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

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…

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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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FilmWeek: ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Good Fortune,’ ‘The Mastermind,’ and more! 31:30

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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. 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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Shroom with a View 1:00

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Is the cure for cancer… psychedelic mushrooms?!By LAist 89.3

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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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Lichenate Me! 1:00

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Can E.T. survive UV?!By LAist 89.3

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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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EGG-cellent News 1:00

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Gaston ate sixty eggs a day! How’s HIS cholesterol?By LAist 89.3

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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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One Shot Wonder 1:00

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Can we outwit cancer’s dirtiest tricks?By LAist 89.3

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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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Elephant ID 1:00

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An elephant never forgets… but here’s my card, just in case.By LAist 89.3

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FilmWeek: ‘Tron: Ares,’ ‘Roofman,’ ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman,’ and more! 49:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Tron: Ares, In Select Theaters Roofman, Wide Release Kiss of the Spider Woman, In Select Theaters A House of Dynamite, In Select Theaters If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, In Select Theaters After …

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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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Big Bang Alert 1:00

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What if the Big Bang was a… big bite?!By LAist 89.3

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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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Bird Beams 1:00

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Do you know which polished plumage contains a scintillating secret?! Zap!By LAist 89.3

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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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Romantic Retching 1:00

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There are many ways to woo a lady, but have you ever tried… barfing?By LAist 89.3

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

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The American Paydream 1:00

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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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Seal-O2 Sensors 1:00

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You‘d know if you were drowning, right?By LAist 89.3

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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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Feature: A new book recontextualizes horror classics through a feminist lens 14:00

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From Scream Queens to Final Girls, women have been at the center of horror cinema since its rise in the late 60s. Violence on screen mirrored the violence real women faced off screen. From the allusions to reproductive control in Rosemary’s Baby, to the undertones of domestic violence in The Shining, horror’s female protagonists cannot be divorced …

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FilmWeek: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ ‘Anemone,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and more! 35:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: The Smashing Machine, Wide Release Anemone, In Select Theaters The Lost Bus, In Select Theaters & Streaming on Apple TV+ Play Dirty, Streaming on Amazon Prime Fairyland, Landmark Sunset [W…

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Cannabis-linked DNA? 1:00

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Is cannabis…*COUGH COUGH*... the silent killer?!By LAist 89.3

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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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Printer to Launchpad 1:00

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It’s just like printing your own… rockets?!By LAist 89.3

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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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Chromosome Cleanup! 1:00

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Could we rewrite the story of Down syndrome?By LAist 89.3

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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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Making an Artificial River Natural 1:00

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Let rivers be rivers!By LAist 89.3

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After-action report on January's fires, Potential government shutdown, Greatest lighthouses in CA, and more 1:39:25

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Today on AirTalk, an after-action report was released last week outlining the failings of LA County's response; China set its own greenhouse gas emission reduction goals; what is 'fawning?'; how a government shutdown could impact CA; the greatest lighthouses in CA and the division over the Magic Castle. Today on AirTalk, After-action report details…

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Slice-Proof Power Packs 1:00

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Is that little listening device in your pocket… a fire hazard?!By LAist 89.3

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Additions to Merriam-Webster, Being Wrong, Food Friday, and More 1:39:08

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Today on AirTalk, Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 new words to their dictionaries; a psychologist walks us through why we don't like being wrong; Pasta Sisters bring authentic Italian cuisine to Los Angeles and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 new words (0:15) Why we don't like to be wrong (17:04) Pasta sisters bring auth…

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FilmWeek: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Eleanor the Great,’ ‘Predators,’ and more! 33:45

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: One Battle After Another Wide Release Eleanor the Great In Select Theaters All of You Laemmle NoHo|Streaming on Apple TV+ Dead of Winter In Select Theaters Predators Laemmle Royal [West …

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Feature: Jaws: The Exhibition opens at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 15:45

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Widely credited with creating the modern summer blockbuster in 1975, Steven Spielberg's Jaws has captured the imaginations (and entered the nightmares) of audiences ever since. For Jaws’ 50th anniversary, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has created an all-ages experience: combining unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and interactive elemen…

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Infrared in a Blink 1:00

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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 1:39:07

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Today 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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Pawsitive Thinking 1:00

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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 1:39:19

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Today 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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Testy Toxoplasma 1:00

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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 1:39:21

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Today 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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You Sleep, Cells Clean 1:00

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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 1:39:09

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Today 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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The Big Five in Exercise 1:00

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Before your next workout - take a personality test!By LAist 89.3