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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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LA County mask law enforcement ban
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- LA County moves ahead with mask ban for law enforcement
- Zillow removes climate risk feature
- Ragebaiting
- CA's high electric bills
- Transitional kindergarten
- Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping?
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Today on AirTalk: LA County law enforcement mask ban; Zillow removes climate risk feature; Ragebaiting; CA's high electric bills; and Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping? -
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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Listen 1:38:24Jerry Brown announces his bid for governor. Then, Larry talks with John A. Pérez, the new speaker of the California Assembly. A new Field Poll surveys attitudes on reforming state government. Are federal unemployment benefits being abused? And later, is sex addiction real?Jerry Brown announces his bid for governor. Then, Larry talks with John A. Pérez, the new speaker of the California Assembly. A new Field Poll surveys attitudes on reforming state government. Are federal unemployment benefits being abused? And later, is sex addiction real? -
Listen 1:37:03The latest on conditions in Chile. President Obama's program for low-performing schools. Then, a Winter Olympics wrap-up. Next, the Supreme Court hears to hear arguments on the Chicago handgun ban. And psychologist Ellen Webber Libby joins Larry to discuss her book, The Favorite Child: How a Favorite Impacts Every Family Member for Life.The latest on conditions in Chile. President Obama's program for low-performing schools. Then, a Winter Olympics wrap-up. Next, the Supreme Court hears to hear arguments on the Chicago handgun ban. And psychologist Ellen Webber Libby joins Larry to discuss her book, The Favorite Child: How a Favorite Impacts Every Family Member for Life.
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Listen 1:08:02Health care reform- what next? Would you rather -- take a 10% pay cut or furlough days to save your coworkers? Or fire them? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Reviews include: Cop Out, The Crazies, A Prophet, Defendor, Easier With Practice, Formosa Betrayed, and The Yellow Handkerchief. Later, a talk with Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe.Health care reform- what next? Would you rather -- take a 10% pay cut or furlough days to save your coworkers? Or fire them? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Reviews include: Cop Out, The Crazies, A Prophet, Defendor, Easier With Practice, Formosa Betrayed, and The Yellow Handkerchief. Later, a talk with Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe.
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The politics of President Obama's bipartisan health care summit. Revamping the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. Later, Larry talks with "Shutter Island" star Mark Ruffalo.
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LAUSD relinquishes 30 schools to teachers, charters and PLAS. Then, Lori Gottlieb makes the case for settling for Mr. Good Enough.
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Ramona Ripston retires after 38 years with the ACLU of Southern CA. As midterms near, how will the Tea Party shape the GOP's message? Then, organized crime online? Joseph Menn profiles mob dons of the internet.
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President Obama unveils his health care proposal. Karen Bass running for Congress. Then, have additional troops aided the U.S. fight against extremist Taliban? What's a postlude? We talk with Afghanistan experts Reza Aslan and Kalev Sepp.
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Listen 1:11:08Students interrupted Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, during a talk at UC Irvine last week. Does freedom of speech allow us to shout each other down? Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and critics Wade Major and Claudia Puig review the week's releases including Shutter Island, Ghost Writer, and The Girl On The Train. Then, Charles Solomon joins us to discuss Oscar-nominated live action and animated shorts.Students interrupted Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, during a talk at UC Irvine last week. Does freedom of speech allow us to shout each other down? Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and critics Wade Major and Claudia Puig review the week's releases including Shutter Island, Ghost Writer, and The Girl On The Train. Then, Charles Solomon joins us to discuss Oscar-nominated live action and animated shorts.
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Medical pot users can get relief without getting high. LA Sheriff Lee Baca issues new pursuit guidelines. Dan Neil rumbles away to the WSJ. And, Peter Hessler explores Chinese industry and agriculture in his book, Country Driving.
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The politics of nuclear power. Is the FBI using your cell phone to track you? Has the Senate become too toxic? An update from the Olympics in Vancouver. Later, can't we all just get along? The key to mother-daughter communication.
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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