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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 1:36:19Faculty members have signed a letter calling for USC president C.L. Max Nikias' resignation after a series of scandals at the school, the most recent being alleged mishandling of a campus gynecologist accused of inappropriate practices. We also discuss the effects of Starbucks' new policies on employees; and more.Faculty members have signed a letter calling for USC president C.L. Max Nikias' resignation after a series of scandals at the school, the most recent being alleged mishandling of a campus gynecologist accused of inappropriate practices. We also discuss the effects of Starbucks' new policies on employees; and more. -
Listen 1:36:11AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and looks ahead to what to watch for in state and national politics in the week to come. We also interview Secretary of State Alex Padilla and California Attorney General Becerra; discuss the Sante Fe shooting; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and looks ahead to what to watch for in state and national politics in the week to come. We also interview Secretary of State Alex Padilla and California Attorney General Becerra; discuss the Sante Fe shooting; and more. -
Listen 1:36:12San Francisco announced that it's looking to open two SDI's by August, but how do these facilities operate and what is their impact on the health of drug users? We also check in on how Hawaii is coping with the new fissure eruption in Kilauea; dive into the chaos of tomorrow's royal wedding; and more.San Francisco announced that it's looking to open two SDI's by August, but how do these facilities operate and what is their impact on the health of drug users? We also check in on how Hawaii is coping with the new fissure eruption in Kilauea; dive into the chaos of tomorrow's royal wedding; and more. -
Listen 1:35:45California is losing population to domestic migration, people relocating to this state have significantly higher incomes than those leaving it, according to reports. We also meet the candidates for Orange County Sheriff; discuss five propositions in the November ballot; and more.California is losing population to domestic migration, people relocating to this state have significantly higher incomes than those leaving it, according to reports. We also meet the candidates for Orange County Sheriff; discuss five propositions in the November ballot; and more. -
Listen 1:35:37It's been a series of "lasts" for LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, who's 40 years of service are coming to a close with the approach of his June retirement. As he stops in for his final AirTalk visit, we go over recent public safety news and reminisce on the chief's legacy. We also debate the "Amazon tax"; debate Yanny vs. Laurel; and moreIt's been a series of "lasts" for LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, who's 40 years of service are coming to a close with the approach of his June retirement. As he stops in for his final AirTalk visit, we go over recent public safety news and reminisce on the chief's legacy. We also debate the "Amazon tax"; debate Yanny vs. Laurel; and more -
Listen 1:36:08LA County has lower rates of opioid use and abuse than much of the US. Some research says one reason is the cultural resistance among many Latinos and other minorities to take pills for pain. We also analyze the IDF’s use-of-force policies; discuss the US DOT trial commercial drone program; and more.LA County has lower rates of opioid use and abuse than much of the US. Some research says one reason is the cultural resistance among many Latinos and other minorities to take pills for pain. We also analyze the IDF’s use-of-force policies; discuss the US DOT trial commercial drone program; and more. -
Listen 1:36:07On Monday, the 70th anniversary of Israel’s formation, the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem– a move that was met with thousands of Palestinian protesters at the Gaza Strip and West Bank borders. We also discuss the future of the Iran nuke deal; analyze SCOTUS’ sports gambling decision; and more.On Monday, the 70th anniversary of Israel’s formation, the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem– a move that was met with thousands of Palestinian protesters at the Gaza Strip and West Bank borders. We also discuss the future of the Iran nuke deal; analyze SCOTUS’ sports gambling decision; and more. -
Listen 1:35:55Last week, LA City Attorney filed a federal suit against the top six manufacturers and three wholesale distributors of prescription painkillers, alleging deceptive marketing practices to boost sales and contributing to the nation’s opioid epidemic. We also get the latest updates on Kilauea; discuss Governor Brown's updated budget; and more.Last week, LA City Attorney filed a federal suit against the top six manufacturers and three wholesale distributors of prescription painkillers, alleging deceptive marketing practices to boost sales and contributing to the nation’s opioid epidemic. We also get the latest updates on Kilauea; discuss Governor Brown's updated budget; and more. -
Listen 1:36:25It's official. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be meeting in just over one month. We analyze the details and how the release of the three U.S. hostages plays into the announcement. We also recap Gina Haspel's senate hearing; celebrate renowned physicist Richard Feynman's 100th birthday; and moreIt's official. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be meeting in just over one month. We analyze the details and how the release of the three U.S. hostages plays into the announcement. We also recap Gina Haspel's senate hearing; celebrate renowned physicist Richard Feynman's 100th birthday; and more -
The University of Michigan is being sued over their definition of harassment in their student code of conduct. We also discuss award-winning journalist Patt Morrison's new book; sit down with California AG candidate Eric Early; 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