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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 - JULY 27: (L-R) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) hold a news conference to say they would not support a 'Skinny Repeal' of health care at the U.S. Capitol July 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Republican senators said they would not support any legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare unless it was guaranteed to go to conference with the House of Representatives. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk dives into the current state of American health care and what could come next after Arizona Sen. John McCain's shocking ‘no’ vote defeated the Senate's ‘skinny repeal’ bill early this morning. We also discuss Gov. Jerry Brown’s legacy as he terms out in 2018; review this weekend’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
    With the GOP ‘skinny repeal’ bill defeat, what’s next for the future of health care?
    AirTalk dives into the current state of American health care and what could come next after Arizona Sen. John McCain's shocking ‘no’ vote defeated the Senate's ‘skinny repeal’ bill early this morning. We also discuss Gov. Jerry Brown’s legacy as he terms out in 2018; review this weekend’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
  • NBC4 obtained a video taken by the three men who escaped a maximum-security wing at an Orange County jail last year, using a contraband cellphone.
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    NBC 4 obtained a first-person vantage point video taken by the three inmates who escaped from a maximum security Orange County jail last year, contradicting initial reports surrounding how these men escaped. We also cover the latest on the Hill; LA's new agenda for a municipal bank; increasing work obligations outside 9 to 5?; and more.
    OC jailbreak: What the new escape video means for security at the prison
    NBC 4 obtained a first-person vantage point video taken by the three inmates who escaped from a maximum security Orange County jail last year, contradicting initial reports surrounding how these men escaped. We also cover the latest on the Hill; LA's new agenda for a municipal bank; increasing work obligations outside 9 to 5?; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) returns to the U.S. Senate July 25, 2017 in Washington, DC. McCain was recently diagnosed with brain cancer but returned on the day the Senate is holding a key procedural vote on U.S. President Donald TrumpÕs effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk dives into latest news on the Hill, including Sen. John McCain's comeback to cast his vote for repealing the Affordable Care Act, plus the GOP's move to eliminate a division of the Congressional Budget Office. We also debate the practice of civil asset forfeiture; parse through a stunning report of NFL players' brains showing chronic traumatic encephalopathy; money can buy happiness?; and more.
    After a dramatic vote, what’s next in the Senate health care debate?
    AirTalk dives into latest news on the Hill, including Sen. John McCain's comeback to cast his vote for repealing the Affordable Care Act, plus the GOP's move to eliminate a division of the Congressional Budget Office. We also debate the practice of civil asset forfeiture; parse through a stunning report of NFL players' brains showing chronic traumatic encephalopathy; money can buy happiness?; and more.
  • Standardized test scores are plateauing in California schools, and some are calling for a fundamental shift in teaching strategies.
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    AirTalk debates the pros and cons of lowering the score needed to pass the California bar now that the decision is in the hands of the state Supreme Court. We also delve into the procedure behind the Senate's health care vote today; could gene therapy be the newest cancer treatment?; and more.
    Discussing impact on law students, legal profession if CA Supreme Court lowers state bar ‘cut score’
    AirTalk debates the pros and cons of lowering the score needed to pass the California bar now that the decision is in the hands of the state Supreme Court. We also delve into the procedure behind the Senate's health care vote today; could gene therapy be the newest cancer treatment?; and more.
  • File: Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A. arrives at Changing Lives And Creating Cures Gala at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, in Beverly Hills.
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    AirTalk explores USC's response to an investigation into the clandestine exploits of the University's former medical school dean. We also get the latest on Kushner's Russia hearing; speak with a stand-up comedian who scored a show on Comedy Central with his killer impersonation of Donald Trump; and more.
    On the heels of USC's med school dean resignation, will the university's brand hold up?
    AirTalk explores USC's response to an investigation into the clandestine exploits of the University's former medical school dean. We also get the latest on Kushner's Russia hearing; speak with a stand-up comedian who scored a show on Comedy Central with his killer impersonation of Donald Trump; and more.
  • White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer speaks during the daily briefing at the White House January 25, 2017 in Washington, DC. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk starts with breaking news of Press Secretary Sean Spicer's resignation this morning and the appointment of Anthony Scaramucci as White House communications director. We also ask listeners to share how their views of O.J. Simpson have evolved over the years after being granted parole yesterday; review this week's new releases on FilmWeek; and more.
    What happens next following reports of Sean Spicer’s resignation as White House press secretary
    AirTalk starts with breaking news of Press Secretary Sean Spicer's resignation this morning and the appointment of Anthony Scaramucci as White House communications director. We also ask listeners to share how their views of O.J. Simpson have evolved over the years after being granted parole yesterday; review this week's new releases on FilmWeek; and more.
  • WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) addresses the Heritage Foundation December 15, 2009 in Washington, DC. Sen. McCain spoke on the war in Afghanistan and President Obama's decision to deploy more troops there. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk looks at John McCain's history as an important voice in Congress after the senator's diagnosis of brain cancer. We also dive into this year's Clean Air Action Plan for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach; what makes an ‘ineffective teacher?’; and more.
    Looking at John McCain’s singular role in the Senate and US politics
    AirTalk looks at John McCain's history as an important voice in Congress after the senator's diagnosis of brain cancer. We also dive into this year's Clean Air Action Plan for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach; what makes an ‘ineffective teacher?’; and more.
  • A 6 bedroom, 7 bath property estimated at a little over 6 million USD sits for sale in Arcadia, California on May 17, 2016, where "mansionization" has become a flash point, houses torn down and mansions built, in a city where Chinese nationals have been investing heavily. A huge surge in Chinese buying of both commercial US real estate and residential property last year took their five-year investment total to more than US 110 billion, according to a study from the Asia Society and Rosen Consulting Group, as Chinese nationals became the largest foreign buyers of US homes. / AFP / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    The National Association of Realtors released a survey report showing a surge in foreign home buyers, with 71 percent of California buyers to be from Asia and Oceania this year alone. But other reports contradict these numbers - we dive into analysis. We also check in with LAPD Chief Beck; speak with Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom about his gubernatorial candidacy; and more.
    A look at the impact of foreign buyers on LA’s housing market
    The National Association of Realtors released a survey report showing a surge in foreign home buyers, with 71 percent of California buyers to be from Asia and Oceania this year alone. But other reports contradict these numbers - we dive into analysis. We also check in with LAPD Chief Beck; speak with Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom about his gubernatorial candidacy; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks to a meeting of Republican senators where a new version of their healthcare bill was scheduled to be released at the U.S. Capitol July 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. The latest version of the proposed bill aims to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also knows as Obamacare. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    Big health care news from Washington - again. After two more GOP senators backed out of the latest repeal and replace ACA bill, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing for a straight repeal vote, no replacement. Would this pass? How would it affect the market? What about California? We also look at potential face scans at the airport; how to be honest about depression; and more.
    With kibosh on ACA repeal and replace, what a full-on repeal looks like and how party leaders will respond
    Big health care news from Washington - again. After two more GOP senators backed out of the latest repeal and replace ACA bill, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing for a straight repeal vote, no replacement. Would this pass? How would it affect the market? What about California? We also look at potential face scans at the airport; how to be honest about depression; and more.
  • In this picture taken on June 8, 2017, California Governor Jerry Brown speaks during an energy policy conference in Beijing. China treated a US governor to a red carpet reception this week, while President Donald Trump's energy chief received a low-key greeting, a signal that Beijing is ready to go around the White House in the battle against climate change. / AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR / To go with China US politics environment climate, Focus by Allison Jackson (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk parses through the pros and cons of extending the state's cap-and-trade program before today's California Senate vote. We also debate a new bill that would eliminate the immigration consultant industry in California; does a politician’s infidelity impact how you vote?; and more.
    Ahead of the vote, the environmental and fiscal impacts of extending CA’s cap-and-trade
    AirTalk parses through the pros and cons of extending the state's cap-and-trade program before today's California Senate vote. We also debate a new bill that would eliminate the immigration consultant industry in California; does a politician’s infidelity impact how you vote?; 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