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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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How did Orange County become a hotbed for Neo-Nazis? Food Friday: Northeast LA baked goods; FilmWeek: What to watch; and actor Virginia Madsen and filmmaker Steven Grayhm. -
Today on AirTalk: Big Sur Highway One reopens; An Altadena fire survivor on his struggles with home insurance; Women’s immune systems; and TV Talk.
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Listen 1:32:32What 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." -
A recap and analysis of Obama's speech, Chicago case involving the banning of assault rifles will not be heard by the high court and the former White House Deputy Chief of Staff joins us to talk about an important past presidential election. -
San Bernardino shooting coverage continues with a discussion about the shooters' possible ties to IS and their weapons. Then, Larry Mantle and the FilmWeek critics review "Macbeth," "Chi-Raq," "Krampus" and more. -
AirTalk takes a deeper look into the shootings suspects and their motives, how the incident is impacting the Muslim community and the city of San Bernardino as a whole, and how rational our fears are of another shooting. -
New poll results suggest where Republican presidential hopefuls stand; advice for helping senior citizens regain independence and a discussion about the climate change disagreements between POTUS and Congress. -
Listen 1:35:09We analyze the economic costs of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program overhaul; when should gun owning parents be prosecuted if their kids accidentally shoot and kill? New research finds no differences between male and female brains and middle and high schools are encouraging more expressive writing with a ban on "boring words."We analyze the economic costs of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program overhaul; when should gun owning parents be prosecuted if their kids accidentally shoot and kill? New research finds no differences between male and female brains and middle and high schools are encouraging more expressive writing with a ban on "boring words." -
Climate change poll indicates partisan divide, domestic terrorism and Kobe Bryant retires poeticallyResults from a new Washington Post-ABC poll indicate a partisan divide on climate change, should the Planned Parenthood shooting be classified as domestic terrorism and Lakers legend announces retirement in the form of a poem. -
We revisit our recent discussion about the success and takeaways of the 1984 Olympic Games, followed by film critic reviews of this week's box office releases. -
Listen 1:35:13Use-of-force experts give their analysis of the Chicago police shooting video and weigh in on the events leading up to its release; We discuss Monday's upcoming Paris climate talks and its economic benefits; L.A. Times Test Kitchen Director Noelle Carter drops by our studio to give listeners last-minute Thanksgiving dinner tips and TGI-Filmweek comes early!Use-of-force experts give their analysis of the Chicago police shooting video and weigh in on the events leading up to its release; We discuss Monday's upcoming Paris climate talks and its economic benefits; L.A. Times Test Kitchen Director Noelle Carter drops by our studio to give listeners last-minute Thanksgiving dinner tips and TGI-Filmweek comes early! -
Listen 1:35:09We discuss the Russian warplane shot down by Turkey and its effect on the White House's IS meeting; Brian Grazer weighs in on producing his upcoming episode on aging in National Geographic's series "Breakthrough" & we look back at changes that erupted from the 2014 Sony hack.We discuss the Russian warplane shot down by Turkey and its effect on the White House's IS meeting; Brian Grazer weighs in on producing his upcoming episode on aging in National Geographic's series "Breakthrough" & we look back at changes that erupted from the 2014 Sony hack.
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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