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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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  • Listen 1:39:02
    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; Best TV and movie titles.
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    Today on AirTalk: $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation, Thanksgiving meal mishaps, TV Talk, FilmWeek, and the Big Lebowski.
    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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    New York City was hit hard Saturday by the killing of two NYPD officers as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. Also, Linda Deutsch has been the most trusted voice in court journalism. Now, she says, she’s moving on to the next stage of her career. Then, in “Diversity Explosion: How New Racial Demographics are Remaking America,” demographer William H. Frey examines the impact of America's ethnic shift.
    New York City was hit hard Saturday by the killing of two NYPD officers as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. Also, Linda Deutsch has been the most trusted voice in court journalism. Now, she says, she’s moving on to the next stage of her career. Then, in “Diversity Explosion: How New Racial Demographics are Remaking America,” demographer William H. Frey examines the impact of America's ethnic shift.
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    President Obama is holding his last press conference of the year with Cuba and Sony's hack at the forefront of everyone's minds. Can the President assuage fears about theater safety and future cyber attacks? Also, critics look at this week's releases including 'The Hobbit' and 'Annie.'
    President Obama is holding his last press conference of the year with Cuba and Sony's hack at the forefront of everyone's minds. Can the President assuage fears about theater safety and future cyber attacks? Also, critics look at this week's releases including 'The Hobbit' and 'Annie.'
  • Listen 1:34:56
    Sony Pictures in Culver City has pulled the release of its comedy "The Interview" a day after an online threat of violence against moviegoers and theaters where "The Interview" would be shown. Also, the Russian economy has been hit hard by falling oil prices and international sanctions related to Ukraine. Then, whatever your reason for hating Christmas music, we’re tackling the worst of the worst on AirTalk.
    Sony Pictures in Culver City has pulled the release of its comedy "The Interview" a day after an online threat of violence against moviegoers and theaters where "The Interview" would be shown. Also, the Russian economy has been hit hard by falling oil prices and international sanctions related to Ukraine. Then, whatever your reason for hating Christmas music, we’re tackling the worst of the worst on AirTalk.
  • Listen 1:33:42
    The US is set to open talks to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba after a 50-year stalemate. Also, in a highly anticipated move, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced yesterday that the city will buy 7,000 body-worn cameras for LAPD officers. Then, Millenials have been flocking back to their parents’ homes in increasing numbers, with some never leaving at all.
    The US is set to open talks to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba after a 50-year stalemate. Also, in a highly anticipated move, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced yesterday that the city will buy 7,000 body-worn cameras for LAPD officers. Then, Millenials have been flocking back to their parents’ homes in increasing numbers, with some never leaving at all.
  • Listen 1:35:04
    Jeb Bush has announced that he is “actively exploring” a presidential run in 2016. Also, AirTalk has assembled a panel of healthcare experts from several fields to discuss why healthcare costs are so high in the U.S. and what can be done to bring those costs to a lower level. Then, should apps like Waze be able to redirect individual routes through all areas of the city?
    Jeb Bush has announced that he is “actively exploring” a presidential run in 2016. Also, AirTalk has assembled a panel of healthcare experts from several fields to discuss why healthcare costs are so high in the U.S. and what can be done to bring those costs to a lower level. Then, should apps like Waze be able to redirect individual routes through all areas of the city?
  • Listen 1:34:40
    Two were killed during a 16 hour standoff at a café in Sydney after an Iranian refugee took hostages at gun point. Also, should drone operators be required to be licensed under the pending FAA regulations? Then, people suffering from severe depression are using ketamine as a treatment, but is it safe?
    Two were killed during a 16 hour standoff at a café in Sydney after an Iranian refugee took hostages at gun point. Also, should drone operators be required to be licensed under the pending FAA regulations? Then, people suffering from severe depression are using ketamine as a treatment, but is it safe?
  • Listen 1:35:00
    Sony Pictures co-chairwoman Amy Pascal and movie producer Scott Rudin are at the center of the Sony leak over a string of nasty emails. Also, a 78-year-old man is being charged with raping his wife who was suffering from Alzheimer's. Then, who have been the most notable actors turned directors?
    Sony Pictures co-chairwoman Amy Pascal and movie producer Scott Rudin are at the center of the Sony leak over a string of nasty emails. Also, a 78-year-old man is being charged with raping his wife who was suffering from Alzheimer's. Then, who have been the most notable actors turned directors?
  • Listen 1:34:56
    The House of Representatives is close to passing the appropriations bill with just under $1.1 trillion in funding. Also, a study published today finds that a single conversation with the right messenger can go a long way toward building lasting support for a controversial social issue. Then, what are the psychological factors at work in the minds of sports fans?
    The House of Representatives is close to passing the appropriations bill with just under $1.1 trillion in funding. Also, a study published today finds that a single conversation with the right messenger can go a long way toward building lasting support for a controversial social issue. Then, what are the psychological factors at work in the minds of sports fans?
  • Listen 1:34:12
    Attorneys with the District Attorney’s Offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Uber. Also, on NPR this week, correspondent Ina Jaffe reported on an alarming trend taking place in many nursing homes nationwide: Patients are being overly medicated with antipsychotic drugs. Then, the identity of Los Angeles Chinatown has been always been changing.
    Attorneys with the District Attorney’s Offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Uber. Also, on NPR this week, correspondent Ina Jaffe reported on an alarming trend taking place in many nursing homes nationwide: Patients are being overly medicated with antipsychotic drugs. Then, the identity of Los Angeles Chinatown has been always been changing.
  • Listen 1:35:08
    The Senate Intelligence Committee has released its controversial report on CIA practices in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Also, if you’re planning to travel during a peak time of the year, like Christmas or Labor Day, you might have to cough up a little extra for airline fees. Then, the message is clear from Google to all major automakers: The future of the automobile is autonomous.
    The Senate Intelligence Committee has released its controversial report on CIA practices in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Also, if you’re planning to travel during a peak time of the year, like Christmas or Labor Day, you might have to cough up a little extra for airline fees. Then, the message is clear from Google to all major automakers: The future of the automobile is autonomous.

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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