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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 1:34:27President Obama and his party are heading opposite ways over the proposed trade deal with Asia known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Also, a Pew study released this week shows that millennials have now surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. Then, author David McCullough tackles the progression to the airplane in his latest book, “The Wright Brothers.”President Obama and his party are heading opposite ways over the proposed trade deal with Asia known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Also, a Pew study released this week shows that millennials have now surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. Then, author David McCullough tackles the progression to the airplane in his latest book, “The Wright Brothers.”
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Listen 1:33:45According to the new LA County homeless census, the number of people living in cars, tents, and larger encampments has nearly doubled. Also,the NFL took the air out of the New England Patriots franchise and fans yesterday, slapping quarterback Tom Brady with a four game suspension,. Then, a new study shows that many millennials are choosing to opt out of any kind of religious affiliation.According to the new LA County homeless census, the number of people living in cars, tents, and larger encampments has nearly doubled. Also,the NFL took the air out of the New England Patriots franchise and fans yesterday, slapping quarterback Tom Brady with a four game suspension,. Then, a new study shows that many millennials are choosing to opt out of any kind of religious affiliation.
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Listen 1:35:04It’s a busy start to the week for President Obama, as he hosts a summit of leaders of Arab states this week at camp David. Also, the LA County homeless census is just concluded, and new numbers are expected today, with the biggest growth in Venice. Then, new McDonalds CEO Steve Easterbrook is making some big changes to the iconic burger joint.It’s a busy start to the week for President Obama, as he hosts a summit of leaders of Arab states this week at camp David. Also, the LA County homeless census is just concluded, and new numbers are expected today, with the biggest growth in Venice. Then, new McDonalds CEO Steve Easterbrook is making some big changes to the iconic burger joint.
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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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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