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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: 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. -
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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Weighing a proposal to include women in military drafts; debating whether to use cannabis as a way to treat opioid addiction; & our Native Angeleno series continues with a new book on the history and architecture of the Los Angeles Central Library. -
A look at Tuesday's primary results and Trump's foreign policy speech; weighing the ethics of post-mortem sperm extraction and StoryCorp founder Dave Isay stops by to talk about his book, "Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work." -
Listen 1:35:27California State University and California Community College campuses got one step closer to being tobacco-free after the state Assembly voted 41-24 yesterday to approve a tobacco ban; Faith Salie of NPR's Wait, Wait . . .Don't Tell Me talks about new memoir, "Approval Junkie," and weighing the pros and cons of a bailout for Puerto Rico.California State University and California Community College campuses got one step closer to being tobacco-free after the state Assembly voted 41-24 yesterday to approve a tobacco ban; Faith Salie of NPR's Wait, Wait . . .Don't Tell Me talks about new memoir, "Approval Junkie," and weighing the pros and cons of a bailout for Puerto Rico. -
Listen 1:34:01AirTalk continues its election coverage with a preview of Tuesday's primaries and analysis of Cruz and Kasich's deal to defeat Trump; Larry Mantle remembers KPCC's Morning Edition host, Steve Julian and journalist and author, Greg O'Brien, talks about the impact of documenting his struggle with Alzheimer's.AirTalk continues its election coverage with a preview of Tuesday's primaries and analysis of Cruz and Kasich's deal to defeat Trump; Larry Mantle remembers KPCC's Morning Edition host, Steve Julian and journalist and author, Greg O'Brien, talks about the impact of documenting his struggle with Alzheimer's. -
Uber's class action settlement has major implications for tipping, driver autonomy and safety; the top U.S. diplomat for Asia stops by the studio to talk trade and election 2016 & if it's Friday, it must be FilmWeek... -
Listen 1:35:15We remember the life and legacy of Prince with Sharon Jones, Nic Harcourt and others; why SoCal police departments are having trouble recruiting enough police officers; the continuing debate over online comment sections; & creative partnerships - what's behind that good chemistry of the best collaborations?We remember the life and legacy of Prince with Sharon Jones, Nic Harcourt and others; why SoCal police departments are having trouble recruiting enough police officers; the continuing debate over online comment sections; & creative partnerships - what's behind that good chemistry of the best collaborations? -
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump won voters over in their home state; LAPD Chief Charlie Beck joins Larry Mantle for his monthly visit; Los Angeles gets a niche bookstore; and Harriet Tubman will soon replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. -
Westside Councilman Mike Bonin is proposing a plan to allow round-the-clock bathroom and storage access for the homeless; are confusing laws on voter registration causing voter suppression and a sperm bank lawsuit is sparked by the misrepresentation of a donor. -
Listen 1:34:55SCOTUS is hearing arguments today on the controversial case which would affect millions of undocumented immigrants; debating the HBO drama that retells the story of the controversial 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings between Justice Clarence Thomas that exposed sexual harassment charges by his former assistant Anita Hill and weighing the controversy of breeding french bulldogs.SCOTUS is hearing arguments today on the controversial case which would affect millions of undocumented immigrants; debating the HBO drama that retells the story of the controversial 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings between Justice Clarence Thomas that exposed sexual harassment charges by his former assistant Anita Hill and weighing the controversy of breeding french bulldogs. -
Listen 1:35:15With the link between Zika and birth deformities confirmed, health officials at the CDC are now grappling with whether to advise women in the U.S. to delay pregnancy; Veteran court reporter Linda Deutsch's case for the parole of Leslie Van Houten; the Uber effect on LA & TGI-FilmWeek!With the link between Zika and birth deformities confirmed, health officials at the CDC are now grappling with whether to advise women in the U.S. to delay pregnancy; Veteran court reporter Linda Deutsch's case for the parole of Leslie Van Houten; the Uber effect on LA & TGI-FilmWeek!
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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