Today on AirTalk, we’ll chat with the director of a polling firm to go over the methodology and the results of their election polls that turned out to be surprisingly accurate. Actor Jim O’Heir shares the details about his new memoir ‘Welcome To Pawnee,’ which is an inside look at the making of NBC’s hit sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation.’ We are going to take a look at all of the choices Trump has made for his cabinet as of yet. And, we’ll talk to experts about the intricacies of cultural appropriation in the culinary world.

Today on AirTalk:


Election polling takeaways (0:15)


Actor Jim O’Heir on his new memoir ‘Welcome To Pawnee’ and the making of NBC’s sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’ (24:36)


Trump begins building his cabinet for new administration (35:34)


Exploring food and cultural appropriation (56:49)

Today on AirTalk, we’ll chat with the director of a polling firm to go over the methodology and the results of their election polls that turned out to be surprisingly accurate. Actor Jim O’Heir shares the details about his new memoir ‘Welcome To Pawnee,’ which is an inside look at the making of NBC’s hit sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation.’ We are going to take a look at all of the choices Trump has made for his cabinet as of yet. And, we’ll talk to experts about the intricacies of cultural appropriation in the culinary world.
Today on AirTalk:
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Election polling takeaways (0:15)
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Actor Jim O’Heir on his new memoir ‘Welcome To Pawnee’ and the making of NBC’s sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’ (24:36)
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Trump begins building his cabinet for new administration (35:34)
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Exploring food and cultural appropriation (56:49)
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</ul>

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.

Lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts, and more.

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General election polling, Actor Jim O’Heir's new memoir, Exploring food appropriation and more

Today on AirTalk, we'll dig into a new audit of the L.A. County Homeless Services Agency that found misuse and poor tracking of taxpayer money. We'll also continue our weeklong series about what the incoming Trump administration's federal agenda might mean for California with a look at water policy. With holiday gift-giving season on the horizon, listeners share how they handle the tricky politics of gift-giving. Also, Comcast announced this morning that they will spin off CNBC, MSNBC and other cable channels — we'll find out why. We'll also hear some tips on how to get the best deals out of the complex world of travel credit cards and frequent flier programs. And actor Tim Matheson joins us to talk about his new memoir Damn Glad To Meet You and reminisce on his seven decades acting in Hollywood.

Today on AirTalk:


Audit of LAHSA found misuse of funds (0:15)


How another Trump administration may impact California: Water Policy (17:35)


The politics of presents (35:54)


Comcast spinoff (51:54)


Making the most of travel rewards programs (1:06:18)


Actor Tim Matheson on his new memoir (1:22:25)

Today on AirTalk, we'll dig into a new audit of the L.A. County Homeless Services Agency that found misuse and poor tracking of taxpayer money. We'll also continue our weeklong series about what the incoming Trump administration's federal agenda might mean for California with a look at water policy. With holiday gift-giving season on the horizon, listeners share how they handle the tricky politics of gift-giving. Also, Comcast announced this morning that they will spin off CNBC, MSNBC and other cable channels — we'll find out why. We'll also hear some tips on how to get the best deals out of the complex world of travel credit cards and frequent flier programs. And actor Tim Matheson joins us to talk about his new memoir Damn Glad To Meet You and reminisce on his seven decades acting in Hollywood.
Today on AirTalk:
<ul>
<li>
Audit of LAHSA found misuse of funds (0:15)
</li>
<li>
How another Trump administration may impact California: Water Policy (17:35)
</li>
<li>
The politics of presents (35:54)
</li>
<li>
Comcast spinoff (51:54)
</li>
<li>
Making the most of travel rewards programs (1:06:18)
</li>
<li>
Actor Tim Matheson on his new memoir (1:22:25)
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</ul>

Homelessness Agency Audit, Season of giving, Travel Credit Cards and more

Today on AirTalk, we look at the CA ballot counting process and ask listeners how it can be improved. We also talk to experts about the merits and pitfalls of getting election information via podcasts and social media influencers. We’ll define sanctuary cities and examine the future of immigration as it comes into question under a second Trump presidency. A study says L.A’.s rezoning plan doesn’t provide an adequate solution to the housing shortage. The coauthor of the study tells us why. Were joined by NCIS actor Mark Harmon and a real-life former special agent to tell us about their new book titled Ghosts of Panama, which tells a real life story about a dangerous NCIS mission.\

Today on AirTalk:


Ballot counting process opinions (0:15)


Voters are getting election info from podcasts (17:44)


Why do ppl climb mountains? (34:36)


LA's future as a sanctuary city (51:30)


Study: Rezoning won’t fix housing shortage (1:10:49) 


'NCIS' actor and a former special agent talk new book (1:24:00)

Today on AirTalk, we look at the CA ballot counting process and ask listeners how it can be improved. We also talk to experts about the merits and pitfalls of getting election information via podcasts and social media influencers. We’ll define sanctuary cities and examine the future of immigration as it comes into question under a second Trump presidency. A study says L.A’.s rezoning plan doesn’t provide an adequate solution to the housing shortage. The coauthor of the study tells us why. Were joined by NCIS actor Mark Harmon and a real-life former special agent to tell us about their new book titled Ghosts of Panama, which tells a real life story about a dangerous NCIS mission.\
Today on AirTalk:
<ul>
<li>
Ballot counting process opinions (0:15)
</li>
<li>
Voters are getting election info from podcasts (17:44)
</li>
<li>
Why do ppl climb mountains? (34:36)
</li>
<li>
LA's future as a sanctuary city (51:30)
</li>
<li>
Study: Rezoning won’t fix housing shortage (1:10:49) 
</li>
<li>
'NCIS' actor and a former special agent talk new book (1:24:00)
</li>
</ul>

Pivot to Podcasting, Dawn of Mountaineering, Sanctuary City and more

Today on AirTalk, President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use longer-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia — how will this shift in policy affect military operations on the ground? Also, a new UCLA study says L.A.’s plan to invest in wastewater recycling could be just what we need to prevent future water shortages — its authors explain why. For today’s look into SoCal history; Motown Records and their move to Los Angeles in the early 70s. Podcast host Nate DiMeo joins us to preview his new book named after his long-running podcast, The Memory Palace. And AirTalk listeners share their favorite live music bars in SoCal.

Today on AirTalk:


Ukraine-Russia war latest (0:15)


How your wastewater could prevent L.A. water shortages (18:16)


Motown’s move to Hollywood (35:32)


Future of CA federal aid under Trump (50:54)


The Memory Palace podcast host Nate DiMeo on new book (1:07:38)


Best live music bars in L.A. (1:27:00)

Today on AirTalk, President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use longer-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia — how will this shift in policy affect military operations on the ground? Also, a new UCLA study says L.A.’s plan to invest in wastewater recycling could be just what we need to prevent future water shortages — its authors explain why. For today’s look into SoCal history; Motown Records and their move to Los Angeles in the early 70s. Podcast host Nate DiMeo joins us to preview his new book named after his long-running podcast, The Memory Palace. And AirTalk listeners share their favorite live music bars in SoCal.
Today on AirTalk:
<ul>
<li>
Ukraine-Russia war latest (0:15)
</li>
<li>
How your wastewater could prevent L.A. water shortages (18:16)
</li>
<li>
Motown’s move to Hollywood (35:32)
</li>
<li>
Future of CA federal aid under Trump (50:54)
</li>
<li>
The Memory Palace podcast host Nate DiMeo on new book (1:07:38)
</li>
<li>
Best live music bars in L.A. (1:27:00)
</li>
</ul>

General election polling, Actor Jim O’Heir's new memoir, Exploring food appropriation and more

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