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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 1:35:22Trump is scheduled to land in San Diego at 11:30 a.m. today, in his first ever presidential visit to the golden state. The whirlwind, 24-hour visit includes an official review of a border wall prototype and a Republican National Committee roundtable. We analyze his agenda and the response from California residents.Trump is scheduled to land in San Diego at 11:30 a.m. today, in his first ever presidential visit to the golden state. The whirlwind, 24-hour visit includes an official review of a border wall prototype and a Republican National Committee roundtable. We analyze his agenda and the response from California residents. -
Listen 1:35:24Army veteran Albert Wong shot and killed three hostages this past Friday at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville. In light of the tragedy, we examine the challenges of reintegrating combat veterans into civilian society. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; chat with Robert Reich on his new book; and more.Army veteran Albert Wong shot and killed three hostages this past Friday at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville. In light of the tragedy, we examine the challenges of reintegrating combat veterans into civilian society. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; chat with Robert Reich on his new book; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20AirTalk brings you a panel of experts on international diplomacy and North Korea after news that Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean President Kim Jong Un. We also dive into why smartphone sales have declined for the first time ever; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk brings you a panel of experts on international diplomacy and North Korea after news that Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean President Kim Jong Un. We also dive into why smartphone sales have declined for the first time ever; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:28The federal tax bill allows states to create “opportunity zones” where investors can get some tax relief... but would they help or hurt the targeted low-income communities? We also dive into the latest in trade after Trump said Canada and Mexico would receive temporary exemptions from steel tariffs; Uber and Lyft drivers, do you feel like you make a good living?; and more.The federal tax bill allows states to create “opportunity zones” where investors can get some tax relief... but would they help or hurt the targeted low-income communities? We also dive into the latest in trade after Trump said Canada and Mexico would receive temporary exemptions from steel tariffs; Uber and Lyft drivers, do you feel like you make a good living?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:09AirTalk dives into the Department of Justice’s new lawsuit against California, targeting three laws intended to limit federal immigration enforcement. We also walk you through the rise and fall of the Thomas Guide, which helped Angelenos get around long before smartphones; where is the line between poverty and child abuse?; and more.AirTalk dives into the Department of Justice’s new lawsuit against California, targeting three laws intended to limit federal immigration enforcement. We also walk you through the rise and fall of the Thomas Guide, which helped Angelenos get around long before smartphones; where is the line between poverty and child abuse?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:44AirTalk debates allowing Americans to discharge their student loans in bankruptcy after new Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell questioned the current policy, which does not allow it. We also dive into the world of nonbinary gender pronouns; how serious is North Korea about taking to the U.S. and what’s in it for them?; and more.AirTalk debates allowing Americans to discharge their student loans in bankruptcy after new Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell questioned the current policy, which does not allow it. We also dive into the world of nonbinary gender pronouns; how serious is North Korea about taking to the U.S. and what’s in it for them?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:58A look into the less than ideal broadcast numbers for the biggest award show of the year, as well as an analysis of Frances McDormand's "inclusion rider" speech. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; examine if an app has the ability to determine sexual consent; and more.A look into the less than ideal broadcast numbers for the biggest award show of the year, as well as an analysis of Frances McDormand's "inclusion rider" speech. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; examine if an app has the ability to determine sexual consent; and more. -
Listen 1:36:09AirTalk dives into how Trump’s steep steel tariffs could affect manufacturing, construction and U.S. exports after international backlash. We also bring you the latest on evacuations and road closures as rains hits Southern California; weigh in on this year’s Oscar nominees with FilmWeek’s 2018 Academy Awards preview; and more.AirTalk dives into how Trump’s steep steel tariffs could affect manufacturing, construction and U.S. exports after international backlash. We also bring you the latest on evacuations and road closures as rains hits Southern California; weigh in on this year’s Oscar nominees with FilmWeek’s 2018 Academy Awards preview; and more. -
Listen 1:35:01Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart and Kroger will no longer sell guns to buyers under 21 – but how many people buy their guns in major stores anyway? We also dive into how a Minnesota SCOTUS case could effect what you can wear to the polls; is Google’s Al-powered smart camera convenient or creepy?; and more.As major retailers raise the age requirement to buy guns, a look at possible impacts on the industryDick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart and Kroger will no longer sell guns to buyers under 21 – but how many people buy their guns in major stores anyway? We also dive into how a Minnesota SCOTUS case could effect what you can wear to the polls; is Google’s Al-powered smart camera convenient or creepy?; and more. -
Listen 1:34:56The LAUSD released a statement today discouraging students from participating in an organized walkout in response to the Parkland shooting. We examine their reasoning and its implications. Alex Padilla also joins the show to discuss news that California votes were compromised by Russia before 2016; and more.The LAUSD released a statement today discouraging students from participating in an organized walkout in response to the Parkland shooting. We examine their reasoning and its implications. Alex Padilla also joins the show to discuss news that California votes were compromised by Russia before 2016; and more.
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Credits & Support
Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Amy Lopez, Apprentice News Clerk
Ava Calbreath, Apprentice News Clerk