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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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  • A victim receives first aid by rescuers, on March 22, 2016 near Maalbeek metro station in Brussels, after a blast at this station near the EU institutions caused deaths and injuries.
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    Analyzing the Brussels attacks and the next counter terrorism efforts in the U.S. and Europe; what you need to know to avoid ransomware; discussing the nationwide problem of lead contaminated drinking water and the positive side effects of swearing.
    Counter terrorism moves after Brussels attacks, dodging ransomware and the benefits of having a foul mouth
    Analyzing the Brussels attacks and the next counter terrorism efforts in the U.S. and Europe; what you need to know to avoid ransomware; discussing the nationwide problem of lead contaminated drinking water and the positive side effects of swearing.
  • French Interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve arrives to deliver a speech after a Defence Council with French ministers and security officials, at the Elysee Palace on March 19, 2016.
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    Discussing the use of interrogation tactics with the alleged Paris attacker, Salah Abdeslam; debating the controversy over music rights in political campaigns and looking at the development of the L.A. River and who the changes will serve.
    Discussing Abdeslam's interrogation, music rights in political campaigns and debating the L.A. River revamp
    Discussing the use of interrogation tactics with the alleged Paris attacker, Salah Abdeslam; debating the controversy over music rights in political campaigns and looking at the development of the L.A. River and who the changes will serve.
  • A police operation was underway on March 18, in the Brussels area home to key Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam whose fingerprints were found in an apartment raided this week, the federal prosecutor's office said.
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    The capture of the last known fugitive from the Paris attacks has been wounded and captured; discussing what it means for researchers to publish studies directly online and TGI-FilmWeek with Gavin Hood, director of "Eye in the Sky."
    Paris attack fugitive captured, the pros and cons of publishing online research prematurely & TGI-FilmWeek!
    The capture of the last known fugitive from the Paris attacks has been wounded and captured; discussing what it means for researchers to publish studies directly online and TGI-FilmWeek with Gavin Hood, director of "Eye in the Sky."
  • The Los Angeles Times Building in downtown Los Angeles, California on July 10, 2013. LA Times parent company Tribune Publishing recently purchased the San Diego Union-Tribune for $85 million, uniting the newspapers of California’s two largest cities.
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    Discussing the anti-trust concerns with the Tribune's buy of the OC Register; former NYC Transportation Commissioner wants to make L.A. streets work for everyone; and analyzing a condition where people can't enjoy songs.
    The Tribune's bid of the OC Register, how can L.A. streets be more functional & why can't some enjoy music?
    Discussing the anti-trust concerns with the Tribune's buy of the OC Register; former NYC Transportation Commissioner wants to make L.A. streets work for everyone; and analyzing a condition where people can't enjoy songs.
  • Judge Merrick Garland (C) speaks after US President Barack Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden (L), announced Garland's nomination to the US Supreme Court, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 16, 2016.
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    Discussing Obama's pick for the next Supreme Court Justice: Merrick Garland; Chief Beck stops by the studio to talk about tasers, police use-of-force and more; after Super Tuesday, what happens next for the remaining presidential candidates?
    The strategy behind Obama's SCOTUS nominee, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck visits and Super Tuesday wins and losses
    Discussing Obama's pick for the next Supreme Court Justice: Merrick Garland; Chief Beck stops by the studio to talk about tasers, police use-of-force and more; after Super Tuesday, what happens next for the remaining presidential candidates?
  • CINCINNATI, OH - MARCH 15: Ohio voters go to the polls for the Ohio primary March 15, 2016 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Voters cast ballots in the presidential primary in Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida today. (Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images)
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    How will today's wins and losses affect the presidential race?; Should welfare programs be used to measure the income inequality gap?; The L.A. Sports Arena will host it's last and final performance on Saturday, what are some of your most memorable experiences there?
    Voters head to the polls in key states, is the economic inequality gap shrinking & your fondest memories at the L.A. Sports Arena
    How will today's wins and losses affect the presidential race?; Should welfare programs be used to measure the income inequality gap?; The L.A. Sports Arena will host it's last and final performance on Saturday, what are some of your most memorable experiences there?
  • Protesters of Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump demonstrate prior to a Trump Rally at the Peabody Opera House on March 11, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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    Discussing where candidates stand before Super Tuesday and the upset at Trump rallies; senior reporter at Reuters, David K. Randall, stops by to chat about his book which recounts the historic fight to keep Malibu private and debating new recommendations for changes to the LAPD's use of force.
    Election 2016 roundup, the historic battle to keep Malibu private and new recommendations on LAPD's use of force
    Discussing where candidates stand before Super Tuesday and the upset at Trump rallies; senior reporter at Reuters, David K. Randall, stops by to chat about his book which recounts the historic fight to keep Malibu private and debating new recommendations for changes to the LAPD's use of force.
  • A boy waits for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to speak at a rally February 19, 2016 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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    Discussing the dynamics of how families influence the youth on the subject of politics; a new procedure could mean living kidney transplants could be available from anyone, and TGI-FilmWeek with "The Hollywood Reporter's" favorite movie quotes.
    Shaping politics in the household, discussing a landmark kidney procedure and what are your favorite movie quotes?
    Discussing the dynamics of how families influence the youth on the subject of politics; a new procedure could mean living kidney transplants could be available from anyone, and TGI-FilmWeek with "The Hollywood Reporter's" favorite movie quotes.
  • A new UCLA study finds the majority of California adults either have diabetes or are pre-diabetic.
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    A new UCLA study reveals shocking statistics about the number of Californians with diabetes or pre-diabetes; we take a closer look at the documents to learn more about the group's tactics; and would you support the removal of Daylight Saving Time?
    Nearly half of Californians are pre-diabetic, 22,000 ISIS documents leaked & will California say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time?
    A new UCLA study reveals shocking statistics about the number of Californians with diabetes or pre-diabetes; we take a closer look at the documents to learn more about the group's tactics; and would you support the removal of Daylight Saving Time?
  • Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Dearborn, Michigan, March 7.
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    Senator Bernie Sanders scored himself a big victory in Michigan’s primary on Tuesday, securing 50% of the vote in a state many believed would go to Hillary Clinton; weighing the result of Proposition 47 and how rising housing costs are effecting California's housing market.
    Sanders' key win in Michigan, the effects of Prop. 47 and the future of the SoCal housing market
    Senator Bernie Sanders scored himself a big victory in Michigan’s primary on Tuesday, securing 50% of the vote in a state many believed would go to Hillary Clinton; weighing the result of Proposition 47 and how rising housing costs are effecting California's housing market.
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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