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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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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:
  • 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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  • Listen 1:39:15
    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: 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?
  • Listen 1:05:51
    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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  • Listen 1:44:59
    The health care bill clears passage in the House, Larry Mantle talks with Carly Fiorina about her bid for U.S. Senate, and David Plouffe tells about his experience as Barack Obama's campaign manager in the historic 2008 presidential race. Later, Daniel Jonah Goldhagen discusses the politics of genocide.
    The health care bill clears passage in the House, Larry Mantle talks with Carly Fiorina about her bid for U.S. Senate, and David Plouffe tells about his experience as Barack Obama's campaign manager in the historic 2008 presidential race. Later, Daniel Jonah Goldhagen discusses the politics of genocide.
  • Listen 1:44:57
    The latest on the shootings at Fort Hood, the H1N1 vaccine shortage, and a talk with Malalai Joya about her book "A Woman Among Warlords." Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the KPCC film critics discuss the week's releases, including A Christmas Carol, The Men Who Stare at Goats, The Box, and Precious. Later, glamour lessons learned from Liz Taylor.
    The latest on the shootings at Fort Hood, the H1N1 vaccine shortage, and a talk with Malalai Joya about her book "A Woman Among Warlords." Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the KPCC film critics discuss the week's releases, including A Christmas Carol, The Men Who Stare at Goats, The Box, and Precious. Later, glamour lessons learned from Liz Taylor.
  • Listen 1:44:59
    The Senate extends the home tax credit and unemployment comp. Then, mandatory flood insurance for LA? The latest Orange County news, a talk with director Grant Heslov about his film "The Men Who Stare at Goats," and should employers cover sick leave due to swine flu? Later, the cultural implications of Starbucks.
    The Senate extends the home tax credit and unemployment comp. Then, mandatory flood insurance for LA? The latest Orange County news, a talk with director Grant Heslov about his film "The Men Who Stare at Goats," and should employers cover sick leave due to swine flu? Later, the cultural implications of Starbucks.
  • Listen 1:44:58
    A roundup of the regional and national elections, and a talk with GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell. Next, California lawmakers reach a water deal. Nicholas Christakis discusses the power of degrees of separation and his book "Connected."
    A roundup of the regional and national elections, and a talk with GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell. Next, California lawmakers reach a water deal. Nicholas Christakis discusses the power of degrees of separation and his book "Connected."
  • Listen 1:44:59
    Charlie Beck is Mayor Villaraigosa's choice for LA's next top cop. Then, can't cyclists and motorists get along? And, we talk with former Senator Bill Frist. Later, we cover the Mayor's press conference and get reactions to his pick.
    Charlie Beck is Mayor Villaraigosa's choice for LA's next top cop. Then, can't cyclists and motorists get along? And, we talk with former Senator Bill Frist. Later, we cover the Mayor's press conference and get reactions to his pick.
  • Listen 1:44:59
    A look at why Gavin Newsom quit the race, Steven Sample tells us why he's leaving USC, and a talk with Charles Handy about Drucker-style management. Later, Karzai wins the Afghan election by default. And, Malcolm Gladwell tells us "What the Dog Saw."
    A look at why Gavin Newsom quit the race, Steven Sample tells us why he's leaving USC, and a talk with Charles Handy about Drucker-style management. Later, Karzai wins the Afghan election by default. And, Malcolm Gladwell tells us "What the Dog Saw."
  • Listen 1:44:58
    We look at a House ethics investigation of California legislators and mob mentality in violent sex crimes. Then Timothy Egan talks with us about his book, The Big Burn. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's releases, a look at the AFI Film Festival, and Larry talks with Mitchell Zuckoff about the life of Robert Altman.
    We look at a House ethics investigation of California legislators and mob mentality in violent sex crimes. Then Timothy Egan talks with us about his book, The Big Burn. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's releases, a look at the AFI Film Festival, and Larry talks with Mitchell Zuckoff about the life of Robert Altman.
  • Listen 1:45:00
    The House health care bill; a UCLA aging conference explores new technologies to live longer and better; Are dishonest habits formed in youth?; a look at this week's Solar Power International Conference.
    The House health care bill; a UCLA aging conference explores new technologies to live longer and better; Are dishonest habits formed in youth?; a look at this week's Solar Power International Conference.
  • Listen 1:44:59
    Finalists for LAPD's police chief; Ares I-X rocket lifts off; Tavis Smiley's exhibit on 500 years of African American history comes to LA; reporter Amira Hass, recipient of the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award; outgoing LAPD Chief William Bratton; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails"
    Finalists for LAPD's police chief; Ares I-X rocket lifts off; Tavis Smiley's exhibit on 500 years of African American history comes to LA; reporter Amira Hass, recipient of the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award; outgoing LAPD Chief William Bratton; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails"
  • Listen 1:44:46
    The Senate's plan for a public option; "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley Sullenberger discusses his memoir "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters"; former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shares the stories of diplomacy behind her decorative pins; LA City Council weighs a switch to Gmail; primatologist Jane Goodall
    The Senate's plan for a public option; "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley Sullenberger discusses his memoir "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters"; former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shares the stories of diplomacy behind her decorative pins; LA City Council weighs a switch to Gmail; primatologist Jane Goodall

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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