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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; The billionaire tax? Why is Gen Z not talking? Colorado River check-in; How are influencers impacting policy? and Favorite neighborhoods -
Interview with LAFD Chief; TV finales; States' responses to ICE; Misconceptions about the pelvic floor; and How conservative Christian views on sex have changed.
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Listen 1:34:52We round up a full weekend of breaking news surrounding the 2016 presidential election with analysis of last night's Clinton-Trump debate; How Washington Post was able to beat out NBC's "Access Hollywood" footage release of Trump's vulgar, sexual comments about women; Plus, what exactly defines "locker room talk"?We round up a full weekend of breaking news surrounding the 2016 presidential election with analysis of last night's Clinton-Trump debate; How Washington Post was able to beat out NBC's "Access Hollywood" footage release of Trump's vulgar, sexual comments about women; Plus, what exactly defines "locker room talk"? -
Listen 1:35:06We bring you the latest on Hurricane Matthew as it hurtles past Florida’s Atlantic coast; Prop 64 may legalize recreational pot this November, but how will California deal with driving under the influence of marijuana?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review this week’s releases, including ‘The Birth of a Nation,’ ‘The Girl on the Train’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek!We bring you the latest on Hurricane Matthew as it hurtles past Florida’s Atlantic coast; Prop 64 may legalize recreational pot this November, but how will California deal with driving under the influence of marijuana?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review this week’s releases, including ‘The Birth of a Nation,’ ‘The Girl on the Train’ and more. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:25We recap the one and only debate between U.S. Senate candidates Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez; is it worth it for California homeowners to install solar panels?; the pros and cons of Prop 59; and craft breweries are enjoying popularity, but are there enough specialty hops to keep them afloat?We recap the one and only debate between U.S. Senate candidates Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez; is it worth it for California homeowners to install solar panels?; the pros and cons of Prop 59; and craft breweries are enjoying popularity, but are there enough specialty hops to keep them afloat? -
Listen 1:34:12We analyze last night’s Pence-Kaine VP debate and what it means for both campaigns; a new study links hormonal birth control to depression – we dive into the implications; an update on California's controversial bullet train proposals; and Rolling Stone released their top 100 TV show picks – do you agree with their list?We analyze last night’s Pence-Kaine VP debate and what it means for both campaigns; a new study links hormonal birth control to depression – we dive into the implications; an update on California's controversial bullet train proposals; and Rolling Stone released their top 100 TV show picks – do you agree with their list? -
Listen 1:35:16We take a look at the Supreme Court's 2016 term - high profile criminal cases, questions about racial bias and the still empty seat after the late Justice Antonin Scalia; two lawyers discuss the ethics and legality behind releasing rape accusers' names in court; what Prop 65, 67 and 57 mean for California's ballot; Plus, why we don't talk to strangers on the subway and one group campaigning for a change.We take a look at the Supreme Court's 2016 term - high profile criminal cases, questions about racial bias and the still empty seat after the late Justice Antonin Scalia; two lawyers discuss the ethics and legality behind releasing rape accusers' names in court; what Prop 65, 67 and 57 mean for California's ballot; Plus, why we don't talk to strangers on the subway and one group campaigning for a change. -
Listen 1:37:14The New York Times published Trump’s tax documents from 1995 on Saturday – we discuss what that means for the campaign, as well as the ethical and legal implications of media releasing information; California's recent string of officer-involved fatalities in El Cajon, South LA, Pasadena and Sacramento spur more protests statewide; Plus, a special tribute to legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully.The New York Times published Trump’s tax documents from 1995 on Saturday – we discuss what that means for the campaign, as well as the ethical and legal implications of media releasing information; California's recent string of officer-involved fatalities in El Cajon, South LA, Pasadena and Sacramento spur more protests statewide; Plus, a special tribute to legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. -
Listen 1:34:44Today on AirTalk, the impact of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's threat to cut ties with Russia on ending Syrian civil war; a look at the dynamic of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton interrupting one another in Monday's debate; and how historical buildings in Los Angeles can keep pace with the march of progress.Today on AirTalk, the impact of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's threat to cut ties with Russia on ending Syrian civil war; a look at the dynamic of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton interrupting one another in Monday's debate; and how historical buildings in Los Angeles can keep pace with the march of progress. -
Listen 1:35:13USA Today’s editorial board made an unprecedented move to advise the public against voting for Trump – we take a look at how they came to the decision; A geologist explains how the Salton Sea quake swarm could have triggered ‘the big one’; Colombian citizens vote Sunday on a peace treaty to end the FARC conflict – can the treaty be effective? Plus KPCC film critics join Larry Mantle to talk about this week’s releases.USA Today’s editorial board made an unprecedented move to advise the public against voting for Trump – we take a look at how they came to the decision; A geologist explains how the Salton Sea quake swarm could have triggered ‘the big one’; Colombian citizens vote Sunday on a peace treaty to end the FARC conflict – can the treaty be effective? Plus KPCC film critics join Larry Mantle to talk about this week’s releases. -
Listen 1:35:15We discuss the disturbing video footage of a North Hollywood man kidnapping a woman in broad daylight and potential bystander apathy; the year-to-year increase in unruly passenger behavior on airplanes; what Prop HHH would mean for LA's homeless; plus, maybe the secret to marriage is not marriage at all - but cohabiting?We discuss the disturbing video footage of a North Hollywood man kidnapping a woman in broad daylight and potential bystander apathy; the year-to-year increase in unruly passenger behavior on airplanes; what Prop HHH would mean for LA's homeless; plus, maybe the secret to marriage is not marriage at all - but cohabiting? -
Listen 1:34:33We host a roundtable to recap and analyze Monday's Clinton-Trump debate; more than a third of calls to the Veteran Affairs suicide hotline go unanswered - we dive into why and what can be done about it; plus, Snapchat unveils a pair of specs - will they go the way of google glass?We host a roundtable to recap and analyze Monday's Clinton-Trump debate; more than a third of calls to the Veteran Affairs suicide hotline go unanswered - we dive into why and what can be done about it; plus, Snapchat unveils a pair of specs - will they go the way of google glass?
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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