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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: Remembering Rob Reiner; The future of student loans; Listeners on Hanukkah; Full body MRIs; and a September interview with Rob Reiner.
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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. -
Listen 1:35:52The Los Angeles Times is moving from its historic Art Deco headquarters in downtown Los Angeles to a campus in El Segundo. We also interview Dr. Jonathan Sherin, the L.A. County Department of Mental Health Director; discuss President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominees; and more.The Los Angeles Times is moving from its historic Art Deco headquarters in downtown Los Angeles to a campus in El Segundo. We also interview Dr. Jonathan Sherin, the L.A. County Department of Mental Health Director; discuss President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominees; and more. -
Listen 1:36:06Though many in the industry are pleased with the tax credit extension, some argue that these credits are economically flawed. We debate. We also look at why a major medical convention cancelled their San Francisco event; discuss the closing of CA prison's Special Needs Yards; and more.Though many in the industry are pleased with the tax credit extension, some argue that these credits are economically flawed. We debate. We also look at why a major medical convention cancelled their San Francisco event; discuss the closing of CA prison's Special Needs Yards; and more. -
As of Sunday, the minimum wage in certain cities has increased from $12 to $13.25 per hour. We discuss the effects on both workers and employers. We also take a look at Mexico's new president and his policies; high-five over the Lakers signing LeBron James; and more. -
The final initiatives for the November ballot are in, and we give listeners the lowdown on all 12. We also discuss the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award's name being changed due to racist content in the author's books; and get all the latest reviews from our FilmWeek critics. -
Listen 1:04:16A proposed bill is looking to amend California's "felony murder rule," which holds criminal accomplices liable for murder regardless of whether they pulled the figurative (or literal) trigger. We debate. We also follow up on Justice Kennedy's retirement; interview the former U.S. ambassador to Mexico; and more.A proposed bill is looking to amend California's "felony murder rule," which holds criminal accomplices liable for murder regardless of whether they pulled the figurative (or literal) trigger. We debate. We also follow up on Justice Kennedy's retirement; interview the former U.S. ambassador to Mexico; 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