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AirTalk

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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Listen 1:39:02
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: Tenth anniversary of the San Bernardino shooting; Tattoos and health; Celebrities in commercials; New UCLA football coach; and DACA recipients.
    Today on AirTalk: Tenth anniversary of the San Bernardino shooting; Tattoos and health; Celebrities in commercials; New UCLA football coach; and DACA recipients.
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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; Best TV and movie titles.

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  • Listen 1:35:57
    As demonstrations continued around the country about Zimmerman's verdict, Juror B 37 spoke on CNN last night. What did you think of the juror's interview? Next, Asiana Airlines is suing the television station for broadcasting fake pilot names. Was KTVU's mistake offensive? Then, is there a lack of diversity in children's books? Also, San Diego's mayor is accused of sexually harassing some of his staff members. Why is this behavior still tolerated in the workplace? Next, should city council candidate Nury Martinez have revealed that she was sexually abused a child? Lastly, Dan Evans, former General Manager of the Dodgers discloses the ins and outs of building a top team.
    As demonstrations continued around the country about Zimmerman's verdict, Juror B 37 spoke on CNN last night. What did you think of the juror's interview? Next, Asiana Airlines is suing the television station for broadcasting fake pilot names. Was KTVU's mistake offensive? Then, is there a lack of diversity in children's books? Also, San Diego's mayor is accused of sexually harassing some of his staff members. Why is this behavior still tolerated in the workplace? Next, should city council candidate Nury Martinez have revealed that she was sexually abused a child? Lastly, Dan Evans, former General Manager of the Dodgers discloses the ins and outs of building a top team.
  • Listen 1:34:37
    Thousands of demonstrators from across the country have been protesting following a jury's decision to acquit George Zimmerman. Now, the Justice Department considers whether it should file criminal civil rights charges. Do you think the jury reached the right verdict? Later, the California hunger strike in prisons is growing, and so are the discussions on force-feeding prisoners who won't eat. Should force-feeding be allowed? Then, should the fire rings on Orange County beaches be removed? And City of Hope researchers think they've found a cure for obesity. Could a single protein be the cause?
    Thousands of demonstrators from across the country have been protesting following a jury's decision to acquit George Zimmerman. Now, the Justice Department considers whether it should file criminal civil rights charges. Do you think the jury reached the right verdict? Later, the California hunger strike in prisons is growing, and so are the discussions on force-feeding prisoners who won't eat. Should force-feeding be allowed? Then, should the fire rings on Orange County beaches be removed? And City of Hope researchers think they've found a cure for obesity. Could a single protein be the cause?
  • Listen 1:34:44
    As the Zimmerman trial prepares to close, is it necessary for Florida to prepare for possible riots? Next, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigns to be the next president of the University of California school system. Then, serial rapist Christopher Evans Hubbart may be released back into society. What steps should sexual predators take before being released? Then, Filmweek critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this week's releases, and a new documentary "Blackfish" explores if killer whales should live in captivity.
    As the Zimmerman trial prepares to close, is it necessary for Florida to prepare for possible riots? Next, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigns to be the next president of the University of California school system. Then, serial rapist Christopher Evans Hubbart may be released back into society. What steps should sexual predators take before being released? Then, Filmweek critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this week's releases, and a new documentary "Blackfish" explores if killer whales should live in captivity.
  • Listen 1:34:48
    The closing arguments of the Zimmerman trial could begin today. We'll take a look at some of the details of the case as it comes to a close. Then, the Center for Investigative Reports found that female inmates in California had been sterilized without their consent. What approvals should the state require before a sterilization? Then, we'll talk with Mayor Eric Garcetti about his future plans as mayor. Later, how safe are juice cleanses, really? And we'll take a look at the unclear fate of the immigration bill in congress. Then, we'll talk about whether it's still fair for credit unions to receive tax exempt status. And finally, do open-plan offices help or hurt workers productivity?
    The closing arguments of the Zimmerman trial could begin today. We'll take a look at some of the details of the case as it comes to a close. Then, the Center for Investigative Reports found that female inmates in California had been sterilized without their consent. What approvals should the state require before a sterilization? Then, we'll talk with Mayor Eric Garcetti about his future plans as mayor. Later, how safe are juice cleanses, really? And we'll take a look at the unclear fate of the immigration bill in congress. Then, we'll talk about whether it's still fair for credit unions to receive tax exempt status. And finally, do open-plan offices help or hurt workers productivity?
  • Listen 1:34:26
    A former FISA judge says the secret court is flawed. Do you think the court needs fixing? Next, investigators have found there was little communication between the pilots before the Asiana Airlines crash. Did culture play some role in the crash? Then, low testosterone therapy is a growing option for men, but what are the risks involved? Later, we'll discuss whether or not sperm donors should have more parental rights. Then, Los Angeles is going on a slim down with a "road diet" by decreasing car lanes for pedestrians and bikers, and Senate historian Richard Baker talks about the strains in the Senate and the history of filibusters.
    A former FISA judge says the secret court is flawed. Do you think the court needs fixing? Next, investigators have found there was little communication between the pilots before the Asiana Airlines crash. Did culture play some role in the crash? Then, low testosterone therapy is a growing option for men, but what are the risks involved? Later, we'll discuss whether or not sperm donors should have more parental rights. Then, Los Angeles is going on a slim down with a "road diet" by decreasing car lanes for pedestrians and bikers, and Senate historian Richard Baker talks about the strains in the Senate and the history of filibusters.
  • Listen 1:37:02
    A recent Gallup poll showed that television is king--at least when it comes to news. The poll showed that most adults rely on television as their source of news, compared to a fifth who said they mainly checked the internet. How do you get your news? Then, single dad households have risen ninefold in the last five decades. What does this mean for the changing role of fatherhood? Later, the chance of dying in a plane crash in the U.S. is only 1 in 14 million, so why do so many people still have a fear of flying? And the sweet taste of sugar may be satisfying to eat, but harmful to your health. We'll talk about why some people are advocating to regulate sugar like alcohol. Then, do open-plan offices increase productivity in the workplace?
    A recent Gallup poll showed that television is king--at least when it comes to news. The poll showed that most adults rely on television as their source of news, compared to a fifth who said they mainly checked the internet. How do you get your news? Then, single dad households have risen ninefold in the last five decades. What does this mean for the changing role of fatherhood? Later, the chance of dying in a plane crash in the U.S. is only 1 in 14 million, so why do so many people still have a fear of flying? And the sweet taste of sugar may be satisfying to eat, but harmful to your health. We'll talk about why some people are advocating to regulate sugar like alcohol. Then, do open-plan offices increase productivity in the workplace?
  • Listen 1:34:26
    After a plane crash that killed two people in San Francisco this weekend, AirTalk discusses how much information pilots should give to passengers in emergencies. As a passenger, how much would you want to know about the situation? Then, we'll have an update on the clashes between protesters in Egypt and talk about how the formation of Asian communities in Southern California differ from the rest of the country. Later, do male victims of sexual harassment experience assault differently than females? Also, how can singing make you happier? To find out, we'll talk to the author of "Imperfect Harmony."
    After a plane crash that killed two people in San Francisco this weekend, AirTalk discusses how much information pilots should give to passengers in emergencies. As a passenger, how much would you want to know about the situation? Then, we'll have an update on the clashes between protesters in Egypt and talk about how the formation of Asian communities in Southern California differ from the rest of the country. Later, do male victims of sexual harassment experience assault differently than females? Also, how can singing make you happier? To find out, we'll talk to the author of "Imperfect Harmony."
  • Listen 1:34:59
    The Egyptian military has ousted former President Mohamed Morsi. Is this a fresh start for democracy or is it a return to autocracy? Also, since Prop 209, enrollment of black and Latino students has been declining at UC campuses. Should California reconsider affirmative action? Then, how do you leave a party? Is it polite or rude to announce your exit? Later, TGI-Filmweek! Our critics review the latest movies, and Tom Sito looks at memorable film animation.
    The Egyptian military has ousted former President Mohamed Morsi. Is this a fresh start for democracy or is it a return to autocracy? Also, since Prop 209, enrollment of black and Latino students has been declining at UC campuses. Should California reconsider affirmative action? Then, how do you leave a party? Is it polite or rude to announce your exit? Later, TGI-Filmweek! Our critics review the latest movies, and Tom Sito looks at memorable film animation.
  • Facebook says it will try to regulated users on misogynist speech. But how should Facebook define hate speech? Then, we'll explore the great white shark population, just how many are there? Later, we'll take a look at the growth of infidelities in marriage with author Dr. Scott Haltzman.
  • Listen 1:34:24
    The streets of Egypt are once again lined with protesters wanting more from their government. As the Egyptian army has taken over and Morsi's whereabouts are unknown, how can Egypt move forward? Then, the CDC reports a rise in painkiller deaths among women. Are doctors prescribing painkillers too quickly? Next, is cursive still a necessary part of curriculum, and does the LA Sheriff's Department systematically discriminate residents in the Antelope Valley? Later, we'll discuss the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and California's role in the battle, and our film critics take a look at July Fourth openings The Lone Ranger and Despicable Me 2.
    The streets of Egypt are once again lined with protesters wanting more from their government. As the Egyptian army has taken over and Morsi's whereabouts are unknown, how can Egypt move forward? Then, the CDC reports a rise in painkiller deaths among women. Are doctors prescribing painkillers too quickly? Next, is cursive still a necessary part of curriculum, and does the LA Sheriff's Department systematically discriminate residents in the Antelope Valley? Later, we'll discuss the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and California's role in the battle, and our film critics take a look at July Fourth openings The Lone Ranger and Despicable Me 2.

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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