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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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  • AirTalk Tile 2024
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    Today on AirTalk: the latest on the Epstein files; AI songs on the Billboard charts; the rise of the NFL; SSRIs and their impact on our sex drive; and the history of performance reviews.
    What’s the latest with the Jeffrey Epstein files
    Today on AirTalk: the latest on the Epstein files; AI songs on the Billboard charts; the rise of the NFL; SSRIs and their impact on our sex drive; and the history of performance reviews.

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  • FULLERTON, CA - APRIL 17: Students walk between classes near the site where the seven people were killed by a gunman on July 12, 1976 inside the California State University, Fullerton library April 17, 2007 in Fullerton, California. Janitor Edward Allaway said later that he went on his killing spree after being taunted by co-workers that gay men were plotting to kill him. Allaway was found innocent by reason of insanity by a judge after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. He remains confined at Patton State Hospital. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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    Under an executive order signed Wednesday, CSU schools will no longer require freshman who may need extra help to complete remedial courses. Will this lower the overall value of a CSU degree, or prevent students from spending time and money on classes that don't go toward their degree? We also ask doctors and patients to call in about their experiences with Medi-Cal; review this weekend's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
    Cal State will drop remedial courses and placement tests by fall 2018
    Under an executive order signed Wednesday, CSU schools will no longer require freshman who may need extra help to complete remedial courses. Will this lower the overall value of a CSU degree, or prevent students from spending time and money on classes that don't go toward their degree? We also ask doctors and patients to call in about their experiences with Medi-Cal; review this weekend's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
  • State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones calls for Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Co., to reduce it's planned rate increase on small group major medical policyholders during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. Jones called it "unreasonable, " for the health insurer to raise rates on small group major medical policy holders by as much as 10.6 percent. Anthem Blue Cross spokesman Darrel Ng said the health plan disagreed with Jones figures. Ng said the rate increase with benefit changes will be around 7.5 percent, which is comparable to their competitors. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
    Listen 1:36:15
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    Larry sits down with Dave Jones after a whirlwind week in state healthcare, including projections of higher premiums for Covered California and Anthem’s following exit from the SoCal insurance market. We also dive into the published transcripts of President Trump’s phone calls with foreign leaders; speak with “A Prairie Home Companion” creator Garrison Keillor; and more.
    ‘I’ll sue him’: CA Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones on Trump’s threat to cut ACA subsidies
    Larry sits down with Dave Jones after a whirlwind week in state healthcare, including projections of higher premiums for Covered California and Anthem’s following exit from the SoCal insurance market. We also dive into the published transcripts of President Trump’s phone calls with foreign leaders; speak with “A Prairie Home Companion” creator Garrison Keillor; and more.
  • ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 17: Workers staff the front desk of the University of Michigan's Undergraduate Admissions office January 17, 2003 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The University's admissions policy is the subject of a U.S. Supreme Court case. U.S. President George W. Bush opposes the university's affirmative action program. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:36:01
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    A document obtained by the New York Times shows plans for the Trump Administration to investigate and sue universities favoring affirmative action laws deemed to marginalize white applicants. We also dive into Trump's major legal immigration overhaul proposal; debate Playa del Rey's controversial "road diet;" why grocery shopping for men is at an all time high; and more.
    Justice Dept. could look into affirmative action decisions at universities
    A document obtained by the New York Times shows plans for the Trump Administration to investigate and sue universities favoring affirmative action laws deemed to marginalize white applicants. We also dive into Trump's major legal immigration overhaul proposal; debate Playa del Rey's controversial "road diet;" why grocery shopping for men is at an all time high; and more.
  • The Los Angeles Coliseum, venue for the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games, and one of the possible locations for a public memorial service for music legend Michael Jackson, is pictured on July 1, 2009 in Los Angeles. The family of Michael Jackson ruled out holding a poignant funeral at the star's Neverland estate as the singer's will was made public for the first time. Local media reported a public memorial for Jackson may now be held at the 20,000-seat Staples Center or the bigger 100, 000 seat Los Angeles Coliseum. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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    LA will host the 2028 Olympics, the International Committee announced yesterday - we speak with Mayor Eric Garcetti about what this will mean for the city, and to listeners about their thoughts on hosting the games. We also explore a Broadway casting controversy; debate the ethical implications of diagnosing the president; and more.
    Mayor Eric Garcetti on Olympics 2028, plus AirTalk listeners weigh in on games coming to LA
    LA will host the 2028 Olympics, the International Committee announced yesterday - we speak with Mayor Eric Garcetti about what this will mean for the city, and to listeners about their thoughts on hosting the games. We also explore a Broadway casting controversy; debate the ethical implications of diagnosing the president; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: T-shirts with marijuana slogans are displayed during a ComfyTree Cannabis Academy conference February 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. Attendees participated in the conference to gain knowledge on how to legally enter and operate in the cannabis industry. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk debates SB162, a bill that would prohibit state-licensed businesses from selling branded cannabis merchandise. We also explore a Federal Trade Commission investigation into a google advertising program; consider the implications of Venmo; and more.
    Discussing the CA bill looking to restrict how state-licensed cannabis businesses advertise
    AirTalk debates SB162, a bill that would prohibit state-licensed businesses from selling branded cannabis merchandise. We also explore a Federal Trade Commission investigation into a google advertising program; consider the implications of Venmo; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 27: (L-R) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) hold a news conference to say they would not support a 'Skinny Repeal' of health care at the U.S. Capitol July 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Republican senators said they would not support any legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare unless it was guaranteed to go to conference with the House of Representatives. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk dives into the current state of American health care and what could come next after Arizona Sen. John McCain's shocking ‘no’ vote defeated the Senate's ‘skinny repeal’ bill early this morning. We also discuss Gov. Jerry Brown’s legacy as he terms out in 2018; review this weekend’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
    With the GOP ‘skinny repeal’ bill defeat, what’s next for the future of health care?
    AirTalk dives into the current state of American health care and what could come next after Arizona Sen. John McCain's shocking ‘no’ vote defeated the Senate's ‘skinny repeal’ bill early this morning. We also discuss Gov. Jerry Brown’s legacy as he terms out in 2018; review this weekend’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
  • NBC4 obtained a video taken by the three men who escaped a maximum-security wing at an Orange County jail last year, using a contraband cellphone.
    Listen 1:35:59
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    NBC 4 obtained a first-person vantage point video taken by the three inmates who escaped from a maximum security Orange County jail last year, contradicting initial reports surrounding how these men escaped. We also cover the latest on the Hill; LA's new agenda for a municipal bank; increasing work obligations outside 9 to 5?; and more.
    OC jailbreak: What the new escape video means for security at the prison
    NBC 4 obtained a first-person vantage point video taken by the three inmates who escaped from a maximum security Orange County jail last year, contradicting initial reports surrounding how these men escaped. We also cover the latest on the Hill; LA's new agenda for a municipal bank; increasing work obligations outside 9 to 5?; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) returns to the U.S. Senate July 25, 2017 in Washington, DC. McCain was recently diagnosed with brain cancer but returned on the day the Senate is holding a key procedural vote on U.S. President Donald TrumpÕs effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:35:59
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    AirTalk dives into latest news on the Hill, including Sen. John McCain's comeback to cast his vote for repealing the Affordable Care Act, plus the GOP's move to eliminate a division of the Congressional Budget Office. We also debate the practice of civil asset forfeiture; parse through a stunning report of NFL players' brains showing chronic traumatic encephalopathy; money can buy happiness?; and more.
    After a dramatic vote, what’s next in the Senate health care debate?
    AirTalk dives into latest news on the Hill, including Sen. John McCain's comeback to cast his vote for repealing the Affordable Care Act, plus the GOP's move to eliminate a division of the Congressional Budget Office. We also debate the practice of civil asset forfeiture; parse through a stunning report of NFL players' brains showing chronic traumatic encephalopathy; money can buy happiness?; and more.
  • Standardized test scores are plateauing in California schools, and some are calling for a fundamental shift in teaching strategies.
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    AirTalk debates the pros and cons of lowering the score needed to pass the California bar now that the decision is in the hands of the state Supreme Court. We also delve into the procedure behind the Senate's health care vote today; could gene therapy be the newest cancer treatment?; and more.
    Discussing impact on law students, legal profession if CA Supreme Court lowers state bar ‘cut score’
    AirTalk debates the pros and cons of lowering the score needed to pass the California bar now that the decision is in the hands of the state Supreme Court. We also delve into the procedure behind the Senate's health care vote today; could gene therapy be the newest cancer treatment?; and more.
  • File: Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A. arrives at Changing Lives And Creating Cures Gala at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, in Beverly Hills.
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    AirTalk explores USC's response to an investigation into the clandestine exploits of the University's former medical school dean. We also get the latest on Kushner's Russia hearing; speak with a stand-up comedian who scored a show on Comedy Central with his killer impersonation of Donald Trump; and more.
    On the heels of USC's med school dean resignation, will the university's brand hold up?
    AirTalk explores USC's response to an investigation into the clandestine exploits of the University's former medical school dean. We also get the latest on Kushner's Russia hearing; speak with a stand-up comedian who scored a show on Comedy Central with his killer impersonation of Donald Trump; 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