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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 1:35:44The California DMV announced Monday autonomous vehicles without safety drivers will be allowed to test on public roads as soon as April – are you ready to run into them on the streets? We also debate a new bill that would require yearly inspections of all home schools; Angelenos, how has the city’s worsening traffic changed your life?; and more.The California DMV announced Monday autonomous vehicles without safety drivers will be allowed to test on public roads as soon as April – are you ready to run into them on the streets? We also debate a new bill that would require yearly inspections of all home schools; Angelenos, how has the city’s worsening traffic changed your life?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:26We examine the latest on Janus v. AFSCME, a SCOTUS case which debates the constitutionality of public employee unions forcing those who don't want to be members to pay collective bargaining costs. We also conduct our weekly politics discussion and review gendered coverage of the Olympics.We examine the latest on Janus v. AFSCME, a SCOTUS case which debates the constitutionality of public employee unions forcing those who don't want to be members to pay collective bargaining costs. We also conduct our weekly politics discussion and review gendered coverage of the Olympics. -
Listen 1:36:48AirTalk sits down with former state senator Tony Mendoza after he resigned following a sexual harassment investigation that found he “more likely than not” made inappropriate advances in Sacramento. We also dive into a SCOTUS case that could significantly affect public sector unions; review this week’s releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk sits down with former state senator Tony Mendoza after he resigned following a sexual harassment investigation that found he “more likely than not” made inappropriate advances in Sacramento. We also dive into a SCOTUS case that could significantly affect public sector unions; review this week’s releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
AirTalk sits down with Metro CEO Phil Washington to get the latest on LA’s transit system. We also debate teachers having guns in the classroom after President Trump’s suggestion; is SoCal ready for the new normal of homelessness?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:35Larry sits down with Chief Beck after his unexpected retirement announcement last month to talk about why he chose to leave the position early and the process of finding LA’s next police chief. We also bring you the latest on the sexual harassment allegations in the CA capitol; should the state reform its cash bail system for low income defendants?; and more.Larry sits down with Chief Beck after his unexpected retirement announcement last month to talk about why he chose to leave the position early and the process of finding LA’s next police chief. We also bring you the latest on the sexual harassment allegations in the CA capitol; should the state reform its cash bail system for low income defendants?; and more. -
Listen 1:36:00Students across the country have been blowing up social media feeds advocating for gun control since school shooter Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people last week – but can they force change? We also give you the latest on the Russia probe indictments; have you ever moved because of your political beliefs?; and more.Students across the country have been blowing up social media feeds advocating for gun control since school shooter Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people last week – but can they force change? We also give you the latest on the Russia probe indictments; have you ever moved because of your political beliefs?; and more. -
Listen 1:37:14AirTalk debates a new state bill that would make it illegal for companies to hire or fire employees based on their medical marijuana use. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; what do law enforcement agencies do when they receive tips about concerning behaviors like those exhibited by Florida’s school shooter?; and more.AirTalk debates a new state bill that would make it illegal for companies to hire or fire employees based on their medical marijuana use. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; what do law enforcement agencies do when they receive tips about concerning behaviors like those exhibited by Florida’s school shooter?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:34AirTalk debates an upcoming SCOTUS case that will decide whether online retailers have to collect state sales tax, regardless of where the company is based. We also bring you the latest on the Florida high school shooting that took 17 lives yesterday; what memories shaped your view of money?; and more.AirTalk debates an upcoming SCOTUS case that will decide whether online retailers have to collect state sales tax, regardless of where the company is based. We also bring you the latest on the Florida high school shooting that took 17 lives yesterday; what memories shaped your view of money?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:45The Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing determined that Russian hacking in the U.S. midterm election was inevitable, so how should California prepare for the threat? We speak with Secretary of State Alex Padilla. We also look at Israel's future after the Netanyahu scandal; and more.The Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing determined that Russian hacking in the U.S. midterm election was inevitable, so how should California prepare for the threat? We speak with Secretary of State Alex Padilla. We also look at Israel's future after the Netanyahu scandal; and more. -
Listen 1:35:50The "Affordable Housing Act" aims to repeal the law preventing rent control on buildings built in 1995 or later, but opponents fear this may halt construction of future housing and limit the market even further. We also check-in on SoCal's winter rain (or lack there of); discuss endurance with author Alex Hutchinson; and more.The "Affordable Housing Act" aims to repeal the law preventing rent control on buildings built in 1995 or later, but opponents fear this may halt construction of future housing and limit the market even further. We also check-in on SoCal's winter rain (or lack there of); discuss endurance with author Alex Hutchinson; and more.
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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