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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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How did Orange County become a hotbed for Neo-Nazis? Food Friday: Northeast LA baked goods; FilmWeek: What to watch; and actor Virginia Madsen and filmmaker Steven Grayhm. -
Today on AirTalk: Big Sur Highway One reopens; An Altadena fire survivor on his struggles with home insurance; Women’s immune systems; and TV Talk.
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Listen 1:39:03A federal judge bolstered a lawsuit yesterday allowing 125,000 California inmates to be represented in a challenge to race-based prison treatment. Also, should pharmacies be required to translate drug labels for non-English speakers? Then, we discuss the late Philip Seymour Hoffman's decision not to leave his children trust funds. What do you expect to leave or receive from an estate?A federal judge bolstered a lawsuit yesterday allowing 125,000 California inmates to be represented in a challenge to race-based prison treatment. Also, should pharmacies be required to translate drug labels for non-English speakers? Then, we discuss the late Philip Seymour Hoffman's decision not to leave his children trust funds. What do you expect to leave or receive from an estate? -
Listen 1:38:37Today on AirTalk we'll discuss President Obama lands in L.A. for fundraising trip despite recent criticism. Also, while Israel launches a ground offensive in Palestine against Hamas, a different war is being waged online. Then, author Wallace J. NIchols joins us to talk about 'Blue Mind,' his new book that explores the science between water and relaxation.Today on AirTalk we'll discuss President Obama lands in L.A. for fundraising trip despite recent criticism. Also, while Israel launches a ground offensive in Palestine against Hamas, a different war is being waged online. Then, author Wallace J. NIchols joins us to talk about 'Blue Mind,' his new book that explores the science between water and relaxation. -
Listen 1:38:50Because of faulty language in the Affordable Care Act, some low and middle-income people may not be entitled to receive government assistance to subsidize their insurance. Also, Hillary Clinton joins us to weigh in on Ukraine, Gaza, and the ‘Hard Choices’ she made as Secretary of State. Then, we take you inside the Petersen Automotive Museum's "vault" to explore classic automobiles.Because of faulty language in the Affordable Care Act, some low and middle-income people may not be entitled to receive government assistance to subsidize their insurance. Also, Hillary Clinton joins us to weigh in on Ukraine, Gaza, and the ‘Hard Choices’ she made as Secretary of State. Then, we take you inside the Petersen Automotive Museum's "vault" to explore classic automobiles. -
Listen 1:41:03Polls have shown that Americans are tired of the U.S. being involved in foreign conflicts. How involved should the U.S. get in escalating crises? Also, Texas governor Rick Perry is expected today to announce a plan to deploy 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to the Rio Grande Valley to combat the recent surge in illegal immigration. Then, we will discuss the best and worst of summer jobs for teens and young adults.Polls have shown that Americans are tired of the U.S. being involved in foreign conflicts. How involved should the U.S. get in escalating crises? Also, Texas governor Rick Perry is expected today to announce a plan to deploy 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to the Rio Grande Valley to combat the recent surge in illegal immigration. Then, we will discuss the best and worst of summer jobs for teens and young adults. -
Listen 1:35:07Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, a passenger plane carrying 295 people was shot down yesterday by a ground-to-air missile, according to U.S. officials. Also, e-cigarette sales have declined for the first time in a five-year-period of steady growth. Are they just a fad? Then, it's Filmweek on AirTalk!Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, a passenger plane carrying 295 people was shot down yesterday by a ground-to-air missile, according to U.S. officials. Also, e-cigarette sales have declined for the first time in a five-year-period of steady growth. Are they just a fad? Then, it's Filmweek on AirTalk! -
Listen 1:38:33Fox offered an $80 billion deal to Time Warner for the two companies to merge into one giant entertainment force, but Time Warner declined the offer. Also, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, a passenger plane carrying 295 people, has crashed in Ukraine near the Russian border. Then, how do you deal with embarrassing digital moments?Fox offered an $80 billion deal to Time Warner for the two companies to merge into one giant entertainment force, but Time Warner declined the offer. Also, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, a passenger plane carrying 295 people, has crashed in Ukraine near the Russian border. Then, how do you deal with embarrassing digital moments? -
Listen 1:38:40Monday, a chartered plane carrying children and mothers deported from the US landed in the Honduran capital of San Pedro Sula. Also, Chief Beck is in to talk about assault stats, union tensions and immigration detentions. Then, MLB heavyweights went head-to-head in the 85th Annual All Star GamesMonday, a chartered plane carrying children and mothers deported from the US landed in the Honduran capital of San Pedro Sula. Also, Chief Beck is in to talk about assault stats, union tensions and immigration detentions. Then, MLB heavyweights went head-to-head in the 85th Annual All Star Games -
Listen 1:38:26The Manhattan Beach City Council will decide today whether it wants to make a ban on fishing from the pier permanent. Also, according to new surveys out this month, the Affordable Care Act has cut California’s uninsured rate in half. Then, LA City Attorney Mike Feuer released a statement today to file a temporary restraining order on a new medical marijuana farmers market in Boyle Heights.The Manhattan Beach City Council will decide today whether it wants to make a ban on fishing from the pier permanent. Also, according to new surveys out this month, the Affordable Care Act has cut California’s uninsured rate in half. Then, LA City Attorney Mike Feuer released a statement today to file a temporary restraining order on a new medical marijuana farmers market in Boyle Heights. -
Listen 1:38:16Should LA County approve court-ordered mental health treatment? Also, rising numbers of people are going to urgent care centers because they’re often nearby, open long hours, for seven days a week, and the prices for services are more affordable than at emergency rooms. Then, where to find the best deals during Restaurant Week in LA.Should LA County approve court-ordered mental health treatment? Also, rising numbers of people are going to urgent care centers because they’re often nearby, open long hours, for seven days a week, and the prices for services are more affordable than at emergency rooms. Then, where to find the best deals during Restaurant Week in LA.
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Listen 1:35:08The FTC is suing Amazon over in-app purchases in children’s gaming apps. In-app purchases have been a frustrating issue for parents, many of whom see unapproved charges when their children buy things within a tablet app. Also, interview with LACMA’s Michael Govan about new design on Wilshire. Then, it's Filmweek on AirTalk!The FTC is suing Amazon over in-app purchases in children’s gaming apps. In-app purchases have been a frustrating issue for parents, many of whom see unapproved charges when their children buy things within a tablet app. Also, interview with LACMA’s Michael Govan about new design on Wilshire. 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