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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.
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: 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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    Bradley Manning was found not guilty of aiding the enemy, the most serious charge against him. What kind of impact do you think this verdict will have on similar retaliatory efforts? Then, why do some scandal-plagued people try to fix their image while others just ignore it? Next, is your workplace filled with office cliques like high school? Then, the motion picture academy is choosing a new president. Who should they pick? Next, we'll take an in-depth look at the reality of assisted living facilities for seniors. Lastly, a study reveals that happiness peaks at the average ages of 23 and 69. At what age were you happiest?
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    How will Pope Francis's comments about homosexuality and women impact the Catholic Church? Then, what is the best way to create a bilingual household, and are long distance relationships more meaningful? Then, for $155 a night, misdemeanor convicts can get a jail upgrade. What do you think about non-violent criminals paying to stay in a nicer jail? Next, we discuss the "Pink Panther" jewelry heist in Europe, and author Bella DePaulo fights for the rights of singles in the workplace. Are there stigmas towards being single? All that and more, today on AirTalk.
    How will Pope Francis's comments about homosexuality and women impact the Catholic Church? Then, what is the best way to create a bilingual household, and are long distance relationships more meaningful? Then, for $155 a night, misdemeanor convicts can get a jail upgrade. What do you think about non-violent criminals paying to stay in a nicer jail? Next, we discuss the "Pink Panther" jewelry heist in Europe, and author Bella DePaulo fights for the rights of singles in the workplace. Are there stigmas towards being single? All that and more, today on AirTalk.
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    A house amendment to change the NSA's collection of phone records was not passed, but does the narrow voting reveal hidden alliances? Next, two California schools rank high in Forbes' annual list of top schools, do you think rankings are useful? Then, we're talking with author Reza Aslan about his new book about the life of Jesus. Next, do you think disabled children should be in mainstream classrooms? Then, veteran teacher Rafe Esquith discusses his new book about the ongoing battle for education reform.
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    Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner is back in the spotlight for sexting, should this impact his political career? Then, what's next for MOCA after Jeffrey Deitch left. Next, why are more women drinking than ever before? Then, City Council plans on voting for the Hollywood Skyscrapers, do you think it should be built? Next, can avoiding conflicts actually lead to a happier marriage? Last, we're talking the biggest car failures, and how the LA Auto Show plans to revamp its show.
    Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner is back in the spotlight for sexting, should this impact his political career? Then, what's next for MOCA after Jeffrey Deitch left. Next, why are more women drinking than ever before? Then, City Council plans on voting for the Hollywood Skyscrapers, do you think it should be built? Next, can avoiding conflicts actually lead to a happier marriage? Last, we're talking the biggest car failures, and how the LA Auto Show plans to revamp its show.
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    We'll discuss the federal complaint USC students filed over how the school handled sexual assault cases. Then, the ongoing debate over oil drilling at Hermosa Beach continues, what do you think are the benefits of drilling? Next, geothermal plants are causing more tremors at the San Andreas fault, could this trigger a larger earthquake? Then, we're talking baby names for the newest addition to the royal family. Next, MLB player Brewer Ryan Braun was suspended for drug use, is this punishment too harsh? Last, how long can women really wait to have a baby?
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    Normally a flash mob is associated with a fun event, but now groups are "bash mobbing" or robbing unsuspecting people. What do you think can be done to stop this recent trend? Then, how has the Zimmerman trial impacted neighborhood watch groups? Next, have you ever been the victim of an online scam? What are the red flags? Then, it's Filmweek with our critics, we'll talk about what you should see this weekend. Next, we talk with documentary filmmaker Jessica Yu about if its possible to persevere the environment while you live in it. Last, we're talking about the impact of film icon Orson Welles.
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    Rolling Stone put Boston bomber suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its cover, do you think that's right? Next, a new bill could bring digital license plates to California, but what about privacy concerns? Then, a recent survey found that bisexuals tend to stay in the "closet." Why do you think that is? And Nasser Al-Awlaki wants answers in drone strike killing of American grandson in Yemen. We'll talk about what that means and we'll discuss whether more religious freedom in the military could actually threaten military order. Last, it's wedding season so what are you getting your friends as gifts?
    Rolling Stone put Boston bomber suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its cover, do you think that's right? Next, a new bill could bring digital license plates to California, but what about privacy concerns? Then, a recent survey found that bisexuals tend to stay in the "closet." Why do you think that is? And Nasser Al-Awlaki wants answers in drone strike killing of American grandson in Yemen. We'll talk about what that means and we'll discuss whether more religious freedom in the military could actually threaten military order. Last, it's wedding season so what are you getting your friends as gifts?
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    A new bill proposed in California could extend statute of limitations on sexual abuse cases. Is this a good idea? Next, the Metro is trying to alleviate traffic in Los Angeles, should the metro build a freeway tunnel? Then, Janet Napolitano could be the next next president of the University of California, is she the right person for the job? Next, should the Petererson Museum sell a third of its car collection? Last, we'll talk with author Chuck Klosterman about his book that explains why everyone loves a villain.
    A new bill proposed in California could extend statute of limitations on sexual abuse cases. Is this a good idea? Next, the Metro is trying to alleviate traffic in Los Angeles, should the metro build a freeway tunnel? Then, Janet Napolitano could be the next next president of the University of California, is she the right person for the job? Next, should the Petererson Museum sell a third of its car collection? Last, we'll talk with author Chuck Klosterman about his book that explains why everyone loves a villain.

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