8 Best Southern California Public Radio Station Podcasts

1. Yeah No, I'm Not OK

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Growing up, I was taught to say that I was 'ok' when I really wasn't. Mental health just wasn't something that anyone in my family or community talked about or even had access to. Yet pretty much everyone was affected by it. Today, young people of color are disproportionately affected by mental health issues and are not getting the resources they need, and I want to change that.  And this is why this podcast exists.Yeah No, I'm Not Ok, my new podcast made in collaboration with LAist Studios, is here to open up the conversation about mental health...MORE Host Diane Guerrero
Producer/Network LAist Studios
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2. AirTalk

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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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Producer/Network LAist 89.3
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 135 Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. FilmWeek

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FilmWeek on AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment devoted to films. It offers reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussions on various aspects of the industry.MORE Host Larry Mantle
Producer/Network LAist 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio
Email ****@scpr.org
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 313 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The LA Report

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.MORE Host Austin Cross
Producer/Network LAist Studios
Email ****@scpr.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 84 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

5. The Loh Down on Science

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The Loh Down on Science is the fun way to get your daily dose of science -- in less than two minutes! Writer/performer and Caltech alumna Sandra Tsing Loh explains the world of science with a dash of humor. It's a program for those who love science as well as for those who avoid it!MORE Host Sandra Tsing Loh
Producer/Network LAist 89.3
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 77 Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Take Two

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Join Take Two hosted by A Martinez each weekday when we'll translate the day's headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that people are talking about.
Producer/Network LAist 89.3
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7. Retake with John Horn

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'Retake with John Horn', a new podcast from LAist Studios, asks the question: do the stories that Hollywood tells about itself really reflect what's going on? Each week, host John Horn offers a critical, informed perspective not only on what's happening in entertainment but also highlighting innovative artists and their creative content.MORE Host John Horn
Producer/Network LAist Studios
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 172 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

8. SoCal Update

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SoCal Update brings locally sourced news to Southern California. A public media partnership between KCET, PBS SoCal, KPCC and LAist, reporters and editors run down through the day's most relevant news within minutes. Catch up on Southland headlines, arts and culture.MORE Email ****@scpr.org
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Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact