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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 1:34:15Following the murders of three Muslim American students in North Carolina, how does law enforcement determines whether a crime is driven by hate? Also, marketers beware, research shows using love to sell products stops single people from buying. Then, with the upcoming release of "Fifty Shades of Grey," why aren't there more kinky films?Following the murders of three Muslim American students in North Carolina, how does law enforcement determines whether a crime is driven by hate? Also, marketers beware, research shows using love to sell products stops single people from buying. Then, with the upcoming release of "Fifty Shades of Grey," why aren't there more kinky films? -
Listen 1:34:57With the impending departure of TV anchors Brian Williams and Jon Stewart, what makes a good news anchor? Also, should the high school exit exam be done away with? Then, the nation's top dietary advisory panel reportedly is set to correct long-standing cautions against eating cholesterol-heavy foods.With the impending departure of TV anchors Brian Williams and Jon Stewart, what makes a good news anchor? Also, should the high school exit exam be done away with? Then, the nation's top dietary advisory panel reportedly is set to correct long-standing cautions against eating cholesterol-heavy foods. -
Listen 1:34:56It's confirmed - the last US hostage believed held by the group calling itself Islamic State is dead. President Obama is now preparing to ask Congress for War Powers. Also, a group of top US scientists just released its look at possible technologies to cool Earth, as global warming continues. Then, to pluck or not to pluck: our complicated relationship with hair.It's confirmed - the last US hostage believed held by the group calling itself Islamic State is dead. President Obama is now preparing to ask Congress for War Powers. Also, a group of top US scientists just released its look at possible technologies to cool Earth, as global warming continues. Then, to pluck or not to pluck: our complicated relationship with hair. -
Listen 1:34:26German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Washington today to speak with President Obama about the crisis, and world leaders have increased their attention on the issue in hopes of a diplomatic solution. Also, callers weigh in on Harvard's ban on sexual relationships between professors and students. Then, L.A. lost out to Boston as the U.S. candidate to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. But maybe that’s a good thing.German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Washington today to speak with President Obama about the crisis, and world leaders have increased their attention on the issue in hopes of a diplomatic solution. Also, callers weigh in on Harvard's ban on sexual relationships between professors and students. Then, L.A. lost out to Boston as the U.S. candidate to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. But maybe that’s a good thing. -
Listen 1:33:38The hacked Anthem Inc. database containing 80 million Social Security numbers wasn’t encrypted. But would that have made a difference? Also, famed NBC newsman, Brian Williams, went on an apology tour this week after a story he has told repeatedly involving a shot-down helicopter in Iraq was exposed as a lie. Then, the documentary in the Virunga National Park in the Eastern Congo is anything but your typical nature documentary.The hacked Anthem Inc. database containing 80 million Social Security numbers wasn’t encrypted. But would that have made a difference? Also, famed NBC newsman, Brian Williams, went on an apology tour this week after a story he has told repeatedly involving a shot-down helicopter in Iraq was exposed as a lie. Then, the documentary in the Virunga National Park in the Eastern Congo is anything but your typical nature documentary. -
Listen 1:32:05CA's measles outbreak has prompted a call to end the state's personal belief exemption for measles vaccinations. Also, should every CA car owner be charged an additional fee to pay for road repairs? Is that better than raising the gasoline tax? Then, as studies suggest sitting all day is dangerous, more desk workers are choosing to stand. How are companies and technology handling the push for employees to stand up?CA's measles outbreak has prompted a call to end the state's personal belief exemption for measles vaccinations. Also, should every CA car owner be charged an additional fee to pay for road repairs? Is that better than raising the gasoline tax? Then, as studies suggest sitting all day is dangerous, more desk workers are choosing to stand. How are companies and technology handling the push for employees to stand up? -
Listen 1:34:05Jordan's King Abdullah vowed a relentless war against the group calling itself Islamic State. Also, the FCC is reportedly ready to propose regulating Internet service like a utility. Then, “Last Days In Vietnam” chronicles the untold story of the members of the South Vietnamese military who tried to escape Saigon as the war drew to a close.Jordan's King Abdullah vowed a relentless war against the group calling itself Islamic State. Also, the FCC is reportedly ready to propose regulating Internet service like a utility. Then, “Last Days In Vietnam” chronicles the untold story of the members of the South Vietnamese military who tried to escape Saigon as the war drew to a close. -
Listen 1:33:48Cases of measles spread at Disneyland has become a national political issue. Should parents be required to have their children vaccinated? Also, Britain is a step closer to becoming the first country in the world to allow a form of in-vitro fertilization. Then, Jill Leovy's critically acclaimed new book examines the cultures of South Los Angeles and the LAPD.Cases of measles spread at Disneyland has become a national political issue. Should parents be required to have their children vaccinated? Also, Britain is a step closer to becoming the first country in the world to allow a form of in-vitro fertilization. Then, Jill Leovy's critically acclaimed new book examines the cultures of South Los Angeles and the LAPD. -
Listen 1:33:32President Obama released his fiscal year 2016 budget proposal, an ambitious attempt to set the narrative for the upcoming year. Also, why aren’t Asian “dreamers” taking advantage of Obama’s temporary clemency program? Then, broadcast veteran Joel Tator discusses the history of LA television.President Obama released his fiscal year 2016 budget proposal, an ambitious attempt to set the narrative for the upcoming year. Also, why aren’t Asian “dreamers” taking advantage of Obama’s temporary clemency program? Then, broadcast veteran Joel Tator discusses the history of LA television. -
Listen 1:34:08The Parks Forward Commission is working toward securing more funding to the 1.6 million acres of state parks throughout California. Also, ahead of what will likely be the most expensive election seasons in history, Mitt Romney announces he won't be running for the 2016 presidential election. Then, critics weigh in on the winners and losers at Sundance 2015.The Parks Forward Commission is working toward securing more funding to the 1.6 million acres of state parks throughout California. Also, ahead of what will likely be the most expensive election seasons in history, Mitt Romney announces he won't be running for the 2016 presidential election. Then, critics weigh in on the winners and losers at Sundance 2015.
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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