; and more.

DC Round Up: Biden Reveals Coronavirus Spending Plan, Insurrection Investigations And More

January 15, 2021 17:17 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest news in Washington D.C., including Biden's COVID-19 spending plan. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Peter Rainer and Amy Nicholson review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

Politics Latest: Impeachment Next Steps, Inauguration Security Preparations

January 14, 2021 17:10 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news happening in Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we talk to listeners to hear what they want to see in Biden's first 100 days, answer your COVID-19 questions; and more.

The Latest On Congressional Proceedings On Impeachment, The 25th Amendment, Plus What Inauguration Day Security Will Look Like Following Capitol Siege

January 12, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news in Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we discuss the trend of out-migrations from California; we answer your COVID-19 questions; and more.

After Violence At The U.S. Capitol Last Week, House Democrats Introduce Impeachment Resolution

January 11, 2021 17:22 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss House Democrats' resolution to impeach Trump following the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol last week. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19; check in with learnings pods as schools begin for many of them; and more.

Introducing Norco 80 Episode 1: The Robbery

January 11, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Introducing Norco 80, the unbelievable true story about God, guns, survivalism and the bank robbery that changed policing in America forever. May 9th, 1980 began as a regular Friday in sleepy Norco, a small town about 48 miles east of Los Angeles, known mostly for its horse trails and old western look. But around 3:30pm, five masked men with assault rifles would attempt to rob the Security Pacific Bank downtown. Host Antonia Cereijido introduces us to a region that was rapidly becoming the ...

Remembering Former Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda

January 08, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the passing of former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda. Also on the show, we break down house democrats pushing to impeach the president following the insurrection at capitol hill; KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

How Washington, D.C. Is Recovering In Aftermath Of Capitol Siege, How It Impacts Inauguration Day, And Where The Deeply-Divided GOP Goes From Here

January 07, 2021 18:35 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the ramifications of last night's insurrection on Capitol Hill. Also on the show, we break down where the Republican party goes following the insurrection and eventual end to Trump's presidential term; discuss the logistics of invoking the 25th amendment; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: California Over Capacity, New Variant And More

January 06, 2021 17:43 - 1 hour - 95 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the latest Georgia senate runoff results and its ramifications; update you on the joint congressional hearing that will finalize the electoral college votes; and more.

California’s Slower-Than-Expected Vaccine Rollout, LA County Hospital Shortages And More

January 05, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 updates and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the U.S. senate runoff races going on in Georgia; break down new California employment laws; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: US Death Toll Tops 350,000 As Cases Surge Into New Year

January 04, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 95 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss entertainment guilds calling for a halt to local production as COVID-19 surge continues, update you on the latest political news; and more.

First Reported Case Of U.K. COVID-19 Strain In U.S. Found In Colorado

December 30, 2020 17:32 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Today on AirTalk, we go over the latest news on COVID-19 and answer your questions. Also on the show, we'll talk about the impact of the pandemic on future generations; take a look at the positive news that came out of this year; and more.

DOC AMA: LA Hospitals in Crisis Mode, Low Oxygen Supply & More

December 29, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news answer your questions. Also on the show, we look back at the impact the pandemic has had on the restaurant industry and what they expect to face next year; what to look out for next year in national politics; and more.

DOC AMA: COVID-19 Numbers Surge In The Midst Of Holiday Season

December 28, 2020 17:54 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the most recent COVID-19 relief package that was signed into law; where the line is drawn for cultural appropriation in fashion; and more.

COVID-19: How One Of Orange County’s Largest Hospitals Is Dealing With Scarcity Of ICU Beds

December 22, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk about the workplace messaging app Slack and its impact on work environments; hear from students and teachers about virtual schooling this year; and more.

DOC AMA: Los Angeles Hospitals Prepare To Ration Care, New COVID-19 Mutations & More

December 21, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we hear from local museums to see how they are faring during the pandemic; preview the Lakers and Clippers ahead of their season-opener tomorrow; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: Southern California Has Run Out Of ICU Bed Space For Hospitalized Patients

December 18, 2020 17:03 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we check in with local music venues to hear how they are faring during the pandemic; KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

COVID-19: Moderna’s Vaccine Under FDA Panel Microscope Today

December 17, 2020 17:28 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we break down the limitations in brain scans; discuss the legal arguments behind the outdoor dining ban; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: ICU Capacity, Rapid-At-Home Testing, Vaccine Side Effects And More

December 16, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk to LAPD Chief Michel Moore about the latest news concerning his department; check in on the United States Postal Service and its shipment backlog this holiday season; and more.

As COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Make Their Way Across The Country, A Look At Plans For Distribution in Southern California

December 15, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the process of vaccine distribution as Southern California begins to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; check in with local bookstores as they look to stay financially afloat; and more.

DOC AMA: First Americans Receive Pfizer Vaccine As ICU Capacity Shrinks Around The Country

December 14, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we breakdown the backlog of claims in California's unemployment system; discuss what displays are worth observing this unique holiday season; and more.

DOC AMA: First Doses Of Vaccine Could Arrive In SoCal As Early As Next Week Amid COVID-19 Surge

December 11, 2020 17:32 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss how climate change is destroying giant sequoia and Joshua Tree populations; KPCC film critics Angie Han, Claudia Puig and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

COVID Check-In: SoCal Death Numbers, California’s Distribution Plans And More

December 10, 2020 17:12 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we break down the latest Pornhub controversy regarding it's unverified user content; discuss Airbnb's debut in the stock market with the company's reported value sitting at $47 billion; and more.

COVID-19: California ICU Capacity Outlook, UK Warns Of Severe Allergic Reactions To Pfizer Vaccine

December 09, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the need for civic education in California schools; examine what the pandemic has revealed about friendships between men; and more.

LA County DA George Gascón On Eliminating Bail And Other Reforms

December 08, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

Today on AirTalk, we talk to newly-appointed Los Angeles district attorney George Gascón about the implementation of policies he ran on. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions and update you on the latest; tribute John Lennon on the anniversary of his death; and more.

COVID-19: LA Public School Campuses To Close This Week As County Case Numbers Soar

December 07, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Today on AirTalk, we gives updates on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the California legislature being back in session and what policies may be proposed; break down California's new master plan for early education; and more.

COVID-19: Hospitals Fear Staffing Shortages, CA’s Regional Stay-At-Home Order And More

December 04, 2020 17:04 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB

Today on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions. Also on the show we discuss the LAUSD survey administered to parents in order to gauge their interest in hybrid learning for their children; KPCC film critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

DOC AMA: City Of LA Issues Stay-At-Home Rules, What It’s Like To Receive A Vaccine & More

December 03, 2020 17:24 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

Today on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions. Also on the show, we update you on the latest political news; breakdown how the GOP won congressional seats in California; and more.

COVID-19: Vaccine Progress Continues As UK Approves Pfizer Vaccine And CDC Panel Issues Recommendations For Who Gets Vaccinated First

December 02, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk to city officials across Los Angeles county that have chosen to pushback against the current COVID-19 restrictions; breakdown how the V.A. is using AI technology to prevent veteran suicides; and more,

COVID-19: When A COVID Vaccine Is Available, Who Gets It First? A CDC Panel Meets Today To Decide On Recommendations

December 01, 2020 17:28 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

Today on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions and update you on the latest news. Also on the show, we break down why parents have filed a class-action lawsuit against LAUSD; talk about parental consent for the COVID-19 vaccine; and more.

COVID-19: As International Vaccine Race Progresses, Los Angeles Residents Hunker Down Amid County Stay-At-Home Order

November 30, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Today on AirTalk, we give updates on the latest COVID-19 news, including Los Angeles county's new stay-at-home orders. Also on the show, we talk to healthcare workers about their experiences with burnout since the start of the pandemic; check in with the housing and rental markets; and more.

COVID-19: Vaccines Could Be Distributed To States As Early As Mid-December

November 25, 2020 17:13 - 2 hours - 139 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 vaccine news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we answer your Thanksgiving cooking questions; KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Christy Lemire and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

COVID-19: What We Can Learn About COVID Patients’ Recovery From Damaged Sense Of Smell Virus Causes

November 24, 2020 17:31 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss Pasadena's decision to not follow California's guidelines for restaurants closing; talk about what lengths Duke University went to in order to reopen its campus; and more.

COVID-19: LA County Restaurants Ordered To End Outdoor Dining Amid Surge In COVID Cases

November 23, 2020 17:11 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Today on AirTalk, we give updates on the latest COVID-19 news on the local level and statewide. Also on the show, we discuss how California ski resorts are adapting to COVID-19 during the winter months; how Gen Z and Millennials are leading to a decline in workplace relationships; and more.

COVID 19: California Issue Limited Stay-At-Home Order, Why Some Health Experts Are At Odds Over Using Certain Drugs To Treat COVID & More

November 20, 2020 17:19 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and break down California's limited stay-at-home order. Also on the show, we discuss the relationship between empathy and leadership; KPCC film critics review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

COVID-19: Latest In SoCal, Plus How Are You Talking With Family And Friends About Holiday Plans?

November 19, 2020 17:19 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Today on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions and hear how you are planning out your holiday plans. Also on the show, we talk about New Zealand's push for 'pay equity'; talk to tennis star Billie Jean King about her latest documentary "The Dollar Rebellion"; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: Vaccine Race Continues As Pfizer Announces 95 Percent Effectiveness In Final Analysis, New LA County Restrictions And More

November 18, 2020 17:09 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk to LAPD chief Michel Moore about the latest in his department; break down the new Los Angeles county COVID-19 restrictions and how they impact restaurants; and more.

COVID-19 AMA: California Slows Reopening, What A New T-Cell Test Might Tell Us About Immunity And More

November 17, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Today on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions. Also on the show, we discuss how employers can address worker burnout; the progress California has made in trying to convert to more Hydrogen-field vehicles; and more.

COVID-19 Update: Moderna Says Its Vaccine Is Nearly 95 Percent Effective, LA County Considers Curfew And More

November 16, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Today on AirTalk, we give updates on the latest COVID-19 news, including Moderna's announcement that their vaccine is 94.5 % effective. Also on the show, we break down the latest news in ; sit down with Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia; and more.

COVID-19 Cases Are Surging Across The Country As Families Weigh Whether To Come Together For The Holidays

November 13, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss how COVID-19 will impact the traveling and holiday season. Also on the show, we break down the ongoing issues with polling data; KPCC film critics Wade Major, Angie Han and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

LA Sheriff Villanueva Calls Guardado Inquest ‘Circus Stunt’

November 12, 2020 20:17 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva Responds To Board Of Supervisors Vote To Explore Ways To Reduce His Power

November 12, 2020 17:35 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

Today on AirTalk, we talk to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva about the Board of Supervisors motion to potentially remove him. Also on the show, we look at what's next for Republican party post-Trump; break down the Democratic party's future; and more.

Early Data Shows Pfizer Is Narrowing In On An Effective COVID-19 Vaccine. But What Will It Take To Get It To Everyone?

November 11, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the possible distribution of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine that was reported to have an effectiveness of 90%. Also on the show, we talk about the transition of power for the presidency; the impact Biden's policy proposals will have on businesses; and more.

What’s At Stake As The Supreme Court Hears Arguments On The Affordable Care Act

November 10, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Today on AirTalk, we break down the Supreme Court hearings for the Affordable Care Act and what the future holds for it now that the court holds a 6-3 conservative majority. Also on the show, we talk about likely candidates to fill vice president-elect Kamala Harris's senate seat; discuss Orange County's audit of all its ballots; and more.

Biden Elected President: Where Do We Go From Here, What Legal Qs Remain And What Does Historic VP-Elect Harris Mean To You?

November 09, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss president-elect Joe Biden and what his victory means for the country going forward. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; pay tribute to Jeopardy host Alex Trebek; and more.

As The Vote Count Continues, We Get The Election Latest

November 06, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB

Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest election results on the national level. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

As Trump Campaign Challenges Vote Counts, Processes In Several States, A Look At The Laws And Mechanics Governing Recounts

November 05, 2020 17:37 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Today on AirTalk, we discuss lawsuits the Trump campaign has filed in Pennsylvania and Michigan, two key battleground states this election. Also on the show, we break down the potential fallout of proposition 22; update you on the latest Los Angeles and Orange county election results; and more.

Here’s What We Know About The Election So Far

November 04, 2020 17:13 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Today on AirTalk, we talk about the most recent election results in Los Angeles and statewide contests.

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