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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
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Listen 1:37:03A meeting between the California Air Resources Board and the California Transportation Commission prompted a surprising debate. We discuss why there may be a need to limit the miles put on cars. We also examine the pilot demand shortage; rising sea levels impacting the internet; and more.A meeting between the California Air Resources Board and the California Transportation Commission prompted a surprising debate. We discuss why there may be a need to limit the miles put on cars. We also examine the pilot demand shortage; rising sea levels impacting the internet; and more.
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Listen 1:36:38SB 277 narrowed parents' ability to refrain from vaccinating their kids by making exceptions available only to children who are home schooled or have a doctor's note. These notes are on the rise, and we discuss why. We also examine online streaming for niche sports; lament the decline of the middle child; and more.SB 277 narrowed parents' ability to refrain from vaccinating their kids by making exceptions available only to children who are home schooled or have a doctor's note. These notes are on the rise, and we discuss why. We also examine online streaming for niche sports; lament the decline of the middle child; and more. -
Listen 1:36:40Owners of The Griffin bar encountered some tough decisions after the fight took place, and we wonder what, if any, protocol bars and establishments should have in place for incidents such as these. We also discuss police liability during car chases; dive into what it means for particular races to code switch; and more.Owners of The Griffin bar encountered some tough decisions after the fight took place, and we wonder what, if any, protocol bars and establishments should have in place for incidents such as these. We also discuss police liability during car chases; dive into what it means for particular races to code switch; and more. -
Listen 1:36:50A new set of rules released by state regulators on Friday affect the way marijuana is delivered, how it's advertised and much more. We discuss the details. We also conduct our weekly political round table; analyze why black babies are twice as likely to die as their white counterparts in the U.S.; and moreA new set of rules released by state regulators on Friday affect the way marijuana is delivered, how it's advertised and much more. We discuss the details. We also conduct our weekly political round table; analyze why black babies are twice as likely to die as their white counterparts in the U.S.; and more -
Listen 1:36:29A new CA initiative which proposes tougher penalties on crime made the 2020 ballot – but how do residents and lawmakers feel about the stricter measures? We discuss. We also debate the possibility of federal regulations for driverless cars; review the latest movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.A new CA initiative which proposes tougher penalties on crime made the 2020 ballot – but how do residents and lawmakers feel about the stricter measures? We discuss. We also debate the possibility of federal regulations for driverless cars; review the latest movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:36:37Republicans are threatening FBI agent Peter Strzok with contempt for refusing to answer questions at his hearing before the House Judiciary and Oversight committees. We also discuss the reopening of the 1955 lynching case of Emmett Till; debate LA's new property tax to fund the capture of stormwater; and more.Republicans are threatening FBI agent Peter Strzok with contempt for refusing to answer questions at his hearing before the House Judiciary and Oversight committees. We also discuss the reopening of the 1955 lynching case of Emmett Till; debate LA's new property tax to fund the capture of stormwater; and more. -
Listen 1:36:22You may want to check that do-gooder feeling you get every time your recyclables get picked up – we check in with industry experts on CA's recycling market. We also debate the WHO's decision to classify sex addiction as an official condition; discuss a proposed gondola to the Hollywood sign; and more.You may want to check that do-gooder feeling you get every time your recyclables get picked up – we check in with industry experts on CA's recycling market. We also debate the WHO's decision to classify sex addiction as an official condition; discuss a proposed gondola to the Hollywood sign; and more. -
Listen 1:36:29Soon-Shiong purchased The Times, along with the San Diego Union-Tribune and other local papers, last month for $500 million. He sits down with Larry to discuss the future of the paper. We also spend the first hour of the show speaking with a slew of experts on Trump's Supreme Court nomination Brett Kavanaugh.Soon-Shiong purchased The Times, along with the San Diego Union-Tribune and other local papers, last month for $500 million. He sits down with Larry to discuss the future of the paper. We also spend the first hour of the show speaking with a slew of experts on Trump's Supreme Court nomination Brett Kavanaugh. -
AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the weekend headlines you might have missed and previews the week to come in political news. We also check in on the state of Brexit; discuss the lawsuit filed by Boston Symphony Orchestra’s lead flutist; and more. -
Listen 1:36:46A bill set forth in 2017 by Senator Kevin de León says "yes," but critics argue the price hike resulting from the endeavor will do more harm than good. We debate the pro's and con's. We also discuss the latest political news going into the weekend; conduct our weekly roundtable with the FilmWeek critics; and more.A bill set forth in 2017 by Senator Kevin de León says "yes," but critics argue the price hike resulting from the endeavor will do more harm than good. We debate the pro's and con's. We also discuss the latest political news going into the weekend; conduct our weekly roundtable with the FilmWeek critics; 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