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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 1:03:05AirTalk 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.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. -
Listen 1:03:00AirTalk 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.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. -
Listen 1:35:46AirTalk debates whether pregnancy centers should be required to tell patrons about abortion, contraception and prenatal care as SCOTUS arguments challenging a state law start today. We also dive into Uber’s self-driving car program after one of its driverless vehicles killed a pedestrian yesterday; do you vacation alone?; and more.AirTalk debates whether pregnancy centers should be required to tell patrons about abortion, contraception and prenatal care as SCOTUS arguments challenging a state law start today. We also dive into Uber’s self-driving car program after one of its driverless vehicles killed a pedestrian yesterday; do you vacation alone?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:41There's much to discuss during AirTalk's weekly political roundtable, and our guests Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro and Jack Pitney join us with the latest. We also look into new allegations against Facebook regarding misuse of user data; check-in on the fourth Austin bombing to occur in less than a month; and more.There's much to discuss during AirTalk's weekly political roundtable, and our guests Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro and Jack Pitney join us with the latest. We also look into new allegations against Facebook regarding misuse of user data; check-in on the fourth Austin bombing to occur in less than a month; and more. -
Listen 1:35:23AirTalk debates a new state bill that would implement stricter regulations to preserve net neutrality than the Obama administration’s rules. We also dive into whether standardized tests like the SAT and ACT can be valuable indicators of future success in college; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk debates a new state bill that would implement stricter regulations to preserve net neutrality than the Obama administration’s rules. We also dive into whether standardized tests like the SAT and ACT can be valuable indicators of future success in college; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:11We preview legal arguments in the Department of Justice's lawsuit against AT&T and Time Warner Inc.'s proposed merger. We also examine the Spanish nickname drama that has overtaken Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke's Senate race; reflect on the five year anniversary of Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" movement; and more.We preview legal arguments in the Department of Justice's lawsuit against AT&T and Time Warner Inc.'s proposed merger. We also examine the Spanish nickname drama that has overtaken Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke's Senate race; reflect on the five year anniversary of Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" movement; and more. -
Listen 1:35:17Students across the U.S. are staging walkouts today in protest of gun violence and policies. The 17-minute walkouts are set to begin at 10 a.m. in Los Angeles. Listen in as AirTalk provides live coverage. We also dive into Connor Lamb's surprising congressional win in Pennsylvania; and more.Students across the U.S. are staging walkouts today in protest of gun violence and policies. The 17-minute walkouts are set to begin at 10 a.m. in Los Angeles. Listen in as AirTalk provides live coverage. We also dive into Connor Lamb's surprising congressional win in Pennsylvania; and more. -
Listen 1:35:22Trump is scheduled to land in San Diego at 11:30 a.m. today, in his first ever presidential visit to the golden state. The whirlwind, 24-hour visit includes an official review of a border wall prototype and a Republican National Committee roundtable. We analyze his agenda and the response from California residents.Trump is scheduled to land in San Diego at 11:30 a.m. today, in his first ever presidential visit to the golden state. The whirlwind, 24-hour visit includes an official review of a border wall prototype and a Republican National Committee roundtable. We analyze his agenda and the response from California residents. -
Listen 1:35:24Army veteran Albert Wong shot and killed three hostages this past Friday at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville. In light of the tragedy, we examine the challenges of reintegrating combat veterans into civilian society. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; chat with Robert Reich on his new book; and more.Army veteran Albert Wong shot and killed three hostages this past Friday at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville. In light of the tragedy, we examine the challenges of reintegrating combat veterans into civilian society. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; chat with Robert Reich on his new book; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20AirTalk brings you a panel of experts on international diplomacy and North Korea after news that Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean President Kim Jong Un. We also dive into why smartphone sales have declined for the first time ever; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk brings you a panel of experts on international diplomacy and North Korea after news that Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean President Kim Jong Un. We also dive into why smartphone sales have declined for the first time ever; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; 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