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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 1:44:30Robin 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.
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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,
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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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Listen 1:38:40Hurricane Iselle, the first of two hurricanes is set to strike Hawaii today. Then, a bill seeks to limit electric vehicle rebates to low-income Californians. According to the latest figures from digital trend tracker comScore, 166 million people in the US now own a smartphone. Finally, in a new documentary, “The Dog,” filmmakers Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren tell the story of John Wojtowicz, the inspiration for Al Pacino’s character in “Dog Day Afternoon.”Hurricane Iselle, the first of two hurricanes is set to strike Hawaii today. Then, a bill seeks to limit electric vehicle rebates to low-income Californians. According to the latest figures from digital trend tracker comScore, 166 million people in the US now own a smartphone. Finally, in a new documentary, “The Dog,” filmmakers Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren tell the story of John Wojtowicz, the inspiration for Al Pacino’s character in “Dog Day Afternoon.”
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Listen 1:38:44A California Bill that would mandate health plans to include all contraceptives has been approved in the state Senate. Also, a Russian crime syndicate has apparently stolen over 1 billion internet usernames and passwords from hundreds of thousands of websites. Then, a North Carolina restaurant is offering a 15 percent discount to its customers who pray while dining at the establishment.A California Bill that would mandate health plans to include all contraceptives has been approved in the state Senate. Also, a Russian crime syndicate has apparently stolen over 1 billion internet usernames and passwords from hundreds of thousands of websites. Then, a North Carolina restaurant is offering a 15 percent discount to its customers who pray while dining at the establishment.
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Listen 1:38:25By the end of this year 1 in 4 Californians will be apart of Cal Index, which will electronically document their complete medical histories. Then, while Congress headed to summer vacation, California’s state government headed back to Sacramento, and back to work. Finally, niche observances have taken over the calendar, what are the best and worst of these “holidays”?By the end of this year 1 in 4 Californians will be apart of Cal Index, which will electronically document their complete medical histories. Then, while Congress headed to summer vacation, California’s state government headed back to Sacramento, and back to work. Finally, niche observances have taken over the calendar, what are the best and worst of these “holidays”?
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Listen 1:38:36An American doctor infected with the deadly Ebola virus was transferred Saturday to Emery University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Also, the Israeli military says it has resumed its attacks on the Gaza Strip, ending a self-declared, seven-hour cease-fire that was in effect for much of the day. Then, we'll discuss the popular "On The Run Tour" by artists Beyoncé and Jay-Z.An American doctor infected with the deadly Ebola virus was transferred Saturday to Emery University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Also, the Israeli military says it has resumed its attacks on the Gaza Strip, ending a self-declared, seven-hour cease-fire that was in effect for much of the day. Then, we'll discuss the popular "On The Run Tour" by artists Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
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Listen 1:35:38Border vigilantes step up patrols in Texas. Also, a recent paper put out by the American Society for Nutrition featuring an updated definition of processed food is drawing a lot of flak from those in the public health community. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk where we'll discuss this week's releases, including "Guardians Of The Galaxy," "Calvary," "Get On Up" and more.Border vigilantes step up patrols in Texas. Also, a recent paper put out by the American Society for Nutrition featuring an updated definition of processed food is drawing a lot of flak from those in the public health community. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk where we'll discuss this week's releases, including "Guardians Of The Galaxy," "Calvary," "Get On Up" and more.
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Listen 1:38:31Is Paleo a diet for an unhealthy planet? Also, California gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari apparently spent a week posing as a homeless, jobless man to look for a job in Fresno. Then, hitchhiking robot, hitchBot departed on a trip across Canada, relying on the kindness of strangers.Is Paleo a diet for an unhealthy planet? Also, California gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari apparently spent a week posing as a homeless, jobless man to look for a job in Fresno. Then, hitchhiking robot, hitchBot departed on a trip across Canada, relying on the kindness of strangers.
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Listen 1:38:34Just how much water did we lose due yesterday's UCLA busted water main? Also, a federal appeals court ruled last week that Florida legally can discourage physicians from asking patients about their gun ownership. Then, are skin whitening products dangerous and should they be banned? Finally, Eric Liu talks about his new book, 'A Chinaman's Chance.'Just how much water did we lose due yesterday's UCLA busted water main? Also, a federal appeals court ruled last week that Florida legally can discourage physicians from asking patients about their gun ownership. Then, are skin whitening products dangerous and should they be banned? Finally, Eric Liu talks about his new book, 'A Chinaman's Chance.'
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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