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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: 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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Listen 1:44:57Larry Mantle discusses David Letterman's confession and the extortion attempt against him. He then talks with evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new movie releases. Later, a talk with Peter Jones, director of a new documentary about L.A.'s Chandler family.Larry Mantle discusses David Letterman's confession and the extortion attempt against him. He then talks with evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new movie releases. Later, a talk with Peter Jones, director of a new documentary about L.A.'s Chandler family.
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Listen 1:44:57Larry discusses MTA's rail contract with an Italian firm. And as the Supreme Court begins its new term, Larry Mantle looks at the cases on the docket. Then, he talks with legal scholar Barry Friedman about his book "The Will of the People", and how public opinion has shaped the court. And sports network ESPN turns 30 this year. Larry looks at how the company became a sports empire.Larry discusses MTA's rail contract with an Italian firm. And as the Supreme Court begins its new term, Larry Mantle looks at the cases on the docket. Then, he talks with legal scholar Barry Friedman about his book "The Will of the People", and how public opinion has shaped the court. And sports network ESPN turns 30 this year. Larry looks at how the company became a sports empire.
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Listen 1:44:58Guest host David Lazarus discusses the outlook for a public health care option. Then, should U.S. airlines allow the in-flight use of cell phones? The debate over high fructose corn syrup, and the dominance of the U.S. dollar in world currency. Later, David talks to famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis.Guest host David Lazarus discusses the outlook for a public health care option. Then, should U.S. airlines allow the in-flight use of cell phones? The debate over high fructose corn syrup, and the dominance of the U.S. dollar in world currency. Later, David talks to famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis.
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President Obama helps Chicago's Olympics bid, the L.A. Kings hires its own sports reporter, concerns about Chinese adoption, extending the Patriot Act, and a look at disorders of sex development.
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Listen 1:44:58The latest on the arrest of director Roman Polanski; Larry talks to Bruce Lisker, who spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of his mother before his conviction was overturned last month; Did officials underestimate the Station fire?; News about Iran's long-range missile tests; A look at plans for NASA's next frontier: Mars.The latest on the arrest of director Roman Polanski; Larry talks to Bruce Lisker, who spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of his mother before his conviction was overturned last month; Did officials underestimate the Station fire?; News about Iran's long-range missile tests; A look at plans for NASA's next frontier: Mars.
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The latest about Iran's nuclear program, SAG chooses a new president, Ruth Reichl of Gourmet Magazine, FilmWeek on AirTalk, and actress Annette Bening.
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Listen 1:44:59Larry Mantle finds out about UC students and faculty protesting state budget cuts, gets an overview of the gubernatorial candidates vying for California's Republican nomination, and discusses the latest OC news with the OC Journalists Roundtable. Later, Larry looks at the real estate trend of strategic defaults, and talks to filmmaker Ken Burns about his new series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea".Larry Mantle finds out about UC students and faculty protesting state budget cuts, gets an overview of the gubernatorial candidates vying for California's Republican nomination, and discusses the latest OC news with the OC Journalists Roundtable. Later, Larry looks at the real estate trend of strategic defaults, and talks to filmmaker Ken Burns about his new series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea".
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Larry analyzes President Obama's speech at the U.N. and his pledge on climate change, talks with LA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, gets an update on Obama's foreign policy meetings, and discusses the latest menopause research.
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Coverage of the Avenues gang raid, the future of transportation in Southern CA and the Mobility 21 conference, the immigrant population drops nationwide, and two Angelenos win MacArthur "genius" grants
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Listen 1:44:58An update on the Station fire, then Larry Mantle moderates a debate with three candidates vying to represent the 2nd District on the LA City Council. Also, a look at the recommendations from a state tax commission. Later, Larry talks with child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan about his new book, "Overcoming ADHD". And what's up with the latest Google logos?An update on the Station fire, then Larry Mantle moderates a debate with three candidates vying to represent the 2nd District on the LA City Council. Also, a look at the recommendations from a state tax commission. Later, Larry talks with child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan about his new book, "Overcoming ADHD". And what's up with the latest Google logos?
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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