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with Larry Mantle
Larry Mantle hosts lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, the arts, entertainment, and more. Airs weekdays 9-11am on 89.3 FM and streaming online at LAist.com and the LAist app. Austin Cross hosts AirTalk Fridays — watch the Friday show live on Instagram (@laistofficial).
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Listen 1:37:19Larry checks in with Sheriff Jim McDonnell on a variety of issues, including decreased crime rates and the status of mental health and medical programs for prison inmates. We also discuss the LA Times' lawsuit demanding transparency in the state's execution processes; explore the launch of a new car rental program; and more.Larry checks in with Sheriff Jim McDonnell on a variety of issues, including decreased crime rates and the status of mental health and medical programs for prison inmates. We also discuss the LA Times' lawsuit demanding transparency in the state's execution processes; explore the launch of a new car rental program; and more. -
Listen 1:37:25AirTalk brings you the latest on the second day of Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress – plus, did Ted Cruz’s assertion yesterday that Facebook is politically biased have any merit? We also dive into the implications of a possible U.S. strike on Syria; can federal election campaign funds be used for childcare?; and more.AirTalk brings you the latest on the second day of Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress – plus, did Ted Cruz’s assertion yesterday that Facebook is politically biased have any merit? We also dive into the implications of a possible U.S. strike on Syria; can federal election campaign funds be used for childcare?; and more. -
For the eleven o'clock hour, AirTalk provides live coverage and reporting of Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before the Senate. We also dig deep into the FBI's raid of Michael Cohen's offices; debate whether the voting age should be lowered; and more. -
Listen 1:37:16AirTalk debates a new state bill that would set market rates for commercial healthcare to bring down costs. We also bring you the latest in political news this week; debate the pros and cons of Gov. Brown’s major water tunnel project ahead of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s vote tomorrow; and more.AirTalk debates a new state bill that would set market rates for commercial healthcare to bring down costs. We also bring you the latest in political news this week; debate the pros and cons of Gov. Brown’s major water tunnel project ahead of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s vote tomorrow; and more. -
AirTalk brings you the latest on LA Metro’s methods of addressing homelessness on its trains after the Metro Board of Directors voted to expand its outreach programs. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:24We dive into President Trump’s directing the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border. We also examine a new Pew study on how attitudes toward sexual assault have changed post-#MeToo; debate whether Ivy League schools are discriminatory toward Asian American college applicants; and more.We dive into President Trump’s directing the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border. We also examine a new Pew study on how attitudes toward sexual assault have changed post-#MeToo; debate whether Ivy League schools are discriminatory toward Asian American college applicants; and more. -
Listen 1:34:31Larry sits down with experts to debate two proposed California bills intended to increase transparency in officer shooting investigations and decrease use of force. We also check in with California’s ‘pot czar’ four months after the legalization of recreational cannabis took effect; 50 years later, what are your memories of MLK’s assassination?: and more.Larry sits down with experts to debate two proposed California bills intended to increase transparency in officer shooting investigations and decrease use of force. We also check in with California’s ‘pot czar’ four months after the legalization of recreational cannabis took effect; 50 years later, what are your memories of MLK’s assassination?: and more. -
Listen 1:35:39The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against California on Monday, arguing a state law limiting transfers of federal lands interferes with Congress’ right to control the sale of federal property. We also dive into how Spotify rocked the music industry as the streaming service goes public today; are the new Sinclair TV station promos warning against ‘false news’ ethical?; and more.The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against California on Monday, arguing a state law limiting transfers of federal lands interferes with Congress’ right to control the sale of federal property. We also dive into how Spotify rocked the music industry as the streaming service goes public today; are the new Sinclair TV station promos warning against ‘false news’ ethical?; and more. -
AirTalk brings you the latest in political news, including reports that Trump invited Vladimir Putin to the White House in March. We also dive into the results of the independent autopsy of Stephon Clark; have you kept up with your water conservation efforts?; and more. -
Listen 1:19:16AirTalk dives into the possible local impact of the Trump administration’s expected move to dismiss fuel economy targets the Obama administration developed with California to fight global warming. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; is Elon Musk’s Tesla in trouble?; and more.AirTalk dives into the possible local impact of the Trump administration’s expected move to dismiss fuel economy targets the Obama administration developed with California to fight global warming. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; is Elon Musk’s Tesla in trouble?; and more.
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Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Amy Lopez, Apprentice News Clerk
Ava Calbreath, Apprentice News Clerk