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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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- 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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Listen 1:36:54The LAUSD board meets today to vote on how best to handle some of the district's lowest-performing schools, where frustrated parents have voiced major concerns. We discuss the issues as well as possible outcomes. We also debrief on the Singapore summit; question why Uber wants to know its passengers' sobriety statuses; and more.The LAUSD board meets today to vote on how best to handle some of the district's lowest-performing schools, where frustrated parents have voiced major concerns. We discuss the issues as well as possible outcomes. We also debrief on the Singapore summit; question why Uber wants to know its passengers' sobriety statuses; and more. -
Listen 1:37:08The historic summit between U.S. and North Korean leaders will take place tonight. We discuss the significance and expectations, while also addressing its meaning to local Korean-Americans. Also on the show today is our weekly political round table; a debate over the development of Tejon Ranch; and more.The historic summit between U.S. and North Korean leaders will take place tonight. We discuss the significance and expectations, while also addressing its meaning to local Korean-Americans. Also on the show today is our weekly political round table; a debate over the development of Tejon Ranch; and more. -
Listen 1:36:36CNN confirmed this morning that TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain died of a suicide in France. We pay tribute to Bourdain, and analyze a new CDC report stating that suicide rates have risen. We also invite your calls on personal experiences with suicidal thoughts, or to ask our experts advice if you are still struggling.CNN confirmed this morning that TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain died of a suicide in France. We pay tribute to Bourdain, and analyze a new CDC report stating that suicide rates have risen. We also invite your calls on personal experiences with suicidal thoughts, or to ask our experts advice if you are still struggling. -
Listen 1:36:28A report released by LAUSD states that, unless curbed, the district is facing a $400-million deficit by 2021. We analyze its options. We also discuss authorities' plans to increase prosecutions of illegal border crossings; debate tighter regulations for emotional support animals on planes; and more.A report released by LAUSD states that, unless curbed, the district is facing a $400-million deficit by 2021. We analyze its options. We also discuss authorities' plans to increase prosecutions of illegal border crossings; debate tighter regulations for emotional support animals on planes; and more. -
Listen 1:36:37On the morning after California's primary, the votes are in and so are the results for who will be moving on to midterm elections. Last night's races had a few predictable outcomes as well as some surprising ones, so listen in as Larry reviews the highlights with our panel of political analysts.On the morning after California's primary, the votes are in and so are the results for who will be moving on to midterm elections. Last night's races had a few predictable outcomes as well as some surprising ones, so listen in as Larry reviews the highlights with our panel of political analysts. -
Listen 1:35:29Larry checks in with KPCC reporter Sharon McNary, who’s been hitting up several polling stations in Orange County and Los Angeles County, as well as Registrar of Voters for O.C. and L.A. We also examine the “right-to-try” bill; discuss whether CA should require corporations to have at least one woman on board of directors; and more.Larry checks in with KPCC reporter Sharon McNary, who’s been hitting up several polling stations in Orange County and Los Angeles County, as well as Registrar of Voters for O.C. and L.A. We also examine the “right-to-try” bill; discuss whether CA should require corporations to have at least one woman on board of directors; and more. -
Listen 1:36:45Southern California is home to a half-dozen congressional districts where the fate of Republican seats could help decide which of the two major parties wins control of the U.S. House. We also cover the headlines you might have missed over the weekend; analyze the SCOTUS decision in favor of Colorado baker; and more.Southern California is home to a half-dozen congressional districts where the fate of Republican seats could help decide which of the two major parties wins control of the U.S. House. We also cover the headlines you might have missed over the weekend; analyze the SCOTUS decision in favor of Colorado baker; and more. -
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released their 2018 report documenting LA County's homelessness numbers. We discuss the data, its implications, and take calls from the homeless population. -
Listen 1:35:59Southern California is home to a half-dozen congressional districts where the fate of Republican seats could help decide which of the two major parties wins control of the U.S. House. We also discuss the proposed restrictions on plastic straws and caps; examine the announced U.S. steel tariffs; and more.Southern California is home to a half-dozen congressional districts where the fate of Republican seats could help decide which of the two major parties wins control of the U.S. House. We also discuss the proposed restrictions on plastic straws and caps; examine the announced U.S. steel tariffs; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20The LAPD is investigating 52 complaints regarding ex-USC gynecologist George Tyndall. What are the steps towards prosecuting sexual misconduct in a gynecological exam room? We discuss. We also debate the San Francisco vape ban; examine the implications of new mudslide research from Caltech; and more.The LAPD is investigating 52 complaints regarding ex-USC gynecologist George Tyndall. What are the steps towards prosecuting sexual misconduct in a gynecological exam room? We discuss. We also debate the San Francisco vape ban; examine the implications of new mudslide research from Caltech; 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