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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: Post-fire rebuilding; Potential congressional review of US military strikes; Journey across the US by steakhouse; ChatGPT turns 3; L.A. County bans Kratom; Best TV and movie titles. -
Today on AirTalk: $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation, Thanksgiving meal mishaps, TV Talk, FilmWeek, and the Big Lebowski.
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Listen 1:02:48SoCal Gas officials have pinpointed the location of the underground well in Porter Ranch from which gas is leaking; Mei Fong, a Wall Street Journal reporter, discusses her book on China's one-child policy, which ends on January 1, 2016; A new study from USC and Northeastern University weighs the outcome of grit vs. apathy.SoCal Gas officials have pinpointed the location of the underground well in Porter Ranch from which gas is leaking; Mei Fong, a Wall Street Journal reporter, discusses her book on China's one-child policy, which ends on January 1, 2016; A new study from USC and Northeastern University weighs the outcome of grit vs. apathy. -
Listen 1:35:09The shooting of a black grandmother and teenager in Chicago has reignited tensions in a city already embroiled in criticisms and accusations about how black residents are treated by police; We discuss the dangers of hoverboards and a political scientist weighs in on why voters are so uninformed.The shooting of a black grandmother and teenager in Chicago has reignited tensions in a city already embroiled in criticisms and accusations about how black residents are treated by police; We discuss the dangers of hoverboards and a political scientist weighs in on why voters are so uninformed. -
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Listen 1:35:02A Christmas terror threat targeting Westerners has forced officials in China to put parts of the country’s capital on lockdown; Claremont United Methodist Church has passed on its political nativity scene this year; best and worst D.I.Y. gifts of the season and discussing the political and recreational use of Yiddish slang.A Christmas terror threat targeting Westerners has forced officials in China to put parts of the country’s capital on lockdown; Claremont United Methodist Church has passed on its political nativity scene this year; best and worst D.I.Y. gifts of the season and discussing the political and recreational use of Yiddish slang. -
Listen 1:35:31The recent Washington Post cartoon of Ted Cruz's kids has sparked a debate about the involvement of candidates' children in politics; We discuss the relationship between some siblings, and how the holidays can force an uncomfortable togetherness; Tips for traveling during the holiday season and TGI-FilmWeek.The recent Washington Post cartoon of Ted Cruz's kids has sparked a debate about the involvement of candidates' children in politics; We discuss the relationship between some siblings, and how the holidays can force an uncomfortable togetherness; Tips for traveling during the holiday season and TGI-FilmWeek. -
Listen 1:35:03Quinnipiac poll finds that half of Americans are embarrassed of Trump, despite his GOP lead; Saudi Arabia's strategy to combat ISIS; FDA to allow some gay and bisexual men to donate blood; LA Times Test Kitchen director offers tips and tricks for gifting baked goods and more.Quinnipiac poll finds that half of Americans are embarrassed of Trump, despite his GOP lead; Saudi Arabia's strategy to combat ISIS; FDA to allow some gay and bisexual men to donate blood; LA Times Test Kitchen director offers tips and tricks for gifting baked goods and more. -
As expected, Saturday's Democratic Debate revolved around national security, some worry that Disney is relying heavily on the popular franchise and California is enforcing a new strategy to improve civic behavior. -
President Barack Obama hold his annual year-end press conference before taking his holiday vacation to Hawaii; FilmWeek critics review "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Sisters," and more and discussing the internet etiquette of a "spoiler alert." -
Listen 1:35:22Airbnb is the target of a lawsuit with five tenants who were evicted to rent their homes through the company's website; Kaiser Permanente plans to bring a new school of medicine to Southern California by 2019; Restaurant chains like Pizza Hut plan to sacrifice quality for convenience and Elon Musk, launched OpenAI - a billion-dollar, non-profit focused on sharing advances in artificial intelligence.Airbnb is the target of a lawsuit with five tenants who were evicted to rent their homes through the company's website; Kaiser Permanente plans to bring a new school of medicine to Southern California by 2019; Restaurant chains like Pizza Hut plan to sacrifice quality for convenience and Elon Musk, launched OpenAI - a billion-dollar, non-profit focused on sharing advances in artificial intelligence. -
How did the Republican candidates fare in the final debate?; Bergdahl will face military court charges for endangering troops and an update on the Freddie Gray case.
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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