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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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A look at why Gavin Newsom quit the race, Steven Sample tells us why he's leaving USC, and a talk with Charles Handy about Drucker-style management. Later, Karzai wins the Afghan election by default. And, Malcolm Gladwell tells us "What the Dog Saw."
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Listen 1:44:58We look at a House ethics investigation of California legislators and mob mentality in violent sex crimes. Then Timothy Egan talks with us about his book, The Big Burn. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's releases, a look at the AFI Film Festival, and Larry talks with Mitchell Zuckoff about the life of Robert Altman.We look at a House ethics investigation of California legislators and mob mentality in violent sex crimes. Then Timothy Egan talks with us about his book, The Big Burn. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's releases, a look at the AFI Film Festival, and Larry talks with Mitchell Zuckoff about the life of Robert Altman.
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The House health care bill; a UCLA aging conference explores new technologies to live longer and better; Are dishonest habits formed in youth?; a look at this week's Solar Power International Conference.
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Listen 1:44:59Finalists for LAPD's police chief; Ares I-X rocket lifts off; Tavis Smiley's exhibit on 500 years of African American history comes to LA; reporter Amira Hass, recipient of the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award; outgoing LAPD Chief William Bratton; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails"Finalists for LAPD's police chief; Ares I-X rocket lifts off; Tavis Smiley's exhibit on 500 years of African American history comes to LA; reporter Amira Hass, recipient of the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award; outgoing LAPD Chief William Bratton; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails"
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Listen 1:44:46The Senate's plan for a public option; "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley Sullenberger discusses his memoir "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters"; former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shares the stories of diplomacy behind her decorative pins; LA City Council weighs a switch to Gmail; primatologist Jane GoodallThe Senate's plan for a public option; "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley Sullenberger discusses his memoir "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters"; former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shares the stories of diplomacy behind her decorative pins; LA City Council weighs a switch to Gmail; primatologist Jane Goodall
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Listen 1:44:59Is your signature on a petition public or private?; An update on water legislation in Sacramento; NPR's ombudsman hears from KPCC listeners; gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner; Miriam Pawel discusses the UFW, and her book "The Union of Their Dreams"; the director of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine BandIs your signature on a petition public or private?; An update on water legislation in Sacramento; NPR's ombudsman hears from KPCC listeners; gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner; Miriam Pawel discusses the UFW, and her book "The Union of Their Dreams"; the director of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band
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Listen 1:44:59LA's transportation plan; Mark Twain Prize recipient Bill Cosby; home sales up due to the federal tax credit; It's FilmWeek on AirTalk- Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including, Ameilia, Antichrist, Astroboy, and Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant; A talk with Mitch Albom about his new book "Have a Little Faith."LA's transportation plan; Mark Twain Prize recipient Bill Cosby; home sales up due to the federal tax credit; It's FilmWeek on AirTalk- Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including, Ameilia, Antichrist, Astroboy, and Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant; A talk with Mitch Albom about his new book "Have a Little Faith."
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Listen 1:10:07Bailed out bosses will see their pay slashed, and psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison discusses coping with the death of a loved one. Then, joint hearings to consider state governmental reform, and Gary Vaynerchuk demos his social networking prowess and talks about his book "Crush It!"Bailed out bosses will see their pay slashed, and psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison discusses coping with the death of a loved one. Then, joint hearings to consider state governmental reform, and Gary Vaynerchuk demos his social networking prowess and talks about his book "Crush It!"
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Listen 1:09:26Larry discusses funding for transit projects and the cost of wind turbine construction in Los Angeles. Later, Iran's agreement to transfer its nuclear fuel abroad. And Larry Mantle talks with Berkeley Breathed, the creator of comic strip "Bloom County" author of the new children's book "Flawed Dogs".Larry discusses funding for transit projects and the cost of wind turbine construction in Los Angeles. Later, Iran's agreement to transfer its nuclear fuel abroad. And Larry Mantle talks with Berkeley Breathed, the creator of comic strip "Bloom County" author of the new children's book "Flawed Dogs".
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Hamid Karzai agrees to a runoff election, a new poll shows that most Americans support the public option, LAX terminal upgrade approved, medical marijuana moratorium goes up in smoke, and the discovery of 32 new planets outside the solar system.
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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