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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 1:36:37On the morning after California's primary, the votes are in and so are the results for who will be moving on to midterm elections. Last night's races had a few predictable outcomes as well as some surprising ones, so listen in as Larry reviews the highlights with our panel of political analysts.On the morning after California's primary, the votes are in and so are the results for who will be moving on to midterm elections. Last night's races had a few predictable outcomes as well as some surprising ones, so listen in as Larry reviews the highlights with our panel of political analysts. -
Listen 1:35:29Larry checks in with KPCC reporter Sharon McNary, who’s been hitting up several polling stations in Orange County and Los Angeles County, as well as Registrar of Voters for O.C. and L.A. We also examine the “right-to-try” bill; discuss whether CA should require corporations to have at least one woman on board of directors; and more.Larry checks in with KPCC reporter Sharon McNary, who’s been hitting up several polling stations in Orange County and Los Angeles County, as well as Registrar of Voters for O.C. and L.A. We also examine the “right-to-try” bill; discuss whether CA should require corporations to have at least one woman on board of directors; and more. -
Listen 1:36:45Southern California is home to a half-dozen congressional districts where the fate of Republican seats could help decide which of the two major parties wins control of the U.S. House. We also cover the headlines you might have missed over the weekend; analyze the SCOTUS decision in favor of Colorado baker; and more.Southern California is home to a half-dozen congressional districts where the fate of Republican seats could help decide which of the two major parties wins control of the U.S. House. We also cover the headlines you might have missed over the weekend; analyze the SCOTUS decision in favor of Colorado baker; and more. -
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released their 2018 report documenting LA County's homelessness numbers. We discuss the data, its implications, and take calls from the homeless population. -
Listen 1:35:59Southern California is home to a half-dozen congressional districts where the fate of Republican seats could help decide which of the two major parties wins control of the U.S. House. We also discuss the proposed restrictions on plastic straws and caps; examine the announced U.S. steel tariffs; and more.Southern California is home to a half-dozen congressional districts where the fate of Republican seats could help decide which of the two major parties wins control of the U.S. House. We also discuss the proposed restrictions on plastic straws and caps; examine the announced U.S. steel tariffs; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20The LAPD is investigating 52 complaints regarding ex-USC gynecologist George Tyndall. What are the steps towards prosecuting sexual misconduct in a gynecological exam room? We discuss. We also debate the San Francisco vape ban; examine the implications of new mudslide research from Caltech; and more.The LAPD is investigating 52 complaints regarding ex-USC gynecologist George Tyndall. What are the steps towards prosecuting sexual misconduct in a gynecological exam room? We discuss. We also debate the San Francisco vape ban; examine the implications of new mudslide research from Caltech; and more. -
Listen 1:36:25AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the long weekend and previews what’s to come this week in national and state politics. We also discuss digital license plates; examine the effectiveness of implicit bias training; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the long weekend and previews what’s to come this week in national and state politics. We also discuss digital license plates; examine the effectiveness of implicit bias training; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20Harvey Weinstein has been arrested by New York City police on charges of rape and a criminal sex act. We examine the case and its implications on investigations in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and London. We also debate how to spend the $800-million VW settlement in California; review this weeks films on FilmWeek; and more.Harvey Weinstein has been arrested by New York City police on charges of rape and a criminal sex act. We examine the case and its implications on investigations in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and London. We also debate how to spend the $800-million VW settlement in California; review this weeks films on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:36:12The homeless problem has reached crisis level in the state. Mayors across the state are banding together to ask the Brown administration for $1.5 billion to tackle homelessness in their cities. We also evaluate US strategy towards North Korea; analyze the role of law enforcement using Amazon’s facial recognition system; and more.The homeless problem has reached crisis level in the state. Mayors across the state are banding together to ask the Brown administration for $1.5 billion to tackle homelessness in their cities. We also evaluate US strategy towards North Korea; analyze the role of law enforcement using Amazon’s facial recognition system; and more. -
Listen 1:36:00Residents are resisting the placement of a temporary homeless shelter in the Koreatown area, but it begs the question: under what circumstances do locals approve of a shelter, and are the homeless open to using it? We also examine the mysteries (and legalities) of CBD oil; discuss women and Evangelicalism; and more.Residents are resisting the placement of a temporary homeless shelter in the Koreatown area, but it begs the question: under what circumstances do locals approve of a shelter, and are the homeless open to using it? We also examine the mysteries (and legalities) of CBD oil; discuss women and Evangelicalism; and more.
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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