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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 1:35:23The Justice Department is investigating the FBI and DoJ’s handling of the Clinton email server; what recent storms mean for SoCal in terms of mudslides and the drought; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics discuss the week’s latest releases, as well as the backlash to ‘La La Land’ and the purpose of art house film. TGI-FilmWeek!The Justice Department is investigating the FBI and DoJ’s handling of the Clinton email server; what recent storms mean for SoCal in terms of mudslides and the drought; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics discuss the week’s latest releases, as well as the backlash to ‘La La Land’ and the purpose of art house film. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Amidst the Trump press conference yesterday, you may have missed Tillerson’s confirmation hearing – we do a recap; we debate BuzzFeed’s decision to publish the unverified Trump-Russia dossier; a new study shows that police feel their jobs have gotten tougher; and more. -
Listen 1:35:13We unpack Donald Trump's first press conference as President-elect; what are the legalities of the FBI’s paid Best Buy technician informants?; plus a look at SCOTUS hearing on Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District - which may change how public schools provide education for disabled students.We unpack Donald Trump's first press conference as President-elect; what are the legalities of the FBI’s paid Best Buy technician informants?; plus a look at SCOTUS hearing on Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District - which may change how public schools provide education for disabled students. -
Listen 1:37:41Senator Jeff Sessions faces a Senate confirmation hearing today - so far he's been questioned about abortion, same-sex marriage and more - we bring you the latest; a neuroscientist's take on gender neutral parenting - is it futile?; California Governor Jerry Brown unveils his 2017 budget proposal; and more.Senator Jeff Sessions faces a Senate confirmation hearing today - so far he's been questioned about abortion, same-sex marriage and more - we bring you the latest; a neuroscientist's take on gender neutral parenting - is it futile?; California Governor Jerry Brown unveils his 2017 budget proposal; and more. -
Listen 1:34:31We dive into the latest in politics, including the declassified version of the intel report on Russia hackings released Friday; the newly introduced bill AB 63 would raise the provisional driver's license age from 18 to 21; AirTalk listeners share horror stories from the sharing economy, like Uber and Airbnb; and more.We dive into the latest in politics, including the declassified version of the intel report on Russia hackings released Friday; the newly introduced bill AB 63 would raise the provisional driver's license age from 18 to 21; AirTalk listeners share horror stories from the sharing economy, like Uber and Airbnb; and more. -
Listen 1:35:00What will happen if ACA is repealed before a replacement is rolled out?; four detainees from Guantanamo were released to Saudi Arabia in a potential rush of transfers in the weeks before Trump’s inauguration – what's expected for Gitmo under Trump?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘Underworld,’ ‘Railroad Tigers,’ and more; TGI-FilmWeek!What will happen if ACA is repealed before a replacement is rolled out?; four detainees from Guantanamo were released to Saudi Arabia in a potential rush of transfers in the weeks before Trump’s inauguration – what's expected for Gitmo under Trump?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘Underworld,’ ‘Railroad Tigers,’ and more; TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:33Congress' leadership is still divided on how to respond to Russian cyberhacks - we debate and analyze their options; KPCC's new "Broke" series reports on why more California families are ending up homeless - is the government responsible?; and with the next Inauguration Day ahead, how will you remember President Obama's legacy?Congress' leadership is still divided on how to respond to Russian cyberhacks - we debate and analyze their options; KPCC's new "Broke" series reports on why more California families are ending up homeless - is the government responsible?; and with the next Inauguration Day ahead, how will you remember President Obama's legacy? -
Listen 1:34:58Former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. will represent California in any legal fights against Trump's incoming administration; the Pew Research Center found the 115th Congress to be overwhelmingly Christian, despite fewer adults identifying as Christian in the United States; will words like "woke," "lit" and "on fleek" survive in 2017?; and more.Former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. will represent California in any legal fights against Trump's incoming administration; the Pew Research Center found the 115th Congress to be overwhelmingly Christian, despite fewer adults identifying as Christian in the United States; will words like "woke," "lit" and "on fleek" survive in 2017?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:06House Republicans voted to gut the Office of Congressional ethics, then backtracked; Megyn Kelly is leaving Fox News for NBC - we discuss what her move means and why; we analyze the unconventional Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and what his influence means for the U.S.; and more.House Republicans voted to gut the Office of Congressional ethics, then backtracked; Megyn Kelly is leaving Fox News for NBC - we discuss what her move means and why; we analyze the unconventional Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and what his influence means for the U.S.; 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