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AirTalk

Summary: 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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 AirTalk debates: CA measures that seek to increase police accountability, change use-of-force standards | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5671

Larry sits down with experts to debate two proposed California bills intended to increase transparency in officer shooting investigations and decrease use of force. We also check in with California’s ‘pot czar’ four months after the legalization of recreational cannabis took effect; 50 years later, what are your memories of MLK’s assassination?: and more.

 The Trump administration is suing California again, but this time it’s over federal land transfers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5739

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against California on Monday, arguing a state law limiting transfers of federal lands interferes with Congress’ right to control the sale of federal property. We also dive into how Spotify rocked the music industry as the streaming service goes public today; are the new Sinclair TV station promos warning against ‘false news’ ethical?; and more.

 Week in politics: The tense state of U.S.-Russia relations, what’s next after Trump says DACA deal is off and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5770

AirTalk brings you the latest in political news, including reports that Trump invited Vladimir Putin to the White House in March. We also dive into the results of the independent autopsy of Stephon Clark; have you kept up with your water conservation efforts?; and more.

 The California response to Trump administration’s expected move to roll back CAFE standards | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4756

AirTalk dives into the possible local impact of the Trump administration’s expected move to dismiss fuel economy targets the Obama administration developed with California to fight global warming. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; is Elon Musk’s Tesla in trouble?; and more.

 On the heels of Veterans Affairs Secretary firing, we discuss the possibility of privatizing the VA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3776

Yesterday, Trump fired VA Secretary David Shulkin, a decision that follows an unflattering IG's report accusing Shulkin of misusing government funds. We discuss the latest. We also celebrate Opening Day with an MLB preview; debate whether science has found a loophole for kosher foods; and more.

 Medicare to issue limit on opioid prescriptions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3723

AirTalk weighs the advantages Medicare's attempt to curb the opioid epidemic with the impact it may have on chronic pain patients. We also examine the latest on the Uber's fatal driverless car crash; debate the EPA’s recent ‘secret science’ ban proposal; and more.

 After clearing of Santa Ana River homeless encampment, Orange County and its cities fight over where to put new shelters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3730

AirTalk dives into what’s next after two Orange County cities sue the County to prevent the creation of certain homeless shelters. We also look into issues involved with selling legal pot on California tribal lands; explain the OC Sheriff's new loophole in the state's sanctuary status; and more.

 Week in politics: What’s next following the weekend’s 'March for our Lives,' an update on POTUS’ legal team, the U.S. expulsion of Russian diplomats and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3809

AirTalk brings you the latest after millions took to the streets this weekend in the gun control-focused March for Our Lives. We also dive into 14 state bills looking to make affordable healthcare alternatives to single payer; and talk March Madness' Final Four was determined yesterday.

 Trump’s veto threat, China responds to US tariffs and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4226

AirTalk takes you through this morning’s budget saga, from President Trump’s early morning tweet threatening to veto the spending bill — which would have caused another government shutdown — to his press conference announcing he will sign it, despite being unhappy with some items it didn’t fund. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek.

 Live updates: SoCal storm and impact on fire-ravaged areas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3785

AirTalk brings you the latest on the first 24 hours of SoCal’s storm, including new evacuation orders and flood warnings. We also dive into a new study on the promises of a male birth control pill; as SF becomes latest California city to ban fur sale, what was the impact of WeHo’s fur ban?; and more.

 What will change after LA Police Commission approves release policy for LAPD body, dashcam video | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3780

AirTalk dives into the implications of the LAPD’s new rules on releasing officer body and dash camera recordings. We also bring you the latest on Austin bombing suspect Mark Anthony Conditt, who killed himself as police closed in this morning; what Paula Jones’ lawsuit against then-President Bill Clinton can tell us about Zervos v. Trump; and more.

 In Supreme Court case, anti-abortion pregnancy centers challenge California notice law | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5746

AirTalk debates whether pregnancy centers should be required to tell patrons about abortion, contraception and prenatal care as SCOTUS arguments challenging a state law start today. We also dive into Uber’s self-driving car program after one of its driverless vehicles killed a pedestrian yesterday; do you vacation alone?; and more.

 Week in politics: What led to Andrew McCabe’s firing, why the president is lashing out (again) at the Mueller probe, and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5741

There's much to discuss during AirTalk's weekly political roundtable, and our guests Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro and Jack Pitney join us with the latest. We also look into new allegations against Facebook regarding misuse of user data; check-in on the fourth Austin bombing to occur in less than a month; and more.

 California takes on the federal government again – this time it’s over net neutrality | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5723

AirTalk debates a new state bill that would implement stricter regulations to preserve net neutrality than the Obama administration’s rules. We also dive into whether standardized tests like the SAT and ACT can be valuable indicators of future success in college; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.

 AT&T/Time Warner vs. DOJ: preview of arguably the decade’s biggest antitrust case | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5711

We preview legal arguments in the Department of Justice's lawsuit against AT&T and Time Warner Inc.'s proposed merger. We also examine the Spanish nickname drama that has overtaken Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke's Senate race; reflect on the five year anniversary of Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" movement; and more.

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