Best Court of Wolves Media Podcasts (2025)

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Appeals Court to hear National Guard Case, Israel's military operations in Iran, LA houseless community services, 'Jaws', and more 1:39:36

10h ago1:39:36

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Today on AirTalk, Trump's appeal to keep CA's National Guard in LA will be heard by a San Francisco court; the latest on Israel's military operations in Iran; specialty ice cream shop Salt and Straw's co-founder Tyler Malek, talks about the mastery behind his craft in a new book; an update into LA's houseless community services; a tribute concert t…

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Sustainable Farming Practices Could Be Impacted By Federal Funding Cuts 11:46

14h ago11:46

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Federal dollars that help small growers experiment with farming more sustainably are drying up. One farmer in the Salinas Valley wants to find ways to keep her land nourished despite precarious funding. Reporter: Elena Neale-Sacks, KAZU A federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to send armed troops to …

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Another Weekend of Protests in LA and Beyond, The Economic Implications of the ICE Raids in CA, CA's Largest LGBTQ+ Archive, and More! 1:39:14

1d ago1:39:14

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Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the 'No Kings' rallies held here in DTLA and across the US; the economic implications of ICE raids; an archive at the USC Libraries preserves decades of LGBTQ+ history; longtime SoCal slumlord has been CA AG Rob Bonta's latest target; Latino politics amidst latest ICE activity and what your relationship with your…

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Thousands Protest The Trump Administration Across California 11:43

1d ago11:43

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2,000 cities across the country participated in Saturday’s No Kings protest. Organizers say five million people took to the streets. That included cities up and down the state of California. If you're arrested and charged with a crime, you have a right to an attorney to defend you in court. But what about an investigator to collect evidence to help…

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LAPD's Violations of California Law During Protests, LA's History as a Testing Ground for Immigrant Rights, Food Friday, and FilmWeek 1:39:15

4d ago1:39:15

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Today on AirTalk, LAPD has violated California law in their latest use of crowd control during the ICE protests; a peek into the history of LA's immigrant rights groups; Food Friday: ube pies and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk: How LAPD's response to the protests breaks CA law (00:15) LA's long history of local immigrant rights groups (17:07) Crème Car…

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Appeals Court Allows National Guard To Remain In Los Angeles 11:17

4d ago11:17

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A federal appeals court has blocked a judge’s ruling regarding the Trump administration's use of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. Federal Judge Charles Breyer ruled late Thursday that President Trump must return control of the National Guard to Governor Newsom. But the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the deployment to continue, sc…

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First Amendment Rights of Protesters, FIFA Club World Cup Explainer, a Neuroscientist on Decision-Making, and more! 1:23:25

5d ago1:23:25

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Today on AirTalk, some demonstrators are charged by federal and local prosecutors, we take a look at the rights of protestors; a preview of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup; a neuroscientist walks us through how and why we make decisions; the legality around the actions of ICE in SoCal; Nation Geographic commemorates Sally Ride—the first American woman…

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Increased ICE Raids Send Shock Waves Through Farm Worker Community 11:02

6d ago11:02

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Multiple federal immigration enforcement actions involving farm workers have taken place in recent days in multiple regions of California including those in Ventura, Kern, and Tulare counties. Workers are being detained without warning, at job sites and in the fields. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are calling these actions “unjustified…

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From $0 to $10K Months: Content & Systems That Scale | Ep.251: Chaz Bademan 1:17:16

6d ago1:17:16

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Coaches, creators, and entrepreneurs — if you're stuck in hustle mode or trying to scale your business with scattered systems, this episode is your blueprint. In this value-packed conversation, digital marketer, business coach, and videographer Chaz Bademan breaks down how to grow with soul-aligned strategies that feel good and convert. 🎤 In this e…

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Updates on LA Protests, Aging and Sex, Rebuilding in Altadena, Art Deco Los Angeles, and more! 1:39:39

6d ago1:39:39

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Today on AirTalk, how the local community is dealing with the ICE raids and subsequent protests; an expert weighs in on how to stay sexually active as you age; Altadena residents look to sell their properties after the ravaging Eaton fire and LA's architectural era of Art Deco. Today on AirTalk: How Angelenos are dealing with the protests (00:15) S…

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Brian Wilson interview 7:43

6d ago7:43

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In 2009, Brian Wilson talked to AirTalk about his album That Lucky Old Sun, which critics called his best work in years. Wilson, a legend in the music business, founded The Beach Boys as a teenager growing up in Southern California. He has died at the age of 81.By LAist 89.3

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What Immigrants Should Know As ICE Enforcement Continues 11:32

6d ago11:32

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As Immigration and Customs Enforcement escalates its efforts to detain as many people without legal status as possible in California, immigration advocates are reminding people of their constitutional rights. Guest: Nisa Khan, KQED Thousands of migrant families across the country received a text message from Immigration and Customs Enforcement last…

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Update on LA protests, Conversation with Mayor Bass, Discussion of Voluntary Celibacy and more! 1:45:10

7d ago1:45:10

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Today on AirTalk, the latest updates on LA's immigration enforcement, arrests, schools and misinformation; how politics are at play amidst LA's protests; what the OC board of supervisors is going to do to regain the public's trust; LA Mayor Karen Bass joins AirTalk; Funk icon Sly Stone's legacy; are millennials in a midlife crisis? and the positive…

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More Protests Held Across Southern California As Trump Administration Orders More National Guard To LA 11:40

7d ago11:40

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Protests continued across Southern California, and the rest of the state on Monday over the Trump administration's immigration actions. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW A labor leader was released from custody on Monday after his arrest during a downtown L.A. immigration raid set off a firestorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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Protesters clash with law enforcement in downtown LA. Hundreds march against Trump's immigration sweeps 1:40:16

8d ago1:40:16

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Protesters clash with law enforcement in downtown LA. Hundreds march against Trump's immigration sweeps Federal immigration sweeps that began Friday in Los Angeles have prompted anger, protest and resistance from onlookers and immigrant rights groups that have braced for this type of action for months. Over the weekend, tensions continued to rise b…

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National Guard Deployed As Protesters Clash With Law Enforcement 11:46

8d ago11:46

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Protests were held over the weekend across Los Angeles because of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown in the city. Things ratcheted up even further after President Trump announced the planned deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, in light of the protests. Guest: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report When the immigrat…

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NASA's Reliance on SpaceX, The Future of Gas-Powered Appliances in SoCal, and FilmWeek 1:03:05

11d ago1:03:05

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Today on AirTalk, we're discussing how NASA and private space firms will bear the new and fresh Trump/Musk feud; Southern California air regulators vote on regulations to phase out gas-powered appliances; Santa Ana's diverse array of affordable grub and FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ ‘The Ritual,’ and More How th…

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Latest Travel Ban Blasted By Immigrant Rights Groups 11:43

12d ago11:43

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Immigrant-serving groups across the Bay Area are condemning a Trump administration travel ban that will bar most of the citizens of 19 countries from entering the U.S. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED Immigration lawyers and advocates say at least 15 people, including some children, were arrested outside of ICE offices in San Francisco this week. Re…

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CA's bullet train may come to a halt, The life and legacy of Harvey Milk, TV Talk and more! 1:02:37

12d ago1:02:37

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Today on AirTalk, CA's plan for a high-speed rail system comes under the Trump administration's latest scrutiny; LA dabbles with the idea of a public city bank; how recipe authors do not own the recipes they create; the life and legacy of prominent gay rights activist and Navy veteran Harvey Milk and how streaming services have forced media compani…

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Community Outrage Continues Over ICE Raid At San Diego Restaurant 11:45

12d ago11:45

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The fallout from the recent ICE raid on a San Diego restaurant continues as union leaders condemn the raid on Buona Forchetta, calling it cruel and an attack on workers. Reporter: Alexander Nguyen, KPBS One of the fiercest critics of the restaurant raid has been a San Diego City Councilman, who has called it terroristic and fascist, earning the con…

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Rock Bottom. Addiction. Redemption. How Faith Brought Him Back | Ep.250: Mark Harris 1:45:53

13d ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Mark Harris had lost everything—his kids, his marriage, his business, and his will to live. Addicted to opioids and fresh out of the hospital, he collapsed at his sister’s house after nearly overdosing. What followed was a supernatural moment, a cry for help, and the beginning of the greatest comeback of his life. In this episode: 🙏🏼 What rock bott…

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CA Supreme Court to hear case on subsidised solar panels, How wolves from the Pacific Northwest have made their way to CA and more! 1:02:55

13d ago1:02:55

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Today on AirTalk, California's Supreme Court begins to hear arguments on whether the state's utility commission should be able to subsidise rooftop solar; Disney's beloved animated series 'Phineas and Ferb' return to TV for the summer; How wolves from Oregon and Washington have made their way to California; LA County's plan to overhaul government a…

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California Supreme Court To Hear Case On State's Rooftop Solar Policy 11:32

14d ago11:32

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It's an important day for the future of solar energy in California. Three environmental groups are set to go before the state Supreme Court to challenge a state policy on solar panels. Guest: Malena Corollo, CalMatters and The Markup The California Air Resources Board has launched a mobile monitoring program to collect pollution data from neighborh…

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Disney's latest layoffs, FCC commissioner on state of media, Hollywood Bowl's 2025 lineup and more! 1:03:56

14d ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Today on AirTalk, Disney's latest round of employee layoffs; The Hollywood Bowl's 2025 lineup; Petersen Automotive Museum's '80s and '90s cars exhibit; FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez discusses the current state of the media landscape, and what is considered appropriate office attire today? Today on AirTalk Disney plans to lay off hundreds of employees…

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Banks Asking For Customer's Voice Samples 11:33

14d ago11:33

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Many of us have become accustomed to giving up some personal data to access financial services accounts, like Social Security numbers and the places we were born. But a growing number of financial institutions are also asking for customers’ voice samples. Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED Bay Area members of Congress are pushing the Trump administratio…

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How LA responds to Colorado attack, LAist's new watchdog team, CA's quirky little towns and more! 1:03:34

15d ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Today on AirTalk, an update on how Los Angeles's public officials are responding to the attack on the gathering in Colorado for Israeli hostages in Gaza; LAist welcomes a new team of watchdog reporters; the historic Salton Sea; Trump's immigration agenda and its affect on community college services and all the charm around CA's quirky little towns.…

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Los Angeles Ramps Up Preparations For Summer Olympics 11:32

15d ago11:32

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In Los Angeles, the clock is ticking down, faster and faster it seems, to July 14th, 2028. That's the opening day of the Summer Olympics Games, followed shortly by the Paralympic Games. And as that date draws closer, the scale of the challenges that face Los Angeles to get ready is starting to sink in. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report…

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Tinder's newest update, New study mental health in mothers, Filipino-American BBQ and more! 1:39:19

18d ago1:39:19

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Today on AirTalk, Tinder's latest update allows paid users to set height preferences for potential partners; a new study shows a growing number of the mental health of mothres is declining; Johneric Concordia is the chef behind a Filipino-American BBQ restaurant; FilmWeek and 'Killer of Sheep' filmmaker Charles Burnett talks about its new 4K restor…

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California Pelicans Experience Third Starvation Event In Four Years 11:20

18d ago11:20

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Brown pelicans are in trouble again — and this time it involves infant birds. This spring marks the third starvation event in four years for the iconic California seabirds. Scientists are still looking for answers. Reporter: Anna Guth, KQED Overdose deaths are falling nationwide—but in California, they continue to rise. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQ…

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Transgender student athletes, Highly skilled immigrants boost CA population, TV Talk and more 1:39:12

19d ago1:39:12

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Today on AirTalk, California high school sports is changing its rules amid controversy over the participation of a transgender student athlete; historic LA roadside attractions are outlined in a new book; how high-skilled immigrant migrations boost California's population; Rite Aids along with their coveted ice cream brand Thrifty are beginning to …

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Newsom, Local Leaders Scuffle Over Homelessness Solutions 11:45

20d ago11:45

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California is home to a quarter of the nation’s unhoused population. That’s around 187,000 people. As the state grapples with homelessness, tensions are hitting a high point between Governor Gavin Newsom and local leaders when it comes to funding solutions. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio A family in Bakersfield is facing deportation, despite …

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CDC changes COVID vaccine recommendations, The rise of OnlyFans, the magic of becoming a US citizen and more! 1:39:08

20d ago1:39:08

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Today on AirTalk, California television and film has become too costly for production; HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changes CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines; As tarrifs loom, the Port of LA reduces its activity; the rise and potential sale of the online platform OnlyFans and our very own Suzanne Levy shares what it's like to become …

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Ethiopian Woman Flees Torture, But Still Facing Deportation 11:31

21d ago11:31

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Though the Trump administration has made it impossible to ask for asylum at the southern border, the U.S. is bound by international law to protect migrants who are likely to be tortured by their own governments if they go home. It’s called the United Nations Convention Against Torture. But it turns out that the administration has quietly dismantled…

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NPR sues Trump administration, CA's water infrastructure update, why we love off-brand goods and more! 1:40:17

21d ago1:40:17

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Today on AirTalk, National Public Radio files a lawsuit against President Trump, arguing that cuts to federal funding would be illegal; will Governor Gavin Newsom run for president in 2028?; a new book about the intersection of art, faith, and controversies during the 1980s; California water infrastructure updates and what your favorite generic or …

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Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers 11:40

22d ago11:40

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May marks the beginning of harvest season when some 800,000 farmworkers in California get to work picking food that lands on tables around the world. Though agriculture is a nearly $60 billion industry in the state, many farmworkers on the Central Coast don't have enough to eat. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU A school board in Temecula, that’s been em…

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What Makes A Song Song Of The Summer 11:35

22d ago11:35

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Monday is Memorial Day. For many people, this holiday marks the unofficial start to the summer season. And no summer is truly complete without the perfect summer music playlist. Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report A race known as the “triathlon of the art world” is underway this Memorial Day weekend in Humboldt County. Founded in 1969, it’s…

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What makes you want to go to the movies?, Prom stories, Oklahoma BBQ and more! 1:39:09

25d ago1:39:09

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Today on AirTalk, we talk about what drives moviegoers to the theaters, particularly on long weekends like Memorial Day; memories from Prom night; FilmWeek and American Cinematheque's annual Bleak Week kicks off its 4th year. Today on AirTalk What drives you to the theaters this Memorial Day weekend? (0:15) Reminiscing Prom. For better or worse. (1…

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Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood 11:46

26d ago11:46

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Six people are presumed dead after a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning. Sound Talent Group, a music talent agency based in the San Diego area, confirms that it lost three employees in the crash, including co-founder Dave Shapiro. California is suing the federal government for blocking the state’s ability to se…

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Senate rolls back CA emission standard goals, City budget negotiations. Veterinarian shortages and more 1:37:46

26d ago1:37:46

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Today on AirTalk, Republicans vote to roll back California's vehicle emission standards; LA City Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky talks about an array of measures to achieve budget reduction; Herb Alpert talks about playing with the Tijuana Brass again after 40 years; California's veterinary shortage and mental health crisis; LAist's Nick Gerda award…

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Cap And Trade Debate Includes Controversial Proposals 11:38

26d ago11:38

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Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an extension of the state's landmark climate program known as cap-and-trade. The program limits greenhouse gas emissions and raises money from polluters. And the governor has some controversial ideas for how to spend that money. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED The US senate is moving ahead with plans to block Californi…

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Don’t Forget to Be Creative: Edward Crowe on Ancestry, Energy & Artistic Rebirth | Ep.249 1:04:10

27d ago1:04:10

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“Don’t forget to be creative.” Those were some of the last words Edward Crowe’s mother told him before she passed. Years later, during a sacred psychedelic ceremony on his land, the world-renowned artist, Rime, spoke the exact same words to Edward—without ever knowing that story. That moment changed everything. In this episode, Edward opens up abou…

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Offshore oil drilling on Santa Barbara, Comedic relief in times of grief, checking in on the Palisades cleanup and more 1:39:15

27d ago1:39:15

1:39:15

Today on AirTalk, an oil operation off the Santa Barbara coast has resumed production after a 10 year idle; a new documentary about the 1975 New York City financial crisis; how you have found comedic relief in times of grief; an update on fire debris removal in the Palisades and grief affects our physical health. Today on AirTalk Offshore Santa Bar…

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Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding 11:30

28d ago11:30

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Lawyers for San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are back in court Wednesday. They’re fighting with the Trump administration over new rules around homelessness funding. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Teachers in Temecula can teach about race without fear of running afoul of the school board, at least for now. This comes after a California Appeals C…

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How listeners handle conversations around Israel-Gaza, Understanding detection of prostate cancer, the history and significance of facial hair and more! 1:39:28

28d ago1:39:28

1:39:28

Today on AirTalk, Local Angelenos weigh in on how they navigate tough conversations around the Israel-Gaza conflict; understanding the detection process of prostate cancer amidst former President Biden's diagnoses; a new book explores early research of AI; Pasadena Unified School Districts releases soil test results; the FDA approves a new blood te…

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California Medicaid Recipients In GOP District See Potential Cuts As A "Disaster" 11:40

29d ago11:40

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Part of President Trump's self-described big, beautiful bill includes congressional Republicans' plans to change Medicaid. The proposal would cut billions from the safety net program. Many Republican lawmakers see this as a needed savings to slash what they see as waste in the system, but recent estimates show millions of Americans stand to lose th…

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Following the Palm Springs bombing, Checking in with the Supreme Court's decisions, Childhood memories and more 1:39:09

29d ago1:39:09

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Today on AirTalk, the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing and how a 'pronatilist' motive drove the attack; checking in with the major decisions yet to be made by the Supreme Court; were COVID-era school closures a failure of policy?; LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on the latest investigation of illegal dumping in SoCal's high desert; SoCal…

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Independent California Pharmacies Brace For Tariffs On Imported Medication 11:45

30d ago11:45

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Law enforcement authorities are seeking help to piece together the timeline of their primary suspect in the explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic over the weekend. Authorities identified 25 year old Twentynine Palms Guy Edward Bartkus in connection with the bombing and said he was likely killed in the blast. (Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR) …

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