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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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The first post-fire home in the Palisades has been built
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
- What are the best tv & movie titles?
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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 1:25:20L.A.'s gang czar is exiting his post after four years on the job. What's next for the city's approach to gangs? Then, what drives some of us to seek out thrills--even if there's a risk of injury? Later, how online shoe retailer Zappos is reworking its corporate structure and the pros and cons of high-tech baby monitors.L.A.'s gang czar is exiting his post after four years on the job. What's next for the city's approach to gangs? Then, what drives some of us to seek out thrills--even if there's a risk of injury? Later, how online shoe retailer Zappos is reworking its corporate structure and the pros and cons of high-tech baby monitors. -
Listen 1:35:52The Affordable Care Act takes another hit, as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor places a stay on the mandate for birth control coverage for a Catholic Group. Then, we talk about New Year's resolutions: how to make them, and how to make them stick. Later, we announce AirTalk's 1st annual Californian of the Year! Who will it be? The listeners have spoken.The Affordable Care Act takes another hit, as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor places a stay on the mandate for birth control coverage for a Catholic Group. Then, we talk about New Year's resolutions: how to make them, and how to make them stick. Later, we announce AirTalk's 1st annual Californian of the Year! Who will it be? The listeners have spoken. -
Listen 1:09:38Congress is allowing 55 tax breaks to expire at the end of this year. What does that mean for you? Then, LAPD's new efforts to test drugged driving--and an HIV prevention pill that hasn't quite caught on. Later, why is the number of law enforcement officer gun deaths the lowest in more than a century?Congress is allowing 55 tax breaks to expire at the end of this year. What does that mean for you? Then, LAPD's new efforts to test drugged driving--and an HIV prevention pill that hasn't quite caught on. Later, why is the number of law enforcement officer gun deaths the lowest in more than a century?
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Listen 1:04:11It's tried before. Is 2014 the year California legalizes marijuana? Next, U.S. Congress had its least productive year in modern memory. How did CA's legislature do? Then, what's the mood around the Sochi Olympic Games? Later, security concerns in open wifi networks and the decline of the hotel minibar.It's tried before. Is 2014 the year California legalizes marijuana? Next, U.S. Congress had its least productive year in modern memory. How did CA's legislature do? Then, what's the mood around the Sochi Olympic Games? Later, security concerns in open wifi networks and the decline of the hotel minibar. -
Listen 1:34:41It's lights out for the popular incandescent light bulb, but most Americans are still in the dark about the phase out. Then, how can payment card security be improved in wake of the Target breach? And how much would you pay for a smartphone app to keep your information private? On FilmWeek, we review this week's releases--including The Wolf of Wall Street and August: Osage County.It's lights out for the popular incandescent light bulb, but most Americans are still in the dark about the phase out. Then, how can payment card security be improved in wake of the Target breach? And how much would you pay for a smartphone app to keep your information private? On FilmWeek, we review this week's releases--including The Wolf of Wall Street and August: Osage County. -
Listen 1:35:07A state judged has barred pension cuts in San Jose. Who should take the hit when local governments run out of money? Next, the social stigma around e-cigarettes and a look at how social media fame is bought and sold. Then, who was the most influential Californian in 2013? Later, from layovers to hangovers, some advice for the holiday season.A state judged has barred pension cuts in San Jose. Who should take the hit when local governments run out of money? Next, the social stigma around e-cigarettes and a look at how social media fame is bought and sold. Then, who was the most influential Californian in 2013? Later, from layovers to hangovers, some advice for the holiday season. -
Listen 1:33:48On today's show, the latest on the health care rollout on the verge of the enrollment deadline. Then, is NSA spying having a chilling effect on writers? How did the pope's first year go? And--who is funnier--Brits or Americans? Later, we explore why so few of today's Christmas songs eclipse the genre's classics.On today's show, the latest on the health care rollout on the verge of the enrollment deadline. Then, is NSA spying having a chilling effect on writers? How did the pope's first year go? And--who is funnier--Brits or Americans? Later, we explore why so few of today's Christmas songs eclipse the genre's classics. -
Listen 1:34:44Confusion about the Affordable Care Act continues as the enrollment deadline nears. Next, a look inside California's private foster care system and Montana Senator Max Baucus' apportionment to China ambassador. Then, we explore Canada's prostitution laws and discuss how to handle holiday huggers in the workplace.Confusion about the Affordable Care Act continues as the enrollment deadline nears. Next, a look inside California's private foster care system and Montana Senator Max Baucus' apportionment to China ambassador. Then, we explore Canada's prostitution laws and discuss how to handle holiday huggers in the workplace. -
Today on AirTalk, we'll hear President Obama's parting words for 2013 in a live press conference. Then on FilmWeek we'll review all of this week's releases--including Spike Jonze's 'Her' and 'Anchorman 2.' Then, should great voice performances earn acting awards? -
Listen 1:33:59Today on AirTalk, millions of Target customers' credit card accounts may have been compromised. Is your information at risk? Then, we'll discuss the President's outlook on NSA surveillance reform, the end of an era at Inglewood's Hollywood Park and customer service in the social media world. Later, the L.A. Times Food crew stops by with holiday recipes.Today on AirTalk, millions of Target customers' credit card accounts may have been compromised. Is your information at risk? Then, we'll discuss the President's outlook on NSA surveillance reform, the end of an era at Inglewood's Hollywood Park and customer service in the social media world. Later, the L.A. Times Food crew stops by with holiday recipes.
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Credits & Support
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