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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 1:36:02Bernie Sanders unveils "Medicare for All" today in Washington - AirTalk dives into a full hour of analysis with economists and policy experts. We also take a look at the push to move California's primary date; Diane Feinstein's skepticism of a Catholic judge's neutrality; and more.Bernie Sanders unveils "Medicare for All" today in Washington - AirTalk dives into a full hour of analysis with economists and policy experts. We also take a look at the push to move California's primary date; Diane Feinstein's skepticism of a Catholic judge's neutrality; and more. -
Listen 1:36:16With a Friday deadline looming over California's state legislature, the pressure to push last minute bills through congress is rising - AirTalk rounds up a few of the Senate bills. We also take a look at the turmoil in John Kelly's West Wing; the launch of the new $1K iPhone; why are the Dodger's losing?; and more.With a Friday deadline looming over California's state legislature, the pressure to push last minute bills through congress is rising - AirTalk rounds up a few of the Senate bills. We also take a look at the turmoil in John Kelly's West Wing; the launch of the new $1K iPhone; why are the Dodger's losing?; and more. -
Listen 1:36:08AirTalk gets the latest on the damage done by Hurricane Irma as the now Tropical Storm continues to batter the Florida peninsula, followed by an hour dive into the week in politics. We also debate AB 23, which would prompt new single-gender schools to open around the state; take a look at music artist reinvention; and more.AirTalk gets the latest on the damage done by Hurricane Irma as the now Tropical Storm continues to batter the Florida peninsula, followed by an hour dive into the week in politics. We also debate AB 23, which would prompt new single-gender schools to open around the state; take a look at music artist reinvention; and more. -
Listen 1:35:59Equifax, one of three big credit report companies, revealed that stored user data had been hacked, compromising up to 143 million American consumers - what does that mean for protecting personal information and the efficacy of social security numbers? We also get the latest on Hurricane Irma as it heads towards Florida; review this week's movies on FilmWeek; and more.Equifax, one of three big credit report companies, revealed that stored user data had been hacked, compromising up to 143 million American consumers - what does that mean for protecting personal information and the efficacy of social security numbers? We also get the latest on Hurricane Irma as it heads towards Florida; review this week's movies on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:36:01AirTalk sits down with Jim McDonnell to hear the latest from the LA County Sherrif's Department as the summer comes to a close. We also dive into how disaster relief funds move through the government as Harvey victims wait for aid and Hurricane Irma approaches Florida; should the left leave behind identity politics?; and more.AirTalk sits down with Jim McDonnell to hear the latest from the LA County Sherrif's Department as the summer comes to a close. We also dive into how disaster relief funds move through the government as Harvey victims wait for aid and Hurricane Irma approaches Florida; should the left leave behind identity politics?; and more. -
AirTalk asks DACA recipients to share the stories of when they found out they entered the country illegally. We also debate the legal ground of potential lawsuits challenging the end of DACA; dive into the benefits of being bored; and more. -
Listen 1:36:05A whirlwind of politics to dive into after the Labor Day weekend, starting first with President Trump's decision to officially terminate DACA, announced by Attorney General Jeff Sessions this morning. How will Congress react, and what does this mean for current DACA recipients? We also get the latest on North Korea's hydrogen bomb test on Sunday; speak with Rabbi Naomi Levy; and more.A whirlwind of politics to dive into after the Labor Day weekend, starting first with President Trump's decision to officially terminate DACA, announced by Attorney General Jeff Sessions this morning. How will Congress react, and what does this mean for current DACA recipients? We also get the latest on North Korea's hydrogen bomb test on Sunday; speak with Rabbi Naomi Levy; and more. -
AirTalk dives into the local implications of Trump’s expected decision to rescind DACA, which could come as early as Friday morning. We also hear from Quentin Tarantino and Robert Forster on their experiences shooting “Jackie Brown” on FilmWeek; what does it mean for California to go cage-free?; and more. -
Listen 1:36:07AirTalk dives into the ramifications of rescinding DACA from legal and personal perspectives before Trump’s upcoming decision. We also learn more about the national shortage of construction workers as the damage from Harvey becomes more obvious; how will a bill to cut red tape on housing projects affect Angelenos?; and more.AirTalk dives into the ramifications of rescinding DACA from legal and personal perspectives before Trump’s upcoming decision. We also learn more about the national shortage of construction workers as the damage from Harvey becomes more obvious; how will a bill to cut red tape on housing projects affect Angelenos?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:53AirTalk dives into the status of California's own flood infrastructure as Tropical Storm Harvey makes landfall in Louisiana. We also parse through the controversy around LA City Council's upcoming vote on changing the name of Columbus Day; hear from Angelenos on how they weigh commute with size and affordability when looking for a place to live; and more.AirTalk dives into the status of California's own flood infrastructure as Tropical Storm Harvey makes landfall in Louisiana. We also parse through the controversy around LA City Council's upcoming vote on changing the name of Columbus Day; hear from Angelenos on how they weigh commute with size and affordability when looking for a place to live; 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