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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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Today on AirTalk: Remembering Rob Reiner; The future of student loans; Listeners on Hanukkah; Full body MRIs; and a September interview with Rob Reiner.
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Listen 1:38:51Attorney General Eric Holder arrived in Ferguson, Missouri today to follow up on a pledge that the Justice Department will conduct a fair investigation into the shooting of Michael Brown. Also, Landlords and tenants in Los Angeles are supporting a new plan allowing permits for illegal apartments. Then, are you a digital hoarder?Attorney General Eric Holder arrived in Ferguson, Missouri today to follow up on a pledge that the Justice Department will conduct a fair investigation into the shooting of Michael Brown. Also, Landlords and tenants in Los Angeles are supporting a new plan allowing permits for illegal apartments. Then, are you a digital hoarder?
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Listen 1:38:23Missouri Governor Jay Nixon lifted the curfew in Ferguson, but confusion over restrictions on protests only seemed to fuel frustrations and confusion. Also, New CEO of the Los Angeles Times talks future of the paper, media. Then, farmers, redheads, Jews and microhome-owners: The very big world of niche dating.Missouri Governor Jay Nixon lifted the curfew in Ferguson, but confusion over restrictions on protests only seemed to fuel frustrations and confusion. Also, New CEO of the Los Angeles Times talks future of the paper, media. Then, farmers, redheads, Jews and microhome-owners: The very big world of niche dating. -
Listen 1:38:22Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has activated the National Guard in an attempt to restore order in Ferguson after a week of protests.. Also, there’s a growing division within the Democratic party over how the U.S. should address the crises in Syria and Iraq. Then, how do you identify yourself socioeconomically?Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has activated the National Guard in an attempt to restore order in Ferguson after a week of protests.. Also, there’s a growing division within the Democratic party over how the U.S. should address the crises in Syria and Iraq. Then, how do you identify yourself socioeconomically? -
Listen 1:34:41Police in St. Louis identified Darren Wilson as the officer who shot 18-year-old Michael Brown, whose death sparked sustained protests in the Missouri suburb of Ferguson that at times turned violent. Also, Los Angeles Ethics Commission wants to pay you to vote. Would these incentives lure uninformed voters? Then, do movie leaks hurt filmmakers?Police in St. Louis identified Darren Wilson as the officer who shot 18-year-old Michael Brown, whose death sparked sustained protests in the Missouri suburb of Ferguson that at times turned violent. Also, Los Angeles Ethics Commission wants to pay you to vote. Would these incentives lure uninformed voters? Then, do movie leaks hurt filmmakers? -
Listen 1:41:01As the nation keeps a watchful eye on protests in Ferguson, Missouri more questions arise. Also, six public parks in the Los Angeles area are about to get a bit more connected and will have free WiFi. Then, we take a look at the future of philanthropy through the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Movember and Kickstarter.As the nation keeps a watchful eye on protests in Ferguson, Missouri more questions arise. Also, six public parks in the Los Angeles area are about to get a bit more connected and will have free WiFi. Then, we take a look at the future of philanthropy through the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Movember and Kickstarter. -
Listen 1:37:14Baby boomers between the ages of 45 and 64 are committing suicide at an increasing rate. What are the factors behind this phenomenon? What can be done to reverse it? Also, two powerful Sacramento lawmakers are proposing that a battery plant for "green" auto manufacturer Tesla be partially exempted from California Environmental Quality Act regulations. Then, drought watch: The case for and against ripping out LA’s public lawns.Baby boomers between the ages of 45 and 64 are committing suicide at an increasing rate. What are the factors behind this phenomenon? What can be done to reverse it? Also, two powerful Sacramento lawmakers are proposing that a battery plant for "green" auto manufacturer Tesla be partially exempted from California Environmental Quality Act regulations. Then, drought watch: The case for and against ripping out LA’s public lawns.
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Listen 1:44:30Robin Williams, 63, died of suspected suicide last night in Marin County.What are your favorite moments of his career? How do you feel about his passing? Also, credit scoring revisions could make millions more Americans creditworthy. Then, how to live and cope with noise in Los Angeles.Robin Williams, 63, died of suspected suicide last night in Marin County.What are your favorite moments of his career? How do you feel about his passing? Also, credit scoring revisions could make millions more Americans creditworthy. Then, how to live and cope with noise in Los Angeles. -
Listen 1:38:58Austin Beutner has been named the new publisher and chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Times. What does the future hold for the LA Times with the appointment? Also, the Police Commission is meeting tomorrow to decide whether to reappoint LAPD Chief Charlie Beck for a second five-year term. Then,Austin Beutner has been named the new publisher and chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Times. What does the future hold for the LA Times with the appointment? Also, the Police Commission is meeting tomorrow to decide whether to reappoint LAPD Chief Charlie Beck for a second five-year term. Then, -
Listen 1:38:45The US launched an airstrike against Islamic militants in northern Iraq this morning, less than a day after President Obama authorized limited military action against Islamic militants ISIL. Also, the World Health Organization has declared West Africa’s Ebola epidemic is an international public health emergency. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk!The US launched an airstrike against Islamic militants in northern Iraq this morning, less than a day after President Obama authorized limited military action against Islamic militants ISIL. Also, the World Health Organization has declared West Africa’s Ebola epidemic is an international public health emergency. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk!
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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