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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 1:40:55The 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 1:38:36Election 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 1:38:25How 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. -
Listen 1:34:30"Death with dignity" advocate Brittany Maynard has postponed her scheduled death originally set for Nov. 1. Is California ready to allow terminally ill patients the right to end their lives on their terms? Also, we hear from real-life night crew cameramen who consulted on the critically acclaimed film "Nightcrawler." Then, it's TGI-Filmweek!"Death with dignity" advocate Brittany Maynard has postponed her scheduled death originally set for Nov. 1. Is California ready to allow terminally ill patients the right to end their lives on their terms? Also, we hear from real-life night crew cameramen who consulted on the critically acclaimed film "Nightcrawler." Then, it's TGI-Filmweek! -
Listen 1:38:09Following Tim Cook's opinion piece published today on his sexuality, are we moving to a point where sexuality won't have to be disclosed publicly? Also, a viral video showing street harassment begs the question: What's the best way to respond to "cat calls?" Then, a new study shows milk doesn't do a body good.Following Tim Cook's opinion piece published today on his sexuality, are we moving to a point where sexuality won't have to be disclosed publicly? Also, a viral video showing street harassment begs the question: What's the best way to respond to "cat calls?" Then, a new study shows milk doesn't do a body good. -
Listen 1:38:23It's not a new Sci-Fi movie, robots will be rolling out at a home improvement store in San Jose. Also, Bobby Shriver checks in for his campaign for the LA County Board of Supervisors seat. Then, what does the future revitalization of Olvera Street mean for its unique character and local businesses?It's not a new Sci-Fi movie, robots will be rolling out at a home improvement store in San Jose. Also, Bobby Shriver checks in for his campaign for the LA County Board of Supervisors seat. Then, what does the future revitalization of Olvera Street mean for its unique character and local businesses? -
Listen 1:38:31Prescription opioid overdoses cost hospitals $1.4 billion in 2010, according to a new study. Also, Sheila Kuehl talks about her run for the LA County Board of Supervisors. Then author Gerard Russell shares his experiences living with seven ancient tribes in his latest book.Prescription opioid overdoses cost hospitals $1.4 billion in 2010, according to a new study. Also, Sheila Kuehl talks about her run for the LA County Board of Supervisors. Then author Gerard Russell shares his experiences living with seven ancient tribes in his latest book. -
Listen 1:38:42The angry comments of a quarantined nurse have brought Ebola policies into direct debate. Also, everything you need to know about elections in Orange County. Then, Walter Isaacson helps us look at the intersection of science and creativity through the figure of the innovator.The angry comments of a quarantined nurse have brought Ebola policies into direct debate. Also, everything you need to know about elections in Orange County. Then, Walter Isaacson helps us look at the intersection of science and creativity through the figure of the innovator. -
Listen 1:35:07The Supreme Court will take up a case that will decide whether police have the right to inspect hotel records and if they need a warrant to obtain them. Also, the City of Oakland has approved a law allowing landlords to evict suspected sex workers. Then, zombies or demon possessions? What's your favorite horror film subgenre?The Supreme Court will take up a case that will decide whether police have the right to inspect hotel records and if they need a warrant to obtain them. Also, the City of Oakland has approved a law allowing landlords to evict suspected sex workers. Then, zombies or demon possessions? What's your favorite horror film subgenre? -
Listen 1:33:49More digital billboards will be seen around L.A. thanks to a court ruling striking down a ban previously in place. Also, the former mayor of Iguala, Mexico and his wife are being held responsible for the 43 students who went missing in September. Then, can medical marijuana help treat children with epilepsy?More digital billboards will be seen around L.A. thanks to a court ruling striking down a ban previously in place. Also, the former mayor of Iguala, Mexico and his wife are being held responsible for the 43 students who went missing in September. Then, can medical marijuana help treat children with epilepsy?
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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