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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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    As expected, Saturday's Democratic Debate revolved around national security, some worry that Disney is relying heavily on the popular franchise and California is enforcing a new strategy to improve civic behavior.
    As expected, Saturday's Democratic Debate revolved around national security, some worry that Disney is relying heavily on the popular franchise and California is enforcing a new strategy to improve civic behavior.
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    President Barack Obama hold his annual year-end press conference before taking his holiday vacation to Hawaii; FilmWeek critics review "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Sisters," and more and discussing the internet etiquette of a "spoiler alert."
    President Barack Obama hold his annual year-end press conference before taking his holiday vacation to Hawaii; FilmWeek critics review "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Sisters," and more and discussing the internet etiquette of a "spoiler alert."
  • Listen 1:35:22
    Airbnb is the target of a lawsuit with five tenants who were evicted to rent their homes through the company's website; Kaiser Permanente plans to bring a new school of medicine to Southern California by 2019; Restaurant chains like Pizza Hut plan to sacrifice quality for convenience and Elon Musk, launched OpenAI - a billion-dollar, non-profit focused on sharing advances in artificial intelligence.
    Airbnb is the target of a lawsuit with five tenants who were evicted to rent their homes through the company's website; Kaiser Permanente plans to bring a new school of medicine to Southern California by 2019; Restaurant chains like Pizza Hut plan to sacrifice quality for convenience and Elon Musk, launched OpenAI - a billion-dollar, non-profit focused on sharing advances in artificial intelligence.
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    How did the Republican candidates fare in the final debate?; Bergdahl will face military court charges for endangering troops and an update on the Freddie Gray case.
    How did the Republican candidates fare in the final debate?; Bergdahl will face military court charges for endangering troops and an update on the Freddie Gray case.
  • Listen 1:35:08
    The nation's second largest school district canceled classes this morning; speaking to children about terrorist acts; the impact of a Federal Reserve hike and more.
    The nation's second largest school district canceled classes this morning; speaking to children about terrorist acts; the impact of a Federal Reserve hike and more.
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    We look at the impact of the drafted climate agreement, speak to experts about the controversy surrounding our 28th president and discuss the new FAA drone registration requirement.
    We look at the impact of the drafted climate agreement, speak to experts about the controversy surrounding our 28th president and discuss the new FAA drone registration requirement.
  • Listen 1:34:56
    Ben Carson becomes the second GOP presidential candidate threatening to ditch the party; California Coastal Commission challenges Venice Beach's curfew; new job-seeking apps like JobSnap are changing the landscape of employment applications; TGI-Filmweek with a discussion of "The Big Short" and the non-fiction books that make for great cinema.
    Ben Carson becomes the second GOP presidential candidate threatening to ditch the party; California Coastal Commission challenges Venice Beach's curfew; new job-seeking apps like JobSnap are changing the landscape of employment applications; TGI-Filmweek with a discussion of "The Big Short" and the non-fiction books that make for great cinema.
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    A new survey reveals that youth support sending troops to battle ISIS, the Air Force Academy has raised questions about religious presence on the field and #AT30 discusses the tragedy and community in San Bernardino.
    A new survey reveals that youth support sending troops to battle ISIS, the Air Force Academy has raised questions about religious presence on the field and #AT30 discusses the tragedy and community in San Bernardino.
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    The University of Texas defends their admission process, a councilmember wants to help alleviate those hefty parking tickets and we talk about how millennials often seek recognition for fulfilling ordinary responsibilities.
    The University of Texas defends their admission process, a councilmember wants to help alleviate those hefty parking tickets and we talk about how millennials often seek recognition for fulfilling ordinary responsibilities.
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    What are the patterns of Donald Trump's rhetoric and how does it compare to candidates campaigns of the past? After being fired in October, former USC head coach Steve Sarkisian is suing the university for more than $30 million; we discuss Texas' landmark redistricting case and TIME magazine's nation editor weighs in on finalists for "Person of the Year."
    What are the patterns of Donald Trump's rhetoric and how does it compare to candidates campaigns of the past? After being fired in October, former USC head coach Steve Sarkisian is suing the university for more than $30 million; we discuss Texas' landmark redistricting case and TIME magazine's nation editor weighs in on finalists for "Person of the Year."

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