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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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Listen 15:12A brush fire is threatening homes northeast of Los Angeles. We'll bring you the latest. Then, a Senate Intelligence Committee report says the Benghazi attack could have been avoided. Next, we look at the deal between The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw--the largest for a pitcher in MLB history. Then, the list of Oscar nominees is out. Who made the cut? Later, how can technology keep dying languages alive?A brush fire is threatening homes northeast of Los Angeles. We'll bring you the latest. Then, a Senate Intelligence Committee report says the Benghazi attack could have been avoided. Next, we look at the deal between The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw--the largest for a pitcher in MLB history. Then, the list of Oscar nominees is out. Who made the cut? Later, how can technology keep dying languages alive? -
Listen 1:34:06Yesterday, the DC Circuit Court released a mixed ruling on Internet access regulations. How will the ruling on 'net neutrality' affect consumers? LA Police Chief Charlie Beck discusses the Sheriff's race, latest crime numbers and LAPD overtime pay. Later, a federal spending bill directs the FAA to regulate Los Angeles area helicopter noise. What impact will this have on helicopter noise in Los Angeles?Yesterday, the DC Circuit Court released a mixed ruling on Internet access regulations. How will the ruling on 'net neutrality' affect consumers? LA Police Chief Charlie Beck discusses the Sheriff's race, latest crime numbers and LAPD overtime pay. Later, a federal spending bill directs the FAA to regulate Los Angeles area helicopter noise. What impact will this have on helicopter noise in Los Angeles? -
Listen 1:33:38Two former Fullerton police officers were found bot guilty in the beating death of Kelly Thomas, but Thomas's family is pushing for federal charges against the men. Then, two decades after the Northridge earthquake, what's the best way to retrofit our homes? Next, is concierge medicine pushing the nation's doctor shortage over the brink? Later, the latest on Affordable Care Act enrollment numbers and the Congressional budget.Two former Fullerton police officers were found bot guilty in the beating death of Kelly Thomas, but Thomas's family is pushing for federal charges against the men. Then, two decades after the Northridge earthquake, what's the best way to retrofit our homes? Next, is concierge medicine pushing the nation's doctor shortage over the brink? Later, the latest on Affordable Care Act enrollment numbers and the Congressional budget. -
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates explains controversial memoir. In Sweden, nine woman have successfully received womb transplants. What does this mean for the future of infertility? Later, can reality shows like ‘16 and Pregnant’ lower the teen birth rate? -
Listen 1:34:58China has become the world's top trader. In the US, new employment numbers have been released. Why don't the job numbers match optimism from economists of late? A new California law bans bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. How will chefs respond to this new law? Later, can movies shift your political attitudes?China has become the world's top trader. In the US, new employment numbers have been released. Why don't the job numbers match optimism from economists of late? A new California law bans bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. How will chefs respond to this new law? Later, can movies shift your political attitudes? -
Listen 1:34:23President Obama announced the first five cities chosen for his new "Promise Zone" poverty-fighting initiative. What does this mean for Los Angeles and the other "Promise Zone" cities? New Jersey Governor Chris Christie faces a scandal surrounding fake-lane closures. How will this impact Christie's political ambitions? And, is the California high speed rail plan green enough to use cap-and-trade funds?President Obama announced the first five cities chosen for his new "Promise Zone" poverty-fighting initiative. What does this mean for Los Angeles and the other "Promise Zone" cities? New Jersey Governor Chris Christie faces a scandal surrounding fake-lane closures. How will this impact Christie's political ambitions? And, is the California high speed rail plan green enough to use cap-and-trade funds? -
Listen 1:34:58There is a new proposal to fund public preschool in California. Should the state expand universal pre-k? California is facing its third dry winter in a row. What type of impact is this having on water issues across the state? Later, would an American king help alleviate some political tension in the US?There is a new proposal to fund public preschool in California. Should the state expand universal pre-k? California is facing its third dry winter in a row. What type of impact is this having on water issues across the state? Later, would an American king help alleviate some political tension in the US?
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Listen 1:34:47Sheriff Lee Baca has announced that he will retire at the end of this month. What will his legacy be? Is drinking a small amount of alcohol in pregnancy safe? We discuss new study out of Denmark that says it is. Later, Actress Julie Delpy, discusses reality, romance, and relationships in her new film "Before Midnight."Sheriff Lee Baca has announced that he will retire at the end of this month. What will his legacy be? Is drinking a small amount of alcohol in pregnancy safe? We discuss new study out of Denmark that says it is. Later, Actress Julie Delpy, discusses reality, romance, and relationships in her new film "Before Midnight." -
Listen 1:34:50The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halts same-sex marriages in Utah. Then, a look inside the Koch brothers' big money network and a look ahead at California real estate. Next, what does an Oregon study with some interesting findings on the use or emergency rooms mean for Obamacare? Later, should sellers have to share information about annoying neighbors--and a preview of tonight's BCS Championship gameThe U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halts same-sex marriages in Utah. Then, a look inside the Koch brothers' big money network and a look ahead at California real estate. Next, what does an Oregon study with some interesting findings on the use or emergency rooms mean for Obamacare? Later, should sellers have to share information about annoying neighbors--and a preview of tonight's BCS Championship game -
Listen 1:19:56The cybersecurity firm Mandiant was recently purchased for $1 billion. What does this mean for the cybersecurity industry? LA City Attorney Mike Feuer discusses his first 6 months in office. Can you actually be addicted to food? Later, we'll take a look at advertising for award shows.The cybersecurity firm Mandiant was recently purchased for $1 billion. What does this mean for the cybersecurity industry? LA City Attorney Mike Feuer discusses his first 6 months in office. Can you actually be addicted to food? Later, we'll take a look at advertising for award shows.
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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