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Today is California Public Radio Day! Join LAist and dozens of other stations across the state in celebrating public service news and programming. With federal funding gone, your individual support is crucial to a strong future for independent, nonprofit journalism in your community. Donate now and your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to a dollar for dollar match! Plus, we'll thank you with a special limited edition window cling as your bonus gift so you can show your pride for public media in the Golden State. Thank you!

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California Public Radio Day Tote Bag

Celebrate public radio in the Golden State with the 2025 tote bag! This canvas tote bag measures 16x15 inches, has dark green handles, and a design featuring California landscapes by L.A. artist Magnolia Casey. (Please allow 4 weeks for delivery. $8 will be added for shipping and handling.)

$120.00 donation

$10.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

Defend Public Media T-Shirt

Defend Public Media while wearing this bold t-shirt! This 100% cotton, black ring-spun t-shirt says "Defund Public Media," with the word "Defund" crossed out and stamped with "Defend" over it. Below it is the LAist logo. ($8 will be added for shipping and handling. Please allow 4-6 weeks for shipping.)

$144.00 donation

$12.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

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Pickleball Paddle

Support LAist and we'll thank you with one David Johnson Signature Series Paddle from Costa Pickleball! (You will receive an email with instructions on how to order your pickleball paddle. Please allow up to 6 weeks for shipping.)

USA Pickleball (USAP) Approved
Thermoformed edge wall
Polymer honeycomb core
Ideal balance of power and control
Weight: 8.3 oz / 235g
Dimensions: L: 16.5 in, (420mm) W: 7.3 in. (185mm)
Grip Length: 5.6 in. (142mm)
Grip Circumference: 4.125 in. (105mm)

$360.00 donation

$30.00 per month

30 Meals for Families in Need

Instead of taking a thank you gift, you can provide 30 meals to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for families in LA County, Orange County and the Inland Empire.

$120.00 donation

$10.00 per month

40 Meals for Shelter Pets in Need

Instead of taking a thank you gift, you can opt for sending meals to Pasadena Humane. Your donation provides 40 meals to shelter pets located across 11 cities in the greater Los Angeles area.

$120.00 donation

$10.00 per month

LAist Mini Tote

It's tiny but mighty! This canvas mini tote is perfect for holding all your snacks and will definitely make other people envious. The LAist logo is on the front pocket and has accents of navy blue. ($8 will be added for shipping and handling. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery.)

$120.00 donation

$10.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

AirTalk 40th Mug

Celebrate AirTalk’s 40th Anniversary with this special ceramic mug. One side of the mug features a retro illustration of Larry Mantle behind the microphone. The other side has the LAist and AirTalk logos, and calls out the show’s 40th Anniversary. This 14-ounce black ceramic mug has a contrasting blue interior. (Please allow 4-6 weeks for shipping. $8 will be added for shipping and handling.)

$120.00 donation

$10.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

AirTalk Magnet

This AirTalk magnet says "Keep Honking! I'm listening to local news and conversations on AirTalk with Larry Mantle." It measures 9.25x2". (Please allow up to 4 weeks for shipping.)

$40.00 donation

$5.00 per month

AirTalk 40th Baseball Tee

Celebrate AirTalk’s 40th Anniversary with this special t-shirt. The front has the LAist logo on it, the right sleeve has the AirTalk with Larry Mantle logo, and the back has MANTLE as the player name, and 89.3 as the player number. This 100% cotton shirt is white with royal blue three-quarter length sleeves. (Please allow 4-6 weeks for shipping. $8 will be added for shipping and handling.)

$180.00 donation

$15.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

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LAist Umbrella

Stay dry and well-informed with the LAist Umbrella! This black umbrella has a 46” arc and comes with a matching sleeve to store when not in use. It has an automatic open & close and closes down to 12” in length. ($8.00 will be added for shipping and handling. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery.)

$180.00 donation

$15.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

LAist Clear Stadium Bag

This clear bag fits most venue size requirements (12x12x6"). It has a zipper to keep everything secure and an adjustable crossbody strap.

$120.00 donation

$10.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

LAist/NPR Water Bottle

This black 33-ounce water bottle has a lid that screws on tight to prevent leaks. It’s also insulated to keep your water cold. One side features the retro NPR logo and the other has the LAist logo. ($8 will be added for shipping and handling. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.)

$180.00 donation

$15.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

New York Times News and Games Digital Subscription Bundle

We'll thank you with a one-year digital subscription to the New York Times news AND a one-year digital subscription to New York Times Games for one year. You’ll receive full access to the daily Crossword, the Mini, Spelling Bee and more, plus more than 10,000 Crosswords in the archive. The digital news subscription includes unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device and all NYT news apps. You will be emailed access codes for each subscription in 4 to 6 weeks.

$180.00 donation

$15.00 per month

New York Times Cooking 1 Year Digital Subscription

NYT Cooking is a subscription service of The New York Times. It is a digital cookbook and cooking guide alike, available on all platforms, that helps home cooks of every level discover, save and organize the world’s best recipes, while also helping them become better, more competent cooks.
NYT Cooking Includes:
Unlimited digital access to the entire NYT Cooking archive of more than 19,000 recipes.
Exclusive instructional cooking guides for beginners and experts alike.
A Personal Recipe Box to stay on top of your cooking routine.
NYT Cooking also accessible via iOS and Android mobile apps.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your one-year subscription in 3-4 weeks.

$120.00 donation

$10.00 per month

Babbel One-Year Subscription

Enjoy a 12-month, ad-free subscription to the language learning app Babbel, with a selection of 14 different languages. Learn anytime, anywhere--your desktop, smartphone or tablet. Study at your own pace, with 10-15 minutes lessons. Steps on how to activate your subscription will be delivered to your email address.

$180.00 donation

$15.00 per month

New York Times Games One-Year Digital Subscription

One of our new thank you gifts is an annual on-line subscription to The New York Times Games. You’ll receive full access to the daily Crossword, the Mini, Spelling Bee and more, plus more than 10,000 Crosswords in the archive. Play new puzzles every day on your desktop or with the Crossword app. Activation instructions will be emailed to you in 2-4 weeks, so please include your email address with your donation.

$120.00 donation

$10.00 per month

New York Times News, Cooking & Games Subscription Bundle

Three for one! Get all that The New York Times has to offer in news, cooking and games! This bundle includes one year of digital access to NYT news and their archives, their cooking resources, and fun online and mobile games. You'll receive an email on how to access your subscriptions in 3-4 weeks.

$240.00 donation

$20.00 per month

Los Angeles Print by Eric Junker

This hand-printed serigraph poster is designed by local artist Eric Junker. The print depicts Los Angeles in shades of blue, as well as the words LAist and KPCC. Measures 24" tall by 18" wide. ($8 will be added for shipping and handling.)

$216.00 donation

$18.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

Leadership Circle Tote Bag

Show your commitment to public service journalism with this beautiful LAist Leadership Circle canvas tote bag. A sturdy 24 oz natural canvas, 13.5” high x 21.5” wide x 7.5” deep, with a zippered closure and the LAist Leadership Circle logo printed in black. (Please allow 4-6 weeks for shipping. $8.00 will be added for shipping and handling.)

$1,500.00 donation

$125.00 per month

Shipping: $8.00

California Public Radio Day Window Cling

Celebrate public radio in the Golden State with the 2025 window cling! Measures 4x4 inches and sticks to glass surfaces. (Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.)

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