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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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- Post-fire rebuilding
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- Journey across the US by steakhouse
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- L.A. County bans Kratom
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Listen 1:34:25The San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders have announced plans for a jointly-constructed, shared, stadium along the 405 Freeway in Carson.Could it finally be time for an LA football team? Also, the country’s top advisory panel wants Americans to eat less meat and more vegetables. Then, film critic David Thomson explores the human condition and why people connect with performance.The San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders have announced plans for a jointly-constructed, shared, stadium along the 405 Freeway in Carson.Could it finally be time for an LA football team? Also, the country’s top advisory panel wants Americans to eat less meat and more vegetables. Then, film critic David Thomson explores the human condition and why people connect with performance. -
Listen 1:33:51Almost 180 patients may have been infected by a deadly superbug after being exposed to contaminated medical scopes. How has the response been from UCLA at this point? Also, Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León introduced a new bill on Wednesday that he says would address the state's critical child care shortage. Then, a drag queen weighs in on whether drag is degrading to women.Almost 180 patients may have been infected by a deadly superbug after being exposed to contaminated medical scopes. How has the response been from UCLA at this point? Also, Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León introduced a new bill on Wednesday that he says would address the state's critical child care shortage. Then, a drag queen weighs in on whether drag is degrading to women. -
Listen 1:33:40Retailers and business owners across the Southland are feeling the pinch of a work slowdown at the nation’s two busiest ports. Also, the State Water Board is proposing stricter water restrictions that could limit public water used in restaurants, hotels, and fountains. Then, sociologist-turned-model Amanda Czerniawski talks plus-size modeling and today's beauty standards.Retailers and business owners across the Southland are feeling the pinch of a work slowdown at the nation’s two busiest ports. Also, the State Water Board is proposing stricter water restrictions that could limit public water used in restaurants, hotels, and fountains. Then, sociologist-turned-model Amanda Czerniawski talks plus-size modeling and today's beauty standards. -
Listen 1:35:12Hundreds of thousands of Southern Californians are thought eligible for President Obama's deferred deportation program. But yesterday, a federal judge in Texas stopped the order from being carried out. Also, we'll debate whether adult bicyclists should be required to wear helmets. Then, the man who crafted the image of Barack Obama the candidate - David Axelrod joins us to talk about his new memoir.Hundreds of thousands of Southern Californians are thought eligible for President Obama's deferred deportation program. But yesterday, a federal judge in Texas stopped the order from being carried out. Also, we'll debate whether adult bicyclists should be required to wear helmets. Then, the man who crafted the image of Barack Obama the candidate - David Axelrod joins us to talk about his new memoir. -
Listen 1:37:11It’s an issue that has been debated for years, and the latest word is that Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer is negotiating a potential resolution to the ongoing dispute between the state Coastal Commission and the city over the overnight curfew at Venice Beach. Then, Larry Mantle convenes together the critics of Film Week to talk about the best movies of the year and which ones should take home the gold.It’s an issue that has been debated for years, and the latest word is that Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer is negotiating a potential resolution to the ongoing dispute between the state Coastal Commission and the city over the overnight curfew at Venice Beach. Then, Larry Mantle convenes together the critics of Film Week to talk about the best movies of the year and which ones should take home the gold. -
Listen 1:34:15Following the murders of three Muslim American students in North Carolina, how does law enforcement determines whether a crime is driven by hate? Also, marketers beware, research shows using love to sell products stops single people from buying. Then, with the upcoming release of "Fifty Shades of Grey," why aren't there more kinky films?Following the murders of three Muslim American students in North Carolina, how does law enforcement determines whether a crime is driven by hate? Also, marketers beware, research shows using love to sell products stops single people from buying. Then, with the upcoming release of "Fifty Shades of Grey," why aren't there more kinky films? -
Listen 1:34:57With the impending departure of TV anchors Brian Williams and Jon Stewart, what makes a good news anchor? Also, should the high school exit exam be done away with? Then, the nation's top dietary advisory panel reportedly is set to correct long-standing cautions against eating cholesterol-heavy foods.With the impending departure of TV anchors Brian Williams and Jon Stewart, what makes a good news anchor? Also, should the high school exit exam be done away with? Then, the nation's top dietary advisory panel reportedly is set to correct long-standing cautions against eating cholesterol-heavy foods. -
Listen 1:34:56It's confirmed - the last US hostage believed held by the group calling itself Islamic State is dead. President Obama is now preparing to ask Congress for War Powers. Also, a group of top US scientists just released its look at possible technologies to cool Earth, as global warming continues. Then, to pluck or not to pluck: our complicated relationship with hair.It's confirmed - the last US hostage believed held by the group calling itself Islamic State is dead. President Obama is now preparing to ask Congress for War Powers. Also, a group of top US scientists just released its look at possible technologies to cool Earth, as global warming continues. Then, to pluck or not to pluck: our complicated relationship with hair. -
Listen 1:34:26German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Washington today to speak with President Obama about the crisis, and world leaders have increased their attention on the issue in hopes of a diplomatic solution. Also, callers weigh in on Harvard's ban on sexual relationships between professors and students. Then, L.A. lost out to Boston as the U.S. candidate to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. But maybe that’s a good thing.German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Washington today to speak with President Obama about the crisis, and world leaders have increased their attention on the issue in hopes of a diplomatic solution. Also, callers weigh in on Harvard's ban on sexual relationships between professors and students. Then, L.A. lost out to Boston as the U.S. candidate to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. But maybe that’s a good thing. -
Listen 1:33:38The hacked Anthem Inc. database containing 80 million Social Security numbers wasn’t encrypted. But would that have made a difference? Also, famed NBC newsman, Brian Williams, went on an apology tour this week after a story he has told repeatedly involving a shot-down helicopter in Iraq was exposed as a lie. Then, the documentary in the Virunga National Park in the Eastern Congo is anything but your typical nature documentary.The hacked Anthem Inc. database containing 80 million Social Security numbers wasn’t encrypted. But would that have made a difference? Also, famed NBC newsman, Brian Williams, went on an apology tour this week after a story he has told repeatedly involving a shot-down helicopter in Iraq was exposed as a lie. Then, the documentary in the Virunga National Park in the Eastern Congo is anything but your typical nature documentary.
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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