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AirTalk
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: Holiday storm? SoCal restaurant industry check-in; When did you first start feeling “old?” LAist year in review; TV Talk. -
Today on AirTalk: New LAist/USC study on street takeovers; What words do you have trouble spelling? The Palisades fire report weakened; Robby Hoffman; and Is VistaVision back?
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President Donald Trump threatened repeatedly on Tuesday to shut down the government if Congress doesn’t provide the money he says is needed to build a wall at the Mexican border. We also check in on LAUSD labor negotiations; discuss checkout-free shopping; and more. -
AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable looks at the headlines you might have missed this weekend, plus the stories to keep an eye on in the week to come. We also discuss what lies ahead after British PM Theresa May announces ‘Brexit’ deal will be held up; and more. -
Listen 1:36:10Just a few days after being tapped to host the 91st Academy Awards, comedian Kevin Hart is stepping down from the role after backlash to his past homophobic tweets and stand-up. We also discuss a bill that would require a social media check for gun license applicants; examine the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund; and more.Just a few days after being tapped to host the 91st Academy Awards, comedian Kevin Hart is stepping down from the role after backlash to his past homophobic tweets and stand-up. We also discuss a bill that would require a social media check for gun license applicants; examine the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we examine the UCLA Anderson School of Management report on US economy and discuss its possible implications. We'll also take a look at how different generations of Jewish Americans view the Birthright Israel program; check in on Malibu; and more. -
Listen 1:23:25Today on AirTalk we recap the service for President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral and discusses the history and legacy of the 41st president of the United States. We also discuss pros and cons of psychiatric advance directives for determining patient treatment during crisis; and moreToday on AirTalk we recap the service for President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral and discusses the history and legacy of the 41st president of the United States. We also discuss pros and cons of psychiatric advance directives for determining patient treatment during crisis; and more -
Listen 1:36:11The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Los Angeles to decide on whether it should reduce or alter some pension benefits for California public employees. We also recap some of the bills introduced at yesterday's legislative session; examine the Tejon Ranch project; and more.The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Los Angeles to decide on whether it should reduce or alter some pension benefits for California public employees. We also recap some of the bills introduced at yesterday's legislative session; examine the Tejon Ranch project; and more. -
Listen 1:36:04AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed this weekend and looks ahead to the stories to watch in the week to come. We also remember President George H.W. Bush; examine emergency notification systems in light of recent wildfires; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed this weekend and looks ahead to the stories to watch in the week to come. We also remember President George H.W. Bush; examine emergency notification systems in light of recent wildfires; and more. -
Listen 1:36:47AB-2731 failed earlier this year. If passed, it would have implemented a 17 percent tax hike on venture capitalists, hedge funds and private equity firms. We also discuss a CDC report that shows the decline in abortion rate in US; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.AB-2731 failed earlier this year. If passed, it would have implemented a 17 percent tax hike on venture capitalists, hedge funds and private equity firms. We also discuss a CDC report that shows the decline in abortion rate in US; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
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Listen 1:35:38Larry sits down with two former Department of Justice officials to talk about the latest and what could be ahead. We also discuss the legalization of street vending in Los Angeles; examine the protection of the homeless population under the state's hate-crime laws; and more.Cohen pleads guilty, Manafort’s retracted plea deal and what comes next in the Mueller investigationLarry sits down with two former Department of Justice officials to talk about the latest and what could be ahead. We also discuss the legalization of street vending in Los Angeles; examine the protection of the homeless population under the state's hate-crime laws; and more. -
Listen 1:36:07A lawsuit was filed on behalf of several Camp Fire survivors alleging, among other things, that PG&E was negligent in failing to maintain its infrastructure and properly inspect and manage its power transmission lines. We also discuss a report that says CA isn't on track to meet climate change goals; share favorite animated series; and more.A lawsuit was filed on behalf of several Camp Fire survivors alleging, among other things, that PG&E was negligent in failing to maintain its infrastructure and properly inspect and manage its power transmission lines. We also discuss a report that says CA isn't on track to meet climate change goals; share favorite animated series; 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