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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 1:35:11Early this morning, a man detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his chest in a New York City subway terminal. We check in with an NYC reporter for updates. We also update listeners on the Thomas Fire in Ventura County; host our weekly round table discussion on politics; and more.Early this morning, a man detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his chest in a New York City subway terminal. We check in with an NYC reporter for updates. We also update listeners on the Thomas Fire in Ventura County; host our weekly round table discussion on politics; and more. -
Listen 1:35:53AirTalk brings you the latest on the Thomas fire, the biggest of many wildfires raging across Southern California this week. We also debate whether the infamous cryptocurrency Bitcoin is a good investment or a bubble waiting to burst as prices continue to rise; review this week’s new releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk brings you the latest on the Thomas fire, the biggest of many wildfires raging across Southern California this week. We also debate whether the infamous cryptocurrency Bitcoin is a good investment or a bubble waiting to burst as prices continue to rise; review this week’s new releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:37:49AirTalk brings you the latest on the SoCal fires, including how the state is using smartphone emergency alerts to keep locals up to date. We also discuss Senator Al Franken’s resignation this morning after eight women accused him of sexual misconduct; what California can learn from pioneering states Colorado and Washington about legalizing recreational cannabis?; and more.AirTalk brings you the latest on the SoCal fires, including how the state is using smartphone emergency alerts to keep locals up to date. We also discuss Senator Al Franken’s resignation this morning after eight women accused him of sexual misconduct; what California can learn from pioneering states Colorado and Washington about legalizing recreational cannabis?; and more. -
Listen 2:26:18AirTalk brings you the latest on all of the fires raging in Southern California, including road closures, evacuation zones and damage. We also debate President Trump's announcement this morning recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, changing a longstanding U.S. foreign policy position; and more.AirTalk brings you the latest on all of the fires raging in Southern California, including road closures, evacuation zones and damage. We also debate President Trump's announcement this morning recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, changing a longstanding U.S. foreign policy position; and more. -
Listen 3:12:17Dry, Santa Ana winds have sparked two large fires in Ventura County and the Sylmar area. Both blazes have grown substantially and evacuation orders have been issued. We give you the latest on those areas. We also dive into SCOTUS' oral arguments on the high profile-Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case; and more.Dry, Santa Ana winds have sparked two large fires in Ventura County and the Sylmar area. Both blazes have grown substantially and evacuation orders have been issued. We give you the latest on those areas. We also dive into SCOTUS' oral arguments on the high profile-Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case; and more. -
Listen 1:34:24AirTalk walks you through this week’s political news, including the passage of the Republican Senate tax plan early Saturday and next steps after Michael Flynn pled guilty. We also preview today’s SCOTUS case that could legalize sports betting across the country; after legalization, how should you talk to your kids about pot?; and more.AirTalk walks you through this week’s political news, including the passage of the Republican Senate tax plan early Saturday and next steps after Michael Flynn pled guilty. We also preview today’s SCOTUS case that could legalize sports betting across the country; after legalization, how should you talk to your kids about pot?; and more. -
AirTalk dives into the implications Michael Flynn’s guilty plea could have on the Russia probe. We look at how the Senate tax bill would affect California ahead of today’s vote; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:36:16On Wednesday a House committee approved the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, a law that allows individuals with concealed carry permits to carry their weapons across state lines regardless of how strict a particular state's gun laws are. We dive into the the political dilemma Democratic politicians face when voting on this bill. We also discuss the economic impact of driverless trucks; and more.On Wednesday a House committee approved the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, a law that allows individuals with concealed carry permits to carry their weapons across state lines regardless of how strict a particular state's gun laws are. We dive into the the political dilemma Democratic politicians face when voting on this bill. We also discuss the economic impact of driverless trucks; and more. -
Listen 1:35:57Matt Lauer, host of NBC's "The Today Show," and Garrison Keillor, creator of NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" have both been fired amid allegations of inappropriate behavior. We discuss the latest details along with the business and cultural effects of the firings. We also get a transportation update from LA Metro's CEO, Phil Washington; look into today's SCOTUS hearings; and more.Matt Lauer, host of NBC's "The Today Show," and Garrison Keillor, creator of NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" have both been fired amid allegations of inappropriate behavior. We discuss the latest details along with the business and cultural effects of the firings. We also get a transportation update from LA Metro's CEO, Phil Washington; look into today's SCOTUS hearings; and more. -
Listen 1:35:43The California legislature is reviewing its sexual harassment policies today on the heels of state Senator Mendoza’s removal from his leadership position and Assemblyman Bocanegra’s resignation. We also preview this month’s SCOTUS calendar; should California’s last operating nuclear power plant remain open?; and more.The California legislature is reviewing its sexual harassment policies today on the heels of state Senator Mendoza’s removal from his leadership position and Assemblyman Bocanegra’s resignation. We also preview this month’s SCOTUS calendar; should California’s last operating nuclear power plant remain open?; 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