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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: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids
    Previewing Trump’s address to the nation with an economic check-in
    Today on AirTalk: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids

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  • Firefighters douse flames and smoke near homes in West Hills, California on November 11, 2018, as they continue their battle to control the Woolsey Fire. - Near Los Angeles, where the fire is threatening mansions and mobile homes alike in the coastal celebrity redoubt of Malibu, the death toll has so far been limited to two victims found in a vehicle on a private driveway. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we'll examine the biggest headlines in politics that you might have missed over the weekend and preview the stories you’ll want to be watching this week. We'll also give you a play by play of NASA’s InSight spacecraft landing on Mars; and more.
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  • The US Capitol is seen in Washington, DC on January 22, 2018 after the US Senate reached a deal to reopen the federal government, with Democrats accepting a compromise spending bill.
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    We discuss what the new signature requirements for ballot measures are and what they mean for Californians. We also debate the Education Dept’s newly proposed protections for students accused of sexual assault; and more.
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  • MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Firefighters battle a blaze at the Salvation Army Camp on November 10, 2018 in Malibu, California. The Woolsey fire has burned over 70,000 acres and has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu as it continues grow. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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    The Woolsey Fire has charred over 98,000 acres and destroyed more than 500 structures. The fire is now at 57 percent contained. We check in on the latest. We also discuss the legal arguments behind CNN's lawsuit against the president; analyze the effectiveness of fish oil and vitamin D; and more.
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  • MALIBU, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Firefighters battle a blaze at the Salvation Army Camp on November 10, 2018 in Malibu, California. The Woolsey fire has burned over 70,000 acres and has reached the Pacific Coast at Malibu as it continues grow. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk discusses the latest on the Woolsey Fire, as thousands of firefighters remain on the line Tuesday, working to contain it. We also analyze the balance of power in U.S politics after the midterm elections; and more.
    Woolsey Fire: At over 95,000 acres destroyed and 35% containment, firefighters make gains but continue to battle flames and strong wind
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    Firefighters continued battling the Woolsey and Hill fires this weekend. We report the latest and get an update on the status of the fires, the most recent evacuation orders and what we can expect in the coming week. We also recap the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and preview the stories we’re watching this week.
    After the weekend, we get the latest on Woolsey and Hill fires
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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