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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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Today on AirTalk: LA City Council votes on rent stabilization; the cultural significance of Zohran Mamdani; how to write a joke; Bill Gates' comments on climate; and an interview with Susan Orlean.
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Listen 1:34:36Motorcycle lane-splitting could soon be legal. The state Assembly is expected to approve the legislation sometime this week, and supporters believe it will clear the Senate as well. Also, for May’s AT30 event, Larry Mantle and his guests talk Silicon Beach and tech in Los Angeles. Would Los Angeles’ tech hub ever be able to rival that of its Northern neighbors?Motorcycle lane-splitting could soon be legal. The state Assembly is expected to approve the legislation sometime this week, and supporters believe it will clear the Senate as well. Also, for May’s AT30 event, Larry Mantle and his guests talk Silicon Beach and tech in Los Angeles. Would Los Angeles’ tech hub ever be able to rival that of its Northern neighbors? -
Listen 1:32:33Fans are reeling this morning after a handful of officials from soccer’s world governing body were arrested on corruption and conspiracy charges. Also, AirTalk revisits a highlighted study that has come under question after the researcher was recently accused of misrepresenting his methods. Then, California Senate Bill 358 would ensure that women are paid equally as their male colleagues.Fans are reeling this morning after a handful of officials from soccer’s world governing body were arrested on corruption and conspiracy charges. Also, AirTalk revisits a highlighted study that has come under question after the researcher was recently accused of misrepresenting his methods. Then, California Senate Bill 358 would ensure that women are paid equally as their male colleagues. -
Listen 1:32:21Charter’s $55-billion cash and stock deal for Time Warner Cable comes a month after regulators killed Comcast’s attempt to buy Time Warner. Also, JetBlue has rolled out public service announcements reminding flyers to be on their best behavior when aboard a flight. Then, we’ll explore the psychology of littering and how new technology and social media are changing how we call people out for bad behavior.Charter’s $55-billion cash and stock deal for Time Warner Cable comes a month after regulators killed Comcast’s attempt to buy Time Warner. Also, JetBlue has rolled out public service announcements reminding flyers to be on their best behavior when aboard a flight. Then, we’ll explore the psychology of littering and how new technology and social media are changing how we call people out for bad behavior. -
Listen 1:35:41Volunteers, wildlife experts, and cleanup crews continue to cleanup efforts of the more than 100,000 gallons crude oil spill in Santa Barbara. Also, LA Times writer offers adventurous hikers the best hidden walks and trails of the city in his latest book. Then, we hear the latest from the Cannes Film Festival.Volunteers, wildlife experts, and cleanup crews continue to cleanup efforts of the more than 100,000 gallons crude oil spill in Santa Barbara. Also, LA Times writer offers adventurous hikers the best hidden walks and trails of the city in his latest book. Then, we hear the latest from the Cannes Film Festival. -
Listen 1:30:09L.A. County prosecutors have decided against filing charges against 15 students at Venice High School accused of sexual assaults. Also, Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates says the ban on participation by openly gay adults can't be sustained. Then, historian Richard Reeves delves into one of the darkest episodes of American history.L.A. County prosecutors have decided against filing charges against 15 students at Venice High School accused of sexual assaults. Also, Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates says the ban on participation by openly gay adults can't be sustained. Then, historian Richard Reeves delves into one of the darkest episodes of American history. -
Yesterday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Also, how will you remember David Letterman’s legacy? Then, does classical music move you to tears? If you answered yes...you might be an HSP - a highly sensitive person -
Listen 1:35:16Motorcycle clubs are a subject of national discussion after Sunday's mass shootout at a biker gang meet-up in Waco, Texas. Also, where is the line between anti-Semitic speech and free speech? Then, what LA venues have soul to you? Share some of your favorite venue memories.Motorcycle clubs are a subject of national discussion after Sunday's mass shootout at a biker gang meet-up in Waco, Texas. Also, where is the line between anti-Semitic speech and free speech? Then, what LA venues have soul to you? Share some of your favorite venue memories. -
Listen 1:35:03President Obama is announcing today he'll limit the types of surplus military equipment provided to local law enforcement. Also, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American groups filed a federal complaint last week against Harvard University claiming racial bias in undergraduate admissions process. Then, NPR's Sylvia Paggiolio on her long, storied career and the top stories in Europe.President Obama is announcing today he'll limit the types of surplus military equipment provided to local law enforcement. Also, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American groups filed a federal complaint last week against Harvard University claiming racial bias in undergraduate admissions process. Then, NPR's Sylvia Paggiolio on her long, storied career and the top stories in Europe. -
Listen 1:34:53The fight for U.S. Senate is heating up between California democrats Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez. Also, ABC News’ chief anchor is in hot water after it was disclosed that he donated $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation. Then, Charlize Theron's role in in "Mad Max" has men's rights activists in a huff.The fight for U.S. Senate is heating up between California democrats Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez. Also, ABC News’ chief anchor is in hot water after it was disclosed that he donated $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation. Then, Charlize Theron's role in in "Mad Max" has men's rights activists in a huff. -
Listen 1:35:06Former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka has been indicted by a grand jury for obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Also, Governor Jerry Brown has just released his revision of the state’s 2015 operating budget. Then, researchers predict Southern California could see more than twenty extremely hot days averaging above ninety-five degrees.Former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka has been indicted by a grand jury for obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Also, Governor Jerry Brown has just released his revision of the state’s 2015 operating budget. Then, researchers predict Southern California could see more than twenty extremely hot days averaging above ninety-five degrees.
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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