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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 1:38:32
    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 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?
  • Listen 1:48:21
    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.
    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 1:39:19
    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?
    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 1:35:05
    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.
    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 1:38:35
    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.
    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 1:38:32
    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?
    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 1:38:51
    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.
    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.
  • Listen 1:40:56
    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?
    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?
  • Listen 1:35:02
    Pasadena City College has dis-invited screenwriter and gay rights activist Dustin Lance Black to speak at graduation after some controversy. Then, LAUSD suspended a science teacher due to student science fair projects dubbed ‘imitation weapons.’ Later, FilmWeek and a look at a re-opened drive-in theater in LA.
    Pasadena City College has dis-invited screenwriter and gay rights activist Dustin Lance Black to speak at graduation after some controversy. Then, LAUSD suspended a science teacher due to student science fair projects dubbed ‘imitation weapons.’ Later, FilmWeek and a look at a re-opened drive-in theater in LA.
  • Listen 1:40:37
    Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Russian counterpart, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, and top officials from Ukraine and the European Union in Geneva on Thursday to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine. Yesterday, Jay-Z joined Mayor Eric Garcetti to announce the "Made in America" music festival will be held in Grand Park over labor day weekend.
    Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Russian counterpart, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, and top officials from Ukraine and the European Union in Geneva on Thursday to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine. Yesterday, Jay-Z joined Mayor Eric Garcetti to announce the "Made in America" music festival will be held in Grand Park over labor day weekend.

Credits & Support

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