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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 1:38:24
    Today, the Supreme Court struck down Watergate-era campaign donation limits in a controversial 5-4 decision. What does this ruling mean for the election process? How will this impact upcoming elections? Some doctors are concerned with the health impacts of Girl Scout Cookies. Should the Girl Scouts offer healthier options?
    Today, the Supreme Court struck down Watergate-era campaign donation limits in a controversial 5-4 decision. What does this ruling mean for the election process? How will this impact upcoming elections? Some doctors are concerned with the health impacts of Girl Scout Cookies. Should the Girl Scouts offer healthier options?
  • Listen 1:38:39
    General Motors' CEO Mary Barra is testifying before a congressional subcommittee today. Barra is facing questioning about the company's recall of millions of small cars. How will this impact GM and the American auto industry? How should you go about asking for a raise? Later, when Hollywood advocates, should people listen?
    General Motors' CEO Mary Barra is testifying before a congressional subcommittee today. Barra is facing questioning about the company's recall of millions of small cars. How will this impact GM and the American auto industry? How should you go about asking for a raise? Later, when Hollywood advocates, should people listen?
  • Listen 1:38:01
    Metro riders are worried about proposals to raise L.A.'s transit fares. Next, what have this weekend's earthquakes taught us about preparedness? Then, two new studies take a closer look at autism. Later, Larry talks with a Cesar Chavez biographer.
    Metro riders are worried about proposals to raise L.A.'s transit fares. Next, what have this weekend's earthquakes taught us about preparedness? Then, two new studies take a closer look at autism. Later, Larry talks with a Cesar Chavez biographer.
  • Listen 1:00:57
    Is California in the midst of another housing bubble? The severe drought facing the state has put alternative water sources in the spotlight. Could a desalination plant solve California's long-term drought problems? It's Filmweek! Larry and the critics discuss Noah, Cesar Chavez and more!
    Is California in the midst of another housing bubble? The severe drought facing the state has put alternative water sources in the spotlight. Could a desalination plant solve California's long-term drought problems? It's Filmweek! Larry and the critics discuss Noah, Cesar Chavez and more!
  • Listen 1:12:00
    Senator Leland Yee was indicted on public corruption charges yesterday. How will this impact state politics? National Labor Relations Board ruled yesterday that college football players at Northwestern have the right to unionize. How could this change college football and other sports? Later, President Jimmy Carter joins Larry to discuss his new book "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power.”
    Senator Leland Yee was indicted on public corruption charges yesterday. How will this impact state politics? National Labor Relations Board ruled yesterday that college football players at Northwestern have the right to unionize. How could this change college football and other sports? Later, President Jimmy Carter joins Larry to discuss his new book "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power.”
  • Listen 59:07
    California Senator Leland Yee has been indicted on public corruption charges, according to reports from the San Jose Mercury News. The White House has announced an extension to the Healthcare.gov deadline. Why isn't Covered California issuing a similar extension? Later, why are some colleges providing funding for students to take a "gap year?"
    California Senator Leland Yee has been indicted on public corruption charges, according to reports from the San Jose Mercury News. The White House has announced an extension to the Healthcare.gov deadline. Why isn't Covered California issuing a similar extension? Later, why are some colleges providing funding for students to take a "gap year?"
  • Listen 58:11
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Hobby Lobby case today. Do corporations have religious rights? How is social networking changing to accommodate privacy and anonymity? Later, KPCC reporter Elizabeth Aguilera joins Larry to discuss women and alcohol use.
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Hobby Lobby case today. Do corporations have religious rights? How is social networking changing to accommodate privacy and anonymity? Later, KPCC reporter Elizabeth Aguilera joins Larry to discuss women and alcohol use.
  • Listen 1:02:43
    Satellite data suggests Flight 370 went down in the southern Indian Ocean, according to Malaysia's Prime Minister. Ukraine is withdrawing troops from Crimea. Next, is an abortion rights group wrong to publish personal information about its opposition? Then, should California ban fishing techniques that cause collateral damage to marine life? Later, what should film productions do when a leading actor dies?
    Satellite data suggests Flight 370 went down in the southern Indian Ocean, according to Malaysia's Prime Minister. Ukraine is withdrawing troops from Crimea. Next, is an abortion rights group wrong to publish personal information about its opposition? Then, should California ban fishing techniques that cause collateral damage to marine life? Later, what should film productions do when a leading actor dies?
  • Listen 58:19
    Work is well underway to create an earthquake warning system. How could an warning system improve California's earthquake preparedness? General Jeffrey Sinclair's plea deal and sentence has caused a wave of controversy surrounding the Military's response to sexual assault charges. What’s the best way to handle military sex crimes?
    Work is well underway to create an earthquake warning system. How could an warning system improve California's earthquake preparedness? General Jeffrey Sinclair's plea deal and sentence has caused a wave of controversy surrounding the Military's response to sexual assault charges. What’s the best way to handle military sex crimes?
  • Listen 59:56
    President Obama has announced another set of sanctions against Russia. Will the increasing sanctions help alleviate tension in Russia or worsen the situation? Are vaccine waivers causing the increase in California's measles cases?
    President Obama has announced another set of sanctions against Russia. Will the increasing sanctions help alleviate tension in Russia or worsen the situation? Are vaccine waivers causing the increase in California's measles cases?

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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