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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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Today on AirTalk, Election day: Prop 50; Gen Z nostalgia; Rose Bowl/UCLA lawsuit; AI drug development, and What to do when your friend cheats.
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Listen 1:38:39Today on AirTalk, we discuss a new bill that would require California community colleges to allow homeless students to park their cars in the campus parking lots overnight. We also examine the boycott of Brunei-owned hotels in Beverly Hills over the country’s new anti-LGBTQ laws; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a new bill that would require California community colleges to allow homeless students to park their cars in the campus parking lots overnight. We also examine the boycott of Brunei-owned hotels in Beverly Hills over the country’s new anti-LGBTQ laws; and more. -
Listen 1:38:16Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent approval by the House Judiciary Committee for special counsel Robert Mueller's full report on his Russia investigation. We also examine the reality of gang violence in South LA and the spread of conspiracy theories following Nipsey Hussle’s death; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent approval by the House Judiciary Committee for special counsel Robert Mueller's full report on his Russia investigation. We also examine the reality of gang violence in South LA and the spread of conspiracy theories following Nipsey Hussle’s death; and more. -
Listen 1:38:20Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent allegations of inappropriate touching against potential 2020 presidential candidate, Joe Biden. We also examine how the Census measures race; analyze New York City's passing of a proposal to impose tolls on vehicles entering central Manhattan; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent allegations of inappropriate touching against potential 2020 presidential candidate, Joe Biden. We also examine how the Census measures race; analyze New York City's passing of a proposal to impose tolls on vehicles entering central Manhattan; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come; and more. -
Listen 1:38:32Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recently introduced a package of bills meant to reform the college admissions process and close backdoors for the kids of rich or connected parents. We also examine a recent study suggesting women's brains appear three years younger than men's; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recently introduced a package of bills meant to reform the college admissions process and close backdoors for the kids of rich or connected parents. We also examine a recent study suggesting women's brains appear three years younger than men's; and more. -
Listen 1:38:20Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recent study on congestion pricing that suggests charging $4 to drive into West LA could significantly reduce traffic and commute times. We also examine suggestions by Democratic presidential candidates to expand the number of justices in the Supreme Court; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recent study on congestion pricing that suggests charging $4 to drive into West LA could significantly reduce traffic and commute times. We also examine suggestions by Democratic presidential candidates to expand the number of justices in the Supreme Court; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the backlash and renewed fight against the renaming USC’s Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. We also speak with Whitewater special counsel Ken Starr and get his thoughts on the Mueller Report; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we examine a new CA bill that aims to protect certain hairstyles from workplace discrimination; discuss the Democrats new healthcare expansion bill; and more. -
Listen 1:36:52Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election; we also recap the big political stories you might’ve missed this weekend and look ahead to the week to come; and moreToday on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election; we also recap the big political stories you might’ve missed this weekend and look ahead to the week to come; and more -
Listen 1:03:52Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Governor Newsom's proposal to nix new death sentences in local criminal cases, and how this decision may cause tension with Attorney General Becerra. We also examine a new California bill that would add new limitations to cell phone usage on school grounds; and more.Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Governor Newsom's proposal to nix new death sentences in local criminal cases, and how this decision may cause tension with Attorney General Becerra. We also examine a new California bill that would add new limitations to cell phone usage on school grounds; and more.
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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