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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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- 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 1:34:37After 50 GOP national security officials denounced Trump yesterday, defense experts debate the role of the military in the presidential election; Jody Armour & Joe Hicks analyze the new policy platform from The Movement for Black Lives; plus, the best brews in Southern California.After 50 GOP national security officials denounced Trump yesterday, defense experts debate the role of the military in the presidential election; Jody Armour & Joe Hicks analyze the new policy platform from The Movement for Black Lives; plus, the best brews in Southern California. -
Our weekly political coverage delves into economic policies outlined by Trump and Clinton; we debate the possibility of a new law that could change anti-discrimination laws for religious institutions; and which TV shows make you feel nostalgic? -
Listen 1:35:42Many in the Republican establishment still want Trump out, and party rules just might make that possible; a doctors explains how a reindeer that's been dead since the 1940s caused a recent anthrax crisis; plus, KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this week’s new movie releases, including the supervillain blockbuster “Suicide Squad.” TGI-FilmWeek!The mechanics of 'dumping' Trump, Siberian anthrax outbreak caused by climate change & TGI-FilmWeek!Many in the Republican establishment still want Trump out, and party rules just might make that possible; a doctors explains how a reindeer that's been dead since the 1940s caused a recent anthrax crisis; plus, KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this week’s new movie releases, including the supervillain blockbuster “Suicide Squad.” TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:49The National Institutes of Health is now able to fund experiments that combine human stem cells and animal embryos - experts outline the ethical debate that's brewing; a marketing professor explains what'll happen to Trump's steaks, water, and wine after November; plus, actor and nerd icon Wil Wheaton lists his top new board games in advance of this weekend's Gen Con.The National Institutes of Health is now able to fund experiments that combine human stem cells and animal embryos - experts outline the ethical debate that's brewing; a marketing professor explains what'll happen to Trump's steaks, water, and wine after November; plus, actor and nerd icon Wil Wheaton lists his top new board games in advance of this weekend's Gen Con. -
Listen 1:35:50After the former Republican gubernatorial candidate said that she'll back Clinton, you share the tradeoffs you'll be making at the ballot box; the author of a Wall Street Journal report explains why the US sent $400 million in cash to Iran to coincide with the release of four hostages; and the host of KPCC's The Ride explains why new car owners will soon need temporary plates in CA.After the former Republican gubernatorial candidate said that she'll back Clinton, you share the tradeoffs you'll be making at the ballot box; the author of a Wall Street Journal report explains why the US sent $400 million in cash to Iran to coincide with the release of four hostages; and the host of KPCC's The Ride explains why new car owners will soon need temporary plates in CA. -
Listen 1:35:52The CDC issued its first-ever domestic travel warning for the trendy Miami neighborhood of Wynwood; the co-author of a new report explains how tech companies like Twitter, Facebook & Google are countering extremist propaganda online; plus, how feeling “American” can be a moment and a struggle for those who've emigrated to the U.S.The CDC issued its first-ever domestic travel warning for the trendy Miami neighborhood of Wynwood; the co-author of a new report explains how tech companies like Twitter, Facebook & Google are countering extremist propaganda online; plus, how feeling “American” can be a moment and a struggle for those who've emigrated to the U.S. -
Listen 1:35:31AirTalk's political experts forecast the next 100 days of the presidential election; you share your most outlandish, absurd, and unforgettable summer job stories & we look ahead to the deluge of bills to be expected in Sacramento before California lawmakers head out on vacation.AirTalk's political experts forecast the next 100 days of the presidential election; you share your most outlandish, absurd, and unforgettable summer job stories & we look ahead to the deluge of bills to be expected in Sacramento before California lawmakers head out on vacation. -
Listen 1:36:04Analyzing response to Clinton's big speech plus a look ahead at the campaign trail; then TGI-Filmweek! KPCC film critics Andy Klein & Claudia Puig review this week’s new releases including the return of Matt Damon's “Jason Bourne" franchise and we ask about your top 'encore films' - the ones you watch again...and again...Analyzing response to Clinton's big speech plus a look ahead at the campaign trail; then TGI-Filmweek! KPCC film critics Andy Klein & Claudia Puig review this week’s new releases including the return of Matt Damon's “Jason Bourne" franchise and we ask about your top 'encore films' - the ones you watch again...and again... -
Listen 1:35:49HRC's big speech tonight, a Republican perspective on the DNC & a deep dive into why the threat of terrorism plays so differently with Democrats and Republicans - and how that played out in both conventions; Plus Metro CEO Phil Washington is in-studio to answer your questions about transportation & their new partnership with Pokémon GoHRC's big speech tonight, a Republican perspective on the DNC & a deep dive into why the threat of terrorism plays so differently with Democrats and Republicans - and how that played out in both conventions; Plus Metro CEO Phil Washington is in-studio to answer your questions about transportation & their new partnership with Pokémon Go -
Listen 1:35:56Protesters have been calling for LAPD Chief Charlie Beck to resign ever since the fatal shooting of Redel Jones was ruled 'in policy:' He's in-studio to answer your questions; CA delegates react to Clinton's historic night; plus a camping expert shares his favorite sites in the West.Protesters have been calling for LAPD Chief Charlie Beck to resign ever since the fatal shooting of Redel Jones was ruled 'in policy:' He's in-studio to answer your questions; CA delegates react to Clinton's historic night; plus a camping expert shares his favorite sites in the West.
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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