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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 1:34:46TSA’s PreCheck program allows certain passengers to forego long lines, but are the security oversights worth the risk?; whether you celebrated at home, in the office or at a restaurant, we want to hear your holiday weekend horror stories; an overview of new laws coming to California in 2017; plus, an interview with Gothic fiction author Anne Rice.TSA’s PreCheck program allows certain passengers to forego long lines, but are the security oversights worth the risk?; whether you celebrated at home, in the office or at a restaurant, we want to hear your holiday weekend horror stories; an overview of new laws coming to California in 2017; plus, an interview with Gothic fiction author Anne Rice. -
We talk to astronaut Mike Massimino about his two space missions; and we bring together four Trump and four Clinton supporters to talk out their differences; from all of us here at AirTalk, Happy Holidays! -
Listen 1:35:15Governor Brown’s $15.5 billion water tunnels plan just got the green light from the state’s environmental impact report – we debate the project; Trump’s cabinet has been called the wealthiest in modern U.S. history – we look at the cabinet, as well as the vetting process; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review this week’s latest releases, including ‘Sing,’ ‘Passengers’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek!Governor Brown’s $15.5 billion water tunnels plan just got the green light from the state’s environmental impact report – we debate the project; Trump’s cabinet has been called the wealthiest in modern U.S. history – we look at the cabinet, as well as the vetting process; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review this week’s latest releases, including ‘Sing,’ ‘Passengers’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:09We bring you the latest in politics, including Congress' year-end defense bill that's sparked controversy over starting a possible nuclear and space arms race; the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced it will only nominate films meeting a new diversity threshold for two of its major categories; we want to hear about how you've survived through the holiday season's weirdest gifts; and more.We bring you the latest in politics, including Congress' year-end defense bill that's sparked controversy over starting a possible nuclear and space arms race; the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced it will only nominate films meeting a new diversity threshold for two of its major categories; we want to hear about how you've survived through the holiday season's weirdest gifts; and more. -
Listen 1:34:28President Obama announced a ban on offshore gas and oil drilling in swaths of the Arctic and Atlantic – how necessary is the ban, and is it truly permanent?; two school districts recently voted to let teachers carry guns on campus – we debate the move and analyze implications and alternatives; plus, the holidays are upon us, and we'll share some delicious and therapeutic recipes to end the year; and more.President Obama announced a ban on offshore gas and oil drilling in swaths of the Arctic and Atlantic – how necessary is the ban, and is it truly permanent?; two school districts recently voted to let teachers carry guns on campus – we debate the move and analyze implications and alternatives; plus, the holidays are upon us, and we'll share some delicious and therapeutic recipes to end the year; and more. -
Listen 1:34:37In response to President-elect Trump's expected immigration policies, the city of Los Angeles has created a $10 million defense fund to provide legal help for immigrants facing deportation; is it too late for the U.S. to intervene in Syria? The latest in Aleppo and responsibilities of the international community; finding the right balance between bragging and humility at a job interview or first date; and more.In response to President-elect Trump's expected immigration policies, the city of Los Angeles has created a $10 million defense fund to provide legal help for immigrants facing deportation; is it too late for the U.S. to intervene in Syria? The latest in Aleppo and responsibilities of the international community; finding the right balance between bragging and humility at a job interview or first date; and more. -
Listen 1:34:09The latest on the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey in Ankara; the 538-member Electoral College officially casts ballots for the president of the United States today - how likely are faithless electors able to change the outcome?; a much needed recap on Russia's hacking scandals in 2016's political climate; we speak with 'La La Land's' score composer and location scout; and more.The latest on the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey in Ankara; the 538-member Electoral College officially casts ballots for the president of the United States today - how likely are faithless electors able to change the outcome?; a much needed recap on Russia's hacking scandals in 2016's political climate; we speak with 'La La Land's' score composer and location scout; and more. -
Listen 1:46:21The U.S. Justice Department launched an investigation of the O.C. district attorney's office over its use of jailhouse informants - are these 'snitches' legally ethical?; President Obama hosts his final press conference; plus Larry and KPCC film critics review the week's newest releases, including 'Rogue One,' 'Collateral Beauty' and more.The U.S. Justice Department launched an investigation of the O.C. district attorney's office over its use of jailhouse informants - are these 'snitches' legally ethical?; President Obama hosts his final press conference; plus Larry and KPCC film critics review the week's newest releases, including 'Rogue One,' 'Collateral Beauty' and more. -
Listen 1:33:51Covered California is extending its enrollment deadline until Saturday, December 17th – we sit down with the head of Covered CA to answer your questions; Bakersfield police shot and killed a 73-year-old man with dementia – we look at the challenges of taking care of older adults with cognitive decline, as well as early signs to watch out for; plus, do dating apps make courtship easier or more exhausting?Covered California is extending its enrollment deadline until Saturday, December 17th – we sit down with the head of Covered CA to answer your questions; Bakersfield police shot and killed a 73-year-old man with dementia – we look at the challenges of taking care of older adults with cognitive decline, as well as early signs to watch out for; plus, do dating apps make courtship easier or more exhausting? -
Listen 1:35:12The U.S. Department of Labor has found evidence that clothing factories in Los Angeles, who supply companies like Ross, TJ Maxx and Forever 21, pay workers as little as $4 an hour; with President-elect Donald Trump vowing to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal, what's next for U.S.-Middle East relations?; we want to hear from AirTalk listeners on how you handle - or forgo - drinking through the holidays; and more.The U.S. Department of Labor has found evidence that clothing factories in Los Angeles, who supply companies like Ross, TJ Maxx and Forever 21, pay workers as little as $4 an hour; with President-elect Donald Trump vowing to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal, what's next for U.S.-Middle East relations?; we want to hear from AirTalk listeners on how you handle - or forgo - drinking through the holidays; 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