Best KPCC 89.3 Podcasts (2025)

Today on AirTalk, the latest on California's tsunami watch and preparedness; community members in LA paint their own crosswalks for safety; AI is beginning to develop software — what we know; LA's cannabis business owners on the Social Equity Program; duplex project construction frozen in fire burn zones and illegal dumping in the Antelope Valley. …

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Putt-Putt Problems? 1:00

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FORE!By LAist 89.3

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CECOT: the Maximum Security Prison in Salvador, Food Etiquette in the Office, and More 1:39:55

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Today on AirTalk, a new appointee for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is under scrutiny; CECOT is a maximum security prison that is being used as a place to hold deportees by the Trump administration; what not to do when sharing food at the office; what are the impacts of groundwater depletion?; Los Angeles plans to increase spaces with…

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Didn't carbo-load before the race? Try some brains instead!By LAist 89.3

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Political Redistricting, Surveillance Pricing, Landscaping for Wildfire Prevention, and More! 1:39:18

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Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom considers redistricting in CA in response to Republican efforts in Texas; what is surveillance pricing?; a new book explores the fascination behind the death of celebrities; The US Forest Service decreases 15 percent of its workforce; first-of-its-kind pill treats postpartum depression and how landscaping may…

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Not Immune to Alzheimer’s 1:00

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What if YOU’RE the problem? Dun dun dun!By LAist 89.3

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The Science Behind Food Aversion, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and More! 1:39:10

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Today on AirTalk, LA County braces for shortfalls of funding in homelessness services ahead of Trump's proposed federal government funding cuts; what is that one food item you just refuse to eat?; New Zealand-style ice cream and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk: Devastating blows to LA homelessness services (00:15) The science behind food aversion (16:15…

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LA’s ice cream shop that’s the creme de la Creamy Boys 12:19

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While the rest of the world is going through a heatwave, California's temperature has stayed relatively mild this week. But it's still summer and the sun is still out, so what better way to take advantage of LA's good weather than a cup of ice cream? Not just any ice cream, though. Today on AirTalk, we're trying New Zealand-style ice cream with Cre…

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Feature: JAWS actor Robert Shaw’s life story is told in a new book 16:30

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Although nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Henry VIII in the 1966 film A Man for All Seasons, audiences now may know Robert Shaw best for his role as Captain Quint in the 1975 film Jaws. Having been released a decade later, Shaw’s performance as the grizzled shark hunter served as an important role in the Hollywood blockbuster, mixing …

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FilmWeek: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' 'Oh, Hi!' 'BTS Army: Forever We Are Young,' and More! 33:00

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: The Fantastic Four: First Steps Wide Release Oh, Hi! In Select Theaters Heightened Scrutiny Laemmle Noho July 26|Laemmle Monica Film Center Jul. 27|Laemmle Glendale Jul. 29 The Ride Ahead…

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FilmWeek Marquee: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' 'Oh, Hi!' 'Heightened Scrutiny,' and 'BTS Army: Forever We Are Young' 3:00

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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. Airs Saturdays at 8:35am.By LAist 89.3

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The Clowning Cure 1:00

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Paging Doctor Bozo!By LAist 89.3

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Interview with CA Attorney General Rob Bonta, Community College 'Ghost Students,' TV Talk, and More 1:39:05

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Today on AirTalk, Southern California Edison announces direct compensation program for Eaton Fire victims; a check in with Attorney General Rob Bonta; core substitute teacher memories of yours?; how the funding cuts will effect smaller radio stations and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk SoCal Edison will provide compensation to Eaton Fire victims (00:15) …

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Guilt-Free Corn 1:00

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Would you eat more corn if it used less fertilizer?By LAist 89.3

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LA Metro Ridership Declines, Low-Tech Solutions, Watching or Listening to Podcasts, and More 1:39:10

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Today on AirTalk, we talk about the recent ridership decline in the LA Metro; a new memoir outlines a paramedic's experience in the workplace; what is a low-tech product that's still around?; Rancho Palos Verdes repairs on landslide-prone areas, and why are we watching podcasts instead of listening to them? Today on AirTalk: LA Metro ridership decl…

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Sunscreen, Bro! 1:00

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No sunny, no honey, know what I mean?By LAist 89.3

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Plans to take the LA Times Public, The Mann Act, the Future of DTLA Business, and More 1:39:02

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Today on AirTalk, LA Times CEO announces plans to take the newspaper public; California's EV check-in; Sean 'Diddy' Combs convicted under the 'Mann Act'; what is the future of DTLA business, and are you the big spender in the relationship? Today on AirTalk: LA Times will go public next year (00:15) California's EV check-in (18:16) Sean Combs convic…

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Are you a big spender while your partner is frugal? How do you deal with it? 16:41

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There comes a time in every relationship for a real reckoning: who is the big spender and who is the penny pincher and how on earth will you navigate that rift? This topic might be as old as our time on earth, with one partner leaning towards excess and the other towards frugality. Where does a couple meet in the middle? Should they meet in the mid…

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Game Over, Bacteria 1:00

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It’s uh me, Bactario!By LAist 89.3

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The State of Late Night TV, SCOTUS 'Shadow Dockets,' Nick Roman's New Podcast, and More 1:39:40

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Today on AirTalk, CBS announces cancellation of 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert; what is the best decade?; LA cities ask donors to assist immigrants pay rent; SCOTUS 'shadow dockets'; The Mayan in DTLA shuts down this fall and Nick Roman's new podcast. Today on AirTalk: Is the 'Late Show' cancellation the beginning of the end for late-night sh…

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Baby Memory Log 1:00

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Remember being… A BABY?!By LAist 89.3

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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 Marquee: 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' 'Eddington,' 'Sunday Best,' and 'Finally Dawn' 3:00

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms—in three minutes or less! Airs Saturdays at 8:35am.By LAist 89.3

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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…