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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: Ford's EV plans; Gambling or trading; Interview with Jimmy Jam; Does marijuana really relieve pain; New tech for monarch butterfly tracking
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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 1:34:46Attorney General Loretta Lynch faces bipartisan criticism of her private meeting with Bill Clinton; we look at the slew of gun bills passed by the California Legislature and outline the props that will be on the ballot in November; and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. TGI-FilmWeek!Attorney General Loretta Lynch faces bipartisan criticism of her private meeting with Bill Clinton; we look at the slew of gun bills passed by the California Legislature and outline the props that will be on the ballot in November; and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases. TGI-FilmWeek!
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Listen 1:34:56Boris Johnson backed out of running for prime minister today, we look at the reasons why and who could be the next leader; the Academy responds to #OscarsSoWhite by bumping the percentage of members of color from 8 percent to 11 percent; and a psychologist shares the pros and cons of being your child's friendBoris Johnson backed out of running for prime minister today, we look at the reasons why and who could be the next leader; the Academy responds to #OscarsSoWhite by bumping the percentage of members of color from 8 percent to 11 percent; and a psychologist shares the pros and cons of being your child's friend
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We discuss the aftermath of Istanbul's airport attack and why Turkey is a target; L.A. City Council's vote on rules for Hollywood's street performers; and L.A. city officials and homelessness advocates join AirTalk's homelessness roundtable.
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Listen 1:35:01Foreign policy experts explain the newly-released Benghazi report; Would temporarily removing guns from those with temporary restraining orders alleviate gun violence?; and Stanford University researches have found an enormous water reservoir in California – will it save the parched Golden State from the drought?Foreign policy experts explain the newly-released Benghazi report; Would temporarily removing guns from those with temporary restraining orders alleviate gun violence?; and Stanford University researches have found an enormous water reservoir in California – will it save the parched Golden State from the drought?
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The high court decided the Texas abortion case, despite being short-handed; Guest host Patt Morrison talks to experts about the "Brexit" effect on campaigns; and listeners share their stories about quitting their job on the spot.
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The economic, social and cultural implications of Brexit, after five years, the GOP has an answer to Obamacare, we analyze; Plus TGI-FilmWeek!
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Listen 1:35:21What comes next for President Obama's immigration plan; analysts debate the utility of the #NoBillNoBreak sit-in; Plus, it seems for every major gun violence tragedy, a new gun control group is formed, making that side's fight against a seemingly monolithic-NRA all the more challenging - we'll hear from several gun control groups about why they resist consolidating.What comes next for President Obama's immigration plan; analysts debate the utility of the #NoBillNoBreak sit-in; Plus, it seems for every major gun violence tragedy, a new gun control group is formed, making that side's fight against a seemingly monolithic-NRA all the more challenging - we'll hear from several gun control groups about why they resist consolidating.
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Listen 1:35:07Republican National Convention Rules Committee member talks challenging Trump at the upcoming convention; activists want to end LAUSD's two-decade-long policy; and can Pulse still function as a nightclub or should it be turned into a memorial in remembrance of the 49 lives lost?Republican National Convention Rules Committee member talks challenging Trump at the upcoming convention; activists want to end LAUSD's two-decade-long policy; and can Pulse still function as a nightclub or should it be turned into a memorial in remembrance of the 49 lives lost?
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Listen 1:35:10L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer is going after four landlords for illegally renting their apartment units as short-term rentals - a look at both sides. Then Paso Robles' Justin Winery is in trouble after cutting down hundreds of old oak trees on its property to make room for more vineyards - can they rehab their rep? Plus, 60 percent of kids between the ages of 3 and 8 have had imaginary friends - two psychologists explain the latest research behind the phenomenonL.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer is going after four landlords for illegally renting their apartment units as short-term rentals - a look at both sides. Then Paso Robles' Justin Winery is in trouble after cutting down hundreds of old oak trees on its property to make room for more vineyards - can they rehab their rep? Plus, 60 percent of kids between the ages of 3 and 8 have had imaginary friends - two psychologists explain the latest research behind the phenomenon
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AirTalk opens with our weekly political roundup; taking a look at Rio's financial woes before the Olympic games; improving civility in the divisive culture of the 2016 presidential election; and tips on identifying dangerous behavior from the average angry outburst.
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Credits & Support
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