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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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Today on AirTalk: Tenth anniversary of the San Bernardino shooting; Tattoos and health; Celebrities in commercials; New UCLA football coach; and DACA recipients. -
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 1:38:45Newspaper companies are joining the growing group of people calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to allow the commercial use of drones. How should the FAA handle creating a set of rules for commercial drones? Are penalties for dipping into retirement funds too severe? Later, should national parks have WiFi hot spots?Newspaper companies are joining the growing group of people calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to allow the commercial use of drones. How should the FAA handle creating a set of rules for commercial drones? Are penalties for dipping into retirement funds too severe? Later, should national parks have WiFi hot spots?
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Listen 1:38:44The redesigned California driver's licenses for immigrants living illegally in the state are facing criticism. Should these driver’s licenses be redesigned to make them more distinguishable? Should the World Health Organization destroy smallpox samples, or continue research? Later, Is smart gun technology an intelligent answer to gun violence?The redesigned California driver's licenses for immigrants living illegally in the state are facing criticism. Should these driver’s licenses be redesigned to make them more distinguishable? Should the World Health Organization destroy smallpox samples, or continue research? Later, Is smart gun technology an intelligent answer to gun violence? -
Listen 1:38:33The Beverly Hills Hotel faces protests after its owner, the Sultan of Brunei, planned to implement laws calling for extreme penalties for gay sex and adultery. Should local groups discontinue support and use of the Beverly Hills Hotel until the issues in Brunei are resolved? Should Los Angeles curb ‘mansionization’ with tighter restrictions?The Beverly Hills Hotel faces protests after its owner, the Sultan of Brunei, planned to implement laws calling for extreme penalties for gay sex and adultery. Should local groups discontinue support and use of the Beverly Hills Hotel until the issues in Brunei are resolved? Should Los Angeles curb ‘mansionization’ with tighter restrictions? -
Listen 1:38:44Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled city council meetings across the country are legally allowed to include explicitly sectarian prayer. What kind of environment does this create for the people of faith leading the prayer? Can Carson prevent bullying by making it a misdemeanor? Later, what are the best ways to save money on travel this summer?Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled city council meetings across the country are legally allowed to include explicitly sectarian prayer. What kind of environment does this create for the people of faith leading the prayer? Can Carson prevent bullying by making it a misdemeanor? Later, what are the best ways to save money on travel this summer? -
Listen 1:34:29Could a public health official’s personal views on science and sexuality influence job performance? Then, the latest on tensions in Eastern Europe. Next, we discuss the LAO's analysis of California's film tax credit. Later, FilmWeek and a look at the glut of superhero films at the box office.Could a public health official’s personal views on science and sexuality influence job performance? Then, the latest on tensions in Eastern Europe. Next, we discuss the LAO's analysis of California's film tax credit. Later, FilmWeek and a look at the glut of superhero films at the box office. -
Listen 1:38:00California legislators are looking to repeal a decade-old law that banned bilingual education. Who should be the next Lakers coach--and will screenwriter Dustin Lance Black speak at Pasadena City College's commencement? Then, should broadband internet be regulated like a public utility? Later, a look at new federal sexual assault guidelines for colleges.California legislators are looking to repeal a decade-old law that banned bilingual education. Who should be the next Lakers coach--and will screenwriter Dustin Lance Black speak at Pasadena City College's commencement? Then, should broadband internet be regulated like a public utility? Later, a look at new federal sexual assault guidelines for colleges. -
What's next for beleaguered Clippers owner Donald Sterling, now that the NBA has laid out his punishment? Then, should Photoshop be banned from use in ads? Later, when can Dodgers fans expect to watch their team on TV? -
What's next for Clippers owner Donald Sterling? We devote today's show to coverage and discussion of the National Basketball Association's decision to ban Clippers owner Donald Sterling for allegedly making racist comments in an audio recording. -
Listen 1:39:19The NBA is launching an investigation into L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling after an audio recording racist comments circulated Saturday. Then, should the U.S. allow nationwide concealed carry of firearms? Later, what's the economics of insuring drivers living in California without documents?The NBA is launching an investigation into L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling after an audio recording racist comments circulated Saturday. Then, should the U.S. allow nationwide concealed carry of firearms? Later, what's the economics of insuring drivers living in California without documents? -
Listen 1:35:05California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ban the use of antibiotics in animal feed. Next, is it too soon to grant Pope John Paul II sainthood? Then, why are big media companies interested in multichannel networks? Later, on FilmWeek, this week's reviews and a look at the career of John Wayne.California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ban the use of antibiotics in animal feed. Next, is it too soon to grant Pope John Paul II sainthood? Then, why are big media companies interested in multichannel networks? Later, on FilmWeek, this week's reviews and a look at the career of John Wayne.
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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