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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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Discussing the anti-trust concerns with the Tribune's buy of the OC Register; former NYC Transportation Commissioner wants to make L.A. streets work for everyone; and analyzing a condition where people can't enjoy songs. -
Discussing Obama's pick for the next Supreme Court Justice: Merrick Garland; Chief Beck stops by the studio to talk about tasers, police use-of-force and more; after Super Tuesday, what happens next for the remaining presidential candidates? -
How will today's wins and losses affect the presidential race?; Should welfare programs be used to measure the income inequality gap?; The L.A. Sports Arena will host it's last and final performance on Saturday, what are some of your most memorable experiences there? -
Listen 1:35:00Discussing where candidates stand before Super Tuesday and the upset at Trump rallies; senior reporter at Reuters, David K. Randall, stops by to chat about his book which recounts the historic fight to keep Malibu private and debating new recommendations for changes to the LAPD's use of force.Discussing where candidates stand before Super Tuesday and the upset at Trump rallies; senior reporter at Reuters, David K. Randall, stops by to chat about his book which recounts the historic fight to keep Malibu private and debating new recommendations for changes to the LAPD's use of force. -
Discussing the dynamics of how families influence the youth on the subject of politics; a new procedure could mean living kidney transplants could be available from anyone, and TGI-FilmWeek with "The Hollywood Reporter's" favorite movie quotes. -
A new UCLA study reveals shocking statistics about the number of Californians with diabetes or pre-diabetes; we take a closer look at the documents to learn more about the group's tactics; and would you support the removal of Daylight Saving Time? -
Listen 1:34:39Senator Bernie Sanders scored himself a big victory in Michigan’s primary on Tuesday, securing 50% of the vote in a state many believed would go to Hillary Clinton; weighing the result of Proposition 47 and how rising housing costs are effecting California's housing market.Senator Bernie Sanders scored himself a big victory in Michigan’s primary on Tuesday, securing 50% of the vote in a state many believed would go to Hillary Clinton; weighing the result of Proposition 47 and how rising housing costs are effecting California's housing market. -
After Sunday night's debate, some are calling Bernie Sanders' reaction to Hillary Clinton's interruption sexist; discussing the psychology, security and law issues surrounding Erin Andrews' settlement and comparing the foreign policies of Sanders and Clinton. -
What did we learn about the election over the weekend?; Nancy Reagan died on Sunday at age 94; and a political science and mathematics professor explains the STEM "delusion." -
Critics are calling this year's election a dumbing down of democracy; USC has just surpassed Harvard with its tuition hike and discussing LMU's "Grrrls on Film" festival for 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