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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: Artemis II; Favorite videogame soundtracks; Food Friday: Ubefest; FilmWeek; and Hitler’s efforts to infiltrate Hollywood.
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Listen 1:34:40Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the latest developments in the manhunt for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, whose wallet was found with an yet-unidentified body in the remains of yesterday's fire. We'll also consider the focuses of President Obama's State of the Union address and the response from Republican Marco Rubio. Later, screenwriter Mark Boal joins Larry to speak about his Oscar-nominated film, "Zero Dark Thirty."Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the latest developments in the manhunt for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, whose wallet was found with an yet-unidentified body in the remains of yesterday's fire. We'll also consider the focuses of President Obama's State of the Union address and the response from Republican Marco Rubio. Later, screenwriter Mark Boal joins Larry to speak about his Oscar-nominated film, "Zero Dark Thirty."
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Listen 1:34:42What will President Obama focus on in his State of the Union address tonight? We'll talk about what's on the agenda. We'll also consider online matching of non-romantic co-parents and discuss the disparity between men's and women's profanity use. Later, we'll examine the fight for businesses between Texas and California and examine the California Highway Patrol's new guidelines for lane-splitting motorcyclists. All that and more, today on AirTalk.What will President Obama focus on in his State of the Union address tonight? We'll talk about what's on the agenda. We'll also consider online matching of non-romantic co-parents and discuss the disparity between men's and women's profanity use. Later, we'll examine the fight for businesses between Texas and California and examine the California Highway Patrol's new guidelines for lane-splitting motorcyclists. All that and more, today on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:33:57We'll announce updates on the manhunt for Dorner and discuss media ethics of releasing his manifesto. Also, LAX is being accused of monopolizing air traffic and groups are calling for locals to take over Ontario airport from LAWA. Then, who might be the next pope? Plus, we'll look at a book on visualization and last night's Grammy winners.We'll announce updates on the manhunt for Dorner and discuss media ethics of releasing his manifesto. Also, LAX is being accused of monopolizing air traffic and groups are calling for locals to take over Ontario airport from LAWA. Then, who might be the next pope? Plus, we'll look at a book on visualization and last night's Grammy winners.
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Listen 1:35:25Larry hosts a mayoral debate and questions five candidates concerning pensions and quality of life. Then, Filmweek critics review new movies including "Identity Thief," "Side Effects" and more. Also, Ang Lee tells about "Life of Pi" and former vice president Al Gore speaks about his new book.Larry hosts a mayoral debate and questions five candidates concerning pensions and quality of life. Then, Filmweek critics review new movies including "Identity Thief," "Side Effects" and more. Also, Ang Lee tells about "Life of Pi" and former vice president Al Gore speaks about his new book.
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Today on AirTalk, we'll follow breaking news as police search for a dangerous former-LAPD gunman.
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Listen 1:34:52Should California gun owners be required to purchase liability insurance for their firearms? We'll discuss proposed legislation and what it would mean for Californians. We'll also consider the merit of "backyard chickens" in big cities. Later, we'll talk about the end of USPS Saturday mail delivery and speak with Tim Burton about his work, including the Oscar-nominated Frankenweenie. All that and more, on AirTalk.Should California gun owners be required to purchase liability insurance for their firearms? We'll discuss proposed legislation and what it would mean for Californians. We'll also consider the merit of "backyard chickens" in big cities. Later, we'll talk about the end of USPS Saturday mail delivery and speak with Tim Burton about his work, including the Oscar-nominated Frankenweenie. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:44Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss prison realignment in relation to property crime, consider the S&P, and weigh the benefits and downsides of rave culture. Later, the candidates for city attorney debate, and Larry speaks with Roman Coppola about his Oscar-nominated "Moonrise Kingdom."Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss prison realignment in relation to property crime, consider the S&P, and weigh the benefits and downsides of rave culture. Later, the candidates for city attorney debate, and Larry speaks with Roman Coppola about his Oscar-nominated "Moonrise Kingdom."
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Listen 1:34:43Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the Mahony sexual abuse cover-up and the church response. We'll also talk about oil drilling in Whittier, the 10 and 110 express lanes, and the power of the millenial vote in 2016. Later, we'll consider Super Bowl social media and examine the psychology behind lying toddlers.Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the Mahony sexual abuse cover-up and the church response. We'll also talk about oil drilling in Whittier, the 10 and 110 express lanes, and the power of the millenial vote in 2016. Later, we'll consider Super Bowl social media and examine the psychology behind lying toddlers.
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Listen 1:35:08Today, on AirTalk, hear from a distinguished panel of higher educational leaders who represent the diversity of California's public higher education institutions. Mark Yudof, Timothy White, and Brice Harris join Larry at our Higher Education Summit. On FilmWeek, the critics review this week's releases and take a look at the best short films of the year. Later, Naomi Watts joins us to speak about "The Impossible" and John Rabe talks with Stephen Seemayer and Pamela Wilson about their documentary "Young Turks."Today, on AirTalk, hear from a distinguished panel of higher educational leaders who represent the diversity of California's public higher education institutions. Mark Yudof, Timothy White, and Brice Harris join Larry at our Higher Education Summit. On FilmWeek, the critics review this week's releases and take a look at the best short films of the year. Later, Naomi Watts joins us to speak about "The Impossible" and John Rabe talks with Stephen Seemayer and Pamela Wilson about their documentary "Young Turks."
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Listen 1:34:32Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the effectiveness of the emotional arguments for and against gun control. We'll also talk about the Manti Te'o catfishing incident and how it might develop legally. Later, we'll consider sibling rivalry and extreme sport accident liability, plus David Wright joins us to speak about his new Scientology exposé.Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the effectiveness of the emotional arguments for and against gun control. We'll also talk about the Manti Te'o catfishing incident and how it might develop legally. Later, we'll consider sibling rivalry and extreme sport accident liability, plus David Wright joins us to speak about his new Scientology exposé.
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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