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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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    Coping with life-altering violence; Can you actually stick to a New Year’s resolution; Food Friday: ramen; FilmWeek: What to watch; Interview with Brendan Fraser and HIKARI
    Coping with life-altering violence; Can you actually stick to a New Year’s resolution; Food Friday: ramen; FilmWeek: What to watch; Interview with Brendan Fraser and HIKARI

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    A look at Al-Mourabitoun, the terrorist network claiming responsibility for the Mali attack; the deal with GMO salmon; takeaways from KPCC's "Officer Involved" investigative project and TGI-FilmWeek
    A look at Al-Mourabitoun, the terrorist network claiming responsibility for the Mali attack; the deal with GMO salmon; takeaways from KPCC's "Officer Involved" investigative project and TGI-FilmWeek
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    How Abaaoud escaped detection for so long; analyzing the San Francisco case of a divorced couple's frozen embryos & the latest stop on our 30th anniversary tour, from the new Broad museum - what the future of DTLA holds as rapid development runs up against a growing homeless population
    How Abaaoud escaped detection for so long; analyzing the San Francisco case of a divorced couple's frozen embryos & the latest stop on our 30th anniversary tour, from the new Broad museum - what the future of DTLA holds as rapid development runs up against a growing homeless population
  • Listen 1:34:58
    We discuss the raids in search of the alleged mastermind behind the Paris terrorist attacks, Chief Beck talks police shootings and National Geographic's new film describes the very first Thanksgiving.
    We discuss the raids in search of the alleged mastermind behind the Paris terrorist attacks, Chief Beck talks police shootings and National Geographic's new film describes the very first Thanksgiving.
  • Listen 1:34:51
    House Speaker Paul Ryan is reluctant to accept Syrian refugees into the U.S.; dual-language programs prove effective in passing on Spanish language and KPCC'S Officer-Involved series looks at the factors that influence whether or not a police officer is prosecuted.
    House Speaker Paul Ryan is reluctant to accept Syrian refugees into the U.S.; dual-language programs prove effective in passing on Spanish language and KPCC'S Officer-Involved series looks at the factors that influence whether or not a police officer is prosecuted.
  • Listen 1:35:25
    Guest host Patt Morrison discusses military options to counter terrorism, the Muslim community deals with the public's reaction following Beirut and Paris attacks & an award-winning film director unveils his conclusion about Jack the Ripper
    Guest host Patt Morrison discusses military options to counter terrorism, the Muslim community deals with the public's reaction following Beirut and Paris attacks & an award-winning film director unveils his conclusion about Jack the Ripper
  • Listen 1:35:26
    Claremont McKenna College is the latest of numerous schools where students are protesting what they say is an unpleasant environment for non-whites; do polls hinder or help our understanding of politics? discussing the rising popularity of food delivery apps and the future of home cooking and a look at how Hollywood portrays journalists and the business of news.
    Claremont McKenna College is the latest of numerous schools where students are protesting what they say is an unpleasant environment for non-whites; do polls hinder or help our understanding of politics? discussing the rising popularity of food delivery apps and the future of home cooking and a look at how Hollywood portrays journalists and the business of news.
  • Listen 1:35:18
    Inside the most wiretapped place in the US; a look at whether it's time to rethink the Supreme Court case governing cops' use of force; and the casting of MLK Jr. adds a new, controversial twist to nontraditional casting
    Inside the most wiretapped place in the US; a look at whether it's time to rethink the Supreme Court case governing cops' use of force; and the casting of MLK Jr. adds a new, controversial twist to nontraditional casting
  • Listen 1:35:27
    Can Disney CEO Bob Iger lure an NFL team to LA? What to say - and not to say - to vets today, and a in-depth look at the role race plays in officer-involved shootings, in our latest installment of KPCC's 'Officer-Involved' investigation
    Can Disney CEO Bob Iger lure an NFL team to LA? What to say - and not to say - to vets today, and a in-depth look at the role race plays in officer-involved shootings, in our latest installment of KPCC's 'Officer-Involved' investigation
  • Listen 1:35:08
    KPCC provides the most complete picture to date of how often and under what circumstances cops in L.A. County use deadly force and hurt or kill people; SeaWorld San Diego has announced that it’ll end its signature killer whales show by 2017; We get the latest from our KPCC reporter covering the Kelly Thomas civil trial, as well as some legal analysis.
    KPCC provides the most complete picture to date of how often and under what circumstances cops in L.A. County use deadly force and hurt or kill people; SeaWorld San Diego has announced that it’ll end its signature killer whales show by 2017; We get the latest from our KPCC reporter covering the Kelly Thomas civil trial, as well as some legal analysis.
  • Listen 1:35:56
    In his parting words as president of the U of Missouri, Timothy Wolfe said "this is not the way change should come about," referring to protests following months of racial tension that gripped the flagship Columbia campus; with speculation that IS planted a bomb on the ill-fated Russian jet plane, what changes may be made to travel security for the U.S.? And Larry Mantle hosts a live discussion on what L.A. can do to ensure another successful Olympic games, should the opportunity arise in 2024
    In his parting words as president of the U of Missouri, Timothy Wolfe said "this is not the way change should come about," referring to protests following months of racial tension that gripped the flagship Columbia campus; with speculation that IS planted a bomb on the ill-fated Russian jet plane, what changes may be made to travel security for the U.S.? And Larry Mantle hosts a live discussion on what L.A. can do to ensure another successful Olympic games, should the opportunity arise in 2024

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