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AirTalk
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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Today on AirTalk: The attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Battery storage; What is Zone Zero? The latest on AI and mental health; abd Bob Baker marionettes!
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Recent Episodes
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Today on AirTalk: Pasadena Unified; November ballot proposals; What makes a good biopic? LA Mayor Karen Bass; and political science students on this election.
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Today on AirTalk: Should LA loosen restrictions on Airbnbs? The financial side of divorce; Food Friday: Raw Bar; FilmWeek; and the TCM Classic Film Festival.
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Listen 1:34:43Today on Air Talk we'll discuss President Obama's latest visit to Los Angeles, The LA Kings getting another shot at the Stanley Cup in New Jersey, a roundtable discussion with our favorite Orange County journalists, a look at our continuing economic woes and how they are affecting debt collection, a conversation with Rep. Howard Berman on the battle in the San Fernando Valley and handicapping the odds of "I'll Have Another" winning the Triple Crown. Plus, the latest news.Today on Air Talk we'll discuss President Obama's latest visit to Los Angeles, The LA Kings getting another shot at the Stanley Cup in New Jersey, a roundtable discussion with our favorite Orange County journalists, a look at our continuing economic woes and how they are affecting debt collection, a conversation with Rep. Howard Berman on the battle in the San Fernando Valley and handicapping the odds of "I'll Have Another" winning the Triple Crown. Plus, the latest news.
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Today on AirTalk we'll pore over California's primary results, take a look at the effect the recall election in Wisconsin could have on unions in our state, reflect on the passing of Ray Bradbury, and get an update on the jury selection in the Jerry Sandusky case.
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Listen 1:32:40Today on AirTalk we preview Wisconsin's recall vote and its implications, examine gaming trends in light of E3's kickoff, discover how music can be used to help the homeless, figure out just how polarized this country is, find out why a man was booted from a Barnes & Noble, and listen in to the sweet, sweet sounds of obsolescence.Today on AirTalk we preview Wisconsin's recall vote and its implications, examine gaming trends in light of E3's kickoff, discover how music can be used to help the homeless, figure out just how polarized this country is, find out why a man was booted from a Barnes & Noble, and listen in to the sweet, sweet sounds of obsolescence.
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Listen 1:33:57Today on AirTalk, we preview the issues and elections on tomorrow's California ballot, invite NPR's Tamara Keith to return to her old stomping grounds of KPCC, look at recent public opinion surrounding the state's high-speed rail project, discuss a new law that could force you to save for retirement, and examine "problem people" in life and how best to deal with them.Today on AirTalk, we preview the issues and elections on tomorrow's California ballot, invite NPR's Tamara Keith to return to her old stomping grounds of KPCC, look at recent public opinion surrounding the state's high-speed rail project, discuss a new law that could force you to save for retirement, and examine "problem people" in life and how best to deal with them.
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Listen 1:33:48Today on AirTalk we examine this month's jobs report, learn about a bill that could help California food entrepreneurs, talk hockey with L.A. Kings announcer Bob Miller, bring in our critics for another round of FilmWeek reviews, and look at how fairy tales have been adapted to the big screen.Today on AirTalk we examine this month's jobs report, learn about a bill that could help California food entrepreneurs, talk hockey with L.A. Kings announcer Bob Miller, bring in our critics for another round of FilmWeek reviews, and look at how fairy tales have been adapted to the big screen.
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Listen 1:34:51Today on AirTalk we'll discuss Orange County's Great Park proposal, new teacher evaluations for LAUSD, the effect of super PACs on the election, New York City Mayor Bloomberg's crusade against large sodas, and the movement of men into job sectors traditionally dominated by women.Today on AirTalk we'll discuss Orange County's Great Park proposal, new teacher evaluations for LAUSD, the effect of super PACs on the election, New York City Mayor Bloomberg's crusade against large sodas, and the movement of men into job sectors traditionally dominated by women.
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Listen 1:36:34On today's show we'll get an update on what's happening regarding Syria, see what's coming to Venice Beach in the near future, contemplate the pros and cons of public art and listen in to last night's live debate between candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney.On today's show we'll get an update on what's happening regarding Syria, see what's coming to Venice Beach in the near future, contemplate the pros and cons of public art and listen in to last night's live debate between candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney.
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Listen 1:33:47Prop. 29 aims to tax cigarettes & fund cancer research. Prop. 28 seeks to change California Legislature’s term limits. Six candidates vie to replace Cooley in L.A. County District Attorney race. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed to retire. Best spots for outdoor dining in Southern California.Prop. 29 aims to tax cigarettes & fund cancer research. Prop. 28 seeks to change California Legislature’s term limits. Six candidates vie to replace Cooley in L.A. County District Attorney race. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed to retire. Best spots for outdoor dining in Southern California.
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AirTalk Event: The history and future of Hollywood film music. Sheila E plays the Playboy. KG Omulo, Christian McBride & Terri Lyne Carrington play the Playboy Jazz Festival. The one, two, three, four of James Brown’s music and life.
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Listen 1:33:48Subway approved under Beverly Hills. Can the government ban anonymous posts? “Big Willie” Robinson street racing organizer dies. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Henry Sheehan to discuss this week’s new films, including Men in Black 3, Chernobyl Diaries, Moonrise Kingdom and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Those men in black are back.Subway approved under Beverly Hills. Can the government ban anonymous posts? “Big Willie” Robinson street racing organizer dies. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Henry Sheehan to discuss this week’s new films, including Men in Black 3, Chernobyl Diaries, Moonrise Kingdom and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Those men in black are back.
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Credits & Support
Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Lucy Copp, Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Associate Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk