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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 1:01:59The White House is imposing sanctions against Russia for cyberhacking – we look at the historical context of this move; ‘the cloud’ has an environmental footprint – what can tech companies do to make it more green in 2017?; plus, guest host Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics review new releases, including ‘20th Century Women,’ as well as the best underrated movies of 2016. TGI-FilmWeek!The White House is imposing sanctions against Russia for cyberhacking – we look at the historical context of this move; ‘the cloud’ has an environmental footprint – what can tech companies do to make it more green in 2017?; plus, guest host Patt Morrison and KPCC film critics review new releases, including ‘20th Century Women,’ as well as the best underrated movies of 2016. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:02:59A number of California's state legislators are expected to soon retire - we take a look at how that might impact regional and national politics; the LA Times reports Pasadena will heighten security at the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade in response to recent attacks in Nice and Berlin; what does it mean to be a futurist, and why should everyone think like one?; and more.A number of California's state legislators are expected to soon retire - we take a look at how that might impact regional and national politics; the LA Times reports Pasadena will heighten security at the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade in response to recent attacks in Nice and Berlin; what does it mean to be a futurist, and why should everyone think like one?; and more. -
Listen 1:02:38Just weeks before the new administration takes office, John Kerry gives a speech outlining Obama’s plan for peace in the Middle East; artists have different brains – but is their creativity innate or learned?; we look at research suggesting that leisure time makes for a more productive and fulfilling life; and more.Just weeks before the new administration takes office, John Kerry gives a speech outlining Obama’s plan for peace in the Middle East; artists have different brains – but is their creativity innate or learned?; we look at research suggesting that leisure time makes for a more productive and fulfilling life; and more. -
Listen 1:34:46TSA’s PreCheck program allows certain passengers to forego long lines, but are the security oversights worth the risk?; whether you celebrated at home, in the office or at a restaurant, we want to hear your holiday weekend horror stories; an overview of new laws coming to California in 2017; plus, an interview with Gothic fiction author Anne Rice.TSA’s PreCheck program allows certain passengers to forego long lines, but are the security oversights worth the risk?; whether you celebrated at home, in the office or at a restaurant, we want to hear your holiday weekend horror stories; an overview of new laws coming to California in 2017; plus, an interview with Gothic fiction author Anne Rice. -
We talk to astronaut Mike Massimino about his two space missions; and we bring together four Trump and four Clinton supporters to talk out their differences; from all of us here at AirTalk, Happy Holidays! -
Listen 1:35:15Governor Brown’s $15.5 billion water tunnels plan just got the green light from the state’s environmental impact report – we debate the project; Trump’s cabinet has been called the wealthiest in modern U.S. history – we look at the cabinet, as well as the vetting process; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review this week’s latest releases, including ‘Sing,’ ‘Passengers’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek!Governor Brown’s $15.5 billion water tunnels plan just got the green light from the state’s environmental impact report – we debate the project; Trump’s cabinet has been called the wealthiest in modern U.S. history – we look at the cabinet, as well as the vetting process; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review this week’s latest releases, including ‘Sing,’ ‘Passengers’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:09We bring you the latest in politics, including Congress' year-end defense bill that's sparked controversy over starting a possible nuclear and space arms race; the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced it will only nominate films meeting a new diversity threshold for two of its major categories; we want to hear about how you've survived through the holiday season's weirdest gifts; and more.We bring you the latest in politics, including Congress' year-end defense bill that's sparked controversy over starting a possible nuclear and space arms race; the British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced it will only nominate films meeting a new diversity threshold for two of its major categories; we want to hear about how you've survived through the holiday season's weirdest gifts; and more. -
Listen 1:34:28President Obama announced a ban on offshore gas and oil drilling in swaths of the Arctic and Atlantic – how necessary is the ban, and is it truly permanent?; two school districts recently voted to let teachers carry guns on campus – we debate the move and analyze implications and alternatives; plus, the holidays are upon us, and we'll share some delicious and therapeutic recipes to end the year; and more.President Obama announced a ban on offshore gas and oil drilling in swaths of the Arctic and Atlantic – how necessary is the ban, and is it truly permanent?; two school districts recently voted to let teachers carry guns on campus – we debate the move and analyze implications and alternatives; plus, the holidays are upon us, and we'll share some delicious and therapeutic recipes to end the year; and more. -
Listen 1:34:37In response to President-elect Trump's expected immigration policies, the city of Los Angeles has created a $10 million defense fund to provide legal help for immigrants facing deportation; is it too late for the U.S. to intervene in Syria? The latest in Aleppo and responsibilities of the international community; finding the right balance between bragging and humility at a job interview or first date; and more.In response to President-elect Trump's expected immigration policies, the city of Los Angeles has created a $10 million defense fund to provide legal help for immigrants facing deportation; is it too late for the U.S. to intervene in Syria? The latest in Aleppo and responsibilities of the international community; finding the right balance between bragging and humility at a job interview or first date; and more. -
Listen 1:34:09The latest on the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey in Ankara; the 538-member Electoral College officially casts ballots for the president of the United States today - how likely are faithless electors able to change the outcome?; a much needed recap on Russia's hacking scandals in 2016's political climate; we speak with 'La La Land's' score composer and location scout; and more.The latest on the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey in Ankara; the 538-member Electoral College officially casts ballots for the president of the United States today - how likely are faithless electors able to change the outcome?; a much needed recap on Russia's hacking scandals in 2016's political climate; we speak with 'La La Land's' score composer and location scout; 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