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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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  • California Gov. Jerry Brown announces his public employee pension reform plan October 27, 2011 at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
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    Brown joins forces with rivals to form new tax proposal, Orange County. journalists’ roundtable, HBO cancellation of 'Luck' & After 50 years the Dictionary of American Regional English is finally complete-plus all the news.
    AirTalk for March 15, 2012
    Brown joins forces with rivals to form new tax proposal, Orange County. journalists’ roundtable, HBO cancellation of 'Luck' & After 50 years the Dictionary of American Regional English is finally complete-plus all the news.
  • LAFAYETTE, LA - MARCH 13: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum addresses supporters after winning the both Alabama and Mississippi primaries on March 13, 2012 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Louisiana's primary will be decided on March 24th. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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    Results from Tuesday's primaries are in, LAUSD approves a budget plan, Santa Monica College tuition spike, knowing when it's time to take the keys from aging drivers, and violence, drugs, love and redemption in the L.A. gang life.
    AirTalk for March 14, 2012
    Results from Tuesday's primaries are in, LAUSD approves a budget plan, Santa Monica College tuition spike, knowing when it's time to take the keys from aging drivers, and violence, drugs, love and redemption in the L.A. gang life.
  • A banking customer uses an ATM at a Wells Fargo Bank branch on July 19, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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    The Republican presidential nominating race continues today. We’ll look at what’s at stake as well as count the delegates each contender has racked up so far. Banks and credit union offer more payday loans. Are these loans helpful or harmful? Red meat is bad for you... again. Plus, SXSW goers using the homeless as wifi hotspots.
    AirTalk for March 13, 2012
    The Republican presidential nominating race continues today. We’ll look at what’s at stake as well as count the delegates each contender has racked up so far. Banks and credit union offer more payday loans. Are these loans helpful or harmful? Red meat is bad for you... again. Plus, SXSW goers using the homeless as wifi hotspots.
  • An Afghan youth mourns for relatives, who were allegedly killed by a U.S. service member in Panjwai, Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March. 11, 2012. A U.S. service member walked out of a base in southern Afghanistan before dawn Sunday and started shooting Afghan civilians, according to villagers and Afghan and NATO officials.
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    Shooting in Kandahar. We’re saving daylight, people…but why? Players, politics and preview of SCOTUS battle over health care. LAUSD to crack down on sexual abuse. Neuroscientist turned guitarist learns new licks late in life.
    AirTalk for March 12, 2012
    Shooting in Kandahar. We’re saving daylight, people…but why? Players, politics and preview of SCOTUS battle over health care. LAUSD to crack down on sexual abuse. Neuroscientist turned guitarist learns new licks late in life.
  • File: Intern Jenny Pazar fills out a form as she looks for a job at a job fair Dec. 2, 2011 in Portland.
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    A look at the recent job numbers from the White House. #StopKony video tops 40 million views – can going viral spur human rights? KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases, including John Carpenter, Silent House, A Thousand Words, Chico & Rita, Friends with Kids and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Who invented Hollywood?
    AirTalk for March 9, 2012
    A look at the recent job numbers from the White House. #StopKony video tops 40 million views – can going viral spur human rights? KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases, including John Carpenter, Silent House, A Thousand Words, Chico & Rita, Friends with Kids and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Who invented Hollywood?
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: General view of the game between the Utah Utes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 10, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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    Which way, L.A. Coliseum? Should killing and eating a mountain lion cost Fish and Game head his job? Should Democrats take a stand on same-sex marriage? Will the new iPad replace sliced bread? The Man in the Empty Boat.
    AirTalk for March 8, 2012
    Which way, L.A. Coliseum? Should killing and eating a mountain lion cost Fish and Game head his job? Should Democrats take a stand on same-sex marriage? Will the new iPad replace sliced bread? The Man in the Empty Boat.
  • BOSTON, MA - MARCH 06: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a Super Tuesday event at the Westin Copley Place March 6, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. Super Tuesday could play a vital role in the nomination of the Republican candidate as ten states hold their primaries or caucuses on the same day. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    Super Tuesday results are in and the winner is... Can a teacher be fired for being a former porn actor? Obesity epidemic may not be related to supermarket scarcity. Billy Childs’ impressionistic approach to jazz.
    AirTalk for March 7, 2012
    Super Tuesday results are in and the winner is... Can a teacher be fired for being a former porn actor? Obesity epidemic may not be related to supermarket scarcity. Billy Childs’ impressionistic approach to jazz.
  • Republican presidential candidates Rick Santorum (L), Mitt Romney (C) and Newt Gingrich debate on February 22, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. The Arizona and Michigan primaries are scheduled to be held February 28. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Drumbeat calling for Republican contenders to drop out intensifies. Triple threat – crucial meeting on U.S., Israel and Iran. The habits of success – or failure.
    AirTalk for March 6, 2012
    Drumbeat calling for Republican contenders to drop out intensifies. Triple threat – crucial meeting on U.S., Israel and Iran. The habits of success – or failure.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
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    SCOTUS to examine the constitutionality of affirmative action in higher ed. Sexual abuse allegations against teachers increase in the wake of Miramonte scandal. Bird flu research – science for good or evil. The great debate: Eastside or Westside?
    AirTalk for March 5, 2012
    SCOTUS to examine the constitutionality of affirmative action in higher ed. Sexual abuse allegations against teachers increase in the wake of Miramonte scandal. Bird flu research – science for good or evil. The great debate: Eastside or Westside?
  • File: An employee at a medical marijuana dispensary.
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    Court rules pot shops okay, with limits. Assembly bill makes it harder for parents not to vaccinate. Villaraigosa goes to Washington. KPCC film critics Wade Major and Peter Rainer join Larry to review the week’s new film releases, including Act of Valor, Wanderlust, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Project X, Being Flynn and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Documentary "Bully" gets controversial R rating.
    AirTalk for March 2, 2012
    Court rules pot shops okay, with limits. Assembly bill makes it harder for parents not to vaccinate. Villaraigosa goes to Washington. KPCC film critics Wade Major and Peter Rainer join Larry to review the week’s new film releases, including Act of Valor, Wanderlust, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Project X, Being Flynn and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Documentary "Bully" gets controversial R rating.
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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