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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: 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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  • A gay pride and an American flag hang from a shoulder bag during a demonstration outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building on June 13, 2011 in San Francisco.
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    Major ruling on same-sex marriage. Miramonte staff to be replaced. Tinker Tailor Author Screenwriter.
    AirTalk for February 7, 2012
    Major ruling on same-sex marriage. Miramonte staff to be replaced. Tinker Tailor Author Screenwriter.
  • Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney holds a Caucus election night at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 4, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)
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    GOP candidates hope for a Bonanza in Nevada. Parents protest at Miramonte School amid sex abuse allegationsHow is African-American news media evolving? U.S. pulls its diplomats out of embattled Syria. What online privacy? The unfinished revolution.
    AirTalk for February 6, 2012
    GOP candidates hope for a Bonanza in Nevada. Parents protest at Miramonte School amid sex abuse allegationsHow is African-American news media evolving? U.S. pulls its diplomats out of embattled Syria. What online privacy? The unfinished revolution.
  • Planned Parenthood members and 20 other ally organizations hold a "Stand Up for Women's Health" rally in support of preventive health care and family planning services.
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    Susan G. Komen reverses decision on Planned Parenthood. Why has saber-rattling amplified against Iran? FilmWeek: Big Miracle, Chronicle, The Woman in Black, The Innkeepers and more. Ed Wood’s “Final Curtain.”
    AirTalk for February 3, 2012
    Susan G. Komen reverses decision on Planned Parenthood. Why has saber-rattling amplified against Iran? FilmWeek: Big Miracle, Chronicle, The Woman in Black, The Innkeepers and more. Ed Wood’s “Final Curtain.”
  • Two former students of Mark Berndt, the teacher accused of lewd conduct in his classroom at Miramonte Elementary School, said school officials were informed about his odd behavior 20 years ago.
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    Questions lurk around accused LA teacher. Just how polarized are we, really? Bird flu research – science for good or evil. The great debate: Eastside or Westside?
    AirTalk for February 2, 2012
    Questions lurk around accused LA teacher. Just how polarized are we, really? Bird flu research – science for good or evil. The great debate: Eastside or Westside?
  • TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 31: Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney gestures during his Florida primary night party on January 31, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. According to early results Romney defeated former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) to win Florida's primary. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    Primary results are in, but how ugly…and expensive did it get in Florida? Many unanswered questions in child abuse case. What does it mean for gay rights if homosexuality is a choice? The passing of Don Cornelius.
    AirTalk for February 1, 2012
    Primary results are in, but how ugly…and expensive did it get in Florida? Many unanswered questions in child abuse case. What does it mean for gay rights if homosexuality is a choice? The passing of Don Cornelius.
  • Brittney Nance fills out an application for food stamps at the Yolo County Department of Employment & Social Services March 6, 2009 in West Sacramento, California.
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    The food stamp nation? Do business signs uglify Glendale? The search for extra terrestrials is back on! Where did the money go? Is there a growing threat of a military attack on the U.S. from Iran? Pico Iyer on the man in his head.
    AirTalk for January 31, 2012
    The food stamp nation? Do business signs uglify Glendale? The search for extra terrestrials is back on! Where did the money go? Is there a growing threat of a military attack on the U.S. from Iran? Pico Iyer on the man in his head.
  • Protesters from Occupy Oakland -the local offshoot of Occupy Wall Street- knock down fences to escape from the police after they were surrounded to be detained on a vacant lot in Oakland on January 28, 2012. Police have fired tear gas and arrested more than 100 people as anti-Wall Street protesters tried but failed to take over downtown buildings, including city hall, in Oakland, California. AFP PHOTO / Kimihiro Hoshino (Photo credit should read KIMIHIRO HOSHINO/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Is Occupy Oakland crossing the line? Does Amazon want to burn the book business? Gingrich vs. Romney: how do they line up on the issues? The doctors are in.
    AirTalk for January 30, 2012
    Is Occupy Oakland crossing the line? Does Amazon want to burn the book business? Gingrich vs. Romney: how do they line up on the issues? The doctors are in.
  • Republican presidential candidates takes questions from CNN moderator Wolf Blitzer (extreme right) during the Florida Republican Presidential debate January 26, 2012 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. From left are: former senator Rick Santorum; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich; former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney; and Texas Rep. Ron Paul. AFP PHOTO /Paul J. RICHARDS (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)
    AirTalk for January 27, 2012
    Last stand before the Florida primary. Did Twitter just commit social suicide? FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Henry Sheehan join Larry to review the week’s new film releases, including The Grey, Man on a Ledge, Margaret, Norwegian Wood and more. Groucho Marx’s later years.
  • California Gov. Jerry Brown gives a speech at Los Angeles City Hall on January 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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    Poll shows support for Jerry Brown's tax increase proposal. Is President Obama’s energy plan the right path to energy independence? Dead heat sparks fiery fight for Latino vote. Pentagon announces fundamental redesign.
    AirTalk for January 26, 2012
    Poll shows support for Jerry Brown's tax increase proposal. Is President Obama’s energy plan the right path to energy independence? Dead heat sparks fiery fight for Latino vote. Pentagon announces fundamental redesign.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including 'rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded.' (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    The state of our union. Cirque de Soleil’s “whimsical infestation.” What have you done on Google lately? A Middle East update in wake of the Arab Spring anniversary. Celebrity chef and restaurateur Mario Batali has a new book.
    AirTalk for January 25, 2012
    The state of our union. Cirque de Soleil’s “whimsical infestation.” What have you done on Google lately? A Middle East update in wake of the Arab Spring anniversary. Celebrity chef and restaurateur Mario Batali has a new book.
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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