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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 1:34:58A new state audit strongly condemns L.A. Unified’s handling of child abuse, Palestine is about to get one step closer to being recognized as a state by the United Nations, the L.A. City Council may ban circus elephants, and a retired Marine takes charge of California's state parks. Listen in as host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk.A new state audit strongly condemns L.A. Unified’s handling of child abuse, Palestine is about to get one step closer to being recognized as a state by the United Nations, the L.A. City Council may ban circus elephants, and a retired Marine takes charge of California's state parks. Listen in as host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk. -
Listen 1:34:35Patt Morrison guest hosts today's AirTalk and examines UCLA Medical Center's failing grade on patient safety, the United Kingdom's deteriorating relationship with the European Union, a new book about the King of Pop called “Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson” and more.Patt Morrison guest hosts today's AirTalk and examines UCLA Medical Center's failing grade on patient safety, the United Kingdom's deteriorating relationship with the European Union, a new book about the King of Pop called “Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson” and more. -
Patt Morrison guest hosts today's AirTalk to examine UCLA Medica Center's failing grade on patient safety and more.
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Listen 1:34:16Today on AirTalk, we'll check in on fiscal cliff negotiations, consider whether teens should have easy access to emergency contraceptives, and discuss the cut-off of jobless benefits in California. Later, we'll speak with author David Quammen about the relation between animal diseases and human pandemics.Today on AirTalk, we'll check in on fiscal cliff negotiations, consider whether teens should have easy access to emergency contraceptives, and discuss the cut-off of jobless benefits in California. Later, we'll speak with author David Quammen about the relation between animal diseases and human pandemics. -
Listen 1:32:59Today we'll discuss the Supreme Court's evaluation of workplace supervision and harassment, speak with LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy, and consider privacy -- in emails and in public schools. Later, we'll talk about fan films with one of the makers of 'Raiders!' All that and more, on AirTalk.Today we'll discuss the Supreme Court's evaluation of workplace supervision and harassment, speak with LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy, and consider privacy -- in emails and in public schools. Later, we'll talk about fan films with one of the makers of 'Raiders!' All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Today on AirTalk, we look into the Morsi power grab in Egypt, discuss surveillance mannequins, and consider the power of the millennial vote. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review Life of Pi, Hitchcock, Price Check and more.
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Larry speaks with Jacob Tomsky, Jennifer Watts, and Timothy Egan about their new books. Plus, we revisit some of our favorite segments of late: sidewalk vendor bans, high school popularity, and the education revolution are on our Thanksgiving table on today's AirTalk.
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Listen 1:35:44Will the most recent cease-fire in Gaza last? We check in on developments in the Middle East, and negotiations between Israel and Hamas. We'll also discuss holiday protests, including the pre-Thanksgiving LAX actions and Walmart's Black Friday strike. Just in time for Thanksgiving, “Consider the Fork” author Bee Wilson joins Larry to talk about the history of we cook and eat. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.Will the most recent cease-fire in Gaza last? We check in on developments in the Middle East, and negotiations between Israel and Hamas. We'll also discuss holiday protests, including the pre-Thanksgiving LAX actions and Walmart's Black Friday strike. Just in time for Thanksgiving, “Consider the Fork” author Bee Wilson joins Larry to talk about the history of we cook and eat. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.
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Listen 1:33:58Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the investigation of four Southern California men arrested in an alleged terrorist plot. We'll also look into the ways the Affordable Care Act affects small businesses and speak with Grover Norquist about tax reform. Later, Stephen T. Asma joins Larry to talk about his new book, 'Against Fairness.'Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the investigation of four Southern California men arrested in an alleged terrorist plot. We'll also look into the ways the Affordable Care Act affects small businesses and speak with Grover Norquist about tax reform. Later, Stephen T. Asma joins Larry to talk about his new book, 'Against Fairness.'
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Listen 1:34:45What is the role of the United States in the Gaza conflict? Today we'll look at the disputes in the Middle east, consider union opposition to a proposed L.A. city sales tax, and discuss whether the Rose Bowl should become the temporary home for an L.A. football team. Later, we'll speak with Kamala Harris about her latest human trafficking report and talk about racism on social media. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.What is the role of the United States in the Gaza conflict? Today we'll look at the disputes in the Middle east, consider union opposition to a proposed L.A. city sales tax, and discuss whether the Rose Bowl should become the temporary home for an L.A. football team. Later, we'll speak with Kamala Harris about her latest human trafficking report and talk about racism on social media. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.
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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