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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 1:40:37Secretary 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. -
Listen 1:39:14Robert Rizzo has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for income tax evasion. LAPD Chief Beck joins Larry to discuss ankle-monitors for parolees, officers disabling recording devices, and more. A new study is challenging the notion that parental involvement in a child's education leads to better performance. Are parents too involved in their kids' educations?Robert Rizzo has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for income tax evasion. LAPD Chief Beck joins Larry to discuss ankle-monitors for parolees, officers disabling recording devices, and more. A new study is challenging the notion that parental involvement in a child's education leads to better performance. Are parents too involved in their kids' educations? -
Listen 1:38:36Why are doctors so unhappy with the medical profession? Televisions shows such as "Game of Thrones" and "Mad Men" draw huge audiences, but can viewers discuss the shows without spoiling the drama for others? Is there spoiler etiquette? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published its latest report this week. How much would it cost to keep climate change in check?Why are doctors so unhappy with the medical profession? Televisions shows such as "Game of Thrones" and "Mad Men" draw huge audiences, but can viewers discuss the shows without spoiling the drama for others? Is there spoiler etiquette? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published its latest report this week. How much would it cost to keep climate change in check? -
Listen 1:38:38Six weeks after MH370's disappearance, the search continues. What can we learn by salvaging the wreckage of the missing plane? Amazon is offering $5,000 to warehouse workers that are unsatisfied and want to quit. Is this a good incentive for someone to quit his or her job? Later, what does CNN's decision to air more original programming during primetime mean for the rest of cable TV news?Six weeks after MH370's disappearance, the search continues. What can we learn by salvaging the wreckage of the missing plane? Amazon is offering $5,000 to warehouse workers that are unsatisfied and want to quit. Is this a good incentive for someone to quit his or her job? Later, what does CNN's decision to air more original programming during primetime mean for the rest of cable TV news? -
Listen 1:34:43Research indicates that kindergarten aged kids are capable of learning more challenging concepts. Are kindergarten kids being underestimated? It's Filmweek on AirTalk! Larry and the critics are discussing "Rio 2", "Draft Day", and more! Then, the latest on the fatal California bus crash.Research indicates that kindergarten aged kids are capable of learning more challenging concepts. Are kindergarten kids being underestimated? It's Filmweek on AirTalk! Larry and the critics are discussing "Rio 2", "Draft Day", and more! Then, the latest on the fatal California bus crash. -
Listen 1:38:39CBS announced this morning that Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman on "The Late Show." How will audiences react to Colbert's new gig? According to new analysis by the Pew Research Center, more women are becoming "stay at home moms." What is causing this increase? Is reading online impacting our ability to learn?CBS announced this morning that Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman on "The Late Show." How will audiences react to Colbert's new gig? According to new analysis by the Pew Research Center, more women are becoming "stay at home moms." What is causing this increase? Is reading online impacting our ability to learn? -
Listen 1:38:33The "Heart Bleed" bug has compromised two-thirds of the internet. How can you protect yourself? In the third part of the marijuana series, AirTalk takes a look at how marijuana should be taxed in California. The LA 2020 commission published its first report in January. How can Los Angeles create more jobs?The "Heart Bleed" bug has compromised two-thirds of the internet. How can you protect yourself? In the third part of the marijuana series, AirTalk takes a look at how marijuana should be taxed in California. The LA 2020 commission published its first report in January. How can Los Angeles create more jobs? -
Listen 1:38:30The melee that broke out following the street party known as Deltopia last Saturday night led to more than one hundred arrests and dozens of injuries. The party is unsanctioned by University of California Santa Barbara. Can UCSB change its reputation as a "party school?" Later, is it safe and ethical to send people to Mars?The melee that broke out following the street party known as Deltopia last Saturday night led to more than one hundred arrests and dozens of injuries. The party is unsanctioned by University of California Santa Barbara. Can UCSB change its reputation as a "party school?" Later, is it safe and ethical to send people to Mars? -
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met for the second time on Monday with an American mediator to try and salvage the peace talks that nearly came to a screeching halt late last week.What are the possible outcomes if neither side is willing to compromise? Do you trust Yelp reviews? -
Listen 1:35:06Mozilla's new CEO, Brendan Eich, resigned after controversy developed surrounding donations he made in 2008 to support Proposition 8, the California ban on gay marriage. Should a company's CEO, or any of it's employees, be forced to represent the views of their customer base? David Letterman announced he will retire in 2015. Who should take his spot on "The Late Show?"Mozilla's new CEO, Brendan Eich, resigned after controversy developed surrounding donations he made in 2008 to support Proposition 8, the California ban on gay marriage. Should a company's CEO, or any of it's employees, be forced to represent the views of their customer base? David Letterman announced he will retire in 2015. Who should take his spot on "The Late Show?"
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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