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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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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 we're broadcasting LIVE from Tampa Bay Florida where the Republican National Convention is taking place. We'll set the table for what to expect in the next week as well as discuss the Republican party in the state of California, the Ron Paul rallies and tribute videos and what that means for the Congressman, we'll take a look at the news of the day and over the weekend, what the GOP's platform on abortion is and who is taking control of the immigration policy. Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll take a look at Lance Armstrong and what losing his last battle means for his legacy, shortlisting the number of trash collection companies for residential and small businesses, our esteemed panel of critics review this week's films, we look at the Cinecon Film Festival taking place next week at the Egyptian Theater and bid a fond farewell to Phyllis Diller.
    Today on AirTalk we'll take a look at Lance Armstrong and what losing his last battle means for his legacy, shortlisting the number of trash collection companies for residential and small businesses, our esteemed panel of critics review this week's films, we look at the Cinecon Film Festival taking place next week at the Egyptian Theater and bid a fond farewell to Phyllis Diller.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll take a look at County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky's decision not to run for L.A. City Mayor, a new report which claims that 40 percent of all food in the US is thrown away, the groundswell of support to revamp California's environmental laws, whether or not dad's have the proverbial "biological clock" as well, if sleeplessness differs between ethnic groups and a conversation with Catherine Hakim about her new book; The New Rules: Internet Dating, Playfairs and Erotic Power. Plus, the latest news
    Today on AirTalk we'll take a look at County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky's decision not to run for L.A. City Mayor, a new report which claims that 40 percent of all food in the US is thrown away, the groundswell of support to revamp California's environmental laws, whether or not dad's have the proverbial "biological clock" as well, if sleeplessness differs between ethnic groups and a conversation with Catherine Hakim about her new book; The New Rules: Internet Dating, Playfairs and Erotic Power. Plus, the latest news
  • Listen 1:35:56
    Today on AirTalk we'll look at the republican strategy for Senator Akin, what Jimmy Kimmel's jump to a new time slot means for late night television, foodies rejoice with the L.A. Times 'Taste of the Times,' what's wrong with the state of math education in the U.S., a controversial new technology sought to reverse the effects of global warming and a conversation with composer Richard Sherman whose work includes Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Plus, the latest news.
    Today on AirTalk we'll look at the republican strategy for Senator Akin, what Jimmy Kimmel's jump to a new time slot means for late night television, foodies rejoice with the L.A. Times 'Taste of the Times,' what's wrong with the state of math education in the U.S., a controversial new technology sought to reverse the effects of global warming and a conversation with composer Richard Sherman whose work includes Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll discus the health benefits of circumcisions even after a decline in numbers, the science behind flip-flopping, a check in with the proprietors of Eva restaurant after our story on the cell phone discount, whether the cartels are the reason behind the drop in murder rates in Ciudad Juarez, the 90 million registered voters who won't be voting and a conversation with actor and comedian Harry Shearer. Plus, the latest news.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discus the health benefits of circumcisions even after a decline in numbers, the science behind flip-flopping, a check in with the proprietors of Eva restaurant after our story on the cell phone discount, whether the cartels are the reason behind the drop in murder rates in Ciudad Juarez, the 90 million registered voters who won't be voting and a conversation with actor and comedian Harry Shearer. Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll consider what planks could become part of the GOP platform at the upcoming convention, weigh the pros and cons of a few proposed gun laws in California, and examine how the creative class is on the rise.
    Today on AirTalk we'll consider what planks could become part of the GOP platform at the upcoming convention, weigh the pros and cons of a few proposed gun laws in California, and examine how the creative class is on the rise.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss how the "hate group" label could be inhibiting political discourse, examine the ins and outs of enforcing the mandatory condom use law for adult films, review new movies as part of FilmWeek, and sit down with the director of "Death by China," a documentary about the economic relationship between the U.S. and China.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss how the "hate group" label could be inhibiting political discourse, examine the ins and outs of enforcing the mandatory condom use law for adult films, review new movies as part of FilmWeek, and sit down with the director of "Death by China," a documentary about the economic relationship between the U.S. and China.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the latest between LAUSD and UTLA regarding teacher evaluations, a round-up of all news Orange County with our panel of OC journalists, A special forces group is criticizing the Obama administrations handling of the Osama bin Laden killing in a new documentary, the slow death of the daily deal with Groupon's latest drop in the market and a look at marriage and children in the modern era. Plus, the latest news.
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  • Listen 1:35:04
    Today on AirTalk we'll go over Los Angeles' plan to grow business through less parking restrictions, consider the effects of a UC Berkeley report concerning hate speech on campus, discuss President Obama's new immigration policy which rolls out today, introduce you to an organization that wants to invest in the careers of college graduates, and figure out when, why and how the media is manipulating its audience.
    Today on AirTalk we'll go over Los Angeles' plan to grow business through less parking restrictions, consider the effects of a UC Berkeley report concerning hate speech on campus, discuss President Obama's new immigration policy which rolls out today, introduce you to an organization that wants to invest in the careers of college graduates, and figure out when, why and how the media is manipulating its audience.
  • Listen 1:33:33
    Today on AirTalk we'll talk to LAUSD about their early start to the school year, why the cities of Wilmington and San Pedro are taking out some of their parking meters, a local restaurant is offering diners an incentive to leave their phones at home, why Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi replaced several top military leaders on Sunday and a discussion with author Linda Killian on her book "The Swing Vote." Plus, the latest news.
    Today on AirTalk we'll talk to LAUSD about their early start to the school year, why the cities of Wilmington and San Pedro are taking out some of their parking meters, a local restaurant is offering diners an incentive to leave their phones at home, why Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi replaced several top military leaders on Sunday and a discussion with author Linda Killian on her book "The Swing Vote." Plus, the latest news.

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