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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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President Obama calls for a bipartisan health care summit. Using opioids or alternatives to treat pain. Tom Ricks shares his experiences reporting on the war in Iraq. And how our personality type influences who we love.
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Listen 1:44:59Anthem Blue Cross raises rates, Villaraigosa orders layoffs, and a preview of the big game on Super Bowl Sunday. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including From Paris with Love, Dear John, and District 13: Ultimatum. Later, the true stories behind the film Up in the Air.Anthem Blue Cross raises rates, Villaraigosa orders layoffs, and a preview of the big game on Super Bowl Sunday. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including From Paris with Love, Dear John, and District 13: Ultimatum. Later, the true stories behind the film Up in the Air.
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LA's $218 million deficit. Medical relief efforts in Haiti. Is bipartisanship possible in Washington? And, can some vegetative patients make decisions about their own care?
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Continued troubles for Toyota. Don't trust anyone under 30- Is old the new young? Then, Tea Partiers gear up for their national convention. And, Gregg Easterbrook foresees a global economic revolution in his new book, Sonic Boom.
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Oscar noms revealed. Then, Steve Poizner threatened? What difference has "don't ask, don't tell" made and how would its repeal affect the military? And, Jane Bryant Quinn answers your personal finance questions.
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A sticky problem for Toyota. LA's budget crisis may force layoffs and furloughs for city employees. The final curtain for the Pasadena Playhouse? An initiative to legalize marijuana in CA. And a look at the Harvard Psychedelic Club of the 1960's.
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Listen 1:44:57Jessica's Law unconstitutional? GDP up. John Eastman enters Attorney General race. Former LAPD Chief Bratton on his new venture. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including The Edge of Darkness, When in Rome, Fish Tank, and Saint John of Las Vegas. Later, a Sundance recap, and the life of Hollywood producer Irving Thalberg.Jessica's Law unconstitutional? GDP up. John Eastman enters Attorney General race. Former LAPD Chief Bratton on his new venture. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including The Edge of Darkness, When in Rome, Fish Tank, and Saint John of Las Vegas. Later, a Sundance recap, and the life of Hollywood producer Irving Thalberg.
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Listen 1:37:01Breaking down President Obama's State of the Union address with lawmakers and policy experts. High speed rail in California. An update on the Prop. 8 trial. Toyota halts vehicle sales and expands recalls. Later, Richard Reeves on the daring young men of the Berlin Airlift.Breaking down President Obama's State of the Union address with lawmakers and policy experts. High speed rail in California. An update on the Prop. 8 trial. Toyota halts vehicle sales and expands recalls. Later, Richard Reeves on the daring young men of the Berlin Airlift.
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LA's new medical marijuana ordinance. Apple unveils its tablet computer. A preview of the State of the Union address. Then "Eat, Pray, Love" author Elizabeth Gilbert ties the knot in her new book, "Committed."
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U.S. gets an 'F' on bioterror response. The future of American rail travel. How will independent voters influence the 2010 midterms? And writer T.C. Boyle discusses "Wild Child," his new collection of stories.
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Credits & Support
Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk
Amy Lopez, Apprentice News Clerk
Ava Calbreath, Apprentice News Clerk