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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 1:02:41As Ebola hysteria reaches new heights, we're reviewing what we know so far, and looking at where policymakers may go from here. Also, FBI Director James Comey has expressed concerns over the new iPhone 6's encryption technology. Then, comedian Zach Galifianakis offers a serious role in "Birdman." It's TGI-Filmweek!As Ebola hysteria reaches new heights, we're reviewing what we know so far, and looking at where policymakers may go from here. Also, FBI Director James Comey has expressed concerns over the new iPhone 6's encryption technology. Then, comedian Zach Galifianakis offers a serious role in "Birdman." It's TGI-Filmweek! -
LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy announced his resignation today. Also, the mother of a 17-year-old student who allegedly brought a gun to school is facing four misdemeanors. Then, author William Mann paints a portrait of Hollywood in its infancy in his latest book. -
Listen 1:02:57A second nurse who treated Ebola patient Tim Duncan at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has also contracted the virus. Also, cord cutters can rejoice over HBO's newly announced web-streaming service. Then, 31 companies are being sued for copying the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor shoe.A second nurse who treated Ebola patient Tim Duncan at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has also contracted the virus. Also, cord cutters can rejoice over HBO's newly announced web-streaming service. Then, 31 companies are being sued for copying the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor shoe. -
Listen 1:02:56Apple and Facebook says it'll pay for freezing the eggs of its women employees in hopes of keeping them on the job longer. Also, the Vatican's made its first public move indicating shifting views on divorce, gays and premarital sex within the Catholic Church. Then, author Elizabeth Royte breaks down the amount of food Americans waste.Apple and Facebook says it'll pay for freezing the eggs of its women employees in hopes of keeping them on the job longer. Also, the Vatican's made its first public move indicating shifting views on divorce, gays and premarital sex within the Catholic Church. Then, author Elizabeth Royte breaks down the amount of food Americans waste. -
Listen 1:02:56A Dallas nurse contracted Ebola at the same hospital that made headlines last week. Also, Los Angeles police intentionally over-reported the number of officers or patrol cars available to answer service calls, according to a report. Then, World-champion triathalete, Erin Beresini shares her world of obstacle course running in her latest book.A Dallas nurse contracted Ebola at the same hospital that made headlines last week. Also, Los Angeles police intentionally over-reported the number of officers or patrol cars available to answer service calls, according to a report. Then, World-champion triathalete, Erin Beresini shares her world of obstacle course running in her latest book. -
Listen 1:03:30Centers for Disease Control Director Tom Frieden likened the current Ebola outbreak to the AIDS epidemic during a conference yesterday. Also, what does Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's flub about women seeking raises in the workplace say about attitudes toward women in the workplace? Then, it's TGI-Filmweek!Centers for Disease Control Director Tom Frieden likened the current Ebola outbreak to the AIDS epidemic during a conference yesterday. Also, what does Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's flub about women seeking raises in the workplace say about attitudes toward women in the workplace? Then, it's TGI-Filmweek! -
Listen 1:02:59President Obama will be in town to designate the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument. Will the new status change the current use of the mountains for cyclists or drivers? Also, following the first U.S. export of oil in 40 years last July, should the U.S. increase their export of oil? Then, author Ethan Elkind delves into the past, present and future of Metro rail in the South land.President Obama will be in town to designate the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument. Will the new status change the current use of the mountains for cyclists or drivers? Also, following the first U.S. export of oil in 40 years last July, should the U.S. increase their export of oil? Then, author Ethan Elkind delves into the past, present and future of Metro rail in the South land. -
Listen 1:02:50The nation's largest private employer,Wal-Mart, is eliminating part-time workers from coverage and hiking premium and co-payments for full-time employees. Also, San Francisco became the first city in the state to pass legislation to regulate Airbnb. Then, middle-class earners are trumping the wealthy when it comes to charity donations.The nation's largest private employer,Wal-Mart, is eliminating part-time workers from coverage and hiking premium and co-payments for full-time employees. Also, San Francisco became the first city in the state to pass legislation to regulate Airbnb. Then, middle-class earners are trumping the wealthy when it comes to charity donations. -
Listen 1:38:26With the rise of Ebola and other infectious diseases worldwide, should airports adopt more technology like infrared thermal scanners? Also, a study shows using hands-free technology while driving is just as dangerous. Then, a federal judge has ordered the release of 28 videos showing force-feeding in Guantanamo Bay.With the rise of Ebola and other infectious diseases worldwide, should airports adopt more technology like infrared thermal scanners? Also, a study shows using hands-free technology while driving is just as dangerous. Then, a federal judge has ordered the release of 28 videos showing force-feeding in Guantanamo Bay. -
Listen 1:38:35The U.S. Supreme Court refused to grant appeals from five states seeking to ban same-sex marriages today. Also, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will decide on whether to allow immigration agents in county jails. Then, co-author Michael Stern dishes the best eats on the road from his countrywide "RoadFood" guide.The U.S. Supreme Court refused to grant appeals from five states seeking to ban same-sex marriages today. Also, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will decide on whether to allow immigration agents in county jails. Then, co-author Michael Stern dishes the best eats on the road from his countrywide "RoadFood" guide.
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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