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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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    President Obama promised to provide extra support to law enforcement officials on the border and make it easier for skilled immigrants to stay and contribute to the economy during his speech last night. AirTalk held a viewing party of the speech which was followed by a discussion with a panel of special guests. Also, how do the latest dystopian films match up to its predecessors. Then, it's TGI-Filmweek!
    President Obama promised to provide extra support to law enforcement officials on the border and make it easier for skilled immigrants to stay and contribute to the economy during his speech last night. AirTalk held a viewing party of the speech which was followed by a discussion with a panel of special guests. Also, how do the latest dystopian films match up to its predecessors. Then, it's TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 1:38:31
    Students at University of California schools could be shelling out more to go to school in the coming years. Also, Mike Nichols, director of acclaimed films such as The Graduate, Catch-22, Carnal Knowledge, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, passed away last night at age 83. Then, President Obama is set to announce his executive actions relating to the immigration system today.
    Students at University of California schools could be shelling out more to go to school in the coming years. Also, Mike Nichols, director of acclaimed films such as The Graduate, Catch-22, Carnal Knowledge, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, passed away last night at age 83. Then, President Obama is set to announce his executive actions relating to the immigration system today.
  • Listen 1:40:15
    President Obama is set to announce Thursday that he is going issue an executive order to grant temporary legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants. Also, concerned experts convened in Winnipeg, Canada this week to discuss how the easy access of pornography is affecting children. Then, few actors have had as long and accomplished a career in showbiz as Dame Angela Lansbury.
    President Obama is set to announce Thursday that he is going issue an executive order to grant temporary legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants. Also, concerned experts convened in Winnipeg, Canada this week to discuss how the easy access of pornography is affecting children. Then, few actors have had as long and accomplished a career in showbiz as Dame Angela Lansbury.
  • Listen 1:38:06
    Tensions have been rising in the holy city as two Palestinians attacked a synagogue in Jerusalem killing four people earlier today. Also, nearly half of all working age adults in Los Angeles have at least one roommate.Then, author Megan Daum finds words to discuss the unspeakable across multiple contexts.
    Tensions have been rising in the holy city as two Palestinians attacked a synagogue in Jerusalem killing four people earlier today. Also, nearly half of all working age adults in Los Angeles have at least one roommate.Then, author Megan Daum finds words to discuss the unspeakable across multiple contexts.
  • Listen 1:38:33
    DEA agents made a surprise visit to several NFL locker rooms to question medical staff members over distribution of painkillers in the league over the weekend. Also, The Senate takes up the Keystone XL oil pipeline in a vote tomorrow. What would the Keystone XL pipeline do to nearby communities? Then, the Oxford English Dictionary releases the word of the year later today.
    DEA agents made a surprise visit to several NFL locker rooms to question medical staff members over distribution of painkillers in the league over the weekend. Also, The Senate takes up the Keystone XL oil pipeline in a vote tomorrow. What would the Keystone XL pipeline do to nearby communities? Then, the Oxford English Dictionary releases the word of the year later today.
  • Listen 1:35:10
    An agreement made between the city of L.A. and The Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District today will save the city millions of dollars and billions of gallons of water on an annual basis. Also, we check in on the latest in the grand jury trial for the Michael Brown case. Then, Steve Carell is the latest in comedians taking on dramatic roles.
    An agreement made between the city of L.A. and The Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District today will save the city millions of dollars and billions of gallons of water on an annual basis. Also, we check in on the latest in the grand jury trial for the Michael Brown case. Then, Steve Carell is the latest in comedians taking on dramatic roles.
  • Listen 1:38:46
    Last November, Los Angeles Unified School District lawyers fighting a civil lawsuit argued in court that a 14-year-old middle school student was mature enough to consent to having sex with her 28-year-old teacher, and that she bore some responsibility for what happened. Also, San Diego-based matchmaking site SINGLDOUT has joined the ranks of other dating services using DNA to determine compatibility with partners. Then, to become an assassin is to learn a series of calculated, meticulous steps that keep you safe while your target sits comfortably unaware.
    Last November, Los Angeles Unified School District lawyers fighting a civil lawsuit argued in court that a 14-year-old middle school student was mature enough to consent to having sex with her 28-year-old teacher, and that she bore some responsibility for what happened. Also, San Diego-based matchmaking site SINGLDOUT has joined the ranks of other dating services using DNA to determine compatibility with partners. Then, to become an assassin is to learn a series of calculated, meticulous steps that keep you safe while your target sits comfortably unaware.
  • Listen 1:38:27
    Is the US and China climate deal enough? Also, with holiday shopping season in tow, are too many consumer reviews making online shopping harder? Then, the European Space Agency (ESA) landed a spacecraft on a comet for the first time ever. What's next?
    Is the US and China climate deal enough? Also, with holiday shopping season in tow, are too many consumer reviews making online shopping harder? Then, the European Space Agency (ESA) landed a spacecraft on a comet for the first time ever. What's next?
  • Listen 1:38:42
    Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald announced a much needed overhaul Monday. McDonald says he plans to fire several executives and staffers following the widely publicized health care scandal. Also, will selling cigarettes on military bases be outlawed? Then, a new study reveals long-term marijuana use leads to brain shrinkage.
    Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald announced a much needed overhaul Monday. McDonald says he plans to fire several executives and staffers following the widely publicized health care scandal. Also, will selling cigarettes on military bases be outlawed? Then, a new study reveals long-term marijuana use leads to brain shrinkage.
  • Listen 1:38:34
    Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on the ‘worthy fights’ he undertook. Also, President Obama on Monday weighed in on the net neutrality debate with the strongest words yet his administration has issued on the topic. Then, five-term Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky is leaving office because of term limits.
    Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on the ‘worthy fights’ he undertook. Also, President Obama on Monday weighed in on the net neutrality debate with the strongest words yet his administration has issued on the topic. Then, five-term Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky is leaving office because of term limits.

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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