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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 1:37:17Orange and Santa Clara counties are suing five large narcotics manufacturers, citing false advertising and unfair business practices. Then, LAPD Chief Beck discusses the Griffith Park attacks and LAPD morale after officer deaths. Later, authors Claire Shipman and Katty Kay explore gender dynamics and confidence in their new book, “The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance--What Women Should Know.”Orange and Santa Clara counties are suing five large narcotics manufacturers, citing false advertising and unfair business practices. Then, LAPD Chief Beck discusses the Griffith Park attacks and LAPD morale after officer deaths. Later, authors Claire Shipman and Katty Kay explore gender dynamics and confidence in their new book, “The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance--What Women Should Know.” -
Listen 1:38:44The California High-Speed Rail Authority is holding five community open houses to hear about alignment alternatives for the 60-mile Palmdale to Los Angeles project section of California’s high-speed rail program. Also, The 9/11 Memorial Museum opens to the public tomorrow after years of construction and battles over the museum’s contents.The California High-Speed Rail Authority is holding five community open houses to hear about alignment alternatives for the 60-mile Palmdale to Los Angeles project section of California’s high-speed rail program. Also, The 9/11 Memorial Museum opens to the public tomorrow after years of construction and battles over the museum’s contents. -
Listen 1:38:41A group of retired NFL players says in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the league supplied them with risky narcotics and other painkillers that led to medical complications down the road. Also, what is the future of the electric car? Then, Thai army declares martial law in Thailand, and the author of "Sensation: The New Science of Physical Intelligence" discusses the correlation between the senses and the unconscious mind.A group of retired NFL players says in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the league supplied them with risky narcotics and other painkillers that led to medical complications down the road. Also, what is the future of the electric car? Then, Thai army declares martial law in Thailand, and the author of "Sensation: The New Science of Physical Intelligence" discusses the correlation between the senses and the unconscious mind. -
Listen 1:38:43AT&T agreed to purchase DirecTV for $48.5 billion on Sunday in the latest telecommunications merger. Also, Jonathan Gold shares his list of the 101 top restaurants in Los Angeles. Then, we discuss the legalization of street vendors, Karl Rove comments about how Hillary Clinton's 2012 injury will affect her campaign, and Americans' disdain at being addressed as elderly or as senior citizen.AT&T agreed to purchase DirecTV for $48.5 billion on Sunday in the latest telecommunications merger. Also, Jonathan Gold shares his list of the 101 top restaurants in Los Angeles. Then, we discuss the legalization of street vendors, Karl Rove comments about how Hillary Clinton's 2012 injury will affect her campaign, and Americans' disdain at being addressed as elderly or as senior citizen. -
Listen 1:35:39Los Angeles developer Geoffrey Palmer is fighting to erect a walkway between two apartment buildings Downtown, arguing that it would protect future residents from a homeless encampment nearby. Also, a report that links the pumping of groundwater in the Central Valley to earthquakes. Then, Zillow, the real estate database, launched a new service last week predicting how much a home will be worth a year from now.Los Angeles developer Geoffrey Palmer is fighting to erect a walkway between two apartment buildings Downtown, arguing that it would protect future residents from a homeless encampment nearby. Also, a report that links the pumping of groundwater in the Central Valley to earthquakes. Then, Zillow, the real estate database, launched a new service last week predicting how much a home will be worth a year from now. -
Listen 1:38:31Today, the FCC voted to move forward with a proposal to allow Internet Service Providers to charge websites for higher quality and faster delivery of their products. Also, The New York Times fired Jill Abramson from the paper’s top position after an alleged pay disparity. Then, we discuss the Medi-Cal sign-up increase, marijuana businesses, and Dr. Ed Catmull's new book: Creativity, Inc.Today, the FCC voted to move forward with a proposal to allow Internet Service Providers to charge websites for higher quality and faster delivery of their products. Also, The New York Times fired Jill Abramson from the paper’s top position after an alleged pay disparity. Then, we discuss the Medi-Cal sign-up increase, marijuana businesses, and Dr. Ed Catmull's new book: Creativity, Inc. -
Listen 1:38:27Orange County has become the first large county to pass Laura's Law. How could it impact people with mental illness and their families? Should the state regulate Covered California health insurance premiums? Should job applicants disclose their embarrassing online history?Orange County has become the first large county to pass Laura's Law. How could it impact people with mental illness and their families? Should the state regulate Covered California health insurance premiums? Should job applicants disclose their embarrassing online history? -
Listen 1:38:39In a landmark decision for online personal privacy, an E.U. court ruled that Google must remove some links to personal information. Should the U.S. follow the E.U.'s footsteps? Also, a bill that would allow dogs in outdoor restaurant spaces will go to the Senate. Then, we discuss "adventure park" fees, Santa Monica's controversial Hines project, female startup investments and Governor Brown's revised state budget proposal.In a landmark decision for online personal privacy, an E.U. court ruled that Google must remove some links to personal information. Should the U.S. follow the E.U.'s footsteps? Also, a bill that would allow dogs in outdoor restaurant spaces will go to the Senate. Then, we discuss "adventure park" fees, Santa Monica's controversial Hines project, female startup investments and Governor Brown's revised state budget proposal. -
Listen 1:38:45Two weeks after the Sterling recording emerged, Donald and estranged wife Shelly have both given interviews to big media outlets. WIll the NBA be able to prevent Shelly Sterling from gaining ownership of the Clippers? Also, how to make long distance relationships work. Then, we discuss the economic hit the California judicial system has taken, LA's bid for the 2024 Olympics, and the use of wikipedia as a medical reference.Two weeks after the Sterling recording emerged, Donald and estranged wife Shelly have both given interviews to big media outlets. WIll the NBA be able to prevent Shelly Sterling from gaining ownership of the Clippers? Also, how to make long distance relationships work. Then, we discuss the economic hit the California judicial system has taken, LA's bid for the 2024 Olympics, and the use of wikipedia as a medical reference. -
Listen 1:38:02Should Congressional Democrats boycott the Benghazi investigation committee? Shelly Sterling seeks to retain ownership of the Clippers. Does Shelly Sterling has the legal right to keep the Clippers? A new study indicates that first born children are more ambitious. How does birth order influence an individual's success?Should Congressional Democrats boycott the Benghazi investigation committee? Shelly Sterling seeks to retain ownership of the Clippers. Does Shelly Sterling has the legal right to keep the Clippers? A new study indicates that first born children are more ambitious. How does birth order influence an individual's success?
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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