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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.
    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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    The Supreme Court will take up a case that will decide whether police have the right to inspect hotel records and if they need a warrant to obtain them. Also, the City of Oakland has approved a law allowing landlords to evict suspected sex workers. Then, zombies or demon possessions? What's your favorite horror film subgenre?
    The Supreme Court will take up a case that will decide whether police have the right to inspect hotel records and if they need a warrant to obtain them. Also, the City of Oakland has approved a law allowing landlords to evict suspected sex workers. Then, zombies or demon possessions? What's your favorite horror film subgenre?
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    More digital billboards will be seen around L.A. thanks to a court ruling striking down a ban previously in place. Also, the former mayor of Iguala, Mexico and his wife are being held responsible for the 43 students who went missing in September. Then, can medical marijuana help treat children with epilepsy?
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    U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is in Southern California as part of a trip aimed at strengthening the partnership between the federal government and district leaders. Also, one or more shooters entered the Parliament building in Ottawa, Wednesday morning. Then, in his new book, “The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution," Walter Isaacson explores the past 150 years of technological advancements.
    U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is in Southern California as part of a trip aimed at strengthening the partnership between the federal government and district leaders. Also, one or more shooters entered the Parliament building in Ottawa, Wednesday morning. Then, in his new book, “The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution," Walter Isaacson explores the past 150 years of technological advancements.
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    Following the murder of a CSUN student who was selling his car, we look at the best practices for using Craigslist. Also, debating Proposition 46: medical-malpractice damages and drug-testing doctors. Then, Chapman University looks at what Americans fear most, just in time for Halloween.
    Following the murder of a CSUN student who was selling his car, we look at the best practices for using Craigslist. Also, debating Proposition 46: medical-malpractice damages and drug-testing doctors. Then, Chapman University looks at what Americans fear most, just in time for Halloween.
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    Will upheld voter ID laws impact elections? Also, can Apple Pay revolutionize mobile payment? Then, confused by political speech? David Mark returns to help decipher the Washington lexicon
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    As Ebola hysteria reaches new heights, we're reviewing what we know so far, and looking at where policymakers may go from here. Also, FBI Director James Comey has expressed concerns over the new iPhone 6's encryption technology. Then, comedian Zach Galifianakis offers a serious role in "Birdman." It's TGI-Filmweek!
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    LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy announced his resignation today. Also, the mother of a 17-year-old student who allegedly brought a gun to school is facing four misdemeanors. Then, author William Mann paints a portrait of Hollywood in its infancy in his latest book.
    LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy announced his resignation today. Also, the mother of a 17-year-old student who allegedly brought a gun to school is facing four misdemeanors. Then, author William Mann paints a portrait of Hollywood in its infancy in his latest book.
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    A second nurse who treated Ebola patient Tim Duncan at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has also contracted the virus. Also, cord cutters can rejoice over HBO's newly announced web-streaming service. Then, 31 companies are being sued for copying the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor shoe.
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    Apple and Facebook says it'll pay for freezing the eggs of its women employees in hopes of keeping them on the job longer. Also, the Vatican's made its first public move indicating shifting views on divorce, gays and premarital sex within the Catholic Church. Then, author Elizabeth Royte breaks down the amount of food Americans waste.
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    A Dallas nurse contracted Ebola at the same hospital that made headlines last week. Also, Los Angeles police intentionally over-reported the number of officers or patrol cars available to answer service calls, according to a report. Then, World-champion triathalete, Erin Beresini shares her world of obstacle course running in her latest book.

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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