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AirTalk
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: How did an Altadena family end up back in a toxic house? Willan on investor home-buying? Food Friday: Smorgasburg; and FilmWeek. -
Today on AirTalk: When are officers prosecuted for shooting? The history of the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre; The friendship market; Autonomous taxis; TV on TikTok; and TV Talk.
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Listen 1:36:27AirTalk debates funding Gov. Brown’s $17-million plan to build tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta ahead of the Metropolitan Water District’s vote this afternoon. We also dive into a new report that the LASD has been allowing ICE to access information on soon-to-be-released inmates; who is the LA Times’s new editor in chief?; and more.AirTalk debates funding Gov. Brown’s $17-million plan to build tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta ahead of the Metropolitan Water District’s vote this afternoon. We also dive into a new report that the LASD has been allowing ICE to access information on soon-to-be-released inmates; who is the LA Times’s new editor in chief?; and more. -
Listen 1:36:13Senator Feinstein announced this morning that she would be running for re-election, sprouting debate within her party on whether or not she's fit for a fifth term. We examine the arguments for and against, while also discussing the weekend's politics, including the latest on DACA, Trump vs. Corker, and the EPA's decision to ease up on coal-fired power plants; we also dive into the history of sexism in Hollywood; and more.Senator Feinstein announced this morning that she would be running for re-election, sprouting debate within her party on whether or not she's fit for a fifth term. We examine the arguments for and against, while also discussing the weekend's politics, including the latest on DACA, Trump vs. Corker, and the EPA's decision to ease up on coal-fired power plants; we also dive into the history of sexism in Hollywood; and more. -
Listen 1:38:11AirTalk dives into the implications of unexpected support from the GOP and NRA in regulating gun modifications, like the bump stock Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock used Sunday night. We also look into the concept of rehabilitation after USC’s new medical dean resigned over a 14-year-old sexual assault lawsuit; review this week’s new releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk dives into the implications of unexpected support from the GOP and NRA in regulating gun modifications, like the bump stock Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock used Sunday night. We also look into the concept of rehabilitation after USC’s new medical dean resigned over a 14-year-old sexual assault lawsuit; review this week’s new releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:36:06AirTalk teams up with sister affiliate KNPR to bring you stories from the Las Vegas community as the country attempts to cope with the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. We also debate new state regulations that will not require Uber and Lyft drivers to submit their fingerprints, as taxi drivers do; preview the Dodgers’ postseason before it kicks off against the Diamondbacks tomorrow; and more.AirTalk teams up with sister affiliate KNPR to bring you stories from the Las Vegas community as the country attempts to cope with the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. We also debate new state regulations that will not require Uber and Lyft drivers to submit their fingerprints, as taxi drivers do; preview the Dodgers’ postseason before it kicks off against the Diamondbacks tomorrow; and more. -
In the wake of Trump's visit to Las Vegas, we check in with local reporter Michael Scott Davidson for updates on the president's visit and how the city is handling. We also discuss LAX renovations; speak with author Lenora Chu; and more. -
Listen 1:36:06As the mass shooting in Las Vegas lends a new urgency to the gun control debate, AirTalk discusses the legality and arguments surrounding the types of gun modifications allegedly used by Stephen Paddock on Sunday. We also dive into 37 new bills signed by Governor Brown; take a moment to remember the great Tom Petty; and more.As the mass shooting in Las Vegas lends a new urgency to the gun control debate, AirTalk discusses the legality and arguments surrounding the types of gun modifications allegedly used by Stephen Paddock on Sunday. We also dive into 37 new bills signed by Governor Brown; take a moment to remember the great Tom Petty; and more. -
Listen 2:24:36Last night, a lone gunman opened fire on country music fans at the Route 91 Festival in Las Vegas, killing more than 50 people and injuring hundreds more in the deadliest shooting in U.S. history. AirTalk parses through what this means for the country’s ongoing gun control debate; the effect this has on you as a concert-goer; what makes an attack domestic terrorism?; and more.Last night, a lone gunman opened fire on country music fans at the Route 91 Festival in Las Vegas, killing more than 50 people and injuring hundreds more in the deadliest shooting in U.S. history. AirTalk parses through what this means for the country’s ongoing gun control debate; the effect this has on you as a concert-goer; what makes an attack domestic terrorism?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:49Gay rights groups are recommending that textbooks highlight when historical figures had same-sex partners, but could the use of such markers backfire by further alienating LGBTQ figures from the “norm”? We also discuss homeland security’s monitoring of immigrants’ social media accounts; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.Gay rights groups are recommending that textbooks highlight when historical figures had same-sex partners, but could the use of such markers backfire by further alienating LGBTQ figures from the “norm”? We also discuss homeland security’s monitoring of immigrants’ social media accounts; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
It's the end of a cultural era with the Death of Hugh Hefner. We discuss the mogul's legacy and take calls from people who were affected by the man and his work. We also check-in on the SCOTUS agenda for what’s shaping up to be legendary term in October 2017; and more. -
Listen 1:35:44In anticipation of Trump unveiling his new tax plan this afternoon, AirTalk discusses the potential political and economic impacts of the proposal. We also examine the decline in U.S. entrepreneurship; receive updates on Puerto Rico and the territory's need for hurricane relief; and more.In anticipation of Trump unveiling his new tax plan this afternoon, AirTalk discusses the potential political and economic impacts of the proposal. We also examine the decline in U.S. entrepreneurship; receive updates on Puerto Rico and the territory's need for hurricane relief; and more.
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Credits & Support
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