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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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    Today on Airtalk we'll discuss the LAPD roundup, senior sexuality in nursing facilities, Senator Mark Leno's bill to allow people to have more than two legal parents, the results of the Mexican presidential election, and David Maraniss' new biography "Barack Obama: The Story."
    Today on Airtalk we'll discuss the LAPD roundup, senior sexuality in nursing facilities, Senator Mark Leno's bill to allow people to have more than two legal parents, the results of the Mexican presidential election, and David Maraniss' new biography "Barack Obama: The Story."
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    Today on AirTalk we'll be discussing the political motivations behind the NRA versus AG Eric Holder, in Houston officials have voted to impose a five dollar tax on strip-club patrons to help fund rape case investigations, President Obama visits Colorado while the state deals with its largest forest fires in its history, TGI Filmweek with Larry and the critics and the 100 greatest cars of film and television with Scott Oldham of Edmunds.com.
    Today on AirTalk we'll be discussing the political motivations behind the NRA versus AG Eric Holder, in Houston officials have voted to impose a five dollar tax on strip-club patrons to help fund rape case investigations, President Obama visits Colorado while the state deals with its largest forest fires in its history, TGI Filmweek with Larry and the critics and the 100 greatest cars of film and television with Scott Oldham of Edmunds.com.
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    On today's AirTalk, we'll take a closer look at the Supreme Court's decision to uphold most of the Affordable Care Act and its effects in California and the U.S. in general.
    On today's AirTalk, we'll take a closer look at the Supreme Court's decision to uphold most of the Affordable Care Act and its effects in California and the U.S. in general.
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    Today on AirTalk, we'll be discussing the Stockton bankruptcy, the upcoming film "The Citizen" about a Lebanese immigrant who arrives in America the day before 9/11, the new four team college football playoff and how the non-profit microlending organization Kiva is planning to help L.A.'s small businesses. We'll also talk to Henry Crumpton, former operations officer in the CIA’s Clandestine Services, about what exactly modern spies do and what role they play in warfare today.
    Today on AirTalk, we'll be discussing the Stockton bankruptcy, the upcoming film "The Citizen" about a Lebanese immigrant who arrives in America the day before 9/11, the new four team college football playoff and how the non-profit microlending organization Kiva is planning to help L.A.'s small businesses. We'll also talk to Henry Crumpton, former operations officer in the CIA’s Clandestine Services, about what exactly modern spies do and what role they play in warfare today.
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    Today on AirTalk we look at Governor Brown's budget deal and its effect on tuition, discuss the sale of the Forum in Inglewood, debate the merits of regulating internet phone service, ask if it's possible for women to "have it all," and invite artists working on the play "War Horse" to talk about their craft.
    Today on AirTalk we look at Governor Brown's budget deal and its effect on tuition, discuss the sale of the Forum in Inglewood, debate the merits of regulating internet phone service, ask if it's possible for women to "have it all," and invite artists working on the play "War Horse" to talk about their craft.
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    On today's show we'll take a look at the Supreme Court's newest rulings, Mexico's upcoming presidential election and its effects on the U.S., and boss-less companies.
    On today's show we'll take a look at the Supreme Court's newest rulings, Mexico's upcoming presidential election and its effects on the U.S., and boss-less companies.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll look at Gov. Jerry Brown's new CA budget plan, what happens when bullying goes too far, TGIFilmweek and a look at the movie One Day on Earth with director Kyle Ruddick. Plus, the latest news.
    Today on AirTalk we'll look at Gov. Jerry Brown's new CA budget plan, what happens when bullying goes too far, TGIFilmweek and a look at the movie One Day on Earth with director Kyle Ruddick. Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on unions, Venice Beach's reaction to Google moving in, SCOTUS's FCC ruling, the Internet's new red-light district, Governor Brown's budget agreement, and the truth behind L.A.'s auto-centric stereotype. Plus, the latest news.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on unions, Venice Beach's reaction to Google moving in, SCOTUS's FCC ruling, the Internet's new red-light district, Governor Brown's budget agreement, and the truth behind L.A.'s auto-centric stereotype. Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on AirTalk we break down the Presidents invocation of executive privilege over the "Fast & Furious" documents, a new pot proposal in front of L.A. City Council, a preview of the court ruling on SB 1070, a discussion with Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of th3 54th Grammy Award show and and interview with Carlin Romano on his new book, "America The Philosophical." Plus, the latest news.
    Today on AirTalk we break down the Presidents invocation of executive privilege over the "Fast & Furious" documents, a new pot proposal in front of L.A. City Council, a preview of the court ruling on SB 1070, a discussion with Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of th3 54th Grammy Award show and and interview with Carlin Romano on his new book, "America The Philosophical." Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on Air Talk we'll look at a new Pew Study which finds Asian Americans to be the fastest growing immigrant population, a compare and contrast of conflicting studies on the effects of same-sex parenting, dissecting US foreign-policy after the results of Egyptian Presidential elections and the latest news out of Syria and a conversation with author Jonah Goldberg about his book "The Tyranny of Clichés." Plus, the latest news
    Today on Air Talk we'll look at a new Pew Study which finds Asian Americans to be the fastest growing immigrant population, a compare and contrast of conflicting studies on the effects of same-sex parenting, dissecting US foreign-policy after the results of Egyptian Presidential elections and the latest news out of Syria and a conversation with author Jonah Goldberg about his book "The Tyranny of Clichés." 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