Stay away from me

Wash your hands

Don't touch your face

We asked Randy Newman to do a PSA for us about the need for physical distancing, so naturally he wrote us a song. It debuted Wednesday on AirTalk with Larry Mantle. 

(Photo courtesy of Randy Newman

Stay away from me
Wash your hands
Don't touch your face
We asked Randy Newman to do a PSA for us about the need for physical distancing, so naturally he wrote us a song. It debuted Wednesday on AirTalk with Larry Mantle.&nbsp;
(Photo courtesy of Randy Newman

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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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Randy Newman Writes A Song For Quarantine: 'Stay Away'

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Today on AirTalk, an update on L.A. City and County election results. Plus, a new USC forecast looks at how much rent might rise in several SoCal counties in the next two years. We'll also talk to the author of the new book Memento Mori, which explores how having honest conversations about death can help enrich your life. Marketplace's David Brancaccio joins us to preview a new series about...marketplaces, of course. We'll also find out how regulations in the dairy industry are affecting farmers; and we'll ask stay-at-home-husbands and dads to call in and share their experiences being the literal "man of the house."

Today on AirTalk:


Latest on L.A. City, County election results (0:15)


Two-year rent increase forecast (17:40)


Can talking about death enrich our lives? (34:20)


Marketplace's new series about...marketplaces (51:02)


CA dairy farmers face heightened regulations (1:06:39)


What is a “househusband”? (1:26:14)

Today on AirTalk, an update on L.A. City and County election results. Plus, a new USC forecast looks at how much rent might rise in several SoCal counties in the next two years. We'll also talk to the author of the new book Memento Mori, which explores how having honest conversations about death can help enrich your life. Marketplace's David Brancaccio joins us to preview a new series about...marketplaces, of course. We'll also find out how regulations in the dairy industry are affecting farmers; and we'll ask stay-at-home-husbands and dads to call in and share their experiences being the literal "man of the house."
Today on AirTalk:
<ul>
<li>
Latest on L.A. City, County election results (0:15)
</li>
<li>
Two-year rent increase forecast (17:40)
</li>
<li>
Can talking about death enrich our lives? (34:20)
</li>
<li>
Marketplace's new series about...marketplaces (51:02)
</li>
<li>
CA dairy farmers face heightened regulations (1:06:39)
</li>
<li>
What is a “househusband”? (1:26:14)
</li>
</ul>

Local elections check in, soCal rent increases, questions about death and more

Today on AirTalk, newly-elected L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins us to discuss his priorities as he prepares to take office. Also, OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento weighs in on Andrew Do's plea deal and why he doesn't think it goes far enough. We'll also talk about the ethicality and authenticity of posthumous albums; how storing your money in payment apps may leave you vulnerable to security threats; and for our weekly deep dive into SoCal history, we’re looking into the tumultuous history of an aqueduct that has provided drinking water to L.A. since 1913. Also, it's Veterans Day and listeners will share the military has shaped their lives.

Today on AirTalk:


How has serving in the military shaped your life? (0:15)


Andrew Do scandal update (21:15)


Are posthumous albums ethical? (37:15)


LA's DA-elect, Nathan Hochman, discusses priorities (51:02)


Should you store money in payment apps like Venmo? (1:08:38)


SoCal History: L.A. Aqueduct (1:23:07)

Today on AirTalk, newly-elected L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins us to discuss his priorities as he prepares to take office. Also, OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento weighs in on Andrew Do's plea deal and why he doesn't think it goes far enough. We'll also talk about the ethicality and authenticity of posthumous albums; how storing your money in payment apps may leave you vulnerable to security threats; and for our weekly deep dive into SoCal history, we’re looking into the tumultuous history of an aqueduct that has provided drinking water to L.A. since 1913. Also, it's Veterans Day and listeners will share the military has shaped their lives.
Today on AirTalk:
<ul>
<li>
How has serving in the military shaped your life? (0:15)
</li>
<li>
Andrew Do scandal update (21:15)
</li>
<li>
Are posthumous albums ethical? (37:15)
</li>
<li>
LA's DA-elect, Nathan Hochman, discusses priorities (51:02)
</li>
<li>
Should you store money in payment apps like Venmo? (1:08:38)
</li>
<li>
SoCal History: L.A. Aqueduct (1:23:07)
</li>
</ul>

Impact of military experience, Posthumous Albums,  LA District Attorney-Elect, and more  

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Frenchman and Mountain Fires — the latter has claimed thousands of acres and over 200 structures. Also, as Governor Newsom convenes California lawmakers to strategize post-election, we’ll look into how California might push back against the incoming Trump administration's federal agenda. And for Food Friday, we'll talk with the founder and owner of HomeState, a restaurant serving cuisine from the Lone Star State.

Today on AirTalk:


Latest on the Mountain and Frenchman Fires (0:15)


What will a second Trump presidency mean for SoCal? (7:11)


How California might resist Trump administration policies (17:39)


HomeState serves up Texas-style tacos for Food Friday (38:32)

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Frenchman and Mountain Fires — the latter has claimed thousands of acres and over 200 structures. Also, as Governor Newsom convenes California lawmakers to strategize post-election, we’ll look into how California might push back against the incoming Trump administration's federal agenda. And for Food Friday, we'll talk with the founder and owner of HomeState, a restaurant serving cuisine from the Lone Star State.
Today on AirTalk:
<ul>
<li>
Latest on the Mountain and Frenchman Fires (0:15)
</li>
<li>
What will a second Trump presidency mean for SoCal? (7:11)
</li>
<li>
How California might resist Trump administration policies (17:39)
</li>
<li>
HomeState serves up Texas-style tacos for Food Friday (38:32)
</li>
</ul>

Randy Newman Writes A Song For Quarantine: 'Stay Away'

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