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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: the latest on the Epstein files; AI songs on the Billboard charts; the rise of the NFL; SSRIs and their impact on our sex drive; and the history of performance reviews.
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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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Listen 1:35:13The collapse of the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger means more uncertainty for Dodgers fans. Also, should large law firms be more open to the idea of representing same-sex marriages? Then, we talk with Laemmle Theatre chain president about how the indie community is navigating the shifting distribution landscape.The collapse of the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger means more uncertainty for Dodgers fans. Also, should large law firms be more open to the idea of representing same-sex marriages? Then, we talk with Laemmle Theatre chain president about how the indie community is navigating the shifting distribution landscape.
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Listen 1:35:13The White House revealed today that a U.S. drone strike had inadvertently killed two hostages held by Al Qaeda in January. Also, tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, in which over a million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman government in what is now present-day Turkey. Then, opening in theaters May 1st, the movie 'Ride' features Helen Hunt as a high-strung, high-powered mom trying to keep a handle on her whip smart son.The White House revealed today that a U.S. drone strike had inadvertently killed two hostages held by Al Qaeda in January. Also, tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, in which over a million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman government in what is now present-day Turkey. Then, opening in theaters May 1st, the movie 'Ride' features Helen Hunt as a high-strung, high-powered mom trying to keep a handle on her whip smart son.
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Listen 1:35:16President Obama won’t be using the term ‘genocide’ to describe the 100th anniversary of the mass killing of 1.5 million Armenians. Also, the L.A. City Council is attempting to rebrand South Los Angeles as “SOLA.” Then, is there a culture of cheating in higher education? If so, how serious a problem is it?President Obama won’t be using the term ‘genocide’ to describe the 100th anniversary of the mass killing of 1.5 million Armenians. Also, the L.A. City Council is attempting to rebrand South Los Angeles as “SOLA.” Then, is there a culture of cheating in higher education? If so, how serious a problem is it?
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Listen 1:35:04Governor Brown has called the San Juan Capistrano ruling on tiered water pricing a “straightjacket” on local government and conservationists at a time when maximum flexibility is needed. Also, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is assessing how to regulate homeopathic medicine and practice. Then, Google is updating its search algorithm to give preference to websites designed for viewing on mobile devices.Governor Brown has called the San Juan Capistrano ruling on tiered water pricing a “straightjacket” on local government and conservationists at a time when maximum flexibility is needed. Also, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is assessing how to regulate homeopathic medicine and practice. Then, Google is updating its search algorithm to give preference to websites designed for viewing on mobile devices.
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Listen 1:35:09The State Water Resources Control Board on Friday released its revised plan for cutbacks. Also, one non-profit believes it has the answer to low voter turnout: Drawing for cash. Then, during this year's maple sugaring season in New England, harvesters have found a market for the pure maple waters to compete against the massive coconut water industry.The State Water Resources Control Board on Friday released its revised plan for cutbacks. Also, one non-profit believes it has the answer to low voter turnout: Drawing for cash. Then, during this year's maple sugaring season in New England, harvesters have found a market for the pure maple waters to compete against the massive coconut water industry.
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Listen 1:34:48Wikileaks has published what it says are all the Sony Pictures materials taken in last year's massive cyberattack. That's more than 30-thousand documents and more than 173-thousand emails. Also, after 53 years, Univision is cancelling TV’s longest running variety show, ever. Then, the sounds of the English language and the way it is spoken has changed over the last 35 years and will likely change even more over the next 35.Wikileaks has published what it says are all the Sony Pictures materials taken in last year's massive cyberattack. That's more than 30-thousand documents and more than 173-thousand emails. Also, after 53 years, Univision is cancelling TV’s longest running variety show, ever. Then, the sounds of the English language and the way it is spoken has changed over the last 35 years and will likely change even more over the next 35.
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Listen 1:35:02Over 200 representatives of urban water suppliers and members of the general public have sent letters to the State Water Resources Control Board over the past week. Also, a New Jersey auction house has cancelled an auction of art and artifacts made by detainees at Japanese American and Japanese internment camp detainees during World War II. Then, as you lie still under the scanner, your head on the cool surface of the table, the researchers show you a picture of the newest piece of technology - you think it's cool, and your brain lights up hot.Over 200 representatives of urban water suppliers and members of the general public have sent letters to the State Water Resources Control Board over the past week. Also, a New Jersey auction house has cancelled an auction of art and artifacts made by detainees at Japanese American and Japanese internment camp detainees during World War II. Then, as you lie still under the scanner, your head on the cool surface of the table, the researchers show you a picture of the newest piece of technology - you think it's cool, and your brain lights up hot.
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Listen 1:34:43The Los Angeles Unified school board voted Tuesday to grant conditional approval for two all-girls schools focused on science and technology to open in the fall. Also, Police Chief Charlie Beck stops in to talk all things body cam. From cloud storage, reviewing footage, to its use in investigations. Then, the Santa Monica City Council will likely approve a controversial Zoning Ordinance Update allowing for more dense housing.The Los Angeles Unified school board voted Tuesday to grant conditional approval for two all-girls schools focused on science and technology to open in the fall. Also, Police Chief Charlie Beck stops in to talk all things body cam. From cloud storage, reviewing footage, to its use in investigations. Then, the Santa Monica City Council will likely approve a controversial Zoning Ordinance Update allowing for more dense housing.
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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