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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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Listen 1:38:40A new report from the Congressional Budget Office indicates that raising the minimum wage would cause the loss of 500,000 jobs but would increase the earnings of approximately 16.5 million low wage workers. How might this impact workers? LAPD's Chief Charlie Beck joins Larry in-studio. What are your questions for Chief Beck? Later, should California be split into six states?A new report from the Congressional Budget Office indicates that raising the minimum wage would cause the loss of 500,000 jobs but would increase the earnings of approximately 16.5 million low wage workers. How might this impact workers? LAPD's Chief Charlie Beck joins Larry in-studio. What are your questions for Chief Beck? Later, should California be split into six states? -
Listen 1:38:26The United Auto Workers suffered a major defeat when employees of a Tennessee Volkswagen plant rejected plans to unionize. Next, investigative journalist Christopher Leonard's book takes a closer look at the American meat industry. Then, should party hosts be liable for alcohol-related legal incidents? Later, a look at bias against Asian-Americans in university admissions.The United Auto Workers suffered a major defeat when employees of a Tennessee Volkswagen plant rejected plans to unionize. Next, investigative journalist Christopher Leonard's book takes a closer look at the American meat industry. Then, should party hosts be liable for alcohol-related legal incidents? Later, a look at bias against Asian-Americans in university admissions. -
Listen 59:26A bill announced on Thursday that would require soft drinks and other sugary beverages sold in California to carry a warning label similar to those placed on cigarette cartons. Should sugary drinks have warning labels? How is technology impacting your relationship? It's Filmweek and we're discussing Robocop, Endless Love and more!A bill announced on Thursday that would require soft drinks and other sugary beverages sold in California to carry a warning label similar to those placed on cigarette cartons. Should sugary drinks have warning labels? How is technology impacting your relationship? It's Filmweek and we're discussing Robocop, Endless Love and more! -
Listen 1:38:08Comcast announced plans to buy Time Warner Cable for $45.2 billion. What does this mean for cable consumers? The L.A. City Council is moving ahead with plans to end an 8-year class action lawsuit over garbage-truck driver breaks. Should garbage truck drivers be allowed to do whatever they want while on break? '12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen joins Larry to discuss his inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film.Comcast announced plans to buy Time Warner Cable for $45.2 billion. What does this mean for cable consumers? The L.A. City Council is moving ahead with plans to end an 8-year class action lawsuit over garbage-truck driver breaks. Should garbage truck drivers be allowed to do whatever they want while on break? '12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen joins Larry to discuss his inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film. -
Listen 1:42:32A Canadian study published Wednesday suggests that mammograms do not lower the risk of dying of breast cancer while finding many tumors that do not need treatment. Is atheism rational? Later, Gravity production designer Andy Nicholson joins Larry to discuss how he created outer space for the film.A Canadian study published Wednesday suggests that mammograms do not lower the risk of dying of breast cancer while finding many tumors that do not need treatment. Is atheism rational? Later, Gravity production designer Andy Nicholson joins Larry to discuss how he created outer space for the film. -
Listen 1:38:32The Federal government spent $800 million dollars under the Healthy Marriage Initiative to promote better relationships. But a recent study found little change in marriage or divorce trends. Is marriage an appropriate focus for the government? Glen Greenwald speaks with Larry about The Intercept, the Snowden files, and more.The Federal government spent $800 million dollars under the Healthy Marriage Initiative to promote better relationships. But a recent study found little change in marriage or divorce trends. Is marriage an appropriate focus for the government? Glen Greenwald speaks with Larry about The Intercept, the Snowden files, and more. -
Listen 1:37:52Will University of Missouri's Michael Sam be the NFL's first openly gay player? Then, writer P.J. O'Rourke on his latest book: "The Baby Boom," a look at the merits of mandatory flu shots and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's plan to 'lean in' to stock photography. Next, what can be done to decrease wrong-way driving accidents? Later, Larry talks with the Oscar-nominated production designer behind '12 Years a Slave.'Will University of Missouri's Michael Sam be the NFL's first openly gay player? Then, writer P.J. O'Rourke on his latest book: "The Baby Boom," a look at the merits of mandatory flu shots and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's plan to 'lean in' to stock photography. Next, what can be done to decrease wrong-way driving accidents? Later, Larry talks with the Oscar-nominated production designer behind '12 Years a Slave.' -
Listen 1:35:12Last April's PG&E power grid assault is causing energy security concerns. Twitter's first earnings report leads to drops in stock prices. What does this mean for the company's future? It's FilmWeek on AirTalk! We take a look at The Monuments Men, The Lego Movie, A Field in England and more!Last April's PG&E power grid assault is causing energy security concerns. Twitter's first earnings report leads to drops in stock prices. What does this mean for the company's future? It's FilmWeek on AirTalk! We take a look at The Monuments Men, The Lego Movie, A Field in England and more! -
Listen 1:38:24The ACLU of Southern California is suing the LA County Board of Supervisors over putting a cross back on the County's seal. Next, how to date effectively online and a look at the insurance grey area for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Then, a look at the Olympics kick-off in Sochi. Later, the merits of modern long-form journalism.The ACLU of Southern California is suing the LA County Board of Supervisors over putting a cross back on the County's seal. Next, how to date effectively online and a look at the insurance grey area for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Then, a look at the Olympics kick-off in Sochi. Later, the merits of modern long-form journalism. -
Listen 1:38:23CVS has announced that the store will no longer carry cigarettes by October 2014. The New York Times published a controversial letter from Dylan Farrow. Was it ethical for the Times to publish a piece like this? Later, "American Hustle" production designer, Judy Becker, joins Larry to discuss creating the grifter's world.CVS has announced that the store will no longer carry cigarettes by October 2014. The New York Times published a controversial letter from Dylan Farrow. Was it ethical for the Times to publish a piece like this? Later, "American Hustle" production designer, Judy Becker, joins Larry to discuss creating the grifter's world.
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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