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AirTalk
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 1:36:08LA 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. -
AirTalk covers the president's decision to pull out of Iran nuclear accord. We also interview L.A. County sheriff candidate Bob Lindsey; dive into AEG's announcement that it will be expanding the Los Angeles Convention Center; and more. -
With the GOP convention occurring this past weekend, our political analysts have a lot to recap during our weekly round table. We also analyze FYF Fest's event cancellation; look into the rise of robocalls; and more. -
Listen 1:36:07Trump will take the stage today at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Dallas, TX. The weekend's event falls under a cloud of shifting perspectives over gun rights, sparked by the Parkland shooting. We discuss the state and future of the NRA; we also get the latest on Kilauea's volcanic eruption; and more.Trump will take the stage today at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Dallas, TX. The weekend's event falls under a cloud of shifting perspectives over gun rights, sparked by the Parkland shooting. We discuss the state and future of the NRA; we also get the latest on Kilauea's volcanic eruption; and more. -
Listen 1:35:18We bring you a special collaboration with KNPR’s public affairs show, State of Nevada, looking at how the high cost of living is driving people out of California in search of a better life in other cities. We also talk to newly-minted LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner; discuss air pollution in SoCal; and more.We bring you a special collaboration with KNPR’s public affairs show, State of Nevada, looking at how the high cost of living is driving people out of California in search of a better life in other cities. We also talk to newly-minted LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner; discuss air pollution in SoCal; and more. -
Listen 1:36:26With direct primary elections only a month away, AirTalk dives into all the major news and information relating to the state and congressional races. We also discuss the rise in fentanyl-related overdoses; dive into this weekend's NASA launch of its Mars InSight craft; and more.With direct primary elections only a month away, AirTalk dives into all the major news and information relating to the state and congressional races. We also discuss the rise in fentanyl-related overdoses; dive into this weekend's NASA launch of its Mars InSight craft; 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