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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 1:36:16Last week's stabbing in Ventura has raised a critical eye towards how local police handled the incident. We examine current policies and debate potential changes. We also preview the Supreme Court's upcoming travel ban case; discuss whether patients should be informed of doctors' probation statuses; and more.Last week's stabbing in Ventura has raised a critical eye towards how local police handled the incident. We examine current policies and debate potential changes. We also preview the Supreme Court's upcoming travel ban case; discuss whether patients should be informed of doctors' probation statuses; and more. -
Listen 1:35:57The Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health project works to determine the impact of gene-sequencing in infants, including any ethical concerns. We discuss. We also conduct our weekly political round-up; interview evolutionary psychologist Nancy Segal on her new book; and more.The Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health project works to determine the impact of gene-sequencing in infants, including any ethical concerns. We discuss. We also conduct our weekly political round-up; interview evolutionary psychologist Nancy Segal on her new book; and more. -
Listen 1:37:18AirTalk brings you the latest on the DNC’s lawsuit alleging that Trump campaign associates conspired with the Russian government and hacked the Democratic Party’s computer networks. We also dive into the new study on NorCal’s Hayward Fault; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk brings you the latest on the DNC’s lawsuit alleging that Trump campaign associates conspired with the Russian government and hacked the Democratic Party’s computer networks. We also dive into the new study on NorCal’s Hayward Fault; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:55The woman Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher wants to testify in support of her bill is bound to an NDA, so Gonzalez Fletcher is asking the Assembly to issue a subpoena – if they do, what are the larger implications? We also bring you the latest on the Southwest engine explosion; as the Castro era ends, what’s next for Cuba?; and more.The woman Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher wants to testify in support of her bill is bound to an NDA, so Gonzalez Fletcher is asking the Assembly to issue a subpoena – if they do, what are the larger implications? We also bring you the latest on the Southwest engine explosion; as the Castro era ends, what’s next for Cuba?; and more. -
Listen 1:37:09LAPD Chief Charlie Beck returns for his monthly check-in, weighing in on various issue such as a new CA bill redefining "deadly force," muting body cam mic's and the spike in pedestrian deaths. We also dive into the racially charged incident that occurred at a Philadelphia Starbucks; Barbara Bush's passing; and more.LAPD Chief Charlie Beck returns for his monthly check-in, weighing in on various issue such as a new CA bill redefining "deadly force," muting body cam mic's and the spike in pedestrian deaths. We also dive into the racially charged incident that occurred at a Philadelphia Starbucks; Barbara Bush's passing; and more. -
Listen 1:37:15AirTalk debates a city proposal that would alert businesses when sidewalk sellers seek permits to sell outside their door. We also dive into the the legal battle between a church using cannabis for worship and the city that says it’s an illegal dispensary; should transitional kindergarten be available to all 4-year-olds in California?; and more.AirTalk debates a city proposal that would alert businesses when sidewalk sellers seek permits to sell outside their door. We also dive into the the legal battle between a church using cannabis for worship and the city that says it’s an illegal dispensary; should transitional kindergarten be available to all 4-year-olds in California?; and more. -
AirTalk dives into the legal ramifications of President Trump’s airstrike against Syria on Friday. We also bring you the week’s news in politics; why are less U.S. college students enrolling in foreign language classes?; and more. -
Listen 1:37:09AirTalk brings you the latest on a new ruling that the DoJ cannot require local police departments to help ICE in order to receive federal funding – a victory for California in its ongoing challenge to the federal government. We also dive into which areas of California agriculture China’s tariffs would hit the hardest; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk brings you the latest on a new ruling that the DoJ cannot require local police departments to help ICE in order to receive federal funding – a victory for California in its ongoing challenge to the federal government. We also dive into which areas of California agriculture China’s tariffs would hit the hardest; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:37:19Larry checks in with Sheriff Jim McDonnell on a variety of issues, including decreased crime rates and the status of mental health and medical programs for prison inmates. We also discuss the LA Times' lawsuit demanding transparency in the state's execution processes; explore the launch of a new car rental program; and more.Larry checks in with Sheriff Jim McDonnell on a variety of issues, including decreased crime rates and the status of mental health and medical programs for prison inmates. We also discuss the LA Times' lawsuit demanding transparency in the state's execution processes; explore the launch of a new car rental program; and more. -
Listen 1:37:25AirTalk brings you the latest on the second day of Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress – plus, did Ted Cruz’s assertion yesterday that Facebook is politically biased have any merit? We also dive into the implications of a possible U.S. strike on Syria; can federal election campaign funds be used for childcare?; and more.AirTalk brings you the latest on the second day of Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress – plus, did Ted Cruz’s assertion yesterday that Facebook is politically biased have any merit? We also dive into the implications of a possible U.S. strike on Syria; can federal election campaign funds be used for childcare?; 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