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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 1:35:02With wall-to-wall cable news coverage and social media over-hyping the threat of ebola, how do public health workers weigh placing precautions while calming the public? Also, the rumor mill has been churning for weeks about whether LAUSD superintendent John Deasy might lose his job or possibly resign. Then, author Steve Wilson looks back at 75 years since the release of "Gone With The Wind."With wall-to-wall cable news coverage and social media over-hyping the threat of ebola, how do public health workers weigh placing precautions while calming the public? Also, the rumor mill has been churning for weeks about whether LAUSD superintendent John Deasy might lose his job or possibly resign. Then, author Steve Wilson looks back at 75 years since the release of "Gone With The Wind." -
Listen 1:38:26A federal bankruptcy judge ruled yesterday that the bankrupt city of Stockton can legally reduce its pension obligations to California's massive public pension system. Also, the killing of nearly 1,000 chickens at a Foster Farms facility has thrown a spotlight on animal cruelty cases. Then, Live Nation and Nederlander Corp. battle over the Greek Theatre.A federal bankruptcy judge ruled yesterday that the bankrupt city of Stockton can legally reduce its pension obligations to California's massive public pension system. Also, the killing of nearly 1,000 chickens at a Foster Farms facility has thrown a spotlight on animal cruelty cases. Then, Live Nation and Nederlander Corp. battle over the Greek Theatre. -
Listen 1:38:36What's next for the secret service after last week's White House security breach? Also, three U.S. theater chains say they'll boycott the new "Crouching Tiger" sequel following Netflix's announcement to make the film available on the same day it hits Imax theaters. Then, where has all the wildlife gone? Reports show half of the earth's wildlife population has depleted since 1970.What's next for the secret service after last week's White House security breach? Also, three U.S. theater chains say they'll boycott the new "Crouching Tiger" sequel following Netflix's announcement to make the film available on the same day it hits Imax theaters. Then, where has all the wildlife gone? Reports show half of the earth's wildlife population has depleted since 1970. -
Listen 1:38:36Undocumented immigrants can apply for professional licenses in California under a new law (SB-1159; Lara) signed on Sunday by Gov. Jerry Brown. Also, Los Angeles WaterKeeper is calling on Angelenos to stop washing their cars. Then, Mayor Richard Riordan talks about this new memoir "The Mayor."Undocumented immigrants can apply for professional licenses in California under a new law (SB-1159; Lara) signed on Sunday by Gov. Jerry Brown. Also, Los Angeles WaterKeeper is calling on Angelenos to stop washing their cars. Then, Mayor Richard Riordan talks about this new memoir "The Mayor." -
Listen 1:38:28Demonstrations led by students continue against restrictions on voting set by Beijing in advance of Hong Kong’s 2017 election. Also, next Monday marks the first oral arguments of the Supreme Court's new term. Then, author Laurence Steinberg offers a fresh look at adolescence with his latest, "Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence.”Demonstrations led by students continue against restrictions on voting set by Beijing in advance of Hong Kong’s 2017 election. Also, next Monday marks the first oral arguments of the Supreme Court's new term. Then, author Laurence Steinberg offers a fresh look at adolescence with his latest, "Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence.” -
Listen 1:35:12The Federal Aviation Administration's approval of drone use on closed film sets could pave the way for commercial drone use in other industries. Also, what’s causing the earthquakes in the Mammoth Lakes area? Then, "Art and Craft" filmmakers explore the mind of the artist who uses simple tools to recreate some of the world’s best known art pieces.The Federal Aviation Administration's approval of drone use on closed film sets could pave the way for commercial drone use in other industries. Also, what’s causing the earthquakes in the Mammoth Lakes area? Then, "Art and Craft" filmmakers explore the mind of the artist who uses simple tools to recreate some of the world’s best known art pieces. -
Listen 1:38:48Los Angeles County law enforcement is developing a system to retain an increasing amount of biometric data that it collects for longer periods of time. Also, Los Angeles County supervisor Gloria Molina's talks about her candidacy for city council against incumbent Jose Huizar. Then, the Orange County Transportation Authority has approved to widen a portion of the 405 freeway to possibly make room for toll lanes.Los Angeles County law enforcement is developing a system to retain an increasing amount of biometric data that it collects for longer periods of time. Also, Los Angeles County supervisor Gloria Molina's talks about her candidacy for city council against incumbent Jose Huizar. Then, the Orange County Transportation Authority has approved to widen a portion of the 405 freeway to possibly make room for toll lanes. -
Listen 1:38:55Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Dr. Pepper pledged that they would decrease the amount of calories in their drinks 20 percent by 2025. Also, are sitcoms dead? Audiences for sitcoms continue to shrink, and this year, with big anniversaries of sitcom royalty from the past (20 years for Friends, 30 for The Cosby Show), the comparisons look especially gloomy. Then, author Benedict Carey explains how we learn.Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Dr. Pepper pledged that they would decrease the amount of calories in their drinks 20 percent by 2025. Also, are sitcoms dead? Audiences for sitcoms continue to shrink, and this year, with big anniversaries of sitcom royalty from the past (20 years for Friends, 30 for The Cosby Show), the comparisons look especially gloomy. Then, author Benedict Carey explains how we learn.
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Listen 1:38:29Los Angeles is rolling out a new intervention program aiming to counter violent extremism in young American Muslims who may be radicalized by events overseas. Also, hotel employees may see wage increases of $15.37 per hour if city lawmakers approve a vote Wednesday. Then, four of the country's worst colleges are in California.Los Angeles is rolling out a new intervention program aiming to counter violent extremism in young American Muslims who may be radicalized by events overseas. Also, hotel employees may see wage increases of $15.37 per hour if city lawmakers approve a vote Wednesday. Then, four of the country's worst colleges are in California. -
Listen 1:38:35Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti checks in from President Obama’s Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience in New York. Also, National Football League's commissioner, Roger Goodell, faced reporters to announce plans for a new personal conduct policy to govern NFL players. Then, neuroscientist and author Sam Harris explores the concept of spirituality without religion.Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti checks in from President Obama’s Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience in New York. Also, National Football League's commissioner, Roger Goodell, faced reporters to announce plans for a new personal conduct policy to govern NFL players. Then, neuroscientist and author Sam Harris explores the concept of spirituality without religion.
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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