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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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Listen 1:37:41Senator Jeff Sessions faces a Senate confirmation hearing today - so far he's been questioned about abortion, same-sex marriage and more - we bring you the latest; a neuroscientist's take on gender neutral parenting - is it futile?; California Governor Jerry Brown unveils his 2017 budget proposal; and more.Senator Jeff Sessions faces a Senate confirmation hearing today - so far he's been questioned about abortion, same-sex marriage and more - we bring you the latest; a neuroscientist's take on gender neutral parenting - is it futile?; California Governor Jerry Brown unveils his 2017 budget proposal; and more. -
Listen 1:34:31We dive into the latest in politics, including the declassified version of the intel report on Russia hackings released Friday; the newly introduced bill AB 63 would raise the provisional driver's license age from 18 to 21; AirTalk listeners share horror stories from the sharing economy, like Uber and Airbnb; and more.We dive into the latest in politics, including the declassified version of the intel report on Russia hackings released Friday; the newly introduced bill AB 63 would raise the provisional driver's license age from 18 to 21; AirTalk listeners share horror stories from the sharing economy, like Uber and Airbnb; and more. -
Listen 1:35:00What will happen if ACA is repealed before a replacement is rolled out?; four detainees from Guantanamo were released to Saudi Arabia in a potential rush of transfers in the weeks before Trump’s inauguration – what's expected for Gitmo under Trump?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘Underworld,’ ‘Railroad Tigers,’ and more; TGI-FilmWeek!What will happen if ACA is repealed before a replacement is rolled out?; four detainees from Guantanamo were released to Saudi Arabia in a potential rush of transfers in the weeks before Trump’s inauguration – what's expected for Gitmo under Trump?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘Underworld,’ ‘Railroad Tigers,’ and more; TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:33Congress' leadership is still divided on how to respond to Russian cyberhacks - we debate and analyze their options; KPCC's new "Broke" series reports on why more California families are ending up homeless - is the government responsible?; and with the next Inauguration Day ahead, how will you remember President Obama's legacy?Congress' leadership is still divided on how to respond to Russian cyberhacks - we debate and analyze their options; KPCC's new "Broke" series reports on why more California families are ending up homeless - is the government responsible?; and with the next Inauguration Day ahead, how will you remember President Obama's legacy? -
Listen 1:34:58Former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. will represent California in any legal fights against Trump's incoming administration; the Pew Research Center found the 115th Congress to be overwhelmingly Christian, despite fewer adults identifying as Christian in the United States; will words like "woke," "lit" and "on fleek" survive in 2017?; and more.Former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. will represent California in any legal fights against Trump's incoming administration; the Pew Research Center found the 115th Congress to be overwhelmingly Christian, despite fewer adults identifying as Christian in the United States; will words like "woke," "lit" and "on fleek" survive in 2017?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:06House Republicans voted to gut the Office of Congressional ethics, then backtracked; Megyn Kelly is leaving Fox News for NBC - we discuss what her move means and why; we analyze the unconventional Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and what his influence means for the U.S.; and more.House Republicans voted to gut the Office of Congressional ethics, then backtracked; Megyn Kelly is leaving Fox News for NBC - we discuss what her move means and why; we analyze the unconventional Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and what his influence means for the U.S.; and more. -
We're off for today, but we'll be back with more AirTalk tomorrow. Happy Holidays! -
Listen 1:01:59The White House is imposing sanctions against Russia for cyberhacking – we look at the historical context of this move; ‘the cloud’ has an environmental footprint – what can tech companies do to make it more green in 2017?; plus, guest host Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics review new releases, including ‘20th Century Women,’ as well as the best underrated movies of 2016. TGI-FilmWeek!The White House is imposing sanctions against Russia for cyberhacking – we look at the historical context of this move; ‘the cloud’ has an environmental footprint – what can tech companies do to make it more green in 2017?; plus, guest host Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics review new releases, including ‘20th Century Women,’ as well as the best underrated movies of 2016. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:02:59A number of California's state legislators are expected to soon retire - we take a look at how that might impact regional and national politics; the LA Times reports Pasadena will heighten security at the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade in response to recent attacks in Nice and Berlin; what does it mean to be a futurist, and why should everyone think like one?; and more.A number of California's state legislators are expected to soon retire - we take a look at how that might impact regional and national politics; the LA Times reports Pasadena will heighten security at the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade in response to recent attacks in Nice and Berlin; what does it mean to be a futurist, and why should everyone think like one?; and more. -
Listen 1:02:38Just weeks before the new administration takes office, John Kerry gives a speech outlining Obama’s plan for peace in the Middle East; artists have different brains – but is their creativity innate or learned?; we look at research suggesting that leisure time makes for a more productive and fulfilling life; and more.Just weeks before the new administration takes office, John Kerry gives a speech outlining Obama’s plan for peace in the Middle East; artists have different brains – but is their creativity innate or learned?; we look at research suggesting that leisure time makes for a more productive and fulfilling life; 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