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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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- Journey across the US by steakhouse
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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. -
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Listen 1:34:31The U.S. retracted a claim Monday that U.S. forces were in danger before it launched an airstrike that killed 22 people at a medical clinic in the Afghanistan city of Kunduz over the weekend. Then, guest host Patt Morrison and a panel of constitutional law experts weigh in on which cases we should be paying attention to. Also, how does the online dating experience differ for older Americans?The U.S. retracted a claim Monday that U.S. forces were in danger before it launched an airstrike that killed 22 people at a medical clinic in the Afghanistan city of Kunduz over the weekend. Then, guest host Patt Morrison and a panel of constitutional law experts weigh in on which cases we should be paying attention to. Also, how does the online dating experience differ for older Americans? -
Listen 1:35:38At least nine people are dead and seven others are in the hospital after a lone gunman opened fire on several classrooms at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.Then, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics review this week’s new releases. Also, director Douglas Tirola and producer Janis Hirsch join us to talk about making “Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon.”At least nine people are dead and seven others are in the hospital after a lone gunman opened fire on several classrooms at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.Then, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics review this week’s new releases. Also, director Douglas Tirola and producer Janis Hirsch join us to talk about making “Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon.” -
Listen 59:58A Seattle woman who created a social media campaign around women sharing that they've had abortions says she had to go into hiding after receiving death threats. Then, this weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the verdict in the OJ Simpson double murder trial. Also, high school football participation has declined.A Seattle woman who created a social media campaign around women sharing that they've had abortions says she had to go into hiding after receiving death threats. Then, this weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the verdict in the OJ Simpson double murder trial. Also, high school football participation has declined. -
Listen 1:35:03Airbnb’s new report claims that it has exercised no negative impact on the city’s housing and rental supply, unlike what some critics have charged. Then, the Russian military launched airstrikes in Syria today. Also, Asians will soon outnumber Latino immigrants coming to the U.S. according to a new study on census data by the Pew Research Center.Airbnb’s new report claims that it has exercised no negative impact on the city’s housing and rental supply, unlike what some critics have charged. Then, the Russian military launched airstrikes in Syria today. Also, Asians will soon outnumber Latino immigrants coming to the U.S. according to a new study on census data by the Pew Research Center. -
Listen 1:35:04Planned Parenthood's president is making her first Congressional Committee appearance since the release of those undercover videos. Then, how will each GOP candidate’s tax plan affect the average voter? Also, for some constituents of Congressman Kevin McCarthy, news that he is running for Speaker of the House of Representatives gives them hope he will fight for their agenda.Planned Parenthood's president is making her first Congressional Committee appearance since the release of those undercover videos. Then, how will each GOP candidate’s tax plan affect the average voter? Also, for some constituents of Congressman Kevin McCarthy, news that he is running for Speaker of the House of Representatives gives them hope he will fight for their agenda. -
Listen 1:34:31An exciting discovery from NASA this morning - liquid water is seasonally flowing on Mars. Then, Obama and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will meet today for the first time in more than a year. Also, as AirTalk continues its 30th anniversary tour, Santa Barbara addresses the drought by reopening its long-closed desalination plant.An exciting discovery from NASA this morning - liquid water is seasonally flowing on Mars. Then, Obama and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will meet today for the first time in more than a year. Also, as AirTalk continues its 30th anniversary tour, Santa Barbara addresses the drought by reopening its long-closed desalination plant. -
Listen 1:35:06Speaker John Boehner announced today that he will resign from his position and give up his House seat at the end of October. Then, Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered a safety review of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Also, art forger, Mark Landis, has fooled countless museums into hanging his replicas of famous paintings around the country.Speaker John Boehner announced today that he will resign from his position and give up his House seat at the end of October. Then, Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered a safety review of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Also, art forger, Mark Landis, has fooled countless museums into hanging his replicas of famous paintings around the country. -
Listen 1:35:12Pope Francis wasted no time diving into U.S. politics when he addressed a joint session of the United States’ Congress on Thursday morning. Then, immigration rights groups this morning are protesting a new policy allowing agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to inmates in LA County jails. Also, the first-person singular is a powerful voice and they’re all over the Internet these days.Pope Francis wasted no time diving into U.S. politics when he addressed a joint session of the United States’ Congress on Thursday morning. Then, immigration rights groups this morning are protesting a new policy allowing agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to inmates in LA County jails. Also, the first-person singular is a powerful voice and they’re all over the Internet these days. -
Listen 1:31:16The most politicized pontiff in contemporary history is in Washington D.C. this week. Then, the LAUSD campaign, Now Matters Later, provides tips on how to dissuade teens from engaging in the common practice. Also, while most of us are just finding out about VW’s deceit, one man and his research team began noticing discrepancies more than two years ago.The most politicized pontiff in contemporary history is in Washington D.C. this week. Then, the LAUSD campaign, Now Matters Later, provides tips on how to dissuade teens from engaging in the common practice. Also, while most of us are just finding out about VW’s deceit, one man and his research team began noticing discrepancies more than two years ago. -
Listen 1:34:35Scott Walker recalled himself from the Republican Presidential market. Then, a class-action complaint has been filed against Volkswagen on behalf of drivers over its emissions scandal. Also, a bill that would provide subsidies for seismic retrofitting of apartment buildings across California now lacks only a signature from Governor Jerry Brown before it’s able to be considered law.Scott Walker recalled himself from the Republican Presidential market. Then, a class-action complaint has been filed against Volkswagen on behalf of drivers over its emissions scandal. Also, a bill that would provide subsidies for seismic retrofitting of apartment buildings across California now lacks only a signature from Governor Jerry Brown before it’s able to be considered law.
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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