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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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Cain’s up, Christie’s a question mark, the GOP field still anyone’s game. White collars, sticky fingers – finding and fighting workplace fraud. Researchers slam single-sex classrooms. From war orphan to Hollywood icon. -
Economic woes being felt throughout the nation – and around the world. Jump in Sherriff’s Department shootings in L.A. County. Palestinian case for statehood at the United Nations. FilmWeek: Abduction, Dolphin Tale, Moneyball and more. Verdict in the Irvine 11 case. -
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Listen 1:20:41Greek default may be imminent…so why are the Greeks happy about it? Former LA Times publisher sues the paper over “discriminatory” distribution of its Sunday magazine. Former Oxnard teacher who witnessed shooting of gay student Larry King speaks out, as next steps for trial are debated. Charges in the Kelly Thomas case.Greek default may be imminent…so why are the Greeks happy about it? Former LA Times publisher sues the paper over “discriminatory” distribution of its Sunday magazine. Former Oxnard teacher who witnessed shooting of gay student Larry King speaks out, as next steps for trial are debated. Charges in the Kelly Thomas case. -
Listen 1:34:52Obama proposes cuts to entitlement programs – who are the winners and losers? Michael Moore gets personal with a new memoir. Pretty pays but does ugly deserve protected status? The Hollywood sign -- a "Tourist-Free Zone"? From piano to prog - eclectic musical adventures at LA Chamber Orchestra.Obama proposes cuts to entitlement programs – who are the winners and losers? Michael Moore gets personal with a new memoir. Pretty pays but does ugly deserve protected status? The Hollywood sign -- a "Tourist-Free Zone"? From piano to prog - eclectic musical adventures at LA Chamber Orchestra. -
Listen 1:34:32President Obama's plan for reducing the deficit. Malibu melee - how big of a fix is needed at Malibu Lagoon? Two death row convicts make final, desperate pleas. Fear not, problem-solving children of the Enlightenment, for we are the center of the universe. Emmy Awards 2011 golden wrap up.President Obama's plan for reducing the deficit. Malibu melee - how big of a fix is needed at Malibu Lagoon? Two death row convicts make final, desperate pleas. Fear not, problem-solving children of the Enlightenment, for we are the center of the universe. Emmy Awards 2011 golden wrap up. -
Listen 1:33:49Southland grocery strike could be imminent. New LGBT rules for LAUSD students and teachers. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon to discuss this week’s films including Contagion, Straw Dogs, Drive, Restless and more. Plus, critic Peter Rainer calls in to discuss his account of the Toronto Film Festival. TGI-FilmWeek!Southland grocery strike could be imminent. New LGBT rules for LAUSD students and teachers. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon to discuss this week’s films including Contagion, Straw Dogs, Drive, Restless and more. Plus, critic Peter Rainer calls in to discuss his account of the Toronto Film Festival. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Solar panel manufacturer Solyndra to declare bankruptcy. Palestinians seek statehood status at the United Nations. Where's the (tainted) beef? America’s most secretive religion. -
Special election upset in New York City a referendum on Obama, GOP says. The doctor is in to answer your questions on how to ensure quality treatment when you visit the doctor. The nuts and bolts of closing state parks. And the soundtrack for social change. -
Women prisoners getting sent home early. Are modern cartoons bad for kids? Tax law vs. the first amendment: should politicking from the pulpit be allowed? Racial politics in a post-racial presidency.
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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