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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 1:35:02As we approach the benchmark of Trump's first 100 days in office, we discuss whether it's fair to judge a president by what is accomplished in their first three months; the first lawsuit against Trump's border wall was filed - does it stand a chance?; plus, we want to hear the craziest thing you've done as a kid; and more.As we approach the benchmark of Trump's first 100 days in office, we discuss whether it's fair to judge a president by what is accomplished in their first three months; the first lawsuit against Trump's border wall was filed - does it stand a chance?; plus, we want to hear the craziest thing you've done as a kid; and more. -
Listen 1:35:22L.A. officials are looking into options for getting homeless people with severe mental illnesses off the county's streets - we host a roundtable to discuss potential rule expansions for involuntary hospitalization; plus, opioid and heroin safe spaces may sound counterintuitive, but are they actually a good idea?; we talk to Cheech, of Cheech & Chong fame; and more.L.A. officials are looking into options for getting homeless people with severe mental illnesses off the county's streets - we host a roundtable to discuss potential rule expansions for involuntary hospitalization; plus, opioid and heroin safe spaces may sound counterintuitive, but are they actually a good idea?; we talk to Cheech, of Cheech & Chong fame; and more. -
Listen 1:35:11In the aftermath of Monday's shooting at North Park Elementary School, questions are being raised about how to identify suspicious individuals on campus and what protocols exist to ensure safety - we hear from two different experts; we also cover why filing taxes in the U.S. is so complicated; the rise of super fandom in business marketing models; and more.In the aftermath of Monday's shooting at North Park Elementary School, questions are being raised about how to identify suspicious individuals on campus and what protocols exist to ensure safety - we hear from two different experts; we also cover why filing taxes in the U.S. is so complicated; the rise of super fandom in business marketing models; and more. -
Bob Miller, the legendary broadcaster for the LA Kings, called his final two games for the hockey team - we talk to him about his legacy and farewell; as televangelism wanes, what’s next for political evangelists?; the latest on Syria, Russia, Egypt; and more. -
Listen 1:35:15Today the Senate voted along party lines to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court - we discuss what that means for cases in the pipeline; we examine the U.S. airstrike on Syria and implications of foreign policy going forward; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review the latest movies for FilmWeek; and more.Today the Senate voted along party lines to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court - we discuss what that means for cases in the pipeline; we examine the U.S. airstrike on Syria and implications of foreign policy going forward; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review the latest movies for FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:34:10YouTube TV launched on Wednesday, hoping its brand will revive television audiences, and especially younger generations, to pay for its streaming services. At $35 per month, you can get a bundle of channels including news, sports and entertainment. Would you make the switch? We want to hear form AirTalk listeners. We also cover the latest on the Hill, a recent spike in LA hate crimes; and more.YouTube TV launched on Wednesday, hoping its brand will revive television audiences, and especially younger generations, to pay for its streaming services. At $35 per month, you can get a bundle of channels including news, sports and entertainment. Would you make the switch? We want to hear form AirTalk listeners. We also cover the latest on the Hill, a recent spike in LA hate crimes; and more. -
Listen 1:34:25A bill was introduced by Democratic members of Congress last week to curb prescription drug costs - will the plan create better options for patients or stifle innovation?; plus, SCOTUS will likely take on the question of whether the Civil Rights Act covers LGBTQ people; the latest on Syria; and more.A bill was introduced by Democratic members of Congress last week to curb prescription drug costs - will the plan create better options for patients or stifle innovation?; plus, SCOTUS will likely take on the question of whether the Civil Rights Act covers LGBTQ people; the latest on Syria; and more. -
Listen 1:35:11Los Angeles City Councilmembers unanimously approved the construction of a new $483 million office tower. What do Angelenos want it to look like? We also cover the latest on the U.S.-Mexico border wall bids, Vice President Mike Pence's rule to not dine with women alone, why the brain is like a time machine; and more.Los Angeles City Councilmembers unanimously approved the construction of a new $483 million office tower. What do Angelenos want it to look like? We also cover the latest on the U.S.-Mexico border wall bids, Vice President Mike Pence's rule to not dine with women alone, why the brain is like a time machine; and more. -
Today, AirTalk dives into special KPCC coverage on California's "Drought to Deluge" - we want to hear from listeners about how the epic storms have changed, or not changed, your water conservation habits. We also cover the latest in politics, MLB Opening Day; and more. -
Listen 1:03:50Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher is putting forth a measure to prevent employers from firing workers for having an abortion or giving birth out of wedlock - we debate the measure; the latest on yesterday's Senate Intel Committee hearing; Larry and film critics review the week's latest movies; and more.Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher is putting forth a measure to prevent employers from firing workers for having an abortion or giving birth out of wedlock - we debate the measure; the latest on yesterday's Senate Intel Committee hearing; Larry and film critics review the week's latest movies; 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