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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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Listen 1:02:56A Dallas nurse contracted Ebola at the same hospital that made headlines last week. Also, Los Angeles police intentionally over-reported the number of officers or patrol cars available to answer service calls, according to a report. Then, World-champion triathalete, Erin Beresini shares her world of obstacle course running in her latest book.A Dallas nurse contracted Ebola at the same hospital that made headlines last week. Also, Los Angeles police intentionally over-reported the number of officers or patrol cars available to answer service calls, according to a report. Then, World-champion triathalete, Erin Beresini shares her world of obstacle course running in her latest book. -
Listen 1:03:30Centers for Disease Control Director Tom Frieden likened the current Ebola outbreak to the AIDS epidemic during a conference yesterday. Also, what does Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's flub about women seeking raises in the workplace say about attitudes toward women in the workplace? Then, it's TGI-Filmweek!Centers for Disease Control Director Tom Frieden likened the current Ebola outbreak to the AIDS epidemic during a conference yesterday. Also, what does Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's flub about women seeking raises in the workplace say about attitudes toward women in the workplace? Then, it's TGI-Filmweek! -
Listen 1:02:59President Obama will be in town to designate the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument. Will the new status change the current use of the mountains for cyclists or drivers? Also, following the first U.S. export of oil in 40 years last July, should the U.S. increase their export of oil? Then, author Ethan Elkind delves into the past, present and future of Metro rail in the South land.President Obama will be in town to designate the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument. Will the new status change the current use of the mountains for cyclists or drivers? Also, following the first U.S. export of oil in 40 years last July, should the U.S. increase their export of oil? Then, author Ethan Elkind delves into the past, present and future of Metro rail in the South land. -
Listen 1:02:50The nation's largest private employer,Wal-Mart, is eliminating part-time workers from coverage and hiking premium and co-payments for full-time employees. Also, San Francisco became the first city in the state to pass legislation to regulate Airbnb. Then, middle-class earners are trumping the wealthy when it comes to charity donations.The nation's largest private employer,Wal-Mart, is eliminating part-time workers from coverage and hiking premium and co-payments for full-time employees. Also, San Francisco became the first city in the state to pass legislation to regulate Airbnb. Then, middle-class earners are trumping the wealthy when it comes to charity donations.
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Listen 1:38:26With the rise of Ebola and other infectious diseases worldwide, should airports adopt more technology like infrared thermal scanners? Also, a study shows using hands-free technology while driving is just as dangerous. Then, a federal judge has ordered the release of 28 videos showing force-feeding in Guantanamo Bay.With the rise of Ebola and other infectious diseases worldwide, should airports adopt more technology like infrared thermal scanners? Also, a study shows using hands-free technology while driving is just as dangerous. Then, a federal judge has ordered the release of 28 videos showing force-feeding in Guantanamo Bay. -
Listen 1:38:35The U.S. Supreme Court refused to grant appeals from five states seeking to ban same-sex marriages today. Also, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will decide on whether to allow immigration agents in county jails. Then, co-author Michael Stern dishes the best eats on the road from his countrywide "RoadFood" guide.The U.S. Supreme Court refused to grant appeals from five states seeking to ban same-sex marriages today. Also, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will decide on whether to allow immigration agents in county jails. Then, co-author Michael Stern dishes the best eats on the road from his countrywide "RoadFood" guide. -
Listen 1:35:02With wall-to-wall cable news coverage and social media over-hyping the threat of ebola, how do public health workers weigh placing precautions while calming the public? Also, the rumor mill has been churning for weeks about whether LAUSD superintendent John Deasy might lose his job or possibly resign. Then, author Steve Wilson looks back at 75 years since the release of "Gone With The Wind."With wall-to-wall cable news coverage and social media over-hyping the threat of ebola, how do public health workers weigh placing precautions while calming the public? Also, the rumor mill has been churning for weeks about whether LAUSD superintendent John Deasy might lose his job or possibly resign. Then, author Steve Wilson looks back at 75 years since the release of "Gone With The Wind." -
Listen 1:38:26A federal bankruptcy judge ruled yesterday that the bankrupt city of Stockton can legally reduce its pension obligations to California's massive public pension system. Also, the killing of nearly 1,000 chickens at a Foster Farms facility has thrown a spotlight on animal cruelty cases. Then, Live Nation and Nederlander Corp. battle over the Greek Theatre.A federal bankruptcy judge ruled yesterday that the bankrupt city of Stockton can legally reduce its pension obligations to California's massive public pension system. Also, the killing of nearly 1,000 chickens at a Foster Farms facility has thrown a spotlight on animal cruelty cases. Then, Live Nation and Nederlander Corp. battle over the Greek Theatre. -
Listen 1:38:36What's next for the secret service after last week's White House security breach? Also, three U.S. theater chains say they'll boycott the new "Crouching Tiger" sequel following Netflix's announcement to make the film available on the same day it hits Imax theaters. Then, where has all the wildlife gone? Reports show half of the earth's wildlife population has depleted since 1970.What's next for the secret service after last week's White House security breach? Also, three U.S. theater chains say they'll boycott the new "Crouching Tiger" sequel following Netflix's announcement to make the film available on the same day it hits Imax theaters. Then, where has all the wildlife gone? Reports show half of the earth's wildlife population has depleted since 1970. -
Listen 1:38:36Undocumented immigrants can apply for professional licenses in California under a new law (SB-1159; Lara) signed on Sunday by Gov. Jerry Brown. Also, Los Angeles WaterKeeper is calling on Angelenos to stop washing their cars. Then, Mayor Richard Riordan talks about this new memoir "The Mayor."Undocumented immigrants can apply for professional licenses in California under a new law (SB-1159; Lara) signed on Sunday by Gov. Jerry Brown. Also, Los Angeles WaterKeeper is calling on Angelenos to stop washing their cars. Then, Mayor Richard Riordan talks about this new memoir "The Mayor."
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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