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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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Campbell, Ashburn, Massa, Rangel... politicians behaving badly. Are traditional businesses turning to freelancers and outsourcing? Later, Money for Nothing. John Gillespie on how corporate boards are dragging down the economy.
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The best and worst of the 2010 Oscars. Will mandatory cuts to greenhouse gases be rolled back in November? The future of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Then, a look back at the icy times of Cro Magnon.
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Listen 1:37:00An economic news roundup. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. First, a look at Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland, then the 8th annual Academy Awards preview show from Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre. Larry and the critics weigh in on who they think should take home the Oscar on Sunday.An economic news roundup. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. First, a look at Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland, then the 8th annual Academy Awards preview show from Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre. Larry and the critics weigh in on who they think should take home the Oscar on Sunday.
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Californians protest cuts to public education. The latest news and developments from Orange County. A look at Obama's health care proposal. Then, you say tomato, I say shut up.
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Pot advocates sue the City of Los Angeles. Racial tension at the UC schools. Postal Service cuts Saturday delivery. A consumer lawsuit targets makers of fish oil supplements. Later, the life and career of basketball icon Jerry West.
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Listen 1:38:24Jerry Brown announces his bid for governor. Then, Larry talks with John A. Pérez, the new speaker of the California Assembly. A new Field Poll surveys attitudes on reforming state government. Are federal unemployment benefits being abused? And later, is sex addiction real?Jerry Brown announces his bid for governor. Then, Larry talks with John A. Pérez, the new speaker of the California Assembly. A new Field Poll surveys attitudes on reforming state government. Are federal unemployment benefits being abused? And later, is sex addiction real?
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Listen 1:37:03The latest on conditions in Chile. President Obama's program for low-performing schools. Then, a Winter Olympics wrap-up. Next, the Supreme Court hears to hear arguments on the Chicago handgun ban. And psychologist Ellen Webber Libby joins Larry to discuss her book, The Favorite Child: How a Favorite Impacts Every Family Member for Life.The latest on conditions in Chile. President Obama's program for low-performing schools. Then, a Winter Olympics wrap-up. Next, the Supreme Court hears to hear arguments on the Chicago handgun ban. And psychologist Ellen Webber Libby joins Larry to discuss her book, The Favorite Child: How a Favorite Impacts Every Family Member for Life.
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Listen 1:08:02Health care reform- what next? Would you rather -- take a 10% pay cut or furlough days to save your coworkers? Or fire them? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Reviews include: Cop Out, The Crazies, A Prophet, Defendor, Easier With Practice, Formosa Betrayed, and The Yellow Handkerchief. Later, a talk with Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe.Health care reform- what next? Would you rather -- take a 10% pay cut or furlough days to save your coworkers? Or fire them? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Reviews include: Cop Out, The Crazies, A Prophet, Defendor, Easier With Practice, Formosa Betrayed, and The Yellow Handkerchief. Later, a talk with Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe.
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The politics of President Obama's bipartisan health care summit. Revamping the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. Later, Larry talks with "Shutter Island" star Mark Ruffalo.
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LAUSD relinquishes 30 schools to teachers, charters and PLAS. Then, Lori Gottlieb makes the case for settling for Mr. Good Enough.
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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