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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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- Journey across the US by steakhouse
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- L.A. County bans Kratom
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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 1:24:15Henry Waxman, the 20-term Congressman representing much of LA's Westside, announced today he'll retire. What's the impact when one the country's most influential liberal lawmakers steps down? Then, should military dress codes accommodate religious garb? Next, Larry talks with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about his tenure. Later, a look at McDonald's coffee ambitions and the future of the Lakers.Henry Waxman, the 20-term Congressman representing much of LA's Westside, announced today he'll retire. What's the impact when one the country's most influential liberal lawmakers steps down? Then, should military dress codes accommodate religious garb? Next, Larry talks with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about his tenure. Later, a look at McDonald's coffee ambitions and the future of the Lakers. -
Listen 1:38:23Governor Brown proposes banning overtime for state-funded home health care workers. What does this mean for in-home care providers? Football players at Northwestern University and other Division I schools have taken first steps towards unionization.Should college athletes unionize? Later, is technology the answer to gun violence?Governor Brown proposes banning overtime for state-funded home health care workers. What does this mean for in-home care providers? Football players at Northwestern University and other Division I schools have taken first steps towards unionization.Should college athletes unionize? Later, is technology the answer to gun violence? -
Listen 1:38:24President Obama announced plans to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors by executive order. What would that mean? Then, a look at ballot initiatives that could have an impact on income inequality in California. Next, controversy over flying the rainbow flag atop West Hollywood's City Hall, a California bill that would ban the 'affluenza' defense--and advancements in rapid DNA testing.President Obama announced plans to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors by executive order. What would that mean? Then, a look at ballot initiatives that could have an impact on income inequality in California. Next, controversy over flying the rainbow flag atop West Hollywood's City Hall, a California bill that would ban the 'affluenza' defense--and advancements in rapid DNA testing. -
Listen 1:38:28Both the working poor and job-seekers have surpassed children and the elderly to become the largest group of food stamp recipients. Should working age Americans have access to food stamps? We continue our discussion on gifted education programs, taking a closer look at the Southern California perspective. Then, new technology is tapping into human resource needs. How is technology impacting the job interview process?Both the working poor and job-seekers have surpassed children and the elderly to become the largest group of food stamp recipients. Should working age Americans have access to food stamps? We continue our discussion on gifted education programs, taking a closer look at the Southern California perspective. Then, new technology is tapping into human resource needs. How is technology impacting the job interview process? -
Listen 1:37:18A new laws suit is challenging teacher job protections. How could this change the landscape of California public education? Is the current education system leaving gifted students behind? Music's biggest day is almost here and we're talking Grammy's. During Filmweek, Steve Coogan joins Larry to discuss acting, writing, and "Philomena."A new laws suit is challenging teacher job protections. How could this change the landscape of California public education? Is the current education system leaving gifted students behind? Music's biggest day is almost here and we're talking Grammy's. During Filmweek, Steve Coogan joins Larry to discuss acting, writing, and "Philomena." -
Listen 1:39:09The bipartisan budget agreement signed by President Obama last month included a small, across the board cut to military pensions. Should military pensions be protected from cuts? Justin Bieber was arrested this morning. Are child-stars destined for disaster? Later, Larry talks with Scott Stossell, editor of The Atlantic, about his new book "My Age of Anxiety."The bipartisan budget agreement signed by President Obama last month included a small, across the board cut to military pensions. Should military pensions be protected from cuts? Justin Bieber was arrested this morning. Are child-stars destined for disaster? Later, Larry talks with Scott Stossell, editor of The Atlantic, about his new book "My Age of Anxiety." -
Governor Jerry Brown delivered the 2014 State of the State Address this morning. What are the most important issues in California this year? Is enough research being devoted to measuring the safety of GMO crops? Later, can wearable tech prevent drowsy driving crashes? -
Listen 1:38:43Today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that asks whether an anonymous tip is enough for the police to pull someone over for suspected drunken driving. A study from UC Irvine found that pollution from China is impacting domestic air quality. What does this mean for Los Angeles? Should the NFL eliminate the extra point?Today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that asks whether an anonymous tip is enough for the police to pull someone over for suspected drunken driving. A study from UC Irvine found that pollution from China is impacting domestic air quality. What does this mean for Los Angeles? Should the NFL eliminate the extra point? -
Listen 1:34:48Should bloggers be allowed the same freedom of speech and protections against defamation that traditional reporters have? Then, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we look at the state of black leadership in Los Angeles. Later, Spike Jonze's futuristic vision of LA in "Her," the music of the Civil Rights era and a look at how words like "um," "like" and "right?" impact our speech.Should bloggers be allowed the same freedom of speech and protections against defamation that traditional reporters have? Then, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we look at the state of black leadership in Los Angeles. Later, Spike Jonze's futuristic vision of LA in "Her," the music of the Civil Rights era and a look at how words like "um," "like" and "right?" impact our speech. -
Listen 1:35:10This morning, President Obama unveiled recommendations for NSA reform. Earthquake expert Lucy Jones joins AirTalk to discuss lessons learned during the Northridge Earthquake that could help California prepare for future quakes. Later, who do you think will be the next Meryl Streep?This morning, President Obama unveiled recommendations for NSA reform. Earthquake expert Lucy Jones joins AirTalk to discuss lessons learned during the Northridge Earthquake that could help California prepare for future quakes. Later, who do you think will be the next Meryl Streep?
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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