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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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Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director.
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Today on AirTalk: LA28; Microplastics; The hidden power of heat; The latest on the Artemis launch; Video game adaptations; and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk: Birthright citizenship; Could the economy be heading for a cliff, 'GLP-1 Friendly’ products? and Where are the male therapists?
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Listen 1:33:59Frustrated with President-elect Trump, organizers are planning another protest march tomorrow that will take place from MacArthur Park to Downtown L.A.; we narrow down the list of possible choices for a Trump Cabinet; AirTalk wants to hear from Trump supporters on what they want to see the new president prioritize, followed by an analysis of the voices the Democratic Party failed to represent; and TGI-FilmWeek!Frustrated with President-elect Trump, organizers are planning another protest march tomorrow that will take place from MacArthur Park to Downtown L.A.; we narrow down the list of possible choices for a Trump Cabinet; AirTalk wants to hear from Trump supporters on what they want to see the new president prioritize, followed by an analysis of the voices the Democratic Party failed to represent; and TGI-FilmWeek!
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Listen 1:35:08Protests against President-elect Trump continue for a second day in California, with 28 arrested in Los Angeles for impeding freeway traffic; we check in with Mayor Garcetti on the newly passed Measure HHH and M; what will Trump’s presidency mean for Covered California?; plus, we look at why voters chose to expedite the death penalty rather than abolish it.Protests against President-elect Trump continue for a second day in California, with 28 arrested in Los Angeles for impeding freeway traffic; we check in with Mayor Garcetti on the newly passed Measure HHH and M; what will Trump’s presidency mean for Covered California?; plus, we look at why voters chose to expedite the death penalty rather than abolish it.
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Listen 1:34:35A long and bitter 2016 presidential election season has finally come to a close with Donald Trump crossing the 270 electoral vote threshold at 2:31 a.m. ET this morning, officially winning as president-elect of the United States of America. AirTalk and Take Two join together to hear from listeners across Southern California on what this election outcome means for them, along with special analysis including the hurdles and failures of Hillary Clinton's candidacy, accuracy of media polls, the Paris Agreement on climate change, immigration reform and more.A long and bitter 2016 presidential election season has finally come to a close with Donald Trump crossing the 270 electoral vote threshold at 2:31 a.m. ET this morning, officially winning as president-elect of the United States of America. AirTalk and Take Two join together to hear from listeners across Southern California on what this election outcome means for them, along with special analysis including the hurdles and failures of Hillary Clinton's candidacy, accuracy of media polls, the Paris Agreement on climate change, immigration reform and more.
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Listen 1:35:30Election Day 2016 is finally here: AirTalk wants to hear from you about what your voting experience has been like; we take a look at the most contested U.S. Senate and House seats; and a history lesson on what has fueled division and polarization in America since the 1800's.Election Day 2016 is finally here: AirTalk wants to hear from you about what your voting experience has been like; we take a look at the most contested U.S. Senate and House seats; and a history lesson on what has fueled division and polarization in America since the 1800's.
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With one day to go until the election, we open the phones to answer your residual questions; how are you voting on Prop 64 and why?; is the popular vote going to matter in this election (and does it ever)?; plus, the best political impersonators of all time.
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Listen 1:35:13The LAPD is treating recent acts of art gallery vandalism in Boyle Heights as potential hate crimes, but some groups see it as protest over the neighborhood’s gentrification – we dive into various viewpoints; how will marijuana be advertised after Prop 64 (likely) passes in California?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Trolls’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek!The LAPD is treating recent acts of art gallery vandalism in Boyle Heights as potential hate crimes, but some groups see it as protest over the neighborhood’s gentrification – we dive into various viewpoints; how will marijuana be advertised after Prop 64 (likely) passes in California?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Trolls’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
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Listen 1:40:14The United Kingdom's decision to withdraw from the European Union has been halted by Parliament - what that means for Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to invoke Article 50; Pope Francis says that St. Pope John Paul II had the final word on shutting down the notion of ordaining women priests; and if you've procrastinated on studying this year's election ballot, fear not - there's still time to get your #VoterGamePlan ready.The United Kingdom's decision to withdraw from the European Union has been halted by Parliament - what that means for Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to invoke Article 50; Pope Francis says that St. Pope John Paul II had the final word on shutting down the notion of ordaining women priests; and if you've procrastinated on studying this year's election ballot, fear not - there's still time to get your #VoterGamePlan ready.
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Listen 1:34:41The Department of Justice is suing DirecTV/AT&T for unlawfully sharing information during negotiations for the rights to telecast the Dodgers channel – we bring you the latest; plenty of people have already cast their ballots – what are the implications of early voting?; we theorize the reasons behind the NFL’s sloping ratings; and we debate Measure M, Metro’s plan to fund expansion of LA public transit.The Department of Justice is suing DirecTV/AT&T for unlawfully sharing information during negotiations for the rights to telecast the Dodgers channel – we bring you the latest; plenty of people have already cast their ballots – what are the implications of early voting?; we theorize the reasons behind the NFL’s sloping ratings; and we debate Measure M, Metro’s plan to fund expansion of LA public transit.
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With just one week until election day, there's still time to get your #VoterGamePlan ready. Two highly debated topics on this year's ballot include Prop 64, which would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in California, and Props 62 and 66 on whether to abolish or reform the death penalty. Listen to both California Counts Town Hall forums with Larry Mantle and panels of experts to hear the pros and cons explored.
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Listen 1:34:45FBI Director James Comey's public announcement to reopen Hillary Clinton's email investigation last Friday has sparked sharp criticisms - we analyze why the decision was made and its potential impact on the 2016 presidential election; NPR launches 'The Big Listen' with host Lauren Ober, a podcast about finding the right podcast for you; plus, we talk to the first psychologist to conduct an empirical study on creepiness, and the real reason clowns freak us out.FBI Director James Comey's public announcement to reopen Hillary Clinton's email investigation last Friday has sparked sharp criticisms - we analyze why the decision was made and its potential impact on the 2016 presidential election; NPR launches 'The Big Listen' with host Lauren Ober, a podcast about finding the right podcast for you; plus, we talk to the first psychologist to conduct an empirical study on creepiness, and the real reason clowns freak us out.
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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