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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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Inside a $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation
Today on AirTalk:
- Taxpayer-funded $27M property deal under investigation
- What are your Thanksgiving meal mishaps?
- TV Talk: What to watch
- FilmWeek: What to watch
- Why does everyone love The Big Lebowski?
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Today on AirTalk: $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation, Thanksgiving meal mishaps, TV Talk, FilmWeek, and the Big Lebowski. -
Today on AirTalk: Thanksgiving travel check-in; AI and the music industry; 2025 resolutions; Forestry Service check-in; MAGA accounts overseas; and how to talk politics at Thanksgiving.
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AirTalk examines the federal government's decision to reopen a probe into an alleged anti-Semitic incident at New Jersey’s Rutgers University. We also check in on Kavanaugh; discuss how candy and snack food companies are targeting international audiences; and more. -
Listen 1:37:27Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is facing criticism for overlooking people who might have been homeless for a short period of time. We analyze a new report that re-examines LAHSA's 2017 numbers. We also discuss Kavanaugh's continuing investigation; look into the expansion of CBD and THC-infused drinks; and more.Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is facing criticism for overlooking people who might have been homeless for a short period of time. We analyze a new report that re-examines LAHSA's 2017 numbers. We also discuss Kavanaugh's continuing investigation; look into the expansion of CBD and THC-infused drinks; and more. -
Kavanaugh hearing likely set for Monday. We dive into protocols and the reverberations of Anita HillAirTalk discusses Kavanaugh's scheduled appearance next Monday amid allegations of sexual misconduct. We also examine if you need a college degree to become a CEO; discuss handling #MeToo in the fast food industry; and more. -
Listen 1:37:37Thursday’s scheduled vote on judge Brett Kavanaugh’s supreme court nomination is up in the air, as the judge is accused of sexual assault. We’ll look at the many complex aspects of this development. We also examine why so many Californians don’t have earthquake insurance; and more.Thursday’s scheduled vote on judge Brett Kavanaugh’s supreme court nomination is up in the air, as the judge is accused of sexual assault. We’ll look at the many complex aspects of this development. We also examine why so many Californians don’t have earthquake insurance; and more. -
Listen 1:36:02Yesterday, the Census Bureau released new data showing that the percentage of foreign-born residents is the highest its been since 1910, with the largest demographic coming from Asia.We also examine an algorithm that might be able to predict suicide; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.Yesterday, the Census Bureau released new data showing that the percentage of foreign-born residents is the highest its been since 1910, with the largest demographic coming from Asia.We also examine an algorithm that might be able to predict suicide; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more. -
Listen 1:36:10John Kerry’s life poignantly reflects the life of America. We discuss his latest book, this time a memoir, in which Kerry shares some of his toughest moments as a diplomat. We also take a look at the ensuing backlash from a Brown University study; examine the future of the URL; and more.John Kerry’s life poignantly reflects the life of America. We discuss his latest book, this time a memoir, in which Kerry shares some of his toughest moments as a diplomat. We also take a look at the ensuing backlash from a Brown University study; examine the future of the URL; and more. -
14 years after stem cell research bond measure passed, is California getting a return on investment?In 2004, Proposition 71 passed with nearly 60 percent approval. We debate whether or not the initial $3 billion bond measure for stem cell science paid off. We also discuss the potential FDA ban on flavored e-cigs; check in on Hurricane Florence; and more. -
AirTalk discusses why nearly 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed tests for potency and purity. We also examine a new FDA approved birth control app; attempt to answer the often awkward question, ‘Who Pays on a Date?’; and more. -
Listen 1:37:18AirTalk’s political experts recap last week in political news and look ahead to this week in Washington D.C. We also examine employment standards regarding registered sex offenders in light of the Olivia Munn ‘Predator’ controversy; discuss a new study regarding teens and social media; and more.AirTalk’s political experts recap last week in political news and look ahead to this week in Washington D.C. We also examine employment standards regarding registered sex offenders in light of the Olivia Munn ‘Predator’ controversy; discuss a new study regarding teens and social media; and more. -
Listen 1:36:25Women athletes getting paid less than their male counterparts is nothing new, but a recent move from a state commission in California could change the way athletes are paid. We also discuss Day 4 of the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing; Review this weekend's new movie releases; and more.Women athletes getting paid less than their male counterparts is nothing new, but a recent move from a state commission in California could change the way athletes are paid. We also discuss Day 4 of the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing; Review this weekend's new movie releases; and more.
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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