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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
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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:
  • 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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  • WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 26: Supporters of women's rights protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court as the court issues a ruling on a California law related to abortion issues on June 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. A Calfornia law requiring "pregnancy crisis centers" to inform women of abortion options was ruled as a likely violation of first amendment rights by the court. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    The Supreme Court says a California law that forces anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers to provide information about abortion probably violates the Constitution. We also examine budget predictions from the CBO; discuss the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the president's travel ban; and more
    SCOTUS strikes down CA law requiring pregnancy centers to give out abortion information
    The Supreme Court says a California law that forces anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers to provide information about abortion probably violates the Constitution. We also examine budget predictions from the CBO; discuss the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the president's travel ban; and more
  • Tents house the homeless on a street, November 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California, home to one of the nation's largest homeless populations, and where health officials are trying to ramp up efforts to stop the spread of Hepatitis A, as numbers are beginning to surge among gay and bisexual men, but not the homeless. The highly contagious liver disease can spread easily through homeless populations because of unsaintary conditions. / AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    This spring, Mayor Eric Garcetti launched plans to spend at least $20 million on new shelters and cleanups to stop homeless encampments. We also recap the latest on the Trump admin family separation policy; examine the legal parameters of ‘the right to refuse service’ in light of Sarah Huckabee Sanders' incident; and more
    Is it time for LA to restart arresting people living on the street?
    This spring, Mayor Eric Garcetti launched plans to spend at least $20 million on new shelters and cleanups to stop homeless encampments. We also recap the latest on the Trump admin family separation policy; examine the legal parameters of ‘the right to refuse service’ in light of Sarah Huckabee Sanders' incident; and more
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House June 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke extensively about current immigration issues during the meeting. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    A new Time magazine cover featuring President Trump staring down at a crying Honduran toddler inspired debate over its ethics after the girl's father reported that she had not been separated from her family. Was this a journalistic oversight or a visual metaphor? We also discuss your favorite World Cup memories; review the latest movie releases on 'FilmWeek'; and more.
    Misrepresentation or powerful symbol? The media ethics behind Time’s new cover
    A new Time magazine cover featuring President Trump staring down at a crying Honduran toddler inspired debate over its ethics after the girl's father reported that she had not been separated from her family. Was this a journalistic oversight or a visual metaphor? We also discuss your favorite World Cup memories; review the latest movie releases on 'FilmWeek'; and more.
  • People protest outside a speech by US Attorney General Jeff Sessions March 7, 2018, in Sacramento, California. Sessions admonished California politicians for not cooperating with federal authorities on immigration enforcement issues. US Attorney General Jeff Sessions warned California Wednesday that the federal government would use all its legal powers to fight protections provided unauthorized immigrants, a day after suing the state over its sanctuary laws."California is using every power it has -- and some it doesn't -- to frustrate federal law enforcement. So you can be sure I'm going to use every power I have to stop them," Sessions told law enforcement officials in Sacramento. / AFP PHOTO / NOAH BERGER (Photo credit should read NOAH BERGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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    On Wednesday, there was a federal court hearing on three of California’s “sanctuary state” immigration laws. We also examine the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on online sales tax; look into the social movement called DIY biohacking; and more
    Trump administration v California: Checking in on the legal battle over ‘sanctuary state’ laws
    On Wednesday, there was a federal court hearing on three of California’s “sanctuary state” immigration laws. We also examine the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on online sales tax; look into the social movement called DIY biohacking; and more
  • MALIBU, CA - JUNE 15: A dog runs past piles of sand that have recently been pushed onto exclusive beachfront properties from the public beach on June 15, 2005 in Malibu, California. Homeowners are accused of using bulldozers to steal sand from the public saying it is a way to prevent erosion. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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    A beachfront property in, say Santa Monica or Malibu, might cost you millions of dollars, but a new report is putting the value of that investment into question. We also discuss the latest on immigration; examine the elimination of AP classes at seven private schools in the D.C. area; and more
    How will climate change impact CA real estate? New report has bad news for coastal properties
    A beachfront property in, say Santa Monica or Malibu, might cost you millions of dollars, but a new report is putting the value of that investment into question. We also discuss the latest on immigration; examine the elimination of AP classes at seven private schools in the D.C. area; and more
  • Finding affordable apartments is tough in Los Angeles, especially with its 2.7 percent vacancy rate.
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    A new initiative found its way to the November ballot, adding fuel to the ongoing rent control debate in California. We also dive into the psychological impact of family separation in light of pending GOP immigration bills; discuss Trump's announcement to create a sixth branch of military; and more.
    With new CA ballot initiative, the rent control debate continues
    A new initiative found its way to the November ballot, adding fuel to the ongoing rent control debate in California. We also dive into the psychological impact of family separation in light of pending GOP immigration bills; discuss Trump's announcement to create a sixth branch of military; and more.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 14: A protestor holds a sign at the 'Families Belong Together March' against the separation of children of immigrants from their families on June 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Demonstrators marched through the city and culminated the march at a detention center where ICE (U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detainees are held. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently arrested 162 undocumented immigrants during a three-day operation in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk's weekly political roundtable covers the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and previews what to watch for this week in national politics. We also look into LA County's plan to create a transportation boarding school; examine the role of AI in the world of sports; and more.
    Week in politics: Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ border policy sparks outrage, House might see immigration votes this week and more
    AirTalk's weekly political roundtable covers the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and previews what to watch for this week in national politics. We also look into LA County's plan to create a transportation boarding school; examine the role of AI in the world of sports; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: The Department of Justice on June 14, 2018 in Washington, DC. The inspector general released a report Thursday about a series of failures by officials in charge of the investigation. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images)
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    The Department of Justice Inspector General released a 500 pages long report on Thursday on the handling of the Clinton email investigation. We also examine the lawsuit against Harvard claims; speak with composer Michael Giacchino; and more.
    DC Round Up: inspector general’s report, US-China tariffs and more
    The Department of Justice Inspector General released a 500 pages long report on Thursday on the handling of the Clinton email investigation. We also examine the lawsuit against Harvard claims; speak with composer Michael Giacchino; and more.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: The Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti speaks to fans and media during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new home of the Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium on April 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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    L.A.'s mayor joins Larry on the show today to update listeners on a variety of issues affecting the city. We also debate a new initiative to strip immigration "cheaters" of their citizenship; review a new conclusion on the classic psychological experiment dubbed "the marshmallow test,"; and more.
    Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti check-in: homeless crisis, city street repairs, choice of new LAPD Chief and more
    L.A.'s mayor joins Larry on the show today to update listeners on a variety of issues affecting the city. We also debate a new initiative to strip immigration "cheaters" of their citizenship; review a new conclusion on the classic psychological experiment dubbed "the marshmallow test,"; and more.
  • SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 22: A section of the California seal hangs on the front of the State of California Earl Warren building January 22, 2007 in San Francisco, California. The U.S. Supreme court threw out California's sentencing law on Monday, a decision that could reduce sentences for thousands of inmates in the California State correctional facilities. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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    November's ballot will quite possibly include an initiative to split California into three separate states – what are the motives behind the proposal and what are its chances of passing? We also look into the accuracy of online ancestry tests; get a preview of FIFA World Cup 2018; and more.
    Should California be split into 3 states? Voters will decide in November
    November's ballot will quite possibly include an initiative to split California into three separate states – what are the motives behind the proposal and what are its chances of passing? We also look into the accuracy of online ancestry tests; get a preview of FIFA World Cup 2018; 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