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AirTalk

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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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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  • Listen 1:02:32
    Mayors of several “sanctuary cities” pushed back on Trump’s plan to deport 3 million undocumented immigrants. What can CA state government do to prevent Trump’s mass deportation plans?; How will the President-elect reshape the Supreme Court and what are the implications?; plus, we dive into the history, as well as the pros and cons, of the Electoral College.
    Mayors of several “sanctuary cities” pushed back on Trump’s plan to deport 3 million undocumented immigrants. What can CA state government do to prevent Trump’s mass deportation plans?; How will the President-elect reshape the Supreme Court and what are the implications?; plus, we dive into the history, as well as the pros and cons, of the Electoral College.
  • Listen 46:16
    We bring you the latest on President-elect Trump, who's named Reince Priebus as the new White House chief of staff and Steve Bannon as chief strategist and senior counselor; Trump tells '60 Minutes' his plan to deport 2 to 3 million undocumented immigrants - how accurate are those numbers?; and President Obama speaks to the press for the first time since Trump's election - we weigh in with analysis and listener comments.
    We bring you the latest on President-elect Trump, who's named Reince Priebus as the new White House chief of staff and Steve Bannon as chief strategist and senior counselor; Trump tells '60 Minutes' his plan to deport 2 to 3 million undocumented immigrants - how accurate are those numbers?; and President Obama speaks to the press for the first time since Trump's election - we weigh in with analysis and listener comments.
  • Listen 1:33:59
    Frustrated with President-elect Trump, organizers are planning another protest march tomorrow that will take place from MacArthur Park to Downtown L.A.; we narrow down the list of possible choices for a Trump Cabinet; AirTalk wants to hear from Trump supporters on what they want to see the new president prioritize, followed by an analysis of the voices the Democratic Party failed to represent; and TGI-FilmWeek!
    Frustrated with President-elect Trump, organizers are planning another protest march tomorrow that will take place from MacArthur Park to Downtown L.A.; we narrow down the list of possible choices for a Trump Cabinet; AirTalk wants to hear from Trump supporters on what they want to see the new president prioritize, followed by an analysis of the voices the Democratic Party failed to represent; and TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 1:35:08
    Protests against President-elect Trump continue for a second day in California, with 28 arrested in Los Angeles for impeding freeway traffic; we check in with Mayor Garcetti on the newly passed Measure HHH and M; what will Trump’s presidency mean for Covered California?; plus, we look at why voters chose to expedite the death penalty rather than abolish it.
    Protests against President-elect Trump continue for a second day in California, with 28 arrested in Los Angeles for impeding freeway traffic; we check in with Mayor Garcetti on the newly passed Measure HHH and M; what will Trump’s presidency mean for Covered California?; plus, we look at why voters chose to expedite the death penalty rather than abolish it.
  • Listen 1:34:35
    A long and bitter 2016 presidential election season has finally come to a close with Donald Trump crossing the 270 electoral vote threshold at 2:31 a.m. ET this morning, officially winning as president-elect of the United States of America. AirTalk and Take Two join together to hear from listeners across Southern California on what this election outcome means for them, along with special analysis including the hurdles and failures of Hillary Clinton's candidacy, accuracy of media polls, the Paris Agreement on climate change, immigration reform and more.
    A long and bitter 2016 presidential election season has finally come to a close with Donald Trump crossing the 270 electoral vote threshold at 2:31 a.m. ET this morning, officially winning as president-elect of the United States of America. AirTalk and Take Two join together to hear from listeners across Southern California on what this election outcome means for them, along with special analysis including the hurdles and failures of Hillary Clinton's candidacy, accuracy of media polls, the Paris Agreement on climate change, immigration reform and more.
  • Listen 1:35:30
    Election Day 2016 is finally here: AirTalk wants to hear from you about what your voting experience has been like; we take a look at the most contested U.S. Senate and House seats; and a history lesson on what has fueled division and polarization in America since the 1800's.
    Election Day 2016 is finally here: AirTalk wants to hear from you about what your voting experience has been like; we take a look at the most contested U.S. Senate and House seats; and a history lesson on what has fueled division and polarization in America since the 1800's.
  • Listen 1:34:31
    With one day to go until the election, we open the phones to answer your residual questions; how are you voting on Prop 64 and why?; is the popular vote going to matter in this election (and does it ever)?; plus, the best political impersonators of all time.
    With one day to go until the election, we open the phones to answer your residual questions; how are you voting on Prop 64 and why?; is the popular vote going to matter in this election (and does it ever)?; plus, the best political impersonators of all time.
  • Listen 1:35:13
    The LAPD is treating recent acts of art gallery vandalism in Boyle Heights as potential hate crimes, but some groups see it as protest over the neighborhood’s gentrification – we dive into various viewpoints; how will marijuana be advertised after Prop 64 (likely) passes in California?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Trolls’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
    The LAPD is treating recent acts of art gallery vandalism in Boyle Heights as potential hate crimes, but some groups see it as protest over the neighborhood’s gentrification – we dive into various viewpoints; how will marijuana be advertised after Prop 64 (likely) passes in California?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Trolls’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 1:40:14
    The United Kingdom's decision to withdraw from the European Union has been halted by Parliament - what that means for Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to invoke Article 50; Pope Francis says that St. Pope John Paul II had the final word on shutting down the notion of ordaining women priests; and if you've procrastinated on studying this year's election ballot, fear not - there's still time to get your #VoterGamePlan ready.
    The United Kingdom's decision to withdraw from the European Union has been halted by Parliament - what that means for Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to invoke Article 50; Pope Francis says that St. Pope John Paul II had the final word on shutting down the notion of ordaining women priests; and if you've procrastinated on studying this year's election ballot, fear not - there's still time to get your #VoterGamePlan ready.
  • Listen 1:34:41
    The Department of Justice is suing DirecTV/AT&T for unlawfully sharing information during negotiations for the rights to telecast the Dodgers channel – we bring you the latest; plenty of people have already cast their ballots – what are the implications of early voting?; we theorize the reasons behind the NFL’s sloping ratings; and we debate Measure M, Metro’s plan to fund expansion of LA public transit.
    The Department of Justice is suing DirecTV/AT&T for unlawfully sharing information during negotiations for the rights to telecast the Dodgers channel – we bring you the latest; plenty of people have already cast their ballots – what are the implications of early voting?; we theorize the reasons behind the NFL’s sloping ratings; and we debate Measure M, Metro’s plan to fund expansion of LA public transit.

Credits & Support

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