KPCC: Stories by Gina Delvac

Coachella 2011 lineup unveiled: Kanye, Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon headline

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:05:22 -0800

Start slathering on the sunscreen and hydrating now, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is only 86 days away. Each year, polo grounds in the desert become a mecca for music lovers. Rumors swirled around the 2011...

Will you fly this holiday season? TSA responds, clarifies guidelines on full body scans and pat downs

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:35:28 -0800

Since yesterday's post, the TSA blog has been updated with a response to the largely internet-driven outcry over its special screening guidelines. I'll go into detail on a couple of items here, set up by TSA's Blogger Bob...

Strip or grope? new TSA screening policies under fire

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:17:56 -0800

Full body scan or pat down? Privacy advocates have slammed the Transportation Security Administration’s new security protocol, calling its special screening a choice between a “virtual strip search” and...

Have tough times led you into sex work?

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:12:37 -0700

In Studio: Larry Mantle on sex work in the recession from 89.3 KPCC on Vimeo.

Does the news stereotype you?

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:14:23 -0700

Before leaving on vacation for the week, Larry sat down in the studio to record this video and share his appreciation for AirTalk listeners. From gay supporters of Target, to Muslims who think it's okay for Disney to...

Video: AirTalk live from Phoenix when the new immigration law goes into effect, July 29

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:49:00 -0700

Do you support Arizona's immigration law? Vote below. Will you be at the State Capitol in Phoenix, July 29? Let me know in the comments! New Media intern Corey Bridwell caught up with Larry in the studio before he went on the air this morning to get the details on AirTalk's upcoming broadcast from Phoenix, Arizona. In Studio: AirTalk Heads to Arizona from 89.3 KPCC on Vimeo. Do you support SB 1070, Arizona's immigration law?customer surveys

Obama calls Arizona immigration bill ‘misguided’

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:15:05 -0700

In remarks this morning, President Obama called an anti-immigration bill in Arizona “misguided,” and urged Congress to act on comprehensive immigration reform. The bill would require local police to ask anyone they suspect is undocumented about their immigration status. Race is one, but not the sole factor, that could inform authorities’ suspicion.

99 things to eat in LA before you die

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:15:21 -0700

Which 99 foods should every Angeleno eat before they die? LA Weekly and Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold joined AirTalk in studio to share his bucket list — Tito’s Tacos in Culver City and Luna oysters from the Santa Monica farmer’s market were just two of the to-die-for recommendations.

Experts debate how the health care mandate will affect individuals

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:35:08 -0700

One contentious aspect of the health care bill is the individual mandate to show proof of insurance. Beginning in 2014, most Americans will be required to purchase coverage or show proof of participation in a public plan, like Medicare or Medicaid. Some individuals will be eligible for a hardship exemption, while others will receive subsidies to make buying health insurance more affordable. Those who do not qualify or buy coverage will have to pay a fine.

Pentagon relaxes Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:00:54 -0700

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced today that the Pentagon will alter how it handles military discharges under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy.