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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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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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    The Obama Doctrine revealed? The ambiguous effects of nuclear energy and the fear it provokes. Santa Ana’s gentrification wars.
    The Obama Doctrine revealed? The ambiguous effects of nuclear energy and the fear it provokes. Santa Ana’s gentrification wars.
  • Listen 1:35:29
    Obama to speak about Libya intervention tonight. NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep - just back from Cairo. CA GOP wish list and the fate of Brown's budget. Jerusalem: an ancient city ignites the modern world.
    Obama to speak about Libya intervention tonight. NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep - just back from Cairo. CA GOP wish list and the fate of Brown's budget. Jerusalem: an ancient city ignites the modern world.
  • Listen 1:36:35
    City officials announce health and pension agreement for LA city workers that save $400 million. Columnist David Brooks and The Science of Human Nature. FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Tim Cogshell join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Sucker Punch, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, White Irish Drinkers, Peep World, Potiche and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Hidden mysteries of Hollywood’s greatest backlot.
    City officials announce health and pension agreement for LA city workers that save $400 million. Columnist David Brooks and The Science of Human Nature. FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Tim Cogshell join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Sucker Punch, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, White Irish Drinkers, Peep World, Potiche and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Hidden mysteries of Hollywood’s greatest backlot.
  • Listen 1:36:37
    Libya military intervention - what are the coalition's goals? Illinois Lawsuit weighs missing work vs. practicing faith. CA Attorney General Kamala Harris on transnational gangs. Can Los Angeles enforce its own laws? 100 years after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, what’s changed in the garment industry? The Band’s Robbie Robertson is back with a new album.
    Libya military intervention - what are the coalition's goals? Illinois Lawsuit weighs missing work vs. practicing faith. CA Attorney General Kamala Harris on transnational gangs. Can Los Angeles enforce its own laws? 100 years after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, what’s changed in the garment industry? The Band’s Robbie Robertson is back with a new album.
  • Listen 1:35:50
    Governor Brown tries to pass tax extension sans GOP votes. Author Gary Vaynerchuk's The Thank You Economy. Film icon Elizabeth Taylor's life on the screen. Is Diablo Canyon nuclear facility quake safe?
    Governor Brown tries to pass tax extension sans GOP votes. Author Gary Vaynerchuk's The Thank You Economy. Film icon Elizabeth Taylor's life on the screen. Is Diablo Canyon nuclear facility quake safe?
  • Listen 1:36:34
    The latest developments in Libya and around the Middle East in Yemen, Bahrain and Syria. California lawmakers call for sales tax to be added to online purchases. Tim Pawlenty readies a presidential bid - who else will jump in the race to lead the GOP in 2010? Barry Bonds on trial for perjury over alleged steroid use. Roy Campanella – Most Valuable Player and person.
    The latest developments in Libya and around the Middle East in Yemen, Bahrain and Syria. California lawmakers call for sales tax to be added to online purchases. Tim Pawlenty readies a presidential bid - who else will jump in the race to lead the GOP in 2010? Barry Bonds on trial for perjury over alleged steroid use. Roy Campanella – Most Valuable Player and person.
  • Listen 1:35:33
    The US and allies establish a no-fly zone over Libya. California's deep budget cuts. A firsthand update from Japan. Republicans sidestep primary. Holding elementary school kids back, in hope of a better future.
    The US and allies establish a no-fly zone over Libya. California's deep budget cuts. A firsthand update from Japan. Republicans sidestep primary. Holding elementary school kids back, in hope of a better future.
  • Listen 1:36:29
    Libya declares a cease fire after the UN approves a no-fly zone. The latest on the situation in Japan. Decisions and cuts and the California state budget. FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major join guest host David Lazarus to review the week’s new film releases including The Lincoln Lawyer, Paul, Limitless, Win Win, Cracks and more. The enduring legacy of Humphrey Bogart. TGI-FilmWeek!
    Libya declares a cease fire after the UN approves a no-fly zone. The latest on the situation in Japan. Decisions and cuts and the California state budget. FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major join guest host David Lazarus to review the week’s new film releases including The Lincoln Lawyer, Paul, Limitless, Win Win, Cracks and more. The enduring legacy of Humphrey Bogart. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 1:36:09
    The latest from Japan nearly a week after the earthquake. Radiation and weather patterns. Worrying about natural disasters and why we’re STILL not prepared. Republicans take aim at consumer bureau. Print wasn’t always dead, man - the underground press in the '60s.
    The latest from Japan nearly a week after the earthquake. Radiation and weather patterns. Worrying about natural disasters and why we’re STILL not prepared. Republicans take aim at consumer bureau. Print wasn’t always dead, man - the underground press in the '60s.
  • Listen 1:36:30
    The latest developments in the nuclear crisis in Japan. California's budget vote. Family pet strife - does Fido bring us together or tear us apart? Getting the most bang for donated bucks - Japan, Africa, or? How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Mistakes, mistakes, mistakes.
    The latest developments in the nuclear crisis in Japan. California's budget vote. Family pet strife - does Fido bring us together or tear us apart? Getting the most bang for donated bucks - Japan, Africa, or? How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Mistakes, mistakes, mistakes.

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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