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AirTalk
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: Iran check-in, e-bike popularity, Gov. Newsom's legacy, growing up black in LA, and whiskey in America.
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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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Catholics react to the Pontiff's comments; Clinton & Sanders surrogates debate what makes a "qualified" candidate; then it's FilmWeek with Wade Major & Amy Nicholson -
California Senator Bob Huff discusses his new drugged driving bill; BuzzFeed contributor weighs in on the publications investigation of FBI, DHS drone flight patterns and debating the regulation of prescription drug prices. -
Discussing the verdict; country legend Merle Haggard has died at age 79; and a new bill seeks to bring theses facilities to California. -
How will new tax rules affect US companies? The history of superdelegates; and CEO Phillip A. Washington explains his strategy to transform Los Angeles into a public transportation-friendly city. -
Presidential campaign trail analysis, the Panama Papers explained & forecasting LA's baseball seasonLarry Mantle checks in with the NPR political team, just ahead of the Wisconsin primary; the Panama Papers were leaked over the weekend, releasing sensitive information about tax havens for the ultra-rich; and two sports reporters join us to preview the season. -
Discussing Digital First Media's round of layoffs at the Orange County Register; the potential gubernatorial run of former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and TGI-FilmWeek!
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A new Los Angeles law restricts the size of storage bins to 60 gallons; North Carolina has been faced with a lawsuit from the ACLU; and has sexuality been redefined for girls and young women? -
Listen 1:04:38Amy Dacey, the CEO of the DNC, speaks with Larry about rifts and waves in the Democratic party; the state has audited the UC, claiming the system is hurting California residents by admitting too many out-of-state students and Don Cheadle stops by to talk about his new film, "Miles Ahead."Amy Dacey, the CEO of the DNC, speaks with Larry about rifts and waves in the Democratic party; the state has audited the UC, claiming the system is hurting California residents by admitting too many out-of-state students and Don Cheadle stops by to talk about his new film, "Miles Ahead." -
Listen 1:35:15The FBI announced yesterday that they were able to break into the phone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook without Apple’s help; discussing the health advantages of multiracial kids; affirming a California union fees law is the latest result of a 4-4 split in the Supreme Court; and leave your questions for the Democratic National Committee's CEO!The FBI announced yesterday that they were able to break into the phone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook without Apple’s help; discussing the health advantages of multiracial kids; affirming a California union fees law is the latest result of a 4-4 split in the Supreme Court; and leave your questions for the Democratic National Committee's CEO! -
Rounding up the weekend's political events with Bernie Sanders' victories and the continuing feud between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz; weighing the pros and cons of California's minimum wage increase and discussing a book that explores good ways to die.
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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