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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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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 1:34:30On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to release a long-awaited report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency’s post-9/11 interrogation techniques. Also, the University of California system has maintained autonomy for 166 years, but that might be about to change. Then, President Obama will give his first TV interview since the Ferguson grand jury decision tonight on BET networks across the country.On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to release a long-awaited report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency’s post-9/11 interrogation techniques. Also, the University of California system has maintained autonomy for 166 years, but that might be about to change. Then, President Obama will give his first TV interview since the Ferguson grand jury decision tonight on BET networks across the country.
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Listen 1:35:10Governor Jerry Brown is considering expanding Medi-cal benefits to those who have been temporarily shielded from deportation. Then, with the U.S. leading the total number of nuclear weapons in the world, should we downsize or upgrade? Also, Director Nick Broomfield unravels the story of a serial killer and the LAPD in "Tales of the Grim Sleeper."Governor Jerry Brown is considering expanding Medi-cal benefits to those who have been temporarily shielded from deportation. Then, with the U.S. leading the total number of nuclear weapons in the world, should we downsize or upgrade? Also, Director Nick Broomfield unravels the story of a serial killer and the LAPD in "Tales of the Grim Sleeper."
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Listen 1:34:00A grand jury decided Wednesday not to indict a New York police officer who put a fatal chokehold on an unarmed 43-year-old Eric black man, Eric Garner, despite the encounter being caught on video tape. Also, a change to the formula used under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) could have a large impact on development throughout the state. Then, do you think the drinking age should be lowered?A grand jury decided Wednesday not to indict a New York police officer who put a fatal chokehold on an unarmed 43-year-old Eric black man, Eric Garner, despite the encounter being caught on video tape. Also, a change to the formula used under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) could have a large impact on development throughout the state. Then, do you think the drinking age should be lowered? -
Listen 1:35:10In a case that has allied abortion-rights groups with anti-abortion groups, today the Supreme Court justices heard arguments that United Parcel Service discriminated against a pregnant employee. Also, the short list is out for the best documentaries of 2014. Then, gospel music scholar Robert Darden explores how songs and singers helped African Americans challenge slavery, subjugation, and oppression.In a case that has allied abortion-rights groups with anti-abortion groups, today the Supreme Court justices heard arguments that United Parcel Service discriminated against a pregnant employee. Also, the short list is out for the best documentaries of 2014. Then, gospel music scholar Robert Darden explores how songs and singers helped African Americans challenge slavery, subjugation, and oppression. -
Listen 1:35:08FBI agents paid a surprise visit to the Los Angeles Unified School District on Monday, taking away 20 boxes of documents related to the school district's troubled iPad project. Also, the Pentagon and State Department are reacting to the ongoing violence in Iraq and Syria by renewing old contracts to private-sector security contractors. Then, a look at the controversy around the upcoming comedy “The Interview.”FBI agents paid a surprise visit to the Los Angeles Unified School District on Monday, taking away 20 boxes of documents related to the school district's troubled iPad project. Also, the Pentagon and State Department are reacting to the ongoing violence in Iraq and Syria by renewing old contracts to private-sector security contractors. Then, a look at the controversy around the upcoming comedy “The Interview.” -
Listen 47:29Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including "The Imitation Game," "Horrible Bosses 2," "Penguins of Madagascar," and more.Then, 'Tis the start of awards season: predictions for Oscars, Globes, Spirit Awards and moreLarry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including "The Imitation Game," "Horrible Bosses 2," "Penguins of Madagascar," and more.Then, 'Tis the start of awards season: predictions for Oscars, Globes, Spirit Awards and more -
Listen 1:35:28As debates continue over police trials, Ferguson protests and racism, has anything you have learned swayed your initial thoughts? Also, the Supreme Court will determine implications for the limits of free speech on Facebook and other social media sites. Then, a look at the man whose had more No. 1 records than the Beatles or Elvis: Bing Crosby.As debates continue over police trials, Ferguson protests and racism, has anything you have learned swayed your initial thoughts? Also, the Supreme Court will determine implications for the limits of free speech on Facebook and other social media sites. Then, a look at the man whose had more No. 1 records than the Beatles or Elvis: Bing Crosby. -
Listen 1:38:26Protesters in LA have brought traffic to a halt, with more protests expected today. Also, the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to begin drafting a new ordinance requiring handguns to either be locked up or disabled with trigger locks when they are not in use. Then, why is hard cider becoming more popular than beer for some drinkers?Protesters in LA have brought traffic to a halt, with more protests expected today. Also, the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to begin drafting a new ordinance requiring handguns to either be locked up or disabled with trigger locks when they are not in use. Then, why is hard cider becoming more popular than beer for some drinkers? -
Listen 1:38:32Nationwide protests spurred following the grand jury's announcement to not indict officer Darren Wilson who shot and killed Michael Brown last August. What's next from a legal standpoint? Also, we weigh the benefits and pitfalls of disclosing mental health to an employer. Then, last minute Thanksgiving recipes from LA chefs.Nationwide protests spurred following the grand jury's announcement to not indict officer Darren Wilson who shot and killed Michael Brown last August. What's next from a legal standpoint? Also, we weigh the benefits and pitfalls of disclosing mental health to an employer. Then, last minute Thanksgiving recipes from LA chefs. -
Listen 1:38:40A retired judge will decide how the $140 million settlement will be allocated to the 81 victims subjected to sexual molestation and lewd acts by convicted Miramonte elementary school teacher on a case-by-case basis. Also, should more employers ban tobacco smokers from being hired? Then, a new study offers a different look at altruism.A retired judge will decide how the $140 million settlement will be allocated to the 81 victims subjected to sexual molestation and lewd acts by convicted Miramonte elementary school teacher on a case-by-case basis. Also, should more employers ban tobacco smokers from being hired? Then, a new study offers a different look at altruism.
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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