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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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  • President Barack Obama pauses as he makes a statement at the State Dining Room of the White House.
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    Will U.S. credit rating slip incite action in Congress? Rioting in London. Profiling Tim Pawlenty and his precise plans for a Presidency. California signs on to National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Vote by Mail project OK’d by Governor Brown. Reprieve for historic Beverly Hills home, but what’s next in the debate over property rights vs. preservation? The Update –Sex Scandals: Schwarzenegger, DSK, Weiner and beyond.
    AirTalk for August 9, 2011
    Will U.S. credit rating slip incite action in Congress? Rioting in London. Profiling Tim Pawlenty and his precise plans for a Presidency. California signs on to National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Vote by Mail project OK’d by Governor Brown. Reprieve for historic Beverly Hills home, but what’s next in the debate over property rights vs. preservation? The Update –Sex Scandals: Schwarzenegger, DSK, Weiner and beyond.
  • President Barack Obama speaks about veteran employment programs at the Washington Navy Yard, on August 5, 2011.
    Listen 1:28:41
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    AirTalk analysis of President Obama's statement. To serve and protect on a tough beat. Linking mental illness and leadership.
    AirTalk for August 8, 2011
    AirTalk analysis of President Obama's statement. To serve and protect on a tough beat. Linking mental illness and leadership.
  • President Barack Obama walks along the colonnade before boarding Marine One.
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    U.S economy adds 117,000 jobs but fears of a double dip persist. New report on the embattled City of Vernon says more reforms needed. FILM WEEK: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Peter Rainer join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Change-Up, The Future and more. A look at the tempestuous life of legendary director Nicholas Ray.
    AirTalk for August 5, 2011
    U.S economy adds 117,000 jobs but fears of a double dip persist. New report on the embattled City of Vernon says more reforms needed. FILM WEEK: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Peter Rainer join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Change-Up, The Future and more. A look at the tempestuous life of legendary director Nicholas Ray.
  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
    Listen 1:34:50
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    As pessimism rises, stocks fall. FAA impasse hits California workers. Larry and a talented duo of Orange County journalists riff on the latest news from the OC. Legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch comes to the Pasadena POPS. Countering extremism, state-side. Interview of John McWhorter, author of What Language Is.
    AirTalk for August 4, 2011
    As pessimism rises, stocks fall. FAA impasse hits California workers. Larry and a talented duo of Orange County journalists riff on the latest news from the OC. Legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch comes to the Pasadena POPS. Countering extremism, state-side. Interview of John McWhorter, author of What Language Is.
  • A photograph of Kelly Thomas in downtown Fullerton, CA.
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    Fullerton homeless man beaten – did the cops go too far? Does debt deal weaken defense? Ace songwriter John Hiatt in his own voice.
    AirTalk for August 3, 2011
    Fullerton homeless man beaten – did the cops go too far? Does debt deal weaken defense? Ace songwriter John Hiatt in his own voice.
  • US Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks during a press conference with House Republican leadership on August 1, 2011 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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    Debt deal: will it kill or stimulate the economy? Best & worst of debt-debate rhetoric. Romney redux: second time’s a charm? LA County refuses to comply with child fatality audit. Make-up ads: Photoshopped phonies or aspirational images?
    AirTalk for August 2, 2011
    Debt deal: will it kill or stimulate the economy? Best & worst of debt-debate rhetoric. Romney redux: second time’s a charm? LA County refuses to comply with child fatality audit. Make-up ads: Photoshopped phonies or aspirational images?
  • US President Barack Obama makes a statement on debt crisis at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 31, 2011.
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    Debt passed. Vote taken on new district maps. More teens popping the pill. Saving the Republican Party.
    AirTalk for August 1, 2011
    Debt passed. Vote taken on new district maps. More teens popping the pill. Saving the Republican Party.
  • While whistling and singing 'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah,' Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) walks past a statue bust of President Abraham Lincoln after arriving at the U.S. Capitol July 29, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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    The latest on the debt ceiling vote. President Obama announces new fuel efficiency standards. FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Cowboys & Aliens; The Smurfs; Crazy, Stupid, Love; Attack the Block; The Devil's Double; Good Neighbor and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Jack Larson on director James Bridges.
    AirTalk for July 29, 2011
    The latest on the debt ceiling vote. President Obama announces new fuel efficiency standards. FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Cowboys & Aliens; The Smurfs; Crazy, Stupid, Love; Attack the Block; The Devil's Double; Good Neighbor and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Jack Larson on director James Bridges.
  • White House Press Secretary Jay Carney talks to reporters during the daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House July 28, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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    The economic impact of a possible default. Repeal effort underway for gay history bill, SB 48. Atheists cross over World Trade Center cross. Are Tweeters liable for riots they cause? What Super Gods and Masked Vigilantes Can Teach Us About Being Human.
    AirTalk for July 28, 2011
    The economic impact of a possible default. Repeal effort underway for gay history bill, SB 48. Atheists cross over World Trade Center cross. Are Tweeters liable for riots they cause? What Super Gods and Masked Vigilantes Can Teach Us About Being Human.
  • The White House is shown on the evening U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the nation on the debt limit impasse with members of the U.S. Congress July 25, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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    Debt ceiling roulette continues in Washington. Nation-backed hackers, cyber espionage and the new cyber arms race – click and load. ABC News withdraws from checkbook journalism. Did Parton punt her performance at the Hollywood Bowl? Are you one of those “creative types?"
    AirTalk for July 27, 2011
    Debt ceiling roulette continues in Washington. Nation-backed hackers, cyber espionage and the new cyber arms race – click and load. ABC News withdraws from checkbook journalism. Did Parton punt her performance at the Hollywood Bowl? Are you one of those “creative types?"
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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