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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 1:36:00Students across the country have been blowing up social media feeds advocating for gun control since school shooter Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people last week – but can they force change? We also give you the latest on the Russia probe indictments; have you ever moved because of your political beliefs?; and more.Students across the country have been blowing up social media feeds advocating for gun control since school shooter Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people last week – but can they force change? We also give you the latest on the Russia probe indictments; have you ever moved because of your political beliefs?; and more. -
Listen 1:37:14AirTalk debates a new state bill that would make it illegal for companies to hire or fire employees based on their medical marijuana use. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; what do law enforcement agencies do when they receive tips about concerning behaviors like those exhibited by Florida’s school shooter?; and more.AirTalk debates a new state bill that would make it illegal for companies to hire or fire employees based on their medical marijuana use. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; what do law enforcement agencies do when they receive tips about concerning behaviors like those exhibited by Florida’s school shooter?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:34AirTalk debates an upcoming SCOTUS case that will decide whether online retailers have to collect state sales tax, regardless of where the company is based. We also bring you the latest on the Florida high school shooting that took 17 lives yesterday; what memories shaped your view of money?; and more.AirTalk debates an upcoming SCOTUS case that will decide whether online retailers have to collect state sales tax, regardless of where the company is based. We also bring you the latest on the Florida high school shooting that took 17 lives yesterday; what memories shaped your view of money?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:45The Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing determined that Russian hacking in the U.S. midterm election was inevitable, so how should California prepare for the threat? We speak with Secretary of State Alex Padilla. We also look at Israel's future after the Netanyahu scandal; and more.The Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing determined that Russian hacking in the U.S. midterm election was inevitable, so how should California prepare for the threat? We speak with Secretary of State Alex Padilla. We also look at Israel's future after the Netanyahu scandal; and more. -
Listen 1:35:50The "Affordable Housing Act" aims to repeal the law preventing rent control on buildings built in 1995 or later, but opponents fear this may halt construction of future housing and limit the market even further. We also check-in on SoCal's winter rain (or lack there of); discuss endurance with author Alex Hutchinson; and more.The "Affordable Housing Act" aims to repeal the law preventing rent control on buildings built in 1995 or later, but opponents fear this may halt construction of future housing and limit the market even further. We also check-in on SoCal's winter rain (or lack there of); discuss endurance with author Alex Hutchinson; and more. -
Listen 1:35:11City Council is considering two measures that would help officials expedite housing solutions by circumventing current protocol, raising concerns from those in government and local communities. We debate the pro's and con's. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; and more.LA is considering fast tracking some homeless housing projects, but some community members push backCity Council is considering two measures that would help officials expedite housing solutions by circumventing current protocol, raising concerns from those in government and local communities. We debate the pro's and con's. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; and more. -
Listen 1:37:19Larry sits down with LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell for a check in on the department, including three recent deputy-involved shootings that created a contentious emergency town hall meeting in South LA this week. We also break down what’s in the new budget bill; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.Larry sits down with LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell for a check in on the department, including three recent deputy-involved shootings that created a contentious emergency town hall meeting in South LA this week. We also break down what’s in the new budget bill; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:56The DOJ is requesting that the 2020 Census count include citizenship status, but critics say that this would create inaccuracies in the numbers, affecting a multitude of government programs. We also discuss morality clauses in the wake of #MeToo; tomorrow's start to the 2018 Winter Olympics; and more.The DOJ is requesting that the 2020 Census count include citizenship status, but critics say that this would create inaccuracies in the numbers, affecting a multitude of government programs. We also discuss morality clauses in the wake of #MeToo; tomorrow's start to the 2018 Winter Olympics; and more. -
Listen 1:35:55The LA Times will return to local ownership for the first time in 18 years after billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong purchased the paper and its sister publication, The San Diego Union-Tribune. We also dive into the symbolism behind President Trump’s request for a military parade; where’s the DACA deal in Congress’ budget?; and more.The LA Times will return to local ownership for the first time in 18 years after billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong purchased the paper and its sister publication, The San Diego Union-Tribune. We also dive into the symbolism behind President Trump’s request for a military parade; where’s the DACA deal in Congress’ budget?; and more. -
Listen 25:21AirTalk weighs preserving the Mojave desert against energy development after the Trump administration announced plans to get rid of California’s Desert Renewable Energy Conservation plan. We also dive into what the stock market swings mean for your wallet; what was your experience going to college at an older age?; and more.AirTalk weighs preserving the Mojave desert against energy development after the Trump administration announced plans to get rid of California’s Desert Renewable Energy Conservation plan. We also dive into what the stock market swings mean for your wallet; what was your experience going to college at an older age?; 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