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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 1:35:09
    Based on the issues Californians have identified as most important to them in the latest field poll, how do the presidential candidates measure up - and who's best for the state? Then, the coauthor of a letter sent by 150 public health experts calling for the 2016 Olympic games to be moved from Rio makes his case; Plus, the candidates for the Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisors seat debate
    Based on the issues Californians have identified as most important to them in the latest field poll, how do the presidential candidates measure up - and who's best for the state? Then, the coauthor of a letter sent by 150 public health experts calling for the 2016 Olympic games to be moved from Rio makes his case; Plus, the candidates for the Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisors seat debate
  • Listen 1:35:16
    Weighing the public's appetite for a Trump vs. Sanders debate; we hear from a man whose family was within a half-mile of the epicenter of the Hiroshima nuclear blast; and it's TGI-FilmWeek, plus an interview with the director of "Holy Hell," a doc about a 1980s-era cult in LA
    Weighing the public's appetite for a Trump vs. Sanders debate; we hear from a man whose family was within a half-mile of the epicenter of the Hiroshima nuclear blast; and it's TGI-FilmWeek, plus an interview with the director of "Holy Hell," a doc about a 1980s-era cult in LA
  • Listen 1:35:08
    Could Gawker's lawsuit have a "chilling effect" on tabloid news? One of the major sources of funding for CA's high speed rail project was revenue from cap and trade auctions of carbon credits, but last week's auction was a bust; then, a state bill would free passersby of liability if they break someone's car window to rescue a hot dog inside - will owners avoid bringing dogs for fear of overzealous animal lovers breaking into their cars to free a dog that's just fine? And a closer look at why it's taken so long to cleanup Exide.
    Could Gawker's lawsuit have a "chilling effect" on tabloid news? One of the major sources of funding for CA's high speed rail project was revenue from cap and trade auctions of carbon credits, but last week's auction was a bust; then, a state bill would free passersby of liability if they break someone's car window to rescue a hot dog inside - will owners avoid bringing dogs for fear of overzealous animal lovers breaking into their cars to free a dog that's just fine? And a closer look at why it's taken so long to cleanup Exide.
  • Listen 1:37:35
    In a 78-page report, out today, the inspector general finds that Clinton never sought approval to use private email for government business; Weighing the Libertarian party's role in the presidential election this year and Senate candidate Tom Del Beccaro joins Larry Mantle.
    In a 78-page report, out today, the inspector general finds that Clinton never sought approval to use private email for government business; Weighing the Libertarian party's role in the presidential election this year and Senate candidate Tom Del Beccaro joins Larry Mantle.
  • Listen 1:35:25
    District Judge Elizabeth McHugh finds evidence against Cosby's sexual assault charges sufficient; outdated terms used to describe minorities will soon be stripped from government documents; and debating menstrual cycles.
    District Judge Elizabeth McHugh finds evidence against Cosby's sexual assault charges sufficient; outdated terms used to describe minorities will soon be stripped from government documents; and debating menstrual cycles.
  • Listen 1:35:05
    Today marks the final day to register to vote in California’s June 7 primary, but some Sanders supporters wants to change that; U.S. Senate Candidate Ron Unz talks about his plans for California and Jodi Remke, chair of The Fair and Political Practices Committee on ethical campaign donations.
    Today marks the final day to register to vote in California’s June 7 primary, but some Sanders supporters wants to change that; U.S. Senate Candidate Ron Unz talks about his plans for California and Jodi Remke, chair of The Fair and Political Practices Committee on ethical campaign donations.
  • Listen 1:35:18
    We get the latest on the Zika virus from two doctors; a deeper look into the politics behind Mexico president Enrique Peña Nieto's move to enshrine into his country's constitution last year's Mexico Supreme Court ruling favoring same-sex marriage; and it's TGI-FilmWeek, with a discussion about the new documentary, "Weiner."
    We get the latest on the Zika virus from two doctors; a deeper look into the politics behind Mexico president Enrique Peña Nieto's move to enshrine into his country's constitution last year's Mexico Supreme Court ruling favoring same-sex marriage; and it's TGI-FilmWeek, with a discussion about the new documentary, "Weiner."
  • Listen 1:35:03
    We get the latest on what could have caused EgyptAir 804 to crash and what the political fallout may be; California's new aid-in-dying law goes into effect June 9 - we hear from doctors opting in and out of helping patients end their lives; plus, a Princeton professor made a CV of his failures - what are yours, and do you share or hide them?
    We get the latest on what could have caused EgyptAir 804 to crash and what the political fallout may be; California's new aid-in-dying law goes into effect June 9 - we hear from doctors opting in and out of helping patients end their lives; plus, a Princeton professor made a CV of his failures - what are yours, and do you share or hide them?
  • Listen 1:37:11
    Discussing what the Obama administration's new overtime rules mean for California workers; LAPD Chief Charlie Beck returns to answer your questions and KPCC's CA Counts coverage continues with a look ahead to our role in the primary and general presidential elections.
    Discussing what the Obama administration's new overtime rules mean for California workers; LAPD Chief Charlie Beck returns to answer your questions and KPCC's CA Counts coverage continues with a look ahead to our role in the primary and general presidential elections.
  • Listen 1:35:20
    Under new rules proposed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, prison officials would be allowed to manufacture barbiturates to carry out the death penalty; how we're experiencing the effects of climate change and what political satire means during this year's election.
    Under new rules proposed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, prison officials would be allowed to manufacture barbiturates to carry out the death penalty; how we're experiencing the effects of climate change and what political satire means during this year's election.

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