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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 1:38:31Today, the FCC voted to move forward with a proposal to allow Internet Service Providers to charge websites for higher quality and faster delivery of their products. Also, The New York Times fired Jill Abramson from the paper’s top position after an alleged pay disparity. Then, we discuss the Medi-Cal sign-up increase, marijuana businesses, and Dr. Ed Catmull's new book: Creativity, Inc.Today, the FCC voted to move forward with a proposal to allow Internet Service Providers to charge websites for higher quality and faster delivery of their products. Also, The New York Times fired Jill Abramson from the paper’s top position after an alleged pay disparity. Then, we discuss the Medi-Cal sign-up increase, marijuana businesses, and Dr. Ed Catmull's new book: Creativity, Inc. -
Listen 1:38:27Orange County has become the first large county to pass Laura's Law. How could it impact people with mental illness and their families? Should the state regulate Covered California health insurance premiums? Should job applicants disclose their embarrassing online history?Orange County has become the first large county to pass Laura's Law. How could it impact people with mental illness and their families? Should the state regulate Covered California health insurance premiums? Should job applicants disclose their embarrassing online history? -
Listen 1:38:39In a landmark decision for online personal privacy, an E.U. court ruled that Google must remove some links to personal information. Should the U.S. follow the E.U.'s footsteps? Also, a bill that would allow dogs in outdoor restaurant spaces will go to the Senate. Then, we discuss "adventure park" fees, Santa Monica's controversial Hines project, female startup investments and Governor Brown's revised state budget proposal.In a landmark decision for online personal privacy, an E.U. court ruled that Google must remove some links to personal information. Should the U.S. follow the E.U.'s footsteps? Also, a bill that would allow dogs in outdoor restaurant spaces will go to the Senate. Then, we discuss "adventure park" fees, Santa Monica's controversial Hines project, female startup investments and Governor Brown's revised state budget proposal. -
Listen 1:38:45Two weeks after the Sterling recording emerged, Donald and estranged wife Shelly have both given interviews to big media outlets. WIll the NBA be able to prevent Shelly Sterling from gaining ownership of the Clippers? Also, how to make long distance relationships work. Then, we discuss the economic hit the California judicial system has taken, LA's bid for the 2024 Olympics, and the use of wikipedia as a medical reference.Two weeks after the Sterling recording emerged, Donald and estranged wife Shelly have both given interviews to big media outlets. WIll the NBA be able to prevent Shelly Sterling from gaining ownership of the Clippers? Also, how to make long distance relationships work. Then, we discuss the economic hit the California judicial system has taken, LA's bid for the 2024 Olympics, and the use of wikipedia as a medical reference. -
Listen 1:38:02Should Congressional Democrats boycott the Benghazi investigation committee? Shelly Sterling seeks to retain ownership of the Clippers. Does Shelly Sterling has the legal right to keep the Clippers? A new study indicates that first born children are more ambitious. How does birth order influence an individual's success?Should Congressional Democrats boycott the Benghazi investigation committee? Shelly Sterling seeks to retain ownership of the Clippers. Does Shelly Sterling has the legal right to keep the Clippers? A new study indicates that first born children are more ambitious. How does birth order influence an individual's success? -
Listen 1:38:45Newspaper companies are joining the growing group of people calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to allow the commercial use of drones. How should the FAA handle creating a set of rules for commercial drones? Are penalties for dipping into retirement funds too severe? Later, should national parks have WiFi hot spots?Newspaper companies are joining the growing group of people calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to allow the commercial use of drones. How should the FAA handle creating a set of rules for commercial drones? Are penalties for dipping into retirement funds too severe? Later, should national parks have WiFi hot spots?
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Listen 1:38:44The redesigned California driver's licenses for immigrants living illegally in the state are facing criticism. Should these driver’s licenses be redesigned to make them more distinguishable? Should the World Health Organization destroy smallpox samples, or continue research? Later, Is smart gun technology an intelligent answer to gun violence?The redesigned California driver's licenses for immigrants living illegally in the state are facing criticism. Should these driver’s licenses be redesigned to make them more distinguishable? Should the World Health Organization destroy smallpox samples, or continue research? Later, Is smart gun technology an intelligent answer to gun violence? -
Listen 1:38:33The Beverly Hills Hotel faces protests after its owner, the Sultan of Brunei, planned to implement laws calling for extreme penalties for gay sex and adultery. Should local groups discontinue support and use of the Beverly Hills Hotel until the issues in Brunei are resolved? Should Los Angeles curb ‘mansionization’ with tighter restrictions?The Beverly Hills Hotel faces protests after its owner, the Sultan of Brunei, planned to implement laws calling for extreme penalties for gay sex and adultery. Should local groups discontinue support and use of the Beverly Hills Hotel until the issues in Brunei are resolved? Should Los Angeles curb ‘mansionization’ with tighter restrictions? -
Listen 1:38:44Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled city council meetings across the country are legally allowed to include explicitly sectarian prayer. What kind of environment does this create for the people of faith leading the prayer? Can Carson prevent bullying by making it a misdemeanor? Later, what are the best ways to save money on travel this summer?Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled city council meetings across the country are legally allowed to include explicitly sectarian prayer. What kind of environment does this create for the people of faith leading the prayer? Can Carson prevent bullying by making it a misdemeanor? Later, what are the best ways to save money on travel this summer? -
Listen 1:34:29Could a public health official’s personal views on science and sexuality influence job performance? Then, the latest on tensions in Eastern Europe. Next, we discuss the LAO's analysis of California's film tax credit. Later, FilmWeek and a look at the glut of superhero films at the box office.Could a public health official’s personal views on science and sexuality influence job performance? Then, the latest on tensions in Eastern Europe. Next, we discuss the LAO's analysis of California's film tax credit. Later, FilmWeek and a look at the glut of superhero films at the box office.
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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