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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 1:38:39CBS announced this morning that Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman on "The Late Show." How will audiences react to Colbert's new gig? According to new analysis by the Pew Research Center, more women are becoming "stay at home moms." What is causing this increase? Is reading online impacting our ability to learn?CBS announced this morning that Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman on "The Late Show." How will audiences react to Colbert's new gig? According to new analysis by the Pew Research Center, more women are becoming "stay at home moms." What is causing this increase? Is reading online impacting our ability to learn? -
Listen 1:38:33The "Heart Bleed" bug has compromised two-thirds of the internet. How can you protect yourself? In the third part of the marijuana series, AirTalk takes a look at how marijuana should be taxed in California. The LA 2020 commission published its first report in January. How can Los Angeles create more jobs?The "Heart Bleed" bug has compromised two-thirds of the internet. How can you protect yourself? In the third part of the marijuana series, AirTalk takes a look at how marijuana should be taxed in California. The LA 2020 commission published its first report in January. How can Los Angeles create more jobs? -
Listen 1:38:30The melee that broke out following the street party known as Deltopia last Saturday night led to more than one hundred arrests and dozens of injuries. The party is unsanctioned by University of California Santa Barbara. Can UCSB change its reputation as a "party school?" Later, is it safe and ethical to send people to Mars?The melee that broke out following the street party known as Deltopia last Saturday night led to more than one hundred arrests and dozens of injuries. The party is unsanctioned by University of California Santa Barbara. Can UCSB change its reputation as a "party school?" Later, is it safe and ethical to send people to Mars? -
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met for the second time on Monday with an American mediator to try and salvage the peace talks that nearly came to a screeching halt late last week.What are the possible outcomes if neither side is willing to compromise? Do you trust Yelp reviews? -
Listen 1:35:06Mozilla's new CEO, Brendan Eich, resigned after controversy developed surrounding donations he made in 2008 to support Proposition 8, the California ban on gay marriage. Should a company's CEO, or any of it's employees, be forced to represent the views of their customer base? David Letterman announced he will retire in 2015. Who should take his spot on "The Late Show?"Mozilla's new CEO, Brendan Eich, resigned after controversy developed surrounding donations he made in 2008 to support Proposition 8, the California ban on gay marriage. Should a company's CEO, or any of it's employees, be forced to represent the views of their customer base? David Letterman announced he will retire in 2015. Who should take his spot on "The Late Show?" -
Listen 1:38:10A proposed Labor Day weekend music festival to be held in downtown LA at Grand Park is drawing criticism. Is the area around Grand Park ready for a large music festival? How could this impact LA? Should the traditional college track still be considered the ideal for all American students? Later, are anonymous and 'antisocial' apps changing the way we interact online?A proposed Labor Day weekend music festival to be held in downtown LA at Grand Park is drawing criticism. Is the area around Grand Park ready for a large music festival? How could this impact LA? Should the traditional college track still be considered the ideal for all American students? Later, are anonymous and 'antisocial' apps changing the way we interact online? -
Listen 1:38:24Today, the Supreme Court struck down Watergate-era campaign donation limits in a controversial 5-4 decision. What does this ruling mean for the election process? How will this impact upcoming elections? Some doctors are concerned with the health impacts of Girl Scout Cookies. Should the Girl Scouts offer healthier options?Today, the Supreme Court struck down Watergate-era campaign donation limits in a controversial 5-4 decision. What does this ruling mean for the election process? How will this impact upcoming elections? Some doctors are concerned with the health impacts of Girl Scout Cookies. Should the Girl Scouts offer healthier options? -
Listen 1:38:39General Motors' CEO Mary Barra is testifying before a congressional subcommittee today. Barra is facing questioning about the company's recall of millions of small cars. How will this impact GM and the American auto industry? How should you go about asking for a raise? Later, when Hollywood advocates, should people listen?General Motors' CEO Mary Barra is testifying before a congressional subcommittee today. Barra is facing questioning about the company's recall of millions of small cars. How will this impact GM and the American auto industry? How should you go about asking for a raise? Later, when Hollywood advocates, should people listen? -
Metro riders are worried about proposals to raise L.A.'s transit fares. Next, what have this weekend's earthquakes taught us about preparedness? Then, two new studies take a closer look at autism. Later, Larry talks with a Cesar Chavez biographer. -
Listen 1:00:57Is California in the midst of another housing bubble? The severe drought facing the state has put alternative water sources in the spotlight. Could a desalination plant solve California's long-term drought problems? It's Filmweek! Larry and the critics discuss Noah, Cesar Chavez and more!Is California in the midst of another housing bubble? The severe drought facing the state has put alternative water sources in the spotlight. Could a desalination plant solve California's long-term drought problems? It's Filmweek! Larry and the critics discuss Noah, Cesar Chavez and more!
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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