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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: Frank Gehry; New UCLA CA forecast; Interview with MTV cofounder; The Supreme Court; LA Metro fare enforcement; and combining news and prediction markets.
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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. -
Listen 1:35:49Weighing the probability of U.S. infrastructure vulnerability after servers were infiltrated at a small dam in New York; The Oxford English Dictionary is asking for suggestions on which SoCal words to add to its list; and KPCC film critics weigh in on this week's releases and whether actors should play roles that are true to their ethnicity.Weighing the probability of U.S. infrastructure vulnerability after servers were infiltrated at a small dam in New York; The Oxford English Dictionary is asking for suggestions on which SoCal words to add to its list; and KPCC film critics weigh in on this week's releases and whether actors should play roles that are true to their ethnicity. -
Gov. Nathan Deal's decision could result in a film production boycott from huge corporations like Disney and Time Warner; do voter polls need a revamp to accommodate larger turnouts?; and radar scans have revealed hidden rooms in the King's tomb. -
Which presidential hopefuls are likely to secure their party's nomination?; a new tech show explores the newest innovations on the planet; and learning about long-term counterterrorism efforts that must take place to ensure effectiveness. -
Analyzing the Brussels attacks and the next counter terrorism efforts in the U.S. and Europe; what you need to know to avoid ransomware; discussing the nationwide problem of lead contaminated drinking water and the positive side effects of swearing. -
Discussing the use of interrogation tactics with the alleged Paris attacker, Salah Abdeslam; debating the controversy over music rights in political campaigns and looking at the development of the L.A. River and who the changes will serve. -
The capture of the last known fugitive from the Paris attacks has been wounded and captured; discussing what it means for researchers to publish studies directly online and TGI-FilmWeek with Gavin Hood, director of "Eye in the Sky." -
Discussing the anti-trust concerns with the Tribune's buy of the OC Register; former NYC Transportation Commissioner wants to make L.A. streets work for everyone; and analyzing a condition where people can't enjoy songs. -
Discussing Obama's pick for the next Supreme Court Justice: Merrick Garland; Chief Beck stops by the studio to talk about tasers, police use-of-force and more; after Super Tuesday, what happens next for the remaining presidential candidates?
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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