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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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  • Listen 1:34:59
    Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf testifies before the Senate about the 2-million accounts opened on behalf of unknowing customers – we debate, is the bank too big to manage? Santa Barbara will vote on an outdoor watering ban today – a first in California – a landscaper describes what that would look like; and should In-N-Out adapt to changing times and add a veggie option to its menu, or would that be a slippery slope of bending to the latest whims of customers?
    Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf testifies before the Senate about the 2-million accounts opened on behalf of unknowing customers – we debate, is the bank too big to manage? Santa Barbara will vote on an outdoor watering ban today – a first in California – a landscaper describes what that would look like; and should In-N-Out adapt to changing times and add a veggie option to its menu, or would that be a slippery slope of bending to the latest whims of customers?
  • Listen 1:35:30
    How Clinton & Trump are responding to the weekend terrorist attacks; a look at where the money for California's many propositions are coming from; the latest on the Syrian non-ceasefire and what went wrong; Plus, listeners weigh in on the controversy over Jimmy Fallon’s soft treatment of Donald Trump.
    How Clinton & Trump are responding to the weekend terrorist attacks; a look at where the money for California's many propositions are coming from; the latest on the Syrian non-ceasefire and what went wrong; Plus, listeners weigh in on the controversy over Jimmy Fallon’s soft treatment of Donald Trump.
  • Listen 1:35:06
    2.5 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones were called back after users said their devices caught fire while charging, but the recall has faced stumbling blocks – we dive into what happened and what went wrong; post #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy is stripping inactive members of Oscar voting rights, but one 91-year-old man wants to fight back; and KPCC film critics join Larry Mantle to talk about the week’s newest releases, as well as ageism in Hollywood.
    2.5 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones were called back after users said their devices caught fire while charging, but the recall has faced stumbling blocks – we dive into what happened and what went wrong; post #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy is stripping inactive members of Oscar voting rights, but one 91-year-old man wants to fight back; and KPCC film critics join Larry Mantle to talk about the week’s newest releases, as well as ageism in Hollywood.
  • Listen 1:34:59
    A new study shows that men with early prostate cancer who closely monitor their disease are as likely to survive 10 years as those who choose treatment - we delve into the debate: to treat or not to treat?; U.S. News and World Report released its 2017 college rankings, but are they still relevant?; and what does it take to make a No.1 album in the streaming age?
    A new study shows that men with early prostate cancer who closely monitor their disease are as likely to survive 10 years as those who choose treatment - we delve into the debate: to treat or not to treat?; U.S. News and World Report released its 2017 college rankings, but are they still relevant?; and what does it take to make a No.1 album in the streaming age?
  • Listen 1:35:02
    We explore the flood of recent news leaks, from Powell’s emails to the medical records of U.S. Olympic athletes, and their role in media and public perception; a look at the tensions between baby boomers, Gen Xers and millennials; plus, is Islam uniquely different from other major religions? And if so, what does that mean for geopolitics?
    We explore the flood of recent news leaks, from Powell’s emails to the medical records of U.S. Olympic athletes, and their role in media and public perception; a look at the tensions between baby boomers, Gen Xers and millennials; plus, is Islam uniquely different from other major religions? And if so, what does that mean for geopolitics?
  • Listen 1:35:05
    Tomorrow, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell will announce the plan to open California desert land to renewable energy projects - but why is there so much backlash?; we discuss new Census Bureau data that shows U.S. household incomes rose by 5.2 percent in 2015; and it looks like men are doing more of the housework, though women are still doing more.
    Tomorrow, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell will announce the plan to open California desert land to renewable energy projects - but why is there so much backlash?; we discuss new Census Bureau data that shows U.S. household incomes rose by 5.2 percent in 2015; and it looks like men are doing more of the housework, though women are still doing more.
  • Listen 1:35:00
    Clinton's health, Gary Johnson's Aleppo gaffe & a record-long voter guide in CA; The state medical board accuses prominent OC pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears of "gross negligence" for improperly excusing a 2-year-old from immunizations; Plus kids & grown-ups judge best age for first job, first kiss, and more.
    Clinton's health, Gary Johnson's Aleppo gaffe & a record-long voter guide in CA; The state medical board accuses prominent OC pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears of "gross negligence" for improperly excusing a 2-year-old from immunizations; Plus kids & grown-ups judge best age for first job, first kiss, and more.
  • Listen 1:35:34
    Gov. Brown signed a sweeping law this week requiring California by 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 1990 levels - it sets a precedent in the country, but business isn't happy - we hear from both sides; then Matt Lauer's widely criticized performance at NBC's "Commander-in-Chief Forum" inspires a discussion over the role of debate moderators; Plus, Larry & KPCC film critics unpack ‘Sully,’ ‘The Wild Life,’ ‘Other People,’ and more.
    Gov. Brown signed a sweeping law this week requiring California by 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 1990 levels - it sets a precedent in the country, but business isn't happy - we hear from both sides; then Matt Lauer's widely criticized performance at NBC's "Commander-in-Chief Forum" inspires a discussion over the role of debate moderators; Plus, Larry & KPCC film critics unpack ‘Sully,’ ‘The Wild Life,’ ‘Other People,’ and more.
  • Listen 1:36:00
    KPCC, along with KPBS, KQED and Capital Public Radio, surveyed more than 900 Californians to find out where they stand on state propositions and other topics such as the attainability of the California dream; and Larry Mantle was joined by a panel of guests at San Diego State University for a CA Counts Town Hall to discuss the effects of passing Proposition 66, "The Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act."
    KPCC, along with KPBS, KQED and Capital Public Radio, surveyed more than 900 Californians to find out where they stand on state propositions and other topics such as the attainability of the California dream; and Larry Mantle was joined by a panel of guests at San Diego State University for a CA Counts Town Hall to discuss the effects of passing Proposition 66, "The Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act."
  • Listen 1:35:17
    The poll, which was administered by a collaboration of four public media organizations, shows 71 percent approval of Prop 64. The measure would allow certain sales of marijuana, as well as cultivation taxes; a whistleblower has accused Duke U of using fraudulent data in more than 60 federal grant applications --we'll talk about the findings and the consequences; and are flight attendants equipped to deal with sexual harassment?
    The poll, which was administered by a collaboration of four public media organizations, shows 71 percent approval of Prop 64. The measure would allow certain sales of marijuana, as well as cultivation taxes; a whistleblower has accused Duke U of using fraudulent data in more than 60 federal grant applications --we'll talk about the findings and the consequences; and are flight attendants equipped to deal with sexual harassment?

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