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AirTalk

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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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:
  • Post-fire rebuilding
  • Potential congressional review of US military strikes
  • Journey across the US by steakhouse
  • ChatGPT turns 3
  • L.A. County bans Kratom
  • What are the best tv & movie titles?

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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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    Baltimore police announced they've turned over the results of their investigation into Freddie Gray's death to the local prosecutor. Also, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) will announce his plans to run for president. Then, the Raise the Wage campaign, including business leaders and workers, will deliver 100,000 petition signatures to LA City Council calling for a $15.25 minimum wage and paid sick days.
    Baltimore police announced they've turned over the results of their investigation into Freddie Gray's death to the local prosecutor. Also, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) will announce his plans to run for president. Then, the Raise the Wage campaign, including business leaders and workers, will deliver 100,000 petition signatures to LA City Council calling for a $15.25 minimum wage and paid sick days.
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    The violence of Monday night in Baltimore gave way to a quieter night last evening. Also, last night Santa Monica’s city council discussed an ordinance that would severely restrict short term rental activity. Then, a spate of incidents involving other players during the 2014 NFL and college football seasons that call into question how potential NFL players’ character is evaluated.
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    The nation’s high court finds itself again having to determine the legality of gay marriage two years after the striking down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act. Also, Baltimore is bracing for the possibility of more violence and cleaning up after yesterday's unrest. Then, President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reached an agreement on new defense guidelines.
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    Nepal is in crisis after Saturday's 7.8 earthquake devastated the countryside and its capital of Kathmandu, a week after seismologists from all the world met at the annual meeting of the 2015 Seismological Society of America in Pasadena. Also, how will Bruce Jenner’s interview affect visibility for the LGBT community? Then, what disclosure mistakes from the Clinton Foundation could mean for the 2016 race.
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    The collapse of the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger means more uncertainty for Dodgers fans. Also, should large law firms be more open to the idea of representing same-sex marriages? Then, we talk with Laemmle Theatre chain president about how the indie community is navigating the shifting distribution landscape.
  • Listen 1:35:13
    The White House revealed today that a U.S. drone strike had inadvertently killed two hostages held by Al Qaeda in January. Also, tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, in which over a million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman government in what is now present-day Turkey. Then, opening in theaters May 1st, the movie 'Ride' features Helen Hunt as a high-strung, high-powered mom trying to keep a handle on her whip smart son.
    The White House revealed today that a U.S. drone strike had inadvertently killed two hostages held by Al Qaeda in January. Also, tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, in which over a million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman government in what is now present-day Turkey. Then, opening in theaters May 1st, the movie 'Ride' features Helen Hunt as a high-strung, high-powered mom trying to keep a handle on her whip smart son.
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    President Obama won’t be using the term ‘genocide’ to describe the 100th anniversary of the mass killing of 1.5 million Armenians. Also, the L.A. City Council is attempting to rebrand South Los Angeles as “SOLA.” Then, is there a culture of cheating in higher education? If so, how serious a problem is it?
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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