Today on AirTalk, we discuss Pacific Palisades' recovery, rebuilding efforts, and how the devastating wildfire in January affected the insurance industry. Trump has deported masses of Venezuelans to a prison in El Salvador even after a judge blocked the move. Where do things stand as legal challenges persist? The host and director of a new L.A. wildfire special from PBS join to preview the documentary. The Trump administration is gutting the U.S. Department of Education. We dive into the history of the department, why it was created and the local repercussions of cutbacks. And -- if you have been opting for the beef labeled "grass-fed" in an effort to lessen your carbon footprint, you're not gonna like the findings of a new study.

Today on AirTalk:

Rebuilding the Palisades (0:15)

Assessing the legality of Trump's deportations to El Salvador (12:23)

New PBS SoCal documentary on LA wildfires (23:57)

The woes of a gutted Department of Education (34:35)

The myth of "grass-fed" beef (56:23)

Today on AirTalk, we discuss Pacific Palisades' recovery, rebuilding efforts, and how the devastating wildfire in January affected the insurance industry. Trump has deported masses of Venezuelans to a prison in El Salvador even after a judge blocked the move. Where do things stand as legal challenges persist? The host and director of a new L.A. wildfire special from PBS join to preview the documentary. The Trump administration is gutting the U.S. Department of Education. We dive into the history of the department, why it was created and the local repercussions of cutbacks. And -- if you have been opting for the beef labeled "grass-fed" in an effort to lessen your carbon footprint, you're not gonna like the findings of a new study.
Today on AirTalk:
Rebuilding the Palisades (0:15)
Assessing the legality of Trump's deportations to El Salvador (12:23)
New PBS SoCal documentary on LA wildfires (23:57)
The woes of a gutted Department of Education (34:35)
The myth of "grass-fed" beef (56:23)

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.

AirTalk

Legality of El Salvador deportations, PBS Documentary on LA fires, latest on Department of Education and more

Heads of NPR and PBS testify 

The signal leak explained

The High Cost of Fixing Lake Tahoe

New book on the history of NPR

Today on AirTalk, we're watching the CEOs of NPR and PBS as they testify before the DOGE committee in defense against the FCC's claims of political bias. We'll debrief after the hearing about what might be next for public media. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leaked detailed war plans in a group chat that included an editor from The Atlantic. The messages have since been released to the public, and we're left wondering: how did this happen? Billions of dollars have gone into preserving the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, but how has the funding been used, and what are the results? We're joined by an author whose new book details and gives context to the history of National Public Radio.


NPR and PBS CEOs testify before DOGE committee (00:17)


Detailed U.S. war plans leaked in a group chat (34:32)


Investigation into the billions of dollars that go into preserving Lake Tahoe (50:45)


New book on the history of National Public Radio (1:16:30)

Today on AirTalk, we're watching the CEOs of NPR and PBS as they testify before the DOGE committee in defense against the FCC's claims of political bias. We'll debrief after the hearing about what might be next for public media. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leaked detailed war plans in a group chat that included an editor from The Atlantic. The messages have since been released to the public, and we're left wondering: how did this happen? Billions of dollars have gone into preserving the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, but how has the funding been used, and what are the results? We're joined by an author whose new book details and gives context to the history of National Public Radio.
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NPR and PBS CEOs testify before DOGE committee (00:17)
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Detailed U.S. war plans leaked in a group chat (34:32)
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Investigation into the billions of dollars that go into preserving Lake Tahoe (50:45)
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New book on the history of National Public Radio (1:16:30)
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CEOs of NPR and PBS testify before DODGE, Detailed U.S. war plans leaked in a group chat, New book on the history of NPR

What went wrong with 23andMe

New desalination technology 

A new book looks at our genes

Tesla-centric violence 

Listeners tell us their nickname stories

Today on AirTalk, the genetic testing company 23&Me has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and it's looking to sell your genetic data. Data experts urge customers to delete their data on 23&Me before it is sold, as it is unclear what comes next. We'll hear about a new technology for water desalination and learn how it turns salt water into drinking water. A new book takes a fresh look at the nature vs. nurture debate through the lens of genetic engineering. Why is the Federal Bureau of Investigation looking at the widespread Tesla vandalism as 'domestic terrorism?' We're asking listeners to call in and share the story of how they got their nickname.


23&Me files for bankruptcy. What will happen to your genetic data? (00:17)


New water desalination tech (16:14)


New perspective on the nature vs. nurture debate (34:57)


FBI looks into Tesla vandalism as 'domestic terrorism' (51:17)


What's the story behind your nickname? (1:22:44)

Today on AirTalk, the genetic testing company 23&amp;Me has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and it's looking to sell your genetic data. Data experts urge customers to delete their data on 23&amp;Me before it is sold, as it is unclear what comes next. We'll hear about a new technology for water desalination and learn how it turns salt water into drinking water. A new book takes a fresh look at the nature vs. nurture debate through the lens of genetic engineering. Why is the Federal Bureau of Investigation looking at the widespread Tesla vandalism as 'domestic terrorism?' We're asking listeners to call in and share the story of how they got their nickname.
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23&amp;Me files for bankruptcy. What will happen to your genetic data? (00:17)
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New water desalination tech (16:14)
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New perspective on the nature vs. nurture debate (34:57)
</li>
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FBI looks into Tesla vandalism as 'domestic terrorism' (51:17)
</li>
<li>
What's the story behind your nickname? (1:22:44)
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</ul>

23&Me files for bankruptcy, the rise of Tesla vandalism, Listeners share their nickname stories 

LAHSA’s homeless count comes early

The future of zero-emission trucks

Being a first time parent

Trump demands at Columbia 

 algae are sickening California’s marine life

SoCal Spring Gardening 101

Today on AirTalk, LAHSA released an incomplete data set alongside their claim that homelessness numbers went down. We're looking at a new California shelter oversight bill proposal in response to rampant mismanagement inside the homelessness organization. What will a zero-emission future look like for California ports and what's the plan to get there? What is one thing that no one told you about becoming a parent? Call in and share your advice with new or soon-to-be parents. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Columbia University, which included a list of demands to be met or he will pull the school's crucial federal funding. We're speaking with research and conservation specialists about why sick sea life has been washing ashore in SoCal. We'll end the show with some hot tips on spring gardening in SoCal.


LAHSA's premature homeless count, new CA shelter oversight bill (00:17)


Zero-emission future of CA ports (16:22)


First-time parent advice (35:05)


Trump's ultimatum to Columbia University (51:30)


What is making SoCal sea life sick? (1:09:44)


Spring Gardening 101 (1:24:51)

Today on AirTalk, LAHSA released an incomplete data set alongside their claim that homelessness numbers went down. We're looking at a new California shelter oversight bill proposal in response to rampant mismanagement inside the homelessness organization. What will a zero-emission future look like for California ports and what's the plan to get there? What is one thing that no one told you about becoming a parent? Call in and share your advice with new or soon-to-be parents. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Columbia University, which included a list of demands to be met or he will pull the school's crucial federal funding. We're speaking with research and conservation specialists about why sick sea life has been washing ashore in SoCal. We'll end the show with some hot tips on spring gardening in SoCal.
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LAHSA's premature homeless count, new CA shelter oversight bill (00:17)
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<li>
Zero-emission future of CA ports (16:22)
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<li>
First-time parent advice (35:05)
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Trump's ultimatum to Columbia University (51:30)
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What is making SoCal sea life sick? (1:09:44)
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Spring Gardening 101 (1:24:51)
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Legality of El Salvador deportations, PBS Documentary on LA fires, latest on Department of Education and more

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