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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 1:34:31The president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police issued a public apology for historical mistreatment of minorities at the IACP's annual conference in San Diego; why are tech-devices so addictive and do product designers have an ethical obligation to take the Hippocratic oath; and, what's it like to travel to space not once, but twice?The president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police issued a public apology for historical mistreatment of minorities at the IACP's annual conference in San Diego; why are tech-devices so addictive and do product designers have an ethical obligation to take the Hippocratic oath; and, what's it like to travel to space not once, but twice? -
Listen 1:35:10The latest election news, including Trump's rigged election claims and how both campaigns are spinning Trump’s sexual assault allegations; the operation to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group; and why do we curse? We dive into what expletives reveal about language and our brains.The latest election news, including Trump's rigged election claims and how both campaigns are spinning Trump’s sexual assault allegations; the operation to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group; and why do we curse? We dive into what expletives reveal about language and our brains. -
Listen 1:35:13Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the DOJ will gather data on police use of fatal force – is this a step in the right direction? Does it go far enough?; as part of our ‘Nation Engaged’ series, we explore what ‘freedom’ means in 2016 America; Larry and KPCC film critics review the latest releases, including ‘The Accountant’ and ‘Certain Women; plus, we look at fictional portrayals of the afterlife. TGI-FilmWeek!Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the DOJ will gather data on police use of fatal force – is this a step in the right direction? Does it go far enough?; as part of our ‘Nation Engaged’ series, we explore what ‘freedom’ means in 2016 America; Larry and KPCC film critics review the latest releases, including ‘The Accountant’ and ‘Certain Women; plus, we look at fictional portrayals of the afterlife. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:40:08We examine the impact of La Niña's upcoming arrival during Southern California's ongoing drought and why weather patterns are hard to predict; New York Times just released two testimonials from women who allege Trump sexually violated them years ago; Plus, the race for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' open seats and a recap of last night's 5th District debate at the Crawford Family Forum with Larry Mantle.We examine the impact of La Niña's upcoming arrival during Southern California's ongoing drought and why weather patterns are hard to predict; New York Times just released two testimonials from women who allege Trump sexually violated them years ago; Plus, the race for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' open seats and a recap of last night's 5th District debate at the Crawford Family Forum with Larry Mantle. -
Listen 1:35:18We discuss yesterday's sweeping reform decisions from the L.A. Police Commission, including a faster response for releasing body-cam footage and more de-escalation trainings; President Obama writes about an ambitious but continued desire for the U.S. to reach Mars in the next 20 years; and the new pick for California's Attorney General may solely be in the hands of Gov. Jerry Brown.We discuss yesterday's sweeping reform decisions from the L.A. Police Commission, including a faster response for releasing body-cam footage and more de-escalation trainings; President Obama writes about an ambitious but continued desire for the U.S. to reach Mars in the next 20 years; and the new pick for California's Attorney General may solely be in the hands of Gov. Jerry Brown. -
Listen 1:35:19Trump’s tape instigated a wave of GOP defections – what this means for down ballot races; amidst a divisive political season, how to settle (or set aside) political arguments with loved ones; Samsung was found guilty of infringing on Apple’s intellectual property – now the SCOTUS will decide how much Samsung has to pay; and should schools teach students in their native language? We look at the pros and cons of Prop 58.Trump’s tape instigated a wave of GOP defections – what this means for down ballot races; amidst a divisive political season, how to settle (or set aside) political arguments with loved ones; Samsung was found guilty of infringing on Apple’s intellectual property – now the SCOTUS will decide how much Samsung has to pay; and should schools teach students in their native language? We look at the pros and cons of Prop 58. -
Listen 1:34:52We round up a full weekend of breaking news surrounding the 2016 presidential election with analysis of last night's Clinton-Trump debate; How Washington Post was able to beat out NBC's "Access Hollywood" footage release of Trump's vulgar, sexual comments about women; Plus, what exactly defines "locker room talk"?We round up a full weekend of breaking news surrounding the 2016 presidential election with analysis of last night's Clinton-Trump debate; How Washington Post was able to beat out NBC's "Access Hollywood" footage release of Trump's vulgar, sexual comments about women; Plus, what exactly defines "locker room talk"? -
Listen 1:35:06We bring you the latest on Hurricane Matthew as it hurtles past Florida’s Atlantic coast; Prop 64 may legalize recreational pot this November, but how will California deal with driving under the influence of marijuana?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review this week’s releases, including ‘The Birth of a Nation,’ ‘The Girl on the Train’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek!We bring you the latest on Hurricane Matthew as it hurtles past Florida’s Atlantic coast; Prop 64 may legalize recreational pot this November, but how will California deal with driving under the influence of marijuana?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review this week’s releases, including ‘The Birth of a Nation,’ ‘The Girl on the Train’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:25We recap the one and only debate between U.S. Senate candidates Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez; is it worth it for California homeowners to install solar panels?; the pros and cons of Prop 59; and craft breweries are enjoying popularity, but are there enough specialty hops to keep them afloat?We recap the one and only debate between U.S. Senate candidates Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez; is it worth it for California homeowners to install solar panels?; the pros and cons of Prop 59; and craft breweries are enjoying popularity, but are there enough specialty hops to keep them afloat? -
Listen 1:34:12We analyze last night’s Pence-Kaine VP debate and what it means for both campaigns; a new study links hormonal birth control to depression – we dive into the implications; an update on California's controversial bullet train proposals; and Rolling Stone released their top 100 TV show picks – do you agree with their list?We analyze last night’s Pence-Kaine VP debate and what it means for both campaigns; a new study links hormonal birth control to depression – we dive into the implications; an update on California's controversial bullet train proposals; and Rolling Stone released their top 100 TV show picks – do you agree with their list?
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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