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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: LAUSD averts strike, How is the war in Iran affecting local ports? Interviews with Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra, and Adam Miller.
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Listen 1:37:00An economic news roundup. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. First, a look at Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland, then the 8th annual Academy Awards preview show from Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre. Larry and the critics weigh in on who they think should take home the Oscar on Sunday.An economic news roundup. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. First, a look at Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland, then the 8th annual Academy Awards preview show from Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre. Larry and the critics weigh in on who they think should take home the Oscar on Sunday.
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Californians protest cuts to public education. The latest news and developments from Orange County. A look at Obama's health care proposal. Then, you say tomato, I say shut up.
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Pot advocates sue the City of Los Angeles. Racial tension at the UC schools. Postal Service cuts Saturday delivery. A consumer lawsuit targets makers of fish oil supplements. Later, the life and career of basketball icon Jerry West.
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Listen 1:38:24Jerry Brown announces his bid for governor. Then, Larry talks with John A. Pérez, the new speaker of the California Assembly. A new Field Poll surveys attitudes on reforming state government. Are federal unemployment benefits being abused? And later, is sex addiction real?Jerry Brown announces his bid for governor. Then, Larry talks with John A. Pérez, the new speaker of the California Assembly. A new Field Poll surveys attitudes on reforming state government. Are federal unemployment benefits being abused? And later, is sex addiction real?
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Listen 1:37:03The latest on conditions in Chile. President Obama's program for low-performing schools. Then, a Winter Olympics wrap-up. Next, the Supreme Court hears to hear arguments on the Chicago handgun ban. And psychologist Ellen Webber Libby joins Larry to discuss her book, The Favorite Child: How a Favorite Impacts Every Family Member for Life.The latest on conditions in Chile. President Obama's program for low-performing schools. Then, a Winter Olympics wrap-up. Next, the Supreme Court hears to hear arguments on the Chicago handgun ban. And psychologist Ellen Webber Libby joins Larry to discuss her book, The Favorite Child: How a Favorite Impacts Every Family Member for Life.
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Listen 1:08:02Health care reform- what next? Would you rather -- take a 10% pay cut or furlough days to save your coworkers? Or fire them? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Reviews include: Cop Out, The Crazies, A Prophet, Defendor, Easier With Practice, Formosa Betrayed, and The Yellow Handkerchief. Later, a talk with Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe.Health care reform- what next? Would you rather -- take a 10% pay cut or furlough days to save your coworkers? Or fire them? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Reviews include: Cop Out, The Crazies, A Prophet, Defendor, Easier With Practice, Formosa Betrayed, and The Yellow Handkerchief. Later, a talk with Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe.
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The politics of President Obama's bipartisan health care summit. Revamping the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. Later, Larry talks with "Shutter Island" star Mark Ruffalo.
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LAUSD relinquishes 30 schools to teachers, charters and PLAS. Then, Lori Gottlieb makes the case for settling for Mr. Good Enough.
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Ramona Ripston retires after 38 years with the ACLU of Southern CA. As midterms near, how will the Tea Party shape the GOP's message? Then, organized crime online? Joseph Menn profiles mob dons of the internet.
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President Obama unveils his health care proposal. Karen Bass running for Congress. Then, have additional troops aided the U.S. fight against extremist Taliban? What's a postlude? We talk with Afghanistan experts Reza Aslan and Kalev Sepp.
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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