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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 1:35:10In a case that has allied abortion-rights groups with anti-abortion groups, today the Supreme Court justices heard arguments that United Parcel Service discriminated against a pregnant employee. Also, the short list is out for the best documentaries of 2014. Then, gospel music scholar Robert Darden explores how songs and singers helped African Americans challenge slavery, subjugation, and oppression.In a case that has allied abortion-rights groups with anti-abortion groups, today the Supreme Court justices heard arguments that United Parcel Service discriminated against a pregnant employee. Also, the short list is out for the best documentaries of 2014. Then, gospel music scholar Robert Darden explores how songs and singers helped African Americans challenge slavery, subjugation, and oppression. -
Listen 1:35:08FBI agents paid a surprise visit to the Los Angeles Unified School District on Monday, taking away 20 boxes of documents related to the school district's troubled iPad project. Also, the Pentagon and State Department are reacting to the ongoing violence in Iraq and Syria by renewing old contracts to private-sector security contractors. Then, a look at the controversy around the upcoming comedy “The Interview.”FBI agents paid a surprise visit to the Los Angeles Unified School District on Monday, taking away 20 boxes of documents related to the school district's troubled iPad project. Also, the Pentagon and State Department are reacting to the ongoing violence in Iraq and Syria by renewing old contracts to private-sector security contractors. Then, a look at the controversy around the upcoming comedy “The Interview.” -
Listen 47:29Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including "The Imitation Game," "Horrible Bosses 2," "Penguins of Madagascar," and more.Then, 'Tis the start of awards season: predictions for Oscars, Globes, Spirit Awards and moreLarry Mantle and KPCC film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including "The Imitation Game," "Horrible Bosses 2," "Penguins of Madagascar," and more.Then, 'Tis the start of awards season: predictions for Oscars, Globes, Spirit Awards and more -
Listen 1:35:28As debates continue over police trials, Ferguson protests and racism, has anything you have learned swayed your initial thoughts? Also, the Supreme Court will determine implications for the limits of free speech on Facebook and other social media sites. Then, a look at the man whose had more No. 1 records than the Beatles or Elvis: Bing Crosby.As debates continue over police trials, Ferguson protests and racism, has anything you have learned swayed your initial thoughts? Also, the Supreme Court will determine implications for the limits of free speech on Facebook and other social media sites. Then, a look at the man whose had more No. 1 records than the Beatles or Elvis: Bing Crosby. -
Listen 1:38:26Protesters in LA have brought traffic to a halt, with more protests expected today. Also, the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to begin drafting a new ordinance requiring handguns to either be locked up or disabled with trigger locks when they are not in use. Then, why is hard cider becoming more popular than beer for some drinkers?Protesters in LA have brought traffic to a halt, with more protests expected today. Also, the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to begin drafting a new ordinance requiring handguns to either be locked up or disabled with trigger locks when they are not in use. Then, why is hard cider becoming more popular than beer for some drinkers? -
Listen 1:38:32Nationwide protests spurred following the grand jury's announcement to not indict officer Darren Wilson who shot and killed Michael Brown last August. What's next from a legal standpoint? Also, we weigh the benefits and pitfalls of disclosing mental health to an employer. Then, last minute Thanksgiving recipes from LA chefs.Nationwide protests spurred following the grand jury's announcement to not indict officer Darren Wilson who shot and killed Michael Brown last August. What's next from a legal standpoint? Also, we weigh the benefits and pitfalls of disclosing mental health to an employer. Then, last minute Thanksgiving recipes from LA chefs. -
Listen 1:38:40A retired judge will decide how the $140 million settlement will be allocated to the 81 victims subjected to sexual molestation and lewd acts by convicted Miramonte elementary school teacher on a case-by-case basis. Also, should more employers ban tobacco smokers from being hired? Then, a new study offers a different look at altruism.A retired judge will decide how the $140 million settlement will be allocated to the 81 victims subjected to sexual molestation and lewd acts by convicted Miramonte elementary school teacher on a case-by-case basis. Also, should more employers ban tobacco smokers from being hired? Then, a new study offers a different look at altruism.
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Listen 1:35:20President Obama promised to provide extra support to law enforcement officials on the border and make it easier for skilled immigrants to stay and contribute to the economy during his speech last night. AirTalk held a viewing party of the speech which was followed by a discussion with a panel of special guests. Also, how do the latest dystopian films match up to its predecessors. Then, it's TGI-Filmweek!President Obama promised to provide extra support to law enforcement officials on the border and make it easier for skilled immigrants to stay and contribute to the economy during his speech last night. AirTalk held a viewing party of the speech which was followed by a discussion with a panel of special guests. Also, how do the latest dystopian films match up to its predecessors. Then, it's TGI-Filmweek! -
Listen 1:38:31Students at University of California schools could be shelling out more to go to school in the coming years. Also, Mike Nichols, director of acclaimed films such as The Graduate, Catch-22, Carnal Knowledge, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, passed away last night at age 83. Then, President Obama is set to announce his executive actions relating to the immigration system today.Students at University of California schools could be shelling out more to go to school in the coming years. Also, Mike Nichols, director of acclaimed films such as The Graduate, Catch-22, Carnal Knowledge, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, passed away last night at age 83. Then, President Obama is set to announce his executive actions relating to the immigration system today. -
Listen 1:40:15President Obama is set to announce Thursday that he is going issue an executive order to grant temporary legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants. Also, concerned experts convened in Winnipeg, Canada this week to discuss how the easy access of pornography is affecting children. Then, few actors have had as long and accomplished a career in showbiz as Dame Angela Lansbury.President Obama is set to announce Thursday that he is going issue an executive order to grant temporary legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants. Also, concerned experts convened in Winnipeg, Canada this week to discuss how the easy access of pornography is affecting children. Then, few actors have had as long and accomplished a career in showbiz as Dame Angela Lansbury.
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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