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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 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. -
Listen 1:35:58The House Republican tax plan aims to tax tuition waivers as income for graduate students, raising questions about how it could affect the viability of higher education. We also round up this week’s political news; dive into the economics of major apparel deals in college sports after UCLA hired head coach Chip Kelly for $23.3 million; and more.The House Republican tax plan aims to tax tuition waivers as income for graduate students, raising questions about how it could affect the viability of higher education. We also round up this week’s political news; dive into the economics of major apparel deals in college sports after UCLA hired head coach Chip Kelly for $23.3 million; and more. -
Listen 1:36:17For our post-Thanksgiving Friday episode, we talk about the science of sleep, Joseph Lister's transformation of Victorian medicine, the unlikely friendship between Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull, plus a rerun of our last FilmWeek critics' reviews and conversation with the Oscar-winning composer of "Coco." Happy holidays!For our post-Thanksgiving Friday episode, we talk about the science of sleep, Joseph Lister's transformation of Victorian medicine, the unlikely friendship between Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull, plus a rerun of our last FilmWeek critics' reviews and conversation with the Oscar-winning composer of "Coco." Happy holidays! -
Listen 1:37:59AirTalk dives into the basics of damage control after Uber revealed it paid $100,000 to hackers who stole 57 million users’ private information in 2016. We also look at how small businesses handle sexual harassment claims as more high-profile accusations come out; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk dives into the basics of damage control after Uber revealed it paid $100,000 to hackers who stole 57 million users’ private information in 2016. We also look at how small businesses handle sexual harassment claims as more high-profile accusations come out; 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