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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
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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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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Presidential campaign trail analysis, the Panama Papers explained & forecasting LA's baseball seasonLarry Mantle checks in with the NPR political team, just ahead of the Wisconsin primary; the Panama Papers were leaked over the weekend, releasing sensitive information about tax havens for the ultra-rich; and two sports reporters join us to preview the season. -
Discussing Digital First Media's round of layoffs at the Orange County Register; the potential gubernatorial run of former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and TGI-FilmWeek!
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A new Los Angeles law restricts the size of storage bins to 60 gallons; North Carolina has been faced with a lawsuit from the ACLU; and has sexuality been redefined for girls and young women? -
Listen 1:04:38Amy Dacey, the CEO of the DNC, speaks with Larry about rifts and waves in the Democratic party; the state has audited the UC, claiming the system is hurting California residents by admitting too many out-of-state students and Don Cheadle stops by to talk about his new film, "Miles Ahead."Amy Dacey, the CEO of the DNC, speaks with Larry about rifts and waves in the Democratic party; the state has audited the UC, claiming the system is hurting California residents by admitting too many out-of-state students and Don Cheadle stops by to talk about his new film, "Miles Ahead." -
Listen 1:35:15The FBI announced yesterday that they were able to break into the phone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook without Apple’s help; discussing the health advantages of multiracial kids; affirming a California union fees law is the latest result of a 4-4 split in the Supreme Court; and leave your questions for the Democratic National Committee's CEO!The FBI announced yesterday that they were able to break into the phone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook without Apple’s help; discussing the health advantages of multiracial kids; affirming a California union fees law is the latest result of a 4-4 split in the Supreme Court; and leave your questions for the Democratic National Committee's CEO! -
Rounding up the weekend's political events with Bernie Sanders' victories and the continuing feud between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz; weighing the pros and cons of California's minimum wage increase and discussing a book that explores good ways to die. -
Listen 1:35:49Weighing the probability of U.S. infrastructure vulnerability after servers were infiltrated at a small dam in New York; The Oxford English Dictionary is asking for suggestions on which SoCal words to add to its list; and KPCC film critics weigh in on this week's releases and whether actors should play roles that are true to their ethnicity.Weighing the probability of U.S. infrastructure vulnerability after servers were infiltrated at a small dam in New York; The Oxford English Dictionary is asking for suggestions on which SoCal words to add to its list; and KPCC film critics weigh in on this week's releases and whether actors should play roles that are true to their ethnicity. -
Gov. Nathan Deal's decision could result in a film production boycott from huge corporations like Disney and Time Warner; do voter polls need a revamp to accommodate larger turnouts?; and radar scans have revealed hidden rooms in the King's tomb. -
Which presidential hopefuls are likely to secure their party's nomination?; a new tech show explores the newest innovations on the planet; and learning about long-term counterterrorism efforts that must take place to ensure effectiveness. -
Analyzing the Brussels attacks and the next counter terrorism efforts in the U.S. and Europe; what you need to know to avoid ransomware; discussing the nationwide problem of lead contaminated drinking water and the positive side effects of swearing.
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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