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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 1:34:34A former aide to California attorney general Kamala Harris and two others were allegedly operating a fake police department that claimed it had ties to dating back thousands of years to the Knights of Templar. Also, what will British Prime Minister David Cameron's victory mean for U.S. policy in the fight against ISIS? Then, it's T-G-I Filmweek!A former aide to California attorney general Kamala Harris and two others were allegedly operating a fake police department that claimed it had ties to dating back thousands of years to the Knights of Templar. Also, what will British Prime Minister David Cameron's victory mean for U.S. policy in the fight against ISIS? Then, it's T-G-I Filmweek!
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Listen 1:33:47A federal appeals court ruled this morning that the National Security Agency's collection of data on every American's phone call violates the law. Also, a new study recently published by non-profit, Ascend reveals some startling facts about the role that Asians play in Silicon Valley. Then, in “Bibliotech,” author John Palfrey argues that libraries are actually more important than ever, but to survive, they also need to change and adapt.A federal appeals court ruled this morning that the National Security Agency's collection of data on every American's phone call violates the law. Also, a new study recently published by non-profit, Ascend reveals some startling facts about the role that Asians play in Silicon Valley. Then, in “Bibliotech,” author John Palfrey argues that libraries are actually more important than ever, but to survive, they also need to change and adapt.
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Listen 1:35:04The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously approved Governor Brown’s executive order for cities to cut water use by 25%. Also, 75% of 10th-graders in LAUSD schools could be denied their diplomas, because they didn’t meet the district's plan to prepare students for four-year colleges. Then, a bill that failed in Sacramento yesterday sought to authorize roadside drug tests to help police officers identify high drivers.The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously approved Governor Brown’s executive order for cities to cut water use by 25%. Also, 75% of 10th-graders in LAUSD schools could be denied their diplomas, because they didn’t meet the district's plan to prepare students for four-year colleges. Then, a bill that failed in Sacramento yesterday sought to authorize roadside drug tests to help police officers identify high drivers.
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Listen 1:35:09The city of Los Angeles is suing Wells Fargo Bank for allegedly fostering a culture where employees frequently opened bogus customer accounts. Also, a poll of emergency room doctors, released Monday, finds that visits to the ER have increased since the Affordable Care Act came into effect. Then, should full liquor licenses be more accessible for restaurant and bar proprietors in California?The city of Los Angeles is suing Wells Fargo Bank for allegedly fostering a culture where employees frequently opened bogus customer accounts. Also, a poll of emergency room doctors, released Monday, finds that visits to the ER have increased since the Affordable Care Act came into effect. Then, should full liquor licenses be more accessible for restaurant and bar proprietors in California?
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Listen 1:35:27Carly Fiorina, Ben Carson and former Governor Mike Huckabee are throwing their hats into the Republican presidential race. Also, we recap the big weekend in sports. Then, author and journalist Sam Quinones discusses big pharmaceutical companies' role in staggering Heroin-related deaths in the U.S.Carly Fiorina, Ben Carson and former Governor Mike Huckabee are throwing their hats into the Republican presidential race. Also, we recap the big weekend in sports. Then, author and journalist Sam Quinones discusses big pharmaceutical companies' role in staggering Heroin-related deaths in the U.S.
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Listen 1:35:03Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced this morning that the 25-year-old’s death in police custody was a homicide, and that six Baltimore officers would be charged criminally. What are the next steps for the prosecution in the investigation into Freddie Gray’s death? Also, the new documentary "Misery Loves Comedy," explores the oft-debated idea that comics are depressives who have led unhappy lives. Then, it's T-G-I-Filmweek!Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced this morning that the 25-year-old’s death in police custody was a homicide, and that six Baltimore officers would be charged criminally. What are the next steps for the prosecution in the investigation into Freddie Gray’s death? Also, the new documentary "Misery Loves Comedy," explores the oft-debated idea that comics are depressives who have led unhappy lives. Then, it's T-G-I-Filmweek!
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Listen 1:35:02Baltimore police announced they've turned over the results of their investigation into Freddie Gray's death to the local prosecutor. Also, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) will announce his plans to run for president. Then, the Raise the Wage campaign, including business leaders and workers, will deliver 100,000 petition signatures to LA City Council calling for a $15.25 minimum wage and paid sick days.Baltimore police announced they've turned over the results of their investigation into Freddie Gray's death to the local prosecutor. Also, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) will announce his plans to run for president. Then, the Raise the Wage campaign, including business leaders and workers, will deliver 100,000 petition signatures to LA City Council calling for a $15.25 minimum wage and paid sick days.
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Listen 1:35:06The violence of Monday night in Baltimore gave way to a quieter night last evening. Also, last night Santa Monica’s city council discussed an ordinance that would severely restrict short term rental activity. Then, a spate of incidents involving other players during the 2014 NFL and college football seasons that call into question how potential NFL players’ character is evaluated.The violence of Monday night in Baltimore gave way to a quieter night last evening. Also, last night Santa Monica’s city council discussed an ordinance that would severely restrict short term rental activity. Then, a spate of incidents involving other players during the 2014 NFL and college football seasons that call into question how potential NFL players’ character is evaluated.
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Listen 1:34:51The nation’s high court finds itself again having to determine the legality of gay marriage two years after the striking down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act. Also, Baltimore is bracing for the possibility of more violence and cleaning up after yesterday's unrest. Then, President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reached an agreement on new defense guidelines.The nation’s high court finds itself again having to determine the legality of gay marriage two years after the striking down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act. Also, Baltimore is bracing for the possibility of more violence and cleaning up after yesterday's unrest. Then, President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reached an agreement on new defense guidelines.
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Listen 1:33:52Nepal is in crisis after Saturday's 7.8 earthquake devastated the countryside and its capital of Kathmandu, a week after seismologists from all the world met at the annual meeting of the 2015 Seismological Society of America in Pasadena. Also, how will Bruce Jenner’s interview affect visibility for the LGBT community? Then, what disclosure mistakes from the Clinton Foundation could mean for the 2016 race.Nepal is in crisis after Saturday's 7.8 earthquake devastated the countryside and its capital of Kathmandu, a week after seismologists from all the world met at the annual meeting of the 2015 Seismological Society of America in Pasadena. Also, how will Bruce Jenner’s interview affect visibility for the LGBT community? Then, what disclosure mistakes from the Clinton Foundation could mean for the 2016 race.
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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