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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 -
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Listen 1:35:05AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable will preview the week ahead on the campaign trail and take a look at the history of Donald Trump’s truthiness; 3D printers combined with infared heat could soon change the way we eat; and a state official and an environmentalist debate the state of the Salton Sea.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable will preview the week ahead on the campaign trail and take a look at the history of Donald Trump’s truthiness; 3D printers combined with infared heat could soon change the way we eat; and a state official and an environmentalist debate the state of the Salton Sea. -
Listen 1:35:05Why ozone levels exceeded federal health standards every day but one in July; racial tensions are high at the Claremont Colleges after a roommate-wanted posting requested "[people of color] only; "plus, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s new movie releases, including Seth Rogen's raunchy animated comedy "Sausage Party." TGI-FilmWeek!Why ozone levels exceeded federal health standards every day but one in July; racial tensions are high at the Claremont Colleges after a roommate-wanted posting requested "[people of color] only; "plus, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s new movie releases, including Seth Rogen's raunchy animated comedy "Sausage Party." TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:00The Obama administration plans to allow more marijuana research, but the DEA reaffirmed today that it still sees pot as prone to abuse; 'The Reef' development in South LA has residents concerned about rising rents; and as pro football returns to Southern California Saturday, we preview the team and look at how they'll change the Southland's economyThe Obama administration plans to allow more marijuana research, but the DEA reaffirmed today that it still sees pot as prone to abuse; 'The Reef' development in South LA has residents concerned about rising rents; and as pro football returns to Southern California Saturday, we preview the team and look at how they'll change the Southland's economy -
A constitutional law professor analyzes Trump's suggestion that the "Second Amendment people" stop Clinton; Boyle Heights reacts to the officer-involved shooting death of a 14-year-old; plus, is shaming dopers unsportsmanlike or justified? -
Listen 1:34:37After 50 GOP national security officials denounced Trump yesterday, defense experts debate the role of the military in the presidential election; Jody Armour & Joe Hicks analyze the new policy platform from The Movement for Black Lives; plus, the best brews in Southern California.After 50 GOP national security officials denounced Trump yesterday, defense experts debate the role of the military in the presidential election; Jody Armour & Joe Hicks analyze the new policy platform from The Movement for Black Lives; plus, the best brews in Southern California. -
Our weekly political coverage delves into economic policies outlined by Trump and Clinton; we debate the possibility of a new law that could change anti-discrimination laws for religious institutions; and which TV shows make you feel nostalgic? -
Listen 1:35:42Many in the Republican establishment still want Trump out, and party rules just might make that possible; a doctors explains how a reindeer that's been dead since the 1940s caused a recent anthrax crisis; plus, KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this week’s new movie releases, including the supervillain blockbuster “Suicide Squad.” TGI-FilmWeek!The mechanics of 'dumping' Trump, Siberian anthrax outbreak caused by climate change & TGI-FilmWeek!Many in the Republican establishment still want Trump out, and party rules just might make that possible; a doctors explains how a reindeer that's been dead since the 1940s caused a recent anthrax crisis; plus, KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, and Peter Rainer review this week’s new movie releases, including the supervillain blockbuster “Suicide Squad.” TGI-FilmWeek! -
Listen 1:35:49The National Institutes of Health is now able to fund experiments that combine human stem cells and animal embryos - experts outline the ethical debate that's brewing; a marketing professor explains what'll happen to Trump's steaks, water, and wine after November; plus, actor and nerd icon Wil Wheaton lists his top new board games in advance of this weekend's Gen Con.The National Institutes of Health is now able to fund experiments that combine human stem cells and animal embryos - experts outline the ethical debate that's brewing; a marketing professor explains what'll happen to Trump's steaks, water, and wine after November; plus, actor and nerd icon Wil Wheaton lists his top new board games in advance of this weekend's Gen Con. -
Listen 1:35:50After the former Republican gubernatorial candidate said that she'll back Clinton, you share the tradeoffs you'll be making at the ballot box; the author of a Wall Street Journal report explains why the US sent $400 million in cash to Iran to coincide with the release of four hostages; and the host of KPCC's The Ride explains why new car owners will soon need temporary plates in CA.After the former Republican gubernatorial candidate said that she'll back Clinton, you share the tradeoffs you'll be making at the ballot box; the author of a Wall Street Journal report explains why the US sent $400 million in cash to Iran to coincide with the release of four hostages; and the host of KPCC's The Ride explains why new car owners will soon need temporary plates in CA. -
Listen 1:35:52The CDC issued its first-ever domestic travel warning for the trendy Miami neighborhood of Wynwood; the co-author of a new report explains how tech companies like Twitter, Facebook & Google are countering extremist propaganda online; plus, how feeling “American” can be a moment and a struggle for those who've emigrated to the U.S.The CDC issued its first-ever domestic travel warning for the trendy Miami neighborhood of Wynwood; the co-author of a new report explains how tech companies like Twitter, Facebook & Google are countering extremist propaganda online; plus, how feeling “American” can be a moment and a struggle for those who've emigrated to the U.S.
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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