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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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- Journey across the US by steakhouse
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- L.A. County bans Kratom
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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 1:34:03Is violence bubbling up in the Southland? A new DVR could make commercials a thing of the past…but what’s the alternative? Should film studios exercise more control over actor/activists? Citizens United, the sequel: The battle continues over campaign contributions. Buddy Guy: the greatest blues guitarist alive! Plus, the latest news.Is violence bubbling up in the Southland? A new DVR could make commercials a thing of the past…but what’s the alternative? Should film studios exercise more control over actor/activists? Citizens United, the sequel: The battle continues over campaign contributions. Buddy Guy: the greatest blues guitarist alive! Plus, the latest news. -
Listen 1:33:44The latest evidence in the Trayvon Martin case? The “Zoloft defense”. Greater U.S. Involvement in Yemen. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Peter Rainre to discuss this week’s new films, including Battleship, The Dictator, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Mansome and more. TGI-FilmWeek! High and dizzy with Harold Lloyd.The latest evidence in the Trayvon Martin case? The “Zoloft defense”. Greater U.S. Involvement in Yemen. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Peter Rainre to discuss this week’s new films, including Battleship, The Dictator, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Mansome and more. TGI-FilmWeek! High and dizzy with Harold Lloyd. -
Listen 1:34:50Did the media learn anything from Manny Pacquiao’s latest fight? Can an undocumented immigrant practice law in California? Donna Summer has passed away. Does a music-label merger threaten the music biz? John Edwards trial is wrapping up, how likely is a conviction? The improbable life and success of pitcher Jim Abbott.Did the media learn anything from Manny Pacquiao’s latest fight? Can an undocumented immigrant practice law in California? Donna Summer has passed away. Does a music-label merger threaten the music biz? John Edwards trial is wrapping up, how likely is a conviction? The improbable life and success of pitcher Jim Abbott. -
Listen 1:34:57Lawsuit seeks to overturn job protection for teachers. The latest on Assessor Noguez. Obama campaign goes on the attack, Romney counters. Is there a better way to give work permits to immigrants? Lakers, Clippers, Kings share LA’s Staples Center for playoffs games. The new world order has no leader.Lawsuit seeks to overturn job protection for teachers. The latest on Assessor Noguez. Obama campaign goes on the attack, Romney counters. Is there a better way to give work permits to immigrants? Lakers, Clippers, Kings share LA’s Staples Center for playoffs games. The new world order has no leader. -
Listen 1:32:25Internet poker could boost California budget coffers. Coliseum panel approves deal to transfer control of venue to USC. FAA guidelines allow law enforcement to use drones with government permission. Should a child be labeled a psychopath? Eli Broad and the art of being unreasonable. Plus, the latest newsInternet poker could boost California budget coffers. Coliseum panel approves deal to transfer control of venue to USC. FAA guidelines allow law enforcement to use drones with government permission. Should a child be labeled a psychopath? Eli Broad and the art of being unreasonable. Plus, the latest news -
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Mitt Romney’s alleged prep school bullying may hurt his campaign. Sheriff Joe Arpaio responds to being sued by DOJ. The world’s most powerful and secretive company. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell and Henry Sheehan to discuss this week’s new films, including Dark Shadows, God Bless America, Girl in Progress, The Road and more. TGI-FilmWeek! The force behind film prices. -
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Listen 1:32:06Preliminary hearing or trial? The latest on Kelly Thomas. Is Griffith Park ready to play ball? Autry Museum’s founding president to lead Smithsonian history museum. The latest on the battle for the White House. Talking about rape, mother to daughter. Plus, the latest news.Preliminary hearing or trial? The latest on Kelly Thomas. Is Griffith Park ready to play ball? Autry Museum’s founding president to lead Smithsonian history museum. The latest on the battle for the White House. Talking about rape, mother to daughter. Plus, the latest news.
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Listen 1:33:07Kelly Thomas case update. LAUSD’s Deasy sparks debate over tough graduation requirements. Community colleges may ban repeat students. Ninth circuit reverses earlier decision on VA overhaul…what happens now? Remembering Maurice Sendak. Can religious conviction and political civility coincide?Kelly Thomas case update. LAUSD’s Deasy sparks debate over tough graduation requirements. Community colleges may ban repeat students. Ninth circuit reverses earlier decision on VA overhaul…what happens now? Remembering Maurice Sendak. Can religious conviction and political civility coincide?
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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