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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: UCI study on the effects of children's screentime; The New York Times' 30 best songwriters list; Food Friday with Deli Nerds; and FilmWeek!
    Today on AirTalk: UCI study on the effects of children's screentime; The New York Times' 30 best songwriters list; Food Friday with Deli Nerds; and FilmWeek!

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    The University of California's Academic Freedom Statement; The Business of Hollywood: Lew Wasserman; FilmWeek
    The University of California's Academic Freedom Statement; The Business of Hollywood: Lew Wasserman; FilmWeek
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    The Future of Runyon Canyon Park; The Tragedy at Mountain Meadows; Gina Kolata's new book Ultimate Fitness
    The Future of Runyon Canyon Park; The Tragedy at Mountain Meadows; Gina Kolata's new book Ultimate Fitness
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    "The Get" Or The Perils Of Checkbook Journalism; The Empty Ocean; Machu Picchu
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    Davis Recall; Historical Origins of the Recall Law in California; The New Book Hellfire Nation: The Politics Of Sin In America
    Davis Recall; Historical Origins of the Recall Law in California; The New Book Hellfire Nation: The Politics Of Sin In America
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    Sweeping Changes in Medicare; The Secret Life of Men; What Makes Men Men?
    Sweeping Changes in Medicare; The Secret Life of Men; What Makes Men Men?
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    Restoring the Arroyo Seco; The Russian State: A Criminal Oligarchy?; FilmWeek
    Restoring the Arroyo Seco; The Russian State: A Criminal Oligarchy?; FilmWeek
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    Improving Transportation in the Southland; OPEN PHONES: Stay-at-Home Dads; Al Jarreau
    Improving Transportation in the Southland; OPEN PHONES: Stay-at-Home Dads; Al Jarreau
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    Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem; Adult Entertainment Ordinance; Chris Reed: Orange County News; Michael Lewis' new book, Moneyball
    Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem; Adult Entertainment Ordinance; Chris Reed: Orange County News; Michael Lewis' new book, Moneyball
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    California Budget Crisis; Andy Warhol; College Tuition
    California Budget Crisis; Andy Warhol; College Tuition
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    How Long Will the U.S. Military Stay in Iraq?; Dean Kamen and the Segway Human Transporter; The Next Generation of Psychiatric Drugs; Richard Chamberlain
    How Long Will the U.S. Military Stay in Iraq?; Dean Kamen and the Segway Human Transporter; The Next Generation of Psychiatric Drugs; Richard Chamberlain

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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