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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.
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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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Listen 1:34:40Today we'll discuss the potential changes to the Boy Scouts of America policies regarding sexual orientation. We'll also take a look at the Los Angeles mayoral candidates and consider the value of taking a test to get a college degree. Later, we'll check in on President Obama's speech on immigration reform and talk about the harms of sitting at a desk all day. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today we'll discuss the potential changes to the Boy Scouts of America policies regarding sexual orientation. We'll also take a look at the Los Angeles mayoral candidates and consider the value of taking a test to get a college degree. Later, we'll check in on President Obama's speech on immigration reform and talk about the harms of sitting at a desk all day. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:35:27Today, we'll examine the new bipartisan immigration legislation. We'll also consider how drone strike tactics may change during President Obama's second term -- how do drones affect international relations? Later, we'll discuss transgender rights, earthquake warning systems, and the awards season overkill. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today, we'll examine the new bipartisan immigration legislation. We'll also consider how drone strike tactics may change during President Obama's second term -- how do drones affect international relations? Later, we'll discuss transgender rights, earthquake warning systems, and the awards season overkill. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:35:10The military prepares to lift the ban on women in combat -- how will this change gender relations in U.S. troops? We'll also hear from the creator of an app that could be used to share key information about your DNA. Later, we'll discuss water tunnels, smart appliances, and L.A.'s old school dining scene. All that and more, on AirTalk.The military prepares to lift the ban on women in combat -- how will this change gender relations in U.S. troops? We'll also hear from the creator of an app that could be used to share key information about your DNA. Later, we'll discuss water tunnels, smart appliances, and L.A.'s old school dining scene. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:33:31Significantly more Americans are favoring citizenship for illegal immigrants -- we'll examine what has led to this shift. Also, General Stanley McChrystal joins us to talk about his memoir of Iraq and Afghanistan. Later, we examine why doctor-assisted suicide is rarely tried in court, the lawsuit Junior Seau's family has filed against the NFL, and what it means for television now that the Dodgers will have their own channel. All that and more on AirTalk.Significantly more Americans are favoring citizenship for illegal immigrants -- we'll examine what has led to this shift. Also, General Stanley McChrystal joins us to talk about his memoir of Iraq and Afghanistan. Later, we examine why doctor-assisted suicide is rarely tried in court, the lawsuit Junior Seau's family has filed against the NFL, and what it means for television now that the Dodgers will have their own channel. All that and more on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:36:24Today, we'll weigh in on the L.A. Catholic priest child abuse cover-up. How should the church have handled the situation? We'll also consider Glendale's potential ban of upcoming gun shows and the effect it could have on the local economy. Later, we'll discuss federal handling of disaster relief, the Algerian standoff, and JPL's focus on mars. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today, we'll weigh in on the L.A. Catholic priest child abuse cover-up. How should the church have handled the situation? We'll also consider Glendale's potential ban of upcoming gun shows and the effect it could have on the local economy. Later, we'll discuss federal handling of disaster relief, the Algerian standoff, and JPL's focus on mars. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:55Many Americans are listening to President Obama's second inaugural address today. Is it a good indicator of his second term goals? Plus, Congress may postpone the debt ceiling deadline. We'll also examine why the flu has been spreading rapidly in Califonia, discuss TSA's new body scanners, and review how music has affected social change. All that and more on AirTalk.Many Americans are listening to President Obama's second inaugural address today. Is it a good indicator of his second term goals? Plus, Congress may postpone the debt ceiling deadline. We'll also examine why the flu has been spreading rapidly in Califonia, discuss TSA's new body scanners, and review how music has affected social change. All that and more on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:35:08We'll check in on the Lance Armstrong doping discussion and talk about Armstrong's public apology. We'll also consider the replacement of the TSA's controversial "naked image" scanners and discuss "Aaron's Law," the proposal from California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren that would change the computer hacking law used to prosecute Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's new releases, "56 Up," "Broken City," and "Mama." All that and more, today on AirTalk.We'll check in on the Lance Armstrong doping discussion and talk about Armstrong's public apology. We'll also consider the replacement of the TSA's controversial "naked image" scanners and discuss "Aaron's Law," the proposal from California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren that would change the computer hacking law used to prosecute Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's new releases, "56 Up," "Broken City," and "Mama." All that and more, today on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:35:09Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the mysteries of Manti Te'o and his unreal girlfriend. We'll also consider the ever-pervasive FOMO, or fear of missing out. Later, we'll examine the place of mental illness in the gun violence debate, talk about the ground fleet of Boeing 787s, and weigh in on the intimate scenes in Lena Dunham's "Girls."Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the mysteries of Manti Te'o and his unreal girlfriend. We'll also consider the ever-pervasive FOMO, or fear of missing out. Later, we'll examine the place of mental illness in the gun violence debate, talk about the ground fleet of Boeing 787s, and weigh in on the intimate scenes in Lena Dunham's "Girls."
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Listen 1:34:54Today on AirTalk, we'll examine the proposals put forth in President Obama's gun violence speech this morning. How powerful is executive action? We'll also discuss safe sex smartphone apps, personal fitness in public parks, and the salesperson mentality in the American workplace. Later, director Michael Apted speaks with Larry about the "Up" series, his lifelong project.Today on AirTalk, we'll examine the proposals put forth in President Obama's gun violence speech this morning. How powerful is executive action? We'll also discuss safe sex smartphone apps, personal fitness in public parks, and the salesperson mentality in the American workplace. Later, director Michael Apted speaks with Larry about the "Up" series, his lifelong project.
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Listen 1:34:45Lance Armstrong sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey last night and today on AirTalk we're examining what the consequences of his reported doping confession will be. Later, we consider what makes a get-rich idea a pyramid scheme and speak with author Joe Krampner about the economics of peanut butter. All that and more on today's show.Lance Armstrong sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey last night and today on AirTalk we're examining what the consequences of his reported doping confession will be. Later, we consider what makes a get-rich idea a pyramid scheme and speak with author Joe Krampner about the economics of peanut butter. All that and more on today's show.
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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