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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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  • A 6 bedroom, 7 bath property estimated at a little over 6 million USD sits for sale in Arcadia, California on May 17, 2016, where "mansionization" has become a flash point, houses torn down and mansions built, in a city where Chinese nationals have been investing heavily. A huge surge in Chinese buying of both commercial US real estate and residential property last year took their five-year investment total to more than US 110 billion, according to a study from the Asia Society and Rosen Consulting Group, as Chinese nationals became the largest foreign buyers of US homes. / AFP / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    The National Association of Realtors released a survey report showing a surge in foreign home buyers, with 71 percent of California buyers to be from Asia and Oceania this year alone. But other reports contradict these numbers - we dive into analysis. We also check in with LAPD Chief Beck; speak with Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom about his gubernatorial candidacy; and more.
    A look at the impact of foreign buyers on LA’s housing market
    The National Association of Realtors released a survey report showing a surge in foreign home buyers, with 71 percent of California buyers to be from Asia and Oceania this year alone. But other reports contradict these numbers - we dive into analysis. We also check in with LAPD Chief Beck; speak with Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom about his gubernatorial candidacy; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks to a meeting of Republican senators where a new version of their healthcare bill was scheduled to be released at the U.S. Capitol July 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. The latest version of the proposed bill aims to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also knows as Obamacare. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    Big health care news from Washington - again. After two more GOP senators backed out of the latest repeal and replace ACA bill, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing for a straight repeal vote, no replacement. Would this pass? How would it affect the market? What about California? We also look at potential face scans at the airport; how to be honest about depression; and more.
    With kibosh on ACA repeal and replace, what a full-on repeal looks like and how party leaders will respond
    Big health care news from Washington - again. After two more GOP senators backed out of the latest repeal and replace ACA bill, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing for a straight repeal vote, no replacement. Would this pass? How would it affect the market? What about California? We also look at potential face scans at the airport; how to be honest about depression; and more.
  • In this picture taken on June 8, 2017, California Governor Jerry Brown speaks during an energy policy conference in Beijing. China treated a US governor to a red carpet reception this week, while President Donald Trump's energy chief received a low-key greeting, a signal that Beijing is ready to go around the White House in the battle against climate change. / AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR / To go with China US politics environment climate, Focus by Allison Jackson (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk parses through the pros and cons of extending the state's cap-and-trade program before today's California Senate vote. We also debate a new bill that would eliminate the immigration consultant industry in California; does a politician’s infidelity impact how you vote?; and more.
    Ahead of the vote, the environmental and fiscal impacts of extending CA’s cap-and-trade
    AirTalk parses through the pros and cons of extending the state's cap-and-trade program before today's California Senate vote. We also debate a new bill that would eliminate the immigration consultant industry in California; does a politician’s infidelity impact how you vote?; and more.
  • NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 25: A shopper waits inside a Macy's store during Black Friday events on November 25, 2016 in New York City. The day after Thanksgiving, called Black Friday, is typically the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk debates the proposed redevelopment of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. We also parse through the politics of passing the Senate healthcare bill; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; why is it so hard to make a great rom-com?; and more.
    City councilmember, Crenshaw stakeholder debate revamping Southwest LA shopping center
    AirTalk debates the proposed redevelopment of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. We also parse through the politics of passing the Senate healthcare bill; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; why is it so hard to make a great rom-com?; and more.
  • BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 05: A doctor speaks to a patient as a sphygmomanometer, or blood pressure meter, lies on his desk on September 5, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Doctors in the country are demanding higher payments from health insurance companies (Krankenkassen). Over 20 doctors' associations are expected to hold a vote this week over possible strikes and temporary closings of their practices if assurances that a requested additional annual increase of 3.5 billion euros (4,390,475,550 USD) in payments are not provided. The Kassenaerztlichen Bundesvereinigung (KBV), the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, unexpectedly broke off talks with the health insurance companies on Monday. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)
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    AirTalk speaks with attorney Thomas Saenz, whose group, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, is suing the state, arguing that low reimbursements for doctors primarily hurt Medi-Cal patients. We also discuss Trump's visit to Paris and the newest version of the GOP health care bill; debate new admissions requirements for UC schools; and more.
    Challenges of reforming Medi-Cal come to light as lawsuit accuses state system of discrimination
    AirTalk speaks with attorney Thomas Saenz, whose group, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, is suing the state, arguing that low reimbursements for doctors primarily hurt Medi-Cal patients. We also discuss Trump's visit to Paris and the newest version of the GOP health care bill; debate new admissions requirements for UC schools; and more.
  • The Willowbrook Station along LA Metro's green line. This station is located above ground between the lanes of the Century Freeway.
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    AirTalk sits down with L.A. Metro CEO Phil Washington to check in on transportation updates, including efforts to improve bus service and Metro's decision to kill the 710 Freeway tunnel expansion project. We also get the latest GOP reactions to Trump Jr.'s released Russia emails; explore AT&T's involvement in today's net neutrality protest; and more.
    Metro CEO talks low bus ridership, 710 Freeway shutdown and alternatives
    AirTalk sits down with L.A. Metro CEO Phil Washington to check in on transportation updates, including efforts to improve bus service and Metro's decision to kill the 710 Freeway tunnel expansion project. We also get the latest GOP reactions to Trump Jr.'s released Russia emails; explore AT&T's involvement in today's net neutrality protest; and more.
  • File: Morning commuters travel the 210 Freeway between Los Angeles and cities to the east on Dec. 1, 2009 near Pasadena.
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    AirTalk breaks down the implications of two state environmental bills proposed yesterday, including one on California's controversial cap-and-trade program. We also discuss the latest surrounding Donald Trump Jr.'s email chain leading up to a meeting with a Russian government attorney; Mosul after ISIS; how to find love after loss; and more.
    A primer on two new CA environmental proposals
    AirTalk breaks down the implications of two state environmental bills proposed yesterday, including one on California's controversial cap-and-trade program. We also discuss the latest surrounding Donald Trump Jr.'s email chain leading up to a meeting with a Russian government attorney; Mosul after ISIS; how to find love after loss; and more.
  • NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 14: President-elect Donald Trump listens during a meeting with technology executives at Trump Tower, December 14, 2016 in New York City. This is the first major meeting between President-elect Trump and technology industry leaders. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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    Trump joined world leaders at the G20 summit in Hamburg this past week - AirTalk dives into analysis of the events in our latest politics roundup. We also take a look at a California bill that would mandate a minimum age for child marriage; news outlets pushing Congress for exemption to antitrust laws; the revival of vinyl; and more.
    Week in Politics: Trump Jr.’s Russian meeting, G20 postmortem and more
    Trump joined world leaders at the G20 summit in Hamburg this past week - AirTalk dives into analysis of the events in our latest politics roundup. We also take a look at a California bill that would mandate a minimum age for child marriage; news outlets pushing Congress for exemption to antitrust laws; the revival of vinyl; and more.
  • In this photograph taken on May 30, 2017, an Indian welder works on part of a pantoon bridge used to cross the River Ganges during festivals in Allahabad. India's economic growth slowed to 7.1 percent for the 2016-17 financial year, according to official data released May 31. Growth for the 12 months ended March 31 was well below a revised figure of eight percent for the previous year, and follows the government's shock move last November to ban most of the currency in circulation. / AFP PHOTO / SANJAY KANOJIA (Photo credit should read SANJAY KANOJIA/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Jobs numbers for June were released this morning - AirTalk speaks with experts following the story about what these numbers mean and how California fits into the national story. We also speak with Senator Al Franken about his new book; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
    What June’s job numbers say about the California economy and nationwide employment
    Jobs numbers for June were released this morning - AirTalk speaks with experts following the story about what these numbers mean and how California fits into the national story. We also speak with Senator Al Franken about his new book; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
  • NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer Joshua Jones wears a body camera during a mock traffic stop to demonstrate how the cameras will be used during a press conference on December 3, 2014 in New York City. The NYPD is beginning a trial exploring the use of body cameras; starting Friday NYPD officers in three different precincts will begin wearing body cameras during their patrols. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
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    The CA bill, introduced by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), would mandate police body camera footage to be publicly released, but is there a way to standardize releases without compromising investigations? We also take a look at the lack of research and regulations behind therapy animals; economic impacts of historically low U.S. fertility rates; your favorite road trip stories; and more.
    New state bill reignites debate over release of police body camera footage
    The CA bill, introduced by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), would mandate police body camera footage to be publicly released, but is there a way to standardize releases without compromising investigations? We also take a look at the lack of research and regulations behind therapy animals; economic impacts of historically low U.S. fertility rates; your favorite road trip stories; 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