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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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Listen 1:35:25Bill Clinton made his solo-debut on the Hillary Clinton campaign trail this morning; debating whether office life has become more isolated; updating the takeover a building on government land at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon and SeaWorld sues the California Coastal Commission for its ban of orca breedingBill Clinton made his solo-debut on the Hillary Clinton campaign trail this morning; debating whether office life has become more isolated; updating the takeover a building on government land at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon and SeaWorld sues the California Coastal Commission for its ban of orca breeding -
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Listen 1:03:00Nations around the world have been affected by terrorist attacks this year, forcing world leaders to take precautionary measures to prepare for future attacks; hundreds of new California laws will go into effect beginning tomorrow; and as the final episode of "Downton Abbey" approaches, we revisit parodies and its cultural significance.Nations around the world have been affected by terrorist attacks this year, forcing world leaders to take precautionary measures to prepare for future attacks; hundreds of new California laws will go into effect beginning tomorrow; and as the final episode of "Downton Abbey" approaches, we revisit parodies and its cultural significance. -
In light of Bill Cosby's sexual assault charges, we discuss the challenges of prosecuting sex crimes; exploring the political and economic impact of a shrinking middle class and looking into the strategies behind ISIS' deep pockets. -
Listen 1:02:48SoCal Gas officials have pinpointed the location of the underground well in Porter Ranch from which gas is leaking; Mei Fong, a Wall Street Journal reporter, discusses her book on China's one-child policy, which ends on January 1, 2016; A new study from USC and Northeastern University weighs the outcome of grit vs. apathy.SoCal Gas officials have pinpointed the location of the underground well in Porter Ranch from which gas is leaking; Mei Fong, a Wall Street Journal reporter, discusses her book on China's one-child policy, which ends on January 1, 2016; A new study from USC and Northeastern University weighs the outcome of grit vs. apathy. -
Listen 1:35:09The shooting of a black grandmother and teenager in Chicago has reignited tensions in a city already embroiled in criticisms and accusations about how black residents are treated by police; We discuss the dangers of hoverboards and a political scientist weighs in on why voters are so uninformed.The shooting of a black grandmother and teenager in Chicago has reignited tensions in a city already embroiled in criticisms and accusations about how black residents are treated by police; We discuss the dangers of hoverboards and a political scientist weighs in on why voters are so uninformed. -
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Listen 1:35:02A Christmas terror threat targeting Westerners has forced officials in China to put parts of the country’s capital on lockdown; Claremont United Methodist Church has passed on its political nativity scene this year; best and worst D.I.Y. gifts of the season and discussing the political and recreational use of Yiddish slang.A Christmas terror threat targeting Westerners has forced officials in China to put parts of the country’s capital on lockdown; Claremont United Methodist Church has passed on its political nativity scene this year; best and worst D.I.Y. gifts of the season and discussing the political and recreational use of Yiddish slang. -
Listen 1:35:31The recent Washington Post cartoon of Ted Cruz's kids has sparked a debate about the involvement of candidates' children in politics; We discuss the relationship between some siblings, and how the holidays can force an uncomfortable togetherness; Tips for traveling during the holiday season and TGI-FilmWeek.The recent Washington Post cartoon of Ted Cruz's kids has sparked a debate about the involvement of candidates' children in politics; We discuss the relationship between some siblings, and how the holidays can force an uncomfortable togetherness; Tips for traveling during the holiday season and TGI-FilmWeek. -
Listen 1:35:03Quinnipiac poll finds that half of Americans are embarrassed of Trump, despite his GOP lead; Saudi Arabia's strategy to combat ISIS; FDA to allow some gay and bisexual men to donate blood; LA Times Test Kitchen director offers tips and tricks for gifting baked goods and more.Quinnipiac poll finds that half of Americans are embarrassed of Trump, despite his GOP lead; Saudi Arabia's strategy to combat ISIS; FDA to allow some gay and bisexual men to donate blood; LA Times Test Kitchen director offers tips and tricks for gifting baked goods and more.
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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