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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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The first post-fire home in the Palisades has been built
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
  • What are the best tv & movie titles?

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  • Listen 1:38:31
    After a fierce battle with Tea Party candidate Tim Donnelly, GOP candidate Neel Kashkari discusses how he will face incumbent Jerry Brown in the November gubernatorial race. Janet Murguia of The National Council of La Raza joins us to talk about immigration reform and her controversial remarks of President Obama. Then, we discuss the new plans for the convention center, and we preview the new exhibition of "Route 66" at the Autry museum.
    After a fierce battle with Tea Party candidate Tim Donnelly, GOP candidate Neel Kashkari discusses how he will face incumbent Jerry Brown in the November gubernatorial race. Janet Murguia of The National Council of La Raza joins us to talk about immigration reform and her controversial remarks of President Obama. Then, we discuss the new plans for the convention center, and we preview the new exhibition of "Route 66" at the Autry museum.
  • Listen 1:39:53
    AirTalk’s panel of political experts are back to analyze and explain the results of yesterday’s California primary elections. Also, with allegations of misconduct from two Uber drivers, should the company be held responsible for criminal drivers? Then, we discuss the Long Beach Register's recent furloughs and the Stanley Cup finals.
    AirTalk’s panel of political experts are back to analyze and explain the results of yesterday’s California primary elections. Also, with allegations of misconduct from two Uber drivers, should the company be held responsible for criminal drivers? Then, we discuss the Long Beach Register's recent furloughs and the Stanley Cup finals.
  • Listen 1:38:38
    In the wake of his return, many questions have been raised about Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s capture days after his release from Taliban custody on May 31. How will the military handle investigations into Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl? LAUSD’s school year is wrapping up this week, but some parents say the curriculum ended weeks ago, and that kids have been academically checked out during the end of the semester. Can LAUSD’s school year be improved?
    In the wake of his return, many questions have been raised about Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s capture days after his release from Taliban custody on May 31. How will the military handle investigations into Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl? LAUSD’s school year is wrapping up this week, but some parents say the curriculum ended weeks ago, and that kids have been academically checked out during the end of the semester. Can LAUSD’s school year be improved?
  • Listen 1:39:24
    The deal to release five Taliban detainees for an American prisoner of war is drawing starkly different reactions in Washington. After, we discuss the upcoming California primary elections. Then, David Folkenflik of NPR talks discusses media coverage, and when information turns into overexposure for viewers.
    The deal to release five Taliban detainees for an American prisoner of war is drawing starkly different reactions in Washington. After, we discuss the upcoming California primary elections. Then, David Folkenflik of NPR talks discusses media coverage, and when information turns into overexposure for viewers.
  • Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has won the bidding war after offering $2 billion to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers. What changes will this bring for the team? How much more would you be willing to pay for electricity to mitigate global warming? Later, it's Filmweek on AirTalk! Larry and the critics discuss Maleficent, A Million Ways to Die in the West and more!
  • Listen 1:39:06
    The Army Corps of Engineers has accepted Mayor Garcetti’s push to help revitalize an 11 mile stretch of the Los Angeles River. What does this mean for the future of the LA River? The Los Angeles City Council proposes AMBER-Alert like notifications for hit-and-runs. Would these notifications be effective in preventing hit-and-runs? Later, why do people put up with long lines?
    The Army Corps of Engineers has accepted Mayor Garcetti’s push to help revitalize an 11 mile stretch of the Los Angeles River. What does this mean for the future of the LA River? The Los Angeles City Council proposes AMBER-Alert like notifications for hit-and-runs. Would these notifications be effective in preventing hit-and-runs? Later, why do people put up with long lines?
  • Listen 1:37:37
    Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg is introducing a package of policy and budget proposals that address gun laws, mental health care, public safety, among other things. Then, a new study shows that people tend to be less stressed at work than at home. Later, Obama's speech at West Point, and a tribute to poet, actress and activist Dr. Maya Angelou.
    Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg is introducing a package of policy and budget proposals that address gun laws, mental health care, public safety, among other things. Then, a new study shows that people tend to be less stressed at work than at home. Later, Obama's speech at West Point, and a tribute to poet, actress and activist Dr. Maya Angelou.
  • Listen 1:38:00
    The tragic murders that took place last week in Isla Vista have raised difficult questions about identifying possible red flags. What authority do parents or law enforcement officials have to act when they spot a potential red flag? Is the prestige of the Supreme Court Tarnished by partisan politics? Later, could bacteria be the answer to staying clean?
    The tragic murders that took place last week in Isla Vista have raised difficult questions about identifying possible red flags. What authority do parents or law enforcement officials have to act when they spot a potential red flag? Is the prestige of the Supreme Court Tarnished by partisan politics? Later, could bacteria be the answer to staying clean?
  • The tragic murders in Isla Vista last week have raised difficult questions about identifying potential red flags. What authority to do parents and law enforcement officials have to act on when the see a red flag? Is the prestige of the Supreme Court tarnished by partisan politics? Later, could bacteria be the key to staying clean?
  • Listen 1:35:00
    The $2.5 billion plan to offer free preschool to all 4-year-olds in California has been drastically changed to cover only those children whose families make less than twice the federal poverty level. Also, Clippers owner Donald Sterling has reportedly authorized his wife Shelly to sell the team, in an attempt to get the best possible deal out of the sale. Then, California beaches get their Heal the Bay report card, where should you swim?
    The $2.5 billion plan to offer free preschool to all 4-year-olds in California has been drastically changed to cover only those children whose families make less than twice the federal poverty level. Also, Clippers owner Donald Sterling has reportedly authorized his wife Shelly to sell the team, in an attempt to get the best possible deal out of the sale. Then, California beaches get their Heal the Bay report card, where should you swim?

Credits & Support

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