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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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Today on AirTalk: Oscar nominations: surprises and snubs; C Line extension; How avocados took over; Copper theft in LA County; and TV Talk. -
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Listen 1:38:34The investigation of the missing Malaysian jetliner is still ongoing. The plane was carrying 239 people when it vanished on a flight between Kuala Lumpur to Beijing over the weekend.What are some leads that investigators are pursuing? A California man is suing a Las Vegas Casino arguing that he was too drunk to gamble. Is there a legal case that he was too drunk to gamble?The investigation of the missing Malaysian jetliner is still ongoing. The plane was carrying 239 people when it vanished on a flight between Kuala Lumpur to Beijing over the weekend.What are some leads that investigators are pursuing? A California man is suing a Las Vegas Casino arguing that he was too drunk to gamble. Is there a legal case that he was too drunk to gamble? -
Listen 1:35:13A new bill in California proposes to ban SeaWorld's killer whale shows. New weather forecasts indicate that there is a 50 percent chance of El Niño conditions occurring sometime this summer or fall. What does this mean for Southern California? It's Filmweek on AirTalk! Larry and the critics are discussing Mr. Peabody & Sherman, 300: Rise of an Empire, The Grand Budapest Hotel and more!A new bill in California proposes to ban SeaWorld's killer whale shows. New weather forecasts indicate that there is a 50 percent chance of El Niño conditions occurring sometime this summer or fall. What does this mean for Southern California? It's Filmweek on AirTalk! Larry and the critics are discussing Mr. Peabody & Sherman, 300: Rise of an Empire, The Grand Budapest Hotel and more! -
The U.S. announced it is placing visa restrictions on certain Ukrainian and Russian officials--a step toward sanctions. Then, a look at the new SAT and the potential dangers of CrossFit. Next, is a Master's program the best way to break into a creative field? Later, the history of health food. -
The U.S. takes a step toward sanctions against Russia. Larry has the latest. Then, a look at the new SAT and the potential dangers of CrossFit. Next, is a Master's program the best way to break into a creative field? Later, the history of health food as big business.
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The Los Angeles City Council voted to ban e-cigarettes with the same restrictions as regular cigarettes. Should pennies and nickels be eliminated? California's prison system is weighing changes to solitary confinement. What type of changes are being proposed? -
ListenRussian military movement is causing increasing tension in Crimea. A FDA proposal could hold generic drug manufacturers liable in health risk law suits. What kinds of legal protections should consumers have when it comes to generic medication? Later, do hiring managers really care where you went to college? -
A rundown of all the surprises and snubs at last night's Oscars. Then, the latest on the tense standoff in Ukraine--and open carry vs. concealed weapons: what's right for California gun law? Later, what's the cost of luring or losing film & TV production in LA? -
Listen 1:34:27A California court ruled that drivers can check smartphone map apps while they are driving. How does distraction from a map app compare with texting or talking on the phone? It's FilmWeek and we're talking Oscars! Larry and the film critics discuss their winner predictions. Get your Oscar Ballots ready!A California court ruled that drivers can check smartphone map apps while they are driving. How does distraction from a map app compare with texting or talking on the phone? It's FilmWeek and we're talking Oscars! Larry and the film critics discuss their winner predictions. Get your Oscar Ballots ready! -
Listen 1:38:09Michelle Obama unveiled a proposal to change nutritional information on packaged food labels intended to help consumers make healthier food choices. Will the new labels improve eating habits? A new blood test provides more accurate and less invasive prenatal indication of Down Syndrome. What are the ethical issues associated with this test? Are LA's parking tickets unconstitutional?Michelle Obama unveiled a proposal to change nutritional information on packaged food labels intended to help consumers make healthier food choices. Will the new labels improve eating habits? A new blood test provides more accurate and less invasive prenatal indication of Down Syndrome. What are the ethical issues associated with this test? Are LA's parking tickets unconstitutional? -
Listen 1:38:43A new Republican tax plan is expected to call for lower rates and fewer tax brackets. How will G.O.P. leadership negotiate the roll out of this new proposal? The Los Angeles County Dept. of Regional Planning is working on a plan to redevelop and modernize Marina del Rey. Will tourists respond to the renovations?A new Republican tax plan is expected to call for lower rates and fewer tax brackets. How will G.O.P. leadership negotiate the roll out of this new proposal? The Los Angeles County Dept. of Regional Planning is working on a plan to redevelop and modernize Marina del Rey. Will tourists respond to the renovations?
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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