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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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Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director. -
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Listen 1:34:51Senate confirmation hearings are underway for President Trump's pick to fill the late Justice Antonin Scalia's seat, which has been vacant for more than a year. Will partisan politics block Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination? We also cover the latest on FBI Director James Comey's Russia investigations statements; how to handle bullying as a parent; and more.Senate confirmation hearings are underway for President Trump's pick to fill the late Justice Antonin Scalia's seat, which has been vacant for more than a year. Will partisan politics block Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination? We also cover the latest on FBI Director James Comey's Russia investigations statements; how to handle bullying as a parent; and more. -
Listen 1:35:02During his official trip to Asia, Rex Tillerson has said all options are on the table in terms of dealing with a nuclear threat from North Korea - how serious is that threat? Are we unprepared?; ex-convicts want their felonies off job applications; plus, we discuss the latest films and the coming barrage of Disney live-action remakes.During his official trip to Asia, Rex Tillerson has said all options are on the table in terms of dealing with a nuclear threat from North Korea - how serious is that threat? Are we unprepared?; ex-convicts want their felonies off job applications; plus, we discuss the latest films and the coming barrage of Disney live-action remakes. -
Listen 1:35:05The DMV issued proposed rules last week giving the go-ahead to road-test self-driving cars - would you feel comfortable with driverless cars on CA roads as soon as 2018?; plus, we look at Trump's "America First" budget proposal, as well as the H-1B visa under Trump; and more.The DMV issued proposed rules last week giving the go-ahead to road-test self-driving cars - would you feel comfortable with driverless cars on CA roads as soon as 2018?; plus, we look at Trump's "America First" budget proposal, as well as the H-1B visa under Trump; and more. -
This is how Tevi Troy describes the new GOP landscape under the Trump administration - we take a deeper look at the evolution of the right, along with updates on the Yahoo mega-hack, the latest on the travel ban, our monthly check-in with LAPD Chief Beck; and more. -
The nonpartisan CBO weighed in with its review of the effects of the American Health Care Act - we get a conservative and liberal to analyze the analysis and discuss the future of healthcare in America; plus, dating after the death of a spouse; and more. -
Listen 1:35:13A group of Democrats in the CA assembly thinks nearly 400,000 UC and Cal State students should get public funds to help pay their living expenses. They say it would cost around $1.6 billion a year, but critics don't believe free tuition allows aid to go where it's most needed. Plus, the Congressional Budget Office releases its analysis of the proposed ACA replacement today; and more.A group of Democrats in the CA assembly thinks nearly 400,000 UC and Cal State students should get public funds to help pay their living expenses. They say it would cost around $1.6 billion a year, but critics don't believe free tuition allows aid to go where it's most needed. Plus, the Congressional Budget Office releases its analysis of the proposed ACA replacement today; and more. -
Listen 1:35:14Jobs numbers, the drop in border crossings, Trump’s pick for ambassador to Russia and more - we round up the latest in politics; will Uber rebound from its 2017 scandals and what is the brand’s holding power with millennials?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review new films, such as “Kong: Skull Island” and “Personal Shopper.” TGI-FilmWeek!Jobs numbers, the drop in border crossings, Trump’s pick for ambassador to Russia and more - we round up the latest in politics; will Uber rebound from its 2017 scandals and what is the brand’s holding power with millennials?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review new films, such as “Kong: Skull Island” and “Personal Shopper.” TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:34:28At just 11.45 percent, the March 7 Los Angeles election turnout was historically low – what happened?; we look at how the House GOP’s plan to replace the Affordable Care Act could impact enrollees in California; how does using voice assistants like Siri and Alexa in the home impact child development?; and more.At just 11.45 percent, the March 7 Los Angeles election turnout was historically low – what happened?; we look at how the House GOP’s plan to replace the Affordable Care Act could impact enrollees in California; how does using voice assistants like Siri and Alexa in the home impact child development?; and more. -
Listen 1:34:55Eric Garcetti was overwhelmingly reelected as mayor – we talk to him about his win and what’s next for LA; WikiLeaks released information about the CIA’s strategies for hacking personal devices – we discuss the implications of the info dump; you’ve encountered logical fallacies when arguing with friends and family – now we want you to share them with AirTalk; and more.Eric Garcetti was overwhelmingly reelected as mayor – we talk to him about his win and what’s next for LA; WikiLeaks released information about the CIA’s strategies for hacking personal devices – we discuss the implications of the info dump; you’ve encountered logical fallacies when arguing with friends and family – now we want you to share them with AirTalk; and more. -
Listen 1:33:30House Republicans have finally revealed their legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act - we dive into the "American Health Care Act;" we check in with Metro CEO Phil Washington on the latest measures and changes; Wendy's is replacing workers with self-serving kiosks - pros and cons?; and more.House Republicans have finally revealed their legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act - we dive into the "American Health Care Act;" we check in with Metro CEO Phil Washington on the latest measures and changes; Wendy's is replacing workers with self-serving kiosks - pros and cons?; 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