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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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Listen 1:02:31The federal government announced plans to require recreational drone users to register their drones. Then, a nationwide change to child support enforcement will allow prisoners to press pause on their child support payments beginning in 2017. Also, according to a new sleep study published in Current Biology, our hunter-gatherer ancestors may not have needed eight hours of shut-eye.The federal government announced plans to require recreational drone users to register their drones. Then, a nationwide change to child support enforcement will allow prisoners to press pause on their child support payments beginning in 2017. Also, according to a new sleep study published in Current Biology, our hunter-gatherer ancestors may not have needed eight hours of shut-eye. -
I-5 remains closed today on the Grapevine due to the flooding and mudslides. Then, another post-season, another early exit for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Also, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is cracking down on synthetic drugs. -
Listen 1:02:59Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a measure today that lays out stricter rules for gun owners. Then, scientists and lawmakers are trying to keep up with a new gene-editing technology known as CRISPR. Also, Tesla owners are now one step closer than everyone else to having a self-driving car.Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a measure today that lays out stricter rules for gun owners. Then, scientists and lawmakers are trying to keep up with a new gene-editing technology known as CRISPR. Also, Tesla owners are now one step closer than everyone else to having a self-driving car. -
Listen 1:02:45Last night, democratic hopefuls took the debate stage. Then, a new state law will require all clinics to tell their patients that the state offers free or low-cost abortions and birth control. Also, a new study conducted by researchers at UCLA and other universities finds that ecotourism--actually puts wildlife at risk.Last night, democratic hopefuls took the debate stage. Then, a new state law will require all clinics to tell their patients that the state offers free or low-cost abortions and birth control. Also, a new study conducted by researchers at UCLA and other universities finds that ecotourism--actually puts wildlife at risk. -
Listen 1:34:28Tonight, it’s the Democrats’ turn to take the stage in the first televised Democratic presidential debate. Then, USC fired Steve Sarkisian yesterday, just 24 hours after placing him on indefinite leave for questionable behavior. Also, California is faced with an unintended consequence of Prop 47 -- the lack of available inmate firefighters.Tonight, it’s the Democrats’ turn to take the stage in the first televised Democratic presidential debate. Then, USC fired Steve Sarkisian yesterday, just 24 hours after placing him on indefinite leave for questionable behavior. Also, California is faced with an unintended consequence of Prop 47 -- the lack of available inmate firefighters. -
Listen 1:34:58The Pentagon will press pause on its training program for Syrian rebel groups fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) forces and the regime of President Bashar Al-Assad. Then, LAUSD needs to find a new superintendent before Ramon Cortines retires by the end of the year. Also, of the 800-plus bills that landed on Gov. Brown’s desk, he vetoed 133 of them.The Pentagon will press pause on its training program for Syrian rebel groups fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) forces and the regime of President Bashar Al-Assad. Then, LAUSD needs to find a new superintendent before Ramon Cortines retires by the end of the year. Also, of the 800-plus bills that landed on Gov. Brown’s desk, he vetoed 133 of them. -
Listen 1:34:47Is Paul Ryan the right person to be Speaker of the House? Then, Two Greek organizations at UCLA have come under criticism after holding a Kanye West-themed party where some attendees wore blackface. Also, woe to the casual film-goer who might not be familiar with the work of Belgian filmmaker Chantal Akerman who died this week.Is Paul Ryan the right person to be Speaker of the House? Then, Two Greek organizations at UCLA have come under criticism after holding a Kanye West-themed party where some attendees wore blackface. Also, woe to the casual film-goer who might not be familiar with the work of Belgian filmmaker Chantal Akerman who died this week. -
Listen 1:36:19Kevin McCarthy has just dropped out of the House Speaker race. Then, women are “leaning in” to powerful positions in the workplace, but still struggle to devote time to their families. Also, The California Public Utilities Commission has started to hear proposals from several electric companies in California that critics say, if approved, will have a devastating impact on the solar industry and the environment.Kevin McCarthy has just dropped out of the House Speaker race. Then, women are “leaning in” to powerful positions in the workplace, but still struggle to devote time to their families. Also, The California Public Utilities Commission has started to hear proposals from several electric companies in California that critics say, if approved, will have a devastating impact on the solar industry and the environment. -
Listen 1:34:50Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is defending his comments that he would try to overwhelm a shooter and "would not just stand there" in a mass shooting attack. Then, Gov. Brown yesterday signed what’s being called the nation’s toughest equal pay law based on gender. Also, we listen to Larry Mantle and guests speak about "microagressions" at UC Irvine, as part of the #AT30 tour.Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is defending his comments that he would try to overwhelm a shooter and "would not just stand there" in a mass shooting attack. Then, Gov. Brown yesterday signed what’s being called the nation’s toughest equal pay law based on gender. Also, we listen to Larry Mantle and guests speak about "microagressions" at UC Irvine, as part of the #AT30 tour. -
Listen 1:35:14Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that allows doctors to prescribe medication to end the lives of terminally ill patients. Then, California voters could get not one but two opportunities on the November 2016 ballot to change state and local public pensions. Also, newer companies who have risen to popularity largely through the Internet, are taking a different approach to customer service.Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that allows doctors to prescribe medication to end the lives of terminally ill patients. Then, California voters could get not one but two opportunities on the November 2016 ballot to change state and local public pensions. Also, newer companies who have risen to popularity largely through the Internet, are taking a different approach to customer service.
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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