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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 1:03:02AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and previews some of the big stories we’re watching for in local, state and national politics this week. We also discuss the VA's move to consolidate mental health services into “evidence-based” therapy; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and previews some of the big stories we’re watching for in local, state and national politics this week. We also discuss the VA's move to consolidate mental health services into “evidence-based” therapy; and more. -
Listen 1:01:34As reported by the LA Times’ Anh Do, younger Vietnamese-Americans more often advocate against deportation, while the older generation tend to stay silent on the topic of deportation. We also get a sneak peek at KPCC's newest podcast “The Big One”; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.As reported by the LA Times’ Anh Do, younger Vietnamese-Americans more often advocate against deportation, while the older generation tend to stay silent on the topic of deportation. We also get a sneak peek at KPCC's newest podcast “The Big One”; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more. -
Listen 1:01:10According to a newly released survey for 2017 from the U.S. Census Bureau, despite more people leaving California than arriving from other states, California still attracts steady stream of people. We also examine the financial role of credit cards in the purchases of guns used in mass shootings; discuss the term 'Latinx'; and more.According to a newly released survey for 2017 from the U.S. Census Bureau, despite more people leaving California than arriving from other states, California still attracts steady stream of people. We also examine the financial role of credit cards in the purchases of guns used in mass shootings; discuss the term 'Latinx'; and more. -
Listen 1:35:42January 1 marks the one year anniversary of California’s legalization of recreational pot. Today on AirTalk, guest host Frank Stoltz moderates the year in review with a medley of major players in the cannabis industry. We also discuss the potential impact of the First Step Act on California; and more.January 1 marks the one year anniversary of California’s legalization of recreational pot. Today on AirTalk, guest host Frank Stoltz moderates the year in review with a medley of major players in the cannabis industry. We also discuss the potential impact of the First Step Act on California; and more. -
Listen 1:36:09Facing a midnight deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump said Friday a closure could drag on "for a very long time." We also discuss one of the most significant moves by President Trump to reshape the immigration system; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.Facing a midnight deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump said Friday a closure could drag on "for a very long time." We also discuss one of the most significant moves by President Trump to reshape the immigration system; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more. -
Listen 1:35:52Today on AirTalk, Nobel Laureate and Caltech chemistry professor Frances Arnold joins Larry to discuss her research and experience being lauded. We also discuss a new report from the Federal school safety panel detailing suggestions for policy changes and best practices for improving school safety across the country; and more.Today on AirTalk, Nobel Laureate and Caltech chemistry professor Frances Arnold joins Larry to discuss her research and experience being lauded. We also discuss a new report from the Federal school safety panel detailing suggestions for policy changes and best practices for improving school safety across the country; and more. -
Listen 1:34:31Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore joins Larry Mantle for his monthly check-in on AirTalk. We also discuss the looming teachers’ as L.A. Schools, teachers’ union remain at odds in contract dispute; analyze the latest numbers on homelessness from HUD report; and more.Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore joins Larry Mantle for his monthly check-in on AirTalk. We also discuss the looming teachers’ as L.A. Schools, teachers’ union remain at odds in contract dispute; analyze the latest numbers on homelessness from HUD report; and more.
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Listen 1:36:27Michael Flynn is at the federal courthouse in Washington. Meanwhile, the White House appeared to inch away from forcing a partial government shutdown. We also discuss a bill that would allow the federal government to become a manufacturer of some generic drugs; examine the 'q' in ‘LGBTQ’; and more.Michael Flynn is at the federal courthouse in Washington. Meanwhile, the White House appeared to inch away from forcing a partial government shutdown. We also discuss a bill that would allow the federal government to become a manufacturer of some generic drugs; examine the 'q' in ‘LGBTQ’; and more. -
Listen 1:36:24AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the biggest political stories in California and Washington D.C. for the week to come. We also examine the Texas ACA decision; discuss the controversy on a K-town school mural; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the biggest political stories in California and Washington D.C. for the week to come. We also examine the Texas ACA decision; discuss the controversy on a K-town school mural; and more. -
Listen 1:35:59Advocates for the Vietnamese American community say they fear the Trump administration may be negotiating with Vietnam to take back thousands of refugees who came to the U.S. decades ago. We also discuss the demise of The Weekly Standard; examine the legalities of spanking; and more.Advocates for the Vietnamese American community say they fear the Trump administration may be negotiating with Vietnam to take back thousands of refugees who came to the U.S. decades ago. We also discuss the demise of The Weekly Standard; examine the legalities of spanking; 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