http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk en-us © 2009 Southern California Public Radio KPCC 89.3, Southern California Public Radio 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. 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. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio mail@kpcc.org No Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:21:43 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Somalia-Minnesota terror connection. How effective is marijuana at managing pain? Carl Kasell leaves Morning Edition. Telescope time travel. What's a Hadron collider? And, we talk with Joseph Wambaugh about his novel, "Hollywood Moon." Somalia-Minnesota terror connection. How effective is marijuana at managing pain? Carl Kasell leaves Morning Edition. Telescope time travel. What's a Hadron collider? And, we talk with Joseph Wambaugh about his novel, "Hollywood Moon." http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091124_airtalk.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/24/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Senate moves health bill forward, while the House takes up domestic partner benefits for federal employees. Miracle on the Hudson dissected. Then Jackie MacMullan's book with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson recalls one of the great rivalries in professional basketball. Senate moves health bill forward, while the House takes up domestic partner benefits for federal employees. Miracle on the Hudson dissected. Then Jackie MacMullan's book with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson recalls one of the great rivalries in professional basketball. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091123_airtalk.mp3 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/23/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Jobless rate up in California. What will life be like when China rules the world? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's theatrical and DVD releases, including Twilight sequel New Moon, The Blind Side, Bad Lieutenant, and Planet 51. Jobless rate up in California. What will life be like when China rules the world? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's theatrical and DVD releases, including Twilight sequel New Moon, The Blind Side, Bad Lieutenant, and Planet 51. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091120_airtalk.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/20/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Senate health bill. Strict curfew laws and latest news in the OC. Glass ceiling intact. Then, Steven Landsburg calculates the meaning of life and Phil Jackson runs down the Lakers' roster. Senate health bill. Strict curfew laws and latest news in the OC. Glass ceiling intact. Then, Steven Landsburg calculates the meaning of life and Phil Jackson runs down the Lakers' roster. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091119_airtalk.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/19/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio California's $21 billion deficit; Andre Agassi opens up about his life and tennis career; the district attorney says he'll prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries; a talk with David Cope, whose computer program "Emily Howell" composes its own music; Ruth Seymour retires as general manager of KCRW California's $21 billion deficit; Andre Agassi opens up about his life and tennis career; the district attorney says he'll prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries; a talk with David Cope, whose computer program "Emily Howell" composes its own music; Ruth Seymour retires as general manager of KCRW http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091118_airtalk.mp3 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/18/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Ban on medical marijuana sales rejected; New breast cancer screening guidelines spark debate; What's Sarah Palin's political future?; and Romesh Ratnesar discusses his book "Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War" Ban on medical marijuana sales rejected; New breast cancer screening guidelines spark debate; What's Sarah Palin's political future?; and Romesh Ratnesar discusses his book "Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War" http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091117_airtalk.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/17/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio 9/11 suspects to be tried in NY federal court; A talk with George Carlin's daughter about her father's life and signature humor; Could health care legislation hurt state insurance mandates?; The lunar probe makes a splash; Barbara Ehrenreich discusses the danger of positive thinking. 9/11 suspects to be tried in NY federal court; A talk with George Carlin's daughter about her father's life and signature humor; Could health care legislation hurt state insurance mandates?; The lunar probe makes a splash; Barbara Ehrenreich discusses the danger of positive thinking. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091116_airtalk.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/16/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio An update on Los Angeles marijuana ordinances. Next, the Gold Line extension opens this weekend--we take you on an audio tour. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC critics discuss the week's releases, including 2012, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Pirate Radio, plus a look back at the films of renowned cinematographers László and Vilmos. An update on Los Angeles marijuana ordinances. Next, the Gold Line extension opens this weekend--we take you on an audio tour. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC critics discuss the week's releases, including 2012, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Pirate Radio, plus a look back at the films of renowned cinematographers László and Vilmos. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091113_airtalk.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/13/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Californians are pessimistic about the future. Frances Beinecke talks some clean energy common sense into us. Then AirTalk goes on the road for an in-depth discussion of Afghanistan with Rep. Adam Schiff, Reza Aslan and Kalev Sepp from the Autry National Center. Californians are pessimistic about the future. Frances Beinecke talks some clean energy common sense into us. Then AirTalk goes on the road for an in-depth discussion of Afghanistan with Rep. Adam Schiff, Reza Aslan and Kalev Sepp from the Autry National Center. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091112_airtalk.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/12/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio New restrictions for fisheries. AirTalk follows up on last week's conversation on biking in Los Angeles, a look at the Stupak-Pitts abortion amendment in the health care bill, and Larry talks with founding Monty Python member John Cleese. New restrictions for fisheries. AirTalk follows up on last week's conversation on biking in Los Angeles, a look at the Stupak-Pitts abortion amendment in the health care bill, and Larry talks with founding Monty Python member John Cleese. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091111_airtalk.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/11/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio FBI too PC? New strategies for containing HIV/AIDS. We check in with LAPD's next top cop Charlie Beck. And, Michael Spector warns us against "Denialism." FBI too PC? New strategies for containing HIV/AIDS. We check in with LAPD's next top cop Charlie Beck. And, Michael Spector warns us against "Denialism." http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091110_airtalk.mp3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/10/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The health care bill clears passage in the House, Larry Mantle talks with Carly Fiorina about her bid for U.S. Senate, and David Plouffe tells about his experience as Barack Obama's campaign manager in the historic 2008 presidential race. Later, Daniel Jonah Goldhagen discusses the politics of genocide. The health care bill clears passage in the House, Larry Mantle talks with Carly Fiorina about her bid for U.S. Senate, and David Plouffe tells about his experience as Barack Obama's campaign manager in the historic 2008 presidential race. Later, Daniel Jonah Goldhagen discusses the politics of genocide. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091109_airtalk.mp3 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/09/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The latest on the shootings at Fort Hood, the H1N1 vaccine shortage, and a talk with Malalai Joya about her book "A Woman Among Warlords." Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the KPCC film critics discuss the week's releases, including A Christmas Carol, The Men Who Stare at Goats, The Box, and Precious. Later, glamour lessons learned from Liz Taylor. The latest on the shootings at Fort Hood, the H1N1 vaccine shortage, and a talk with Malalai Joya about her book "A Woman Among Warlords." Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the KPCC film critics discuss the week's releases, including A Christmas Carol, The Men Who Stare at Goats, The Box, and Precious. Later, glamour lessons learned from Liz Taylor. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091106_airtalk.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/06/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Senate extends the home tax credit and unemployment comp. Then, mandatory flood insurance for LA? The latest Orange County news, a talk with director Grant Heslov about his film "The Men Who Stare at Goats," and should employers cover sick leave due to swine flu? Later, the cultural implications of Starbucks. The Senate extends the home tax credit and unemployment comp. Then, mandatory flood insurance for LA? The latest Orange County news, a talk with director Grant Heslov about his film "The Men Who Stare at Goats," and should employers cover sick leave due to swine flu? Later, the cultural implications of Starbucks. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091105_airtalk.mp3 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/05/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A roundup of the regional and national elections, and a talk with GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell. Next, California lawmakers reach a water deal. Nicholas Christakis discusses the power of degrees of separation and his book "Connected." A roundup of the regional and national elections, and a talk with GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell. Next, California lawmakers reach a water deal. Nicholas Christakis discusses the power of degrees of separation and his book "Connected." http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091104_airtalk.mp3 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/04/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Charlie Beck is LA's next top cop. Then, can't cyclists and motorists get along? And, we talk with former Senator Bill Frist. Later, it's back to police HQ for Antonio Villaraigosa's press conference. Charlie Beck is LA's next top cop. Then, can't cyclists and motorists get along? And, we talk with former Senator Bill Frist. Later, it's back to police HQ for Antonio Villaraigosa's press conference. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091103_airtalk.mp3 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/03/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A look at why Gavin Newsom quit the race, Steven Sample tells us why he's leaving USC, and a talk with Charles Handy about Drucker-style management. Later, Karzai wins the Afghan election by default. And, Malcolm Gladwell tells us "What the Dog Saw." A look at why Gavin Newsom quit the race, Steven Sample tells us why he's leaving USC, and a talk with Charles Handy about Drucker-style management. Later, Karzai wins the Afghan election by default. And, Malcolm Gladwell tells us "What the Dog Saw." http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091102_airtalk.mp3 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0800 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/02/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio We look at a House ethics investigation of California legislators and mob mentality in violent sex crimes. Then Timothy Egan talks with us about his book, The Big Burn. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's releases, a look at the AFI Film Festival, and Larry talks with Mitchell Zuckoff about the life of Robert Altman. We look at a House ethics investigation of California legislators and mob mentality in violent sex crimes. Then Timothy Egan talks with us about his book, The Big Burn. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's releases, a look at the AFI Film Festival, and Larry talks with Mitchell Zuckoff about the life of Robert Altman. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091030_airtalk.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:18:00 -0700 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/10/30/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The House health care bill; a UCLA aging conference explores new technologies to live longer and better; Are dishonest habits formed in youth?; a look at this week's Solar Power International Conference. The House health care bill; a UCLA aging conference explores new technologies to live longer and better; Are dishonest habits formed in youth?; a look at this week's Solar Power International Conference. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091029_airtalk.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:18:00 -0700 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/10/29/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Larry discusses the finalists for LAPD's police chief, and later in the program talks with outgoing Chief William Bratton; the Ares I-X rocket lifts off; Tavis Smiley's exhibit on 500 years of African American history comes to LA; reporter Amira Hass, recipient of the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails" Larry discusses the finalists for LAPD's police chief, and later in the program talks with outgoing Chief William Bratton; the Ares I-X rocket lifts off; Tavis Smiley's exhibit on 500 years of African American history comes to LA; reporter Amira Hass, recipient of the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails" http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/airtalk/20091028_airtalk.mp3 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:18:00 -0700 1:47:34 KPCC, AirTalk, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA< http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/10/28/