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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: 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 1:12:00Senator Leland Yee was indicted on public corruption charges yesterday. How will this impact state politics? National Labor Relations Board ruled yesterday that college football players at Northwestern have the right to unionize. How could this change college football and other sports? Later, President Jimmy Carter joins Larry to discuss his new book "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power.”Senator Leland Yee was indicted on public corruption charges yesterday. How will this impact state politics? National Labor Relations Board ruled yesterday that college football players at Northwestern have the right to unionize. How could this change college football and other sports? Later, President Jimmy Carter joins Larry to discuss his new book "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power.” -
Listen 59:07California Senator Leland Yee has been indicted on public corruption charges, according to reports from the San Jose Mercury News. The White House has announced an extension to the Healthcare.gov deadline. Why isn't Covered California issuing a similar extension? Later, why are some colleges providing funding for students to take a "gap year?"California Senator Leland Yee has been indicted on public corruption charges, according to reports from the San Jose Mercury News. The White House has announced an extension to the Healthcare.gov deadline. Why isn't Covered California issuing a similar extension? Later, why are some colleges providing funding for students to take a "gap year?" -
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Hobby Lobby case today. Do corporations have religious rights? How is social networking changing to accommodate privacy and anonymity? Later, KPCC reporter Elizabeth Aguilera joins Larry to discuss women and alcohol use. -
Listen 1:02:43Satellite data suggests Flight 370 went down in the southern Indian Ocean, according to Malaysia's Prime Minister. Ukraine is withdrawing troops from Crimea. Next, is an abortion rights group wrong to publish personal information about its opposition? Then, should California ban fishing techniques that cause collateral damage to marine life? Later, what should film productions do when a leading actor dies?Satellite data suggests Flight 370 went down in the southern Indian Ocean, according to Malaysia's Prime Minister. Ukraine is withdrawing troops from Crimea. Next, is an abortion rights group wrong to publish personal information about its opposition? Then, should California ban fishing techniques that cause collateral damage to marine life? Later, what should film productions do when a leading actor dies? -
Listen 58:19Work is well underway to create an earthquake warning system. How could an warning system improve California's earthquake preparedness? General Jeffrey Sinclair's plea deal and sentence has caused a wave of controversy surrounding the Military's response to sexual assault charges. What’s the best way to handle military sex crimes?Work is well underway to create an earthquake warning system. How could an warning system improve California's earthquake preparedness? General Jeffrey Sinclair's plea deal and sentence has caused a wave of controversy surrounding the Military's response to sexual assault charges. What’s the best way to handle military sex crimes? -
President Obama has announced another set of sanctions against Russia. Will the increasing sanctions help alleviate tension in Russia or worsen the situation? Are vaccine waivers causing the increase in California's measles cases? -
Listen 1:00:26Scientific research continues to highlight the realities of climate change, but many Americans still don't see it is a big enough problem. What is the best way to get Americans to care about climate change? LAPD Chief Beck joins Larry in-studio to discuss the report on the LAX shooting, the city's recent crackdown on pot shops and more.Scientific research continues to highlight the realities of climate change, but many Americans still don't see it is a big enough problem. What is the best way to get Americans to care about climate change? LAPD Chief Beck joins Larry in-studio to discuss the report on the LAX shooting, the city's recent crackdown on pot shops and more. -
Listen 1:38:26Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Prime Minister of Crimea signed official documents to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation.Will the United States and E.U. impose oil and energy sanctions on Russia? Are we spending too much money on airport security? Later, why are good managers so difficult to find?Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Prime Minister of Crimea signed official documents to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation.Will the United States and E.U. impose oil and energy sanctions on Russia? Are we spending too much money on airport security? Later, why are good managers so difficult to find? -
On Monday morning President Obama announced US sanctions against Russia. How will these sanctions impact the situation in Ukraine? Has tech killed the 40 hour work week? Later, should parents be able to opt out of LAUSD's expanded "Breakfast in Classroom" program? -
How far would you go to maintain privacy for yourself online? Reporter Julia Angwin shares the length's she took to do just that. It's Filmweek on AirTalk and guest host Patt Morrison is discussing "Bad Words," "The Veronica Mars Movie," 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