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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 1:35:10
    An agreement made between the city of L.A. and The Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District today will save the city millions of dollars and billions of gallons of water on an annual basis. Also, we check in on the latest in the grand jury trial for the Michael Brown case. Then, Steve Carell is the latest in comedians taking on dramatic roles.
    An agreement made between the city of L.A. and The Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District today will save the city millions of dollars and billions of gallons of water on an annual basis. Also, we check in on the latest in the grand jury trial for the Michael Brown case. Then, Steve Carell is the latest in comedians taking on dramatic roles.
  • Listen 1:38:46
    Last November, Los Angeles Unified School District lawyers fighting a civil lawsuit argued in court that a 14-year-old middle school student was mature enough to consent to having sex with her 28-year-old teacher, and that she bore some responsibility for what happened. Also, San Diego-based matchmaking site SINGLDOUT has joined the ranks of other dating services using DNA to determine compatibility with partners. Then, to become an assassin is to learn a series of calculated, meticulous steps that keep you safe while your target sits comfortably unaware.
    Last November, Los Angeles Unified School District lawyers fighting a civil lawsuit argued in court that a 14-year-old middle school student was mature enough to consent to having sex with her 28-year-old teacher, and that she bore some responsibility for what happened. Also, San Diego-based matchmaking site SINGLDOUT has joined the ranks of other dating services using DNA to determine compatibility with partners. Then, to become an assassin is to learn a series of calculated, meticulous steps that keep you safe while your target sits comfortably unaware.
  • Listen 1:38:27
    Is the US and China climate deal enough? Also, with holiday shopping season in tow, are too many consumer reviews making online shopping harder? Then, the European Space Agency (ESA) landed a spacecraft on a comet for the first time ever. What's next?
    Is the US and China climate deal enough? Also, with holiday shopping season in tow, are too many consumer reviews making online shopping harder? Then, the European Space Agency (ESA) landed a spacecraft on a comet for the first time ever. What's next?
  • Listen 1:38:42
    Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald announced a much needed overhaul Monday. McDonald says he plans to fire several executives and staffers following the widely publicized health care scandal. Also, will selling cigarettes on military bases be outlawed? Then, a new study reveals long-term marijuana use leads to brain shrinkage.
    Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald announced a much needed overhaul Monday. McDonald says he plans to fire several executives and staffers following the widely publicized health care scandal. Also, will selling cigarettes on military bases be outlawed? Then, a new study reveals long-term marijuana use leads to brain shrinkage.
  • Listen 1:38:34
    Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on the ‘worthy fights’ he undertook. Also, President Obama on Monday weighed in on the net neutrality debate with the strongest words yet his administration has issued on the topic. Then, five-term Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky is leaving office because of term limits.
    Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on the ‘worthy fights’ he undertook. Also, President Obama on Monday weighed in on the net neutrality debate with the strongest words yet his administration has issued on the topic. Then, five-term Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky is leaving office because of term limits.
  • Listen 1:35:13
    Robert O'Neill, the Navy SEAL who shot Osama bin Laden has gone public, upsetting military personnel in the process. Should individuals gain recognition for missions they completed in secret? Also, House Speaker John Boehner and Obama face off on immigration reform. Then, we look at what films are getting all of the buzz at AFI Fest 2014.
    Robert O'Neill, the Navy SEAL who shot Osama bin Laden has gone public, upsetting military personnel in the process. Should individuals gain recognition for missions they completed in secret? Also, House Speaker John Boehner and Obama face off on immigration reform. Then, we look at what films are getting all of the buzz at AFI Fest 2014.
  • Listen 1:38:51
    After a three-year freeze on University of California tuition hikes, President Janet Napolitano is proposing a 5 percent hike over the next five years. Also, with marijuana legal in three new states, is California next? Then, we want to hear from you about the best signs in LA and Southern California.
    After a three-year freeze on University of California tuition hikes, President Janet Napolitano is proposing a 5 percent hike over the next five years. Also, with marijuana legal in three new states, is California next? Then, we want to hear from you about the best signs in LA and Southern California.
  • Listen 1:40:55
    The 2014 midterm election is over, and the results are in! Locally, the county will see new faces in old seats. Statewide, Gov. Brown moves forward with a historic fourth term. Also, how will the passing of Prop 47 affect prison populations? Then, how will the new Republican majority affect California?
    The 2014 midterm election is over, and the results are in! Locally, the county will see new faces in old seats. Statewide, Gov. Brown moves forward with a historic fourth term. Also, how will the passing of Prop 47 affect prison populations? Then, how will the new Republican majority affect California?
  • Listen 1:38:36
    Election day is here and we have the latest on national midterm elections. Also, Taylor Swift as the latest artist to pull out from Spotify raises questions on how musicians should be paid in the digital era. Then, after more than a year after the launch of Covered California, how is the law faring?
    Election day is here and we have the latest on national midterm elections. Also, Taylor Swift as the latest artist to pull out from Spotify raises questions on how musicians should be paid in the digital era. Then, after more than a year after the launch of Covered California, how is the law faring?
  • Listen 1:38:25
    How will last week's tragic Virgin Galactic crash affect the company's goals? Also, Mayor Garcetti is considering adding more diagonal crosswalks throughout the city. Would you be more likely to walk to a destination if it were easier to cross the street in certain locations? Then, take a crash course in election information before tomorrow's big day.
    How will last week's tragic Virgin Galactic crash affect the company's goals? Also, Mayor Garcetti is considering adding more diagonal crosswalks throughout the city. Would you be more likely to walk to a destination if it were easier to cross the street in certain locations? Then, take a crash course in election information before tomorrow's big day.

Credits & Support

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