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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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Listen 1:35:02A Christmas terror threat targeting Westerners has forced officials in China to put parts of the country’s capital on lockdown; Claremont United Methodist Church has passed on its political nativity scene this year; best and worst D.I.Y. gifts of the season and discussing the political and recreational use of Yiddish slang.A Christmas terror threat targeting Westerners has forced officials in China to put parts of the country’s capital on lockdown; Claremont United Methodist Church has passed on its political nativity scene this year; best and worst D.I.Y. gifts of the season and discussing the political and recreational use of Yiddish slang. -
Listen 1:35:31The recent Washington Post cartoon of Ted Cruz's kids has sparked a debate about the involvement of candidates' children in politics; We discuss the relationship between some siblings, and how the holidays can force an uncomfortable togetherness; Tips for traveling during the holiday season and TGI-FilmWeek.The recent Washington Post cartoon of Ted Cruz's kids has sparked a debate about the involvement of candidates' children in politics; We discuss the relationship between some siblings, and how the holidays can force an uncomfortable togetherness; Tips for traveling during the holiday season and TGI-FilmWeek. -
Listen 1:35:03Quinnipiac poll finds that half of Americans are embarrassed of Trump, despite his GOP lead; Saudi Arabia's strategy to combat ISIS; FDA to allow some gay and bisexual men to donate blood; LA Times Test Kitchen director offers tips and tricks for gifting baked goods and more.Quinnipiac poll finds that half of Americans are embarrassed of Trump, despite his GOP lead; Saudi Arabia's strategy to combat ISIS; FDA to allow some gay and bisexual men to donate blood; LA Times Test Kitchen director offers tips and tricks for gifting baked goods and more. -
As expected, Saturday's Democratic Debate revolved around national security, some worry that Disney is relying heavily on the popular franchise and California is enforcing a new strategy to improve civic behavior. -
President Barack Obama hold his annual year-end press conference before taking his holiday vacation to Hawaii; FilmWeek critics review "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Sisters," and more and discussing the internet etiquette of a "spoiler alert." -
Listen 1:35:22Airbnb is the target of a lawsuit with five tenants who were evicted to rent their homes through the company's website; Kaiser Permanente plans to bring a new school of medicine to Southern California by 2019; Restaurant chains like Pizza Hut plan to sacrifice quality for convenience and Elon Musk, launched OpenAI - a billion-dollar, non-profit focused on sharing advances in artificial intelligence.Airbnb is the target of a lawsuit with five tenants who were evicted to rent their homes through the company's website; Kaiser Permanente plans to bring a new school of medicine to Southern California by 2019; Restaurant chains like Pizza Hut plan to sacrifice quality for convenience and Elon Musk, launched OpenAI - a billion-dollar, non-profit focused on sharing advances in artificial intelligence. -
How did the Republican candidates fare in the final debate?; Bergdahl will face military court charges for endangering troops and an update on the Freddie Gray case. -
The nation's second largest school district canceled classes this morning; speaking to children about terrorist acts; the impact of a Federal Reserve hike and more. -
We look at the impact of the drafted climate agreement, speak to experts about the controversy surrounding our 28th president and discuss the new FAA drone registration requirement. -
Listen 1:34:56Ben Carson becomes the second GOP presidential candidate threatening to ditch the party; California Coastal Commission challenges Venice Beach's curfew; new job-seeking apps like JobSnap are changing the landscape of employment applications; TGI-Filmweek with a discussion of "The Big Short" and the non-fiction books that make for great cinema.Ben Carson becomes the second GOP presidential candidate threatening to ditch the party; California Coastal Commission challenges Venice Beach's curfew; new job-seeking apps like JobSnap are changing the landscape of employment applications; TGI-Filmweek with a discussion of "The Big Short" and the non-fiction books that make for great cinema.
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Credits & Support
Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Amy Lopez, Apprentice News Clerk
Ava Calbreath, Apprentice News Clerk