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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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- Potential congressional review of US military strikes
- Journey across the US by steakhouse
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- L.A. County bans Kratom
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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.
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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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AirTalk will broadcast the opening arguments of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on Hollingsworth v. Perry, California's Proposition 8 case. Larry and Supreme Court experts will analyze what was said during the hearing and take listener calls.
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Listen 1:34:05How could marriage equality change this week? We'll preview the Supreme Court's big cases. We'll also discuss Fresh & Easy's failure and what makes a supermarket successful. Later, we'll talk about the Cyprus banking crisis in relation to EU taxes and consider how a reward incentivized active citizenship during the Dorner manhunt. All that and more, on AirTalk.How could marriage equality change this week? We'll preview the Supreme Court's big cases. We'll also discuss Fresh & Easy's failure and what makes a supermarket successful. Later, we'll talk about the Cyprus banking crisis in relation to EU taxes and consider how a reward incentivized active citizenship during the Dorner manhunt. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:38Today we'll discuss the investigation of a deceased Colorado parolee who was involved with white supremacist groups. We'll also check in on the confusing courtroom drama in Bell and consider the ways that an artist community in West Hollywood might affect the neighborhood. On FilmWeek, guest host Patt Morrison and the critics review this week's releases, and David Mamet joins us to discuss his film "Phil Specter" premiering this Sunday on HBO. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today we'll discuss the investigation of a deceased Colorado parolee who was involved with white supremacist groups. We'll also check in on the confusing courtroom drama in Bell and consider the ways that an artist community in West Hollywood might affect the neighborhood. On FilmWeek, guest host Patt Morrison and the critics review this week's releases, and David Mamet joins us to discuss his film "Phil Specter" premiering this Sunday on HBO. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:27Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the cryptic notes from jurors on the Bell city corruption case. How should they be handled? We'll also talk "Tonight Show," weigh in on OC issues during our roundtable, and examine the latest developments from President Obama's visit to Israel. Later, we'll consider how three-parent babies could be protected from mitochondrial disease, track Voyager I's trip into open space, and speak with Sam Farmer about rule changes in the NFL.Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the cryptic notes from jurors on the Bell city corruption case. How should they be handled? We'll also talk "Tonight Show," weigh in on OC issues during our roundtable, and examine the latest developments from President Obama's visit to Israel. Later, we'll consider how three-parent babies could be protected from mitochondrial disease, track Voyager I's trip into open space, and speak with Sam Farmer about rule changes in the NFL.
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Listen 1:34:40Today on AirTalk, the jury reaches a verdict on the Bell trial. Then, are privacy issues involved in CVS's new wellness program that requires employees to report their medical information? Later, Police Chief Beck answers questions about Dorner, realignment, pocket parks, ankle bracelets, and more. Also, we'll discuss how the workplace is affected by March madness, the pros and cons of delaying marriage and Tracie Bennett talks about her role as Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow."Today on AirTalk, the jury reaches a verdict on the Bell trial. Then, are privacy issues involved in CVS's new wellness program that requires employees to report their medical information? Later, Police Chief Beck answers questions about Dorner, realignment, pocket parks, ankle bracelets, and more. Also, we'll discuss how the workplace is affected by March madness, the pros and cons of delaying marriage and Tracie Bennett talks about her role as Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow."
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Listen 1:34:49The Senate is crafting a new immigration reform bill that will give more visas to highly skilled workers but at the cost of reducing visas issued to immigrant family members. How could the proposed legislation change the immigration process? We'll discuss the changing Disneyland policy which will prevent parents from dropping off unsupervised children. Later, we'll look back at ten years of the Iraq War, and four veterans tell us their stories.The Senate is crafting a new immigration reform bill that will give more visas to highly skilled workers but at the cost of reducing visas issued to immigrant family members. How could the proposed legislation change the immigration process? We'll discuss the changing Disneyland policy which will prevent parents from dropping off unsupervised children. Later, we'll look back at ten years of the Iraq War, and four veterans tell us their stories.
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Listen 1:35:11Today we'll discuss the Steubenville rape case, rehash the latest from the Conservative Political Action Party Conference, and examine the secrets of Big Food. Later, we'll talk about background screening in the California healthcare system and take a look at Republican Senator Rob Portman's change of mind regarding same-sex marraige. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today we'll discuss the Steubenville rape case, rehash the latest from the Conservative Political Action Party Conference, and examine the secrets of Big Food. Later, we'll talk about background screening in the California healthcare system and take a look at Republican Senator Rob Portman's change of mind regarding same-sex marraige. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:47Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the Kickstarter campaign that will help fund a Veronica Mars movie for Warner Bros. We'll also consider the effects of truth serum in the courtroom -- should it be used in the case against James Holmes? On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics weigh in on this week's releases, including "The Call," "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone," "Spring Breakers," and more. Later, "The Searchers" author Glenn Frankel talks about how a John Wayne classic redefined how we look at the Old West.Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the Kickstarter campaign that will help fund a Veronica Mars movie for Warner Bros. We'll also consider the effects of truth serum in the courtroom -- should it be used in the case against James Holmes? On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics weigh in on this week's releases, including "The Call," "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone," "Spring Breakers," and more. Later, "The Searchers" author Glenn Frankel talks about how a John Wayne classic redefined how we look at the Old West.
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Listen 1:34:34Today we'll take a look at Pope Francis' background and Jesuit history. We'll also discuss whether young teens should be featured on shows like "The Biggest Loser" -- is it positive step towards eliminating childhood obesity? Later, we'll consider a proposal that could keep L.A. bars open until 4 am and a medal for bravery in drone warfare that could outrank traditional combat medals. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today we'll take a look at Pope Francis' background and Jesuit history. We'll also discuss whether young teens should be featured on shows like "The Biggest Loser" -- is it positive step towards eliminating childhood obesity? Later, we'll consider a proposal that could keep L.A. bars open until 4 am and a medal for bravery in drone warfare that could outrank traditional combat medals. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 51:42Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the new pope. He's taking the name Francis I, and he's the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American pope, and the first non-European pope in over a thousand years. What are your reactions to this selection? What will he bring to the papacy and the Catholic Church?Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the new pope. He's taking the name Francis I, and he's the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American pope, and the first non-European pope in over a thousand years. What are your reactions to this selection? What will he bring to the papacy and the Catholic Church?
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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