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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: Holiday storm? SoCal restaurant industry check-in; When did you first start feeling “old?” LAist year in review; TV Talk.
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    Today on AirTalk: Holiday storm? SoCal restaurant industry check-in; When did you first start feeling “old?” LAist year in review; TV Talk.

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  • U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions addresses members of the California Peace Officers Association on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Sacramento, California. US Attorney General Jeff Sessions warned California Wednesday that the federal government would use all its legal powers to fight protections provided unauthorized immigrants, a day after suing the state over its sanctuary laws. / AFP PHOTO / NOAH BERGER (Photo credit should read NOAH BERGER/AFP/Getty Images)
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    The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against California on Monday, arguing a state law limiting transfers of federal lands interferes with Congress’ right to control the sale of federal property. We also dive into how Spotify rocked the music industry as the streaming service goes public today; are the new Sinclair TV station promos warning against ‘false news’ ethical?; and more.
    The Trump administration is suing California again, but this time it’s over federal land transfers
    The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against California on Monday, arguing a state law limiting transfers of federal lands interferes with Congress’ right to control the sale of federal property. We also dive into how Spotify rocked the music industry as the streaming service goes public today; are the new Sinclair TV station promos warning against ‘false news’ ethical?; and more.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a meeting with Health Minister Veronika Skvortsova and Alexander Bastrykin, the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, in Moscow on March 28, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Sputnik / Mikhail KLIMENTYEV (Photo credit should read MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/AFP/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:36:10
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    AirTalk brings you the latest in political news, including reports that Trump invited Vladimir Putin to the White House in March. We also dive into the results of the independent autopsy of Stephon Clark; have you kept up with your water conservation efforts?; and more.
    Week in politics: The tense state of U.S.-Russia relations, what’s next after Trump says DACA deal is off and more
    AirTalk brings you the latest in political news, including reports that Trump invited Vladimir Putin to the White House in March. We also dive into the results of the independent autopsy of Stephon Clark; have you kept up with your water conservation efforts?; and more.
  • NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: Scott Pruitt, administrator of U.S. EPA speaks at The 2017 Concordia Annual Summit at Grand Hyatt New York on September 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit)
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    AirTalk dives into the possible local impact of the Trump administration’s expected move to dismiss fuel economy targets the Obama administration developed with California to fight global warming. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; is Elon Musk’s Tesla in trouble?; and more.
    The California response to Trump administration’s expected move to roll back CAFE standards
    AirTalk dives into the possible local impact of the Trump administration’s expected move to dismiss fuel economy targets the Obama administration developed with California to fight global warming. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; is Elon Musk’s Tesla in trouble?; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin leaves after a hearing before the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of House Appropriations Committee March 15, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The subcommittee held a hearing to examine the FY2019 Veterans Affairs Budget request by the Trump Administration. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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    Yesterday, Trump fired VA Secretary David Shulkin, a decision that follows an unflattering IG's report accusing Shulkin of misusing government funds. We discuss the latest. We also celebrate Opening Day with an MLB preview; debate whether science has found a loophole for kosher foods; and more.
    On the heels of Veterans Affairs Secretary firing, we discuss the possibility of privatizing the VA
    Yesterday, Trump fired VA Secretary David Shulkin, a decision that follows an unflattering IG's report accusing Shulkin of misusing government funds. We discuss the latest. We also celebrate Opening Day with an MLB preview; debate whether science has found a loophole for kosher foods; and more.
  • NORWICH, CT - MARCH 23: Oxycodone pain pills prescribed for a patient with chronic pain lie on display on March 23, 2016 in Norwich, CT. On March 15, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), announced guidelines for doctors to reduce the amount of opioid painkillers prescribed, in an effort to curb the epidemic. The CDC estimates that most new heroin addicts first became hooked on prescription pain medication before graduating to heroin, which is stronger and cheaper. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk weighs the advantages Medicare's attempt to curb the opioid epidemic with the impact it may have on chronic pain patients. We also examine the latest on the Uber's fatal driverless car crash; debate the EPA’s recent ‘secret science’ ban proposal; and more.
    Medicare to issue limit on opioid prescriptions
    AirTalk weighs the advantages Medicare's attempt to curb the opioid epidemic with the impact it may have on chronic pain patients. We also examine the latest on the Uber's fatal driverless car crash; debate the EPA’s recent ‘secret science’ ban proposal; and more.
  • County workers clear and raze a homeless encampment beside the Santa Ana River on February 20, 2018 in Anaheim, California. Officials in Orange County began moving homeless transients out of the homeless tent encampments to shelters or motels as part of the settlement worked out by homeless advocates and the county under supervision of a federal court judge. / AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk dives into what’s next after two Orange County cities sue the County to prevent the creation of certain homeless shelters. We also look into issues involved with selling legal pot on California tribal lands; explain the OC Sheriff's new loophole in the state's sanctuary status; and more.
    After clearing of Santa Ana River homeless encampment, Orange County and its cities fight over where to put new shelters
    AirTalk dives into what’s next after two Orange County cities sue the County to prevent the creation of certain homeless shelters. We also look into issues involved with selling legal pot on California tribal lands; explain the OC Sheriff's new loophole in the state's sanctuary status; and more.
  • Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Emma Gonzalez reacts as she speaks during the March for Our Lives Rally in Washington, DC on March 24, 2018. Galvanized by the February 2018 gun massacre at a Florida high school, hundreds of thousands took to the streets in cities across the United States on Saturday in the biggest protest for gun control in a generation. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk brings you the latest after millions took to the streets this weekend in the gun control-focused March for Our Lives. We also dive into 14 state bills looking to make affordable healthcare alternatives to single payer; and talk March Madness' Final Four was determined yesterday.
    Week in politics: What’s next following the weekend’s 'March for our Lives,' an update on POTUS’ legal team, the U.S. expulsion of Russian diplomats and more
    AirTalk brings you the latest after millions took to the streets this weekend in the gun control-focused March for Our Lives. We also dive into 14 state bills looking to make affordable healthcare alternatives to single payer; and talk March Madness' Final Four was determined yesterday.
  • President Donald Trump talks with journalists before signing tax reform legislation into law in the Oval Office December 22, 2017 in Washington, DC.
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    AirTalk takes you through this morning’s budget saga, from President Trump’s early morning tweet threatening to veto the spending bill — which would have caused another government shutdown — to his press conference announcing he will sign it, despite being unhappy with some items it didn’t fund. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek.
    Trump’s veto threat, China responds to US tariffs and more
    AirTalk takes you through this morning’s budget saga, from President Trump’s early morning tweet threatening to veto the spending bill — which would have caused another government shutdown — to his press conference announcing he will sign it, despite being unhappy with some items it didn’t fund. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek.
  • Commuters drive under heavy rainfall in Los Angeles, California on March 21, 2018 A slow-moving storm, billed as an "atmospheric river" began unleashing rain across southern California. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered by officials in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. / AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. Brown (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk brings you the latest on the first 24 hours of SoCal’s storm, including new evacuation orders and flood warnings. We also dive into a new study on the promises of a male birth control pill; as SF becomes latest California city to ban fur sale, what was the impact of WeHo’s fur ban?; and more.
    Live updates: SoCal storm and impact on fire-ravaged areas
    AirTalk brings you the latest on the first 24 hours of SoCal’s storm, including new evacuation orders and flood warnings. We also dive into a new study on the promises of a male birth control pill; as SF becomes latest California city to ban fur sale, what was the impact of WeHo’s fur ban?; and more.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: A Los Angeles police officer wear an AXON body camera during the Immigrants Make America Great March to protest actions being taken by the Trump administration on February 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Protesters are calling for an end to stepped up ICE raids and deportations, and that health care be provided for documented and undocumented people. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk dives into the implications of the LAPD’s new rules on releasing officer body and dash camera recordings. We also bring you the latest on Austin bombing suspect Mark Anthony Conditt, who killed himself as police closed in this morning; what Paula Jones’ lawsuit against then-President Bill Clinton can tell us about Zervos v. Trump; and more.
    What will change after LA Police Commission approves release policy for LAPD body, dashcam video
    AirTalk dives into the implications of the LAPD’s new rules on releasing officer body and dash camera recordings. We also bring you the latest on Austin bombing suspect Mark Anthony Conditt, who killed himself as police closed in this morning; what Paula Jones’ lawsuit against then-President Bill Clinton can tell us about Zervos v. Trump; 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