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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 1:34:29Could 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. -
Listen 1:38:00California legislators are looking to repeal a decade-old law that banned bilingual education. Who should be the next Lakers coach--and will screenwriter Dustin Lance Black speak at Pasadena City College's commencement? Then, should broadband internet be regulated like a public utility? Later, a look at new federal sexual assault guidelines for colleges.California legislators are looking to repeal a decade-old law that banned bilingual education. Who should be the next Lakers coach--and will screenwriter Dustin Lance Black speak at Pasadena City College's commencement? Then, should broadband internet be regulated like a public utility? Later, a look at new federal sexual assault guidelines for colleges. -
What's next for beleaguered Clippers owner Donald Sterling, now that the NBA has laid out his punishment? Then, should Photoshop be banned from use in ads? Later, when can Dodgers fans expect to watch their team on TV? -
What's next for Clippers owner Donald Sterling? We devote today's show to coverage and discussion of the National Basketball Association's decision to ban Clippers owner Donald Sterling for allegedly making racist comments in an audio recording. -
Listen 1:39:19The NBA is launching an investigation into L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling after an audio recording racist comments circulated Saturday. Then, should the U.S. allow nationwide concealed carry of firearms? Later, what's the economics of insuring drivers living in California without documents?The NBA is launching an investigation into L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling after an audio recording racist comments circulated Saturday. Then, should the U.S. allow nationwide concealed carry of firearms? Later, what's the economics of insuring drivers living in California without documents? -
Listen 1:35:05California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ban the use of antibiotics in animal feed. Next, is it too soon to grant Pope John Paul II sainthood? Then, why are big media companies interested in multichannel networks? Later, on FilmWeek, this week's reviews and a look at the career of John Wayne.California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ban the use of antibiotics in animal feed. Next, is it too soon to grant Pope John Paul II sainthood? Then, why are big media companies interested in multichannel networks? Later, on FilmWeek, this week's reviews and a look at the career of John Wayne. -
Listen 1:38:35What's been the impact of LA's FasTrak lanes? Do the FDA's e-cig regulations go too far or not far enough? Then, the FCC is proposing new rules on net neutrality. What will it mean for consumers? Later, do mentions of liquor in pop songs lead to teen binge drinking? One study says so.What's been the impact of LA's FasTrak lanes? Do the FDA's e-cig regulations go too far or not far enough? Then, the FCC is proposing new rules on net neutrality. What will it mean for consumers? Later, do mentions of liquor in pop songs lead to teen binge drinking? One study says so. -
Listen 1:38:32Californians can find out how environmentally challenged are the neighborhoods they live in by using a new tool from released this week by the California Environmental Protection Agency. Is Hillary Clinton's refusal to announce her 2016 candidacy for president hurting other women's chances?Californians can find out how environmentally challenged are the neighborhoods they live in by using a new tool from released this week by the California Environmental Protection Agency. Is Hillary Clinton's refusal to announce her 2016 candidacy for president hurting other women's chances? -
Listen 1:38:51The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in cases involving broadcast TV and political campaign lies. We'll discuss the latest. Then, will powdered alcohol soon be for sale? Later, we explore speculation that Oscar Pistorius hired an acting coach to bolster his performance on the stand.The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in cases involving broadcast TV and political campaign lies. We'll discuss the latest. Then, will powdered alcohol soon be for sale? Later, we explore speculation that Oscar Pistorius hired an acting coach to bolster his performance on the stand. -
Why have the Common Core standards become a divisive issue within the conservative movement? Should doctors consider the cost of treatment when they make medical decisions? Later, how would driverless cares influence your decision to buy a car?
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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