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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 1:34:20A state court in the County of San Francisco has ruled Uber driver Barbara Ann Berwick is an employee, not a contractor. Also, Pope Francis is set to unveil his climate change statement Thursday, attributing most climate change to human activity and the use of fossil fuels. Then, as water supplies dwindle in California, politicians, activists, and average citizens all appear to be making an effort to conserve.A state court in the County of San Francisco has ruled Uber driver Barbara Ann Berwick is an employee, not a contractor. Also, Pope Francis is set to unveil his climate change statement Thursday, attributing most climate change to human activity and the use of fossil fuels. Then, as water supplies dwindle in California, politicians, activists, and average citizens all appear to be making an effort to conserve. -
Listen 1:35:03The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reviews a San Diego restriction on the right to carry concealed weapons outside the home. Also, the Federal Trade Commission has started to roll out rules regulating the domestic use of drones.What are our privacy rights? Then, the Centers for Disease Control has focused its microscopic sights on the bacteria and contaminants found in public swimming pools.The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reviews a San Diego restriction on the right to carry concealed weapons outside the home. Also, the Federal Trade Commission has started to roll out rules regulating the domestic use of drones.What are our privacy rights? Then, the Centers for Disease Control has focused its microscopic sights on the bacteria and contaminants found in public swimming pools. -
Listen 1:34:49With Jeb Bush announcing his presidential candidacy today, how can candidates with family legacies demonstrate their individuality? Also, U.K. Scientist and Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt set off public outrage when he made blatantly sexist comments about women working in the field of science. Then, Secretary of State Alex Padilla is pushing for a major overhaul of how Californians cast ballots.With Jeb Bush announcing his presidential candidacy today, how can candidates with family legacies demonstrate their individuality? Also, U.K. Scientist and Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt set off public outrage when he made blatantly sexist comments about women working in the field of science. Then, Secretary of State Alex Padilla is pushing for a major overhaul of how Californians cast ballots. -
Listen 1:34:57The head of the Spokane, Washington NAACP is in the hot seat after allegations that she has been misrepresenting her racial identity in her professional life. Also, what role should the FTC play in protecting the public from crowdfunding scams? Then, paleontologist and scientific advisor on “Jurassic World” breaks down fact and fiction.The head of the Spokane, Washington NAACP is in the hot seat after allegations that she has been misrepresenting her racial identity in her professional life. Also, what role should the FTC play in protecting the public from crowdfunding scams? Then, paleontologist and scientific advisor on “Jurassic World” breaks down fact and fiction. -
Listen 1:35:01Rupert Murdoch will be stepping down and is expected to appoint his son James as the next chief executive at 21st Century Fox. Also, the Los Angeles Unified School District board unanimously agreed to ease high school graduation requirements, no longer requiring a “C” grade or better in college prep classes. Then, new, smaller standards for carry-on luggage may be a new guideline for air travel.Rupert Murdoch will be stepping down and is expected to appoint his son James as the next chief executive at 21st Century Fox. Also, the Los Angeles Unified School District board unanimously agreed to ease high school graduation requirements, no longer requiring a “C” grade or better in college prep classes. Then, new, smaller standards for carry-on luggage may be a new guideline for air travel. -
Listen 1:34:38We take a bigger picture look at how Ezell Ford fits into the national narrative of police use of force and where Los Angeles stands. Also, President Obama ordered the deployment of up to 450 more U.S. troops to Iraq on Wednesday. Then, how has the art of a good headline changed in the age of search engine optimization and social media?We take a bigger picture look at how Ezell Ford fits into the national narrative of police use of force and where Los Angeles stands. Also, President Obama ordered the deployment of up to 450 more U.S. troops to Iraq on Wednesday. Then, how has the art of a good headline changed in the age of search engine optimization and social media? -
Listen 1:35:13We get the latest from reporters inside and out of the police commission meeting deliberating on officers involved in the Ezell Ford case. Also, the Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions on the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage. Then, Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep explores the political battle of the 1830 Indian Removal Act.We get the latest from reporters inside and out of the police commission meeting deliberating on officers involved in the Ezell Ford case. Also, the Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions on the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage. Then, Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep explores the political battle of the 1830 Indian Removal Act. -
Listen 1:35:13For the first time ever, California drivers who get traffic tickets won’t have to pay their fine before fighting the ticket in court. Also, would you vote for someone running for the presidency or other high office who’s a bachelor or a bachelorette? Then, a UCLA graduate details the challenges of working as a paramedic in his latest memoir.For the first time ever, California drivers who get traffic tickets won’t have to pay their fine before fighting the ticket in court. Also, would you vote for someone running for the presidency or other high office who’s a bachelor or a bachelorette? Then, a UCLA graduate details the challenges of working as a paramedic in his latest memoir. -
Listen 1:34:374 million federal employees’ data may have been compromised after a cybersecurity breach at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Also, whether the earth experienced a break in rising temperature is being debated. Then, is the Los Angeles Film Festival on its way to becoming the next Sundance?4 million federal employees’ data may have been compromised after a cybersecurity breach at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Also, whether the earth experienced a break in rising temperature is being debated. Then, is the Los Angeles Film Festival on its way to becoming the next Sundance? -
Listen 1:34:29Today is the deadline for high profile bills including legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, collecting data on police stops to address alleged racial profiling and expanding Medi-Cal to undocumented immigrants. Also, LA County Sherriff Jim Mcdonnell answers your questions. Then, Stanford scientists are trying to measure creativity.Today is the deadline for high profile bills including legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, collecting data on police stops to address alleged racial profiling and expanding Medi-Cal to undocumented immigrants. Also, LA County Sherriff Jim Mcdonnell answers your questions. Then, Stanford scientists are trying to measure creativity.
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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