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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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The fast food breakfast wars are heating up as Taco Bell introduces its national breakfast menu. How will McDonald's breakfast sales fare after Taco Bell's menu launches? Later, why is it so difficult to keep a secret? Patt Morrison guest hosts. -
Listen 1:39:59The Pentagon announced military spending cuts that would decrease spending to 2001 levels. Are military spending cuts appropriate? A new proposal by LA City Councilman Bernard Parks would pass the cost of retrofitting apartment buildings on to tenants. Should tenants be responsible for retrofitting costs? Later, Dave Itzkoff talks about his new book "Mad as Hell."The Pentagon announced military spending cuts that would decrease spending to 2001 levels. Are military spending cuts appropriate? A new proposal by LA City Councilman Bernard Parks would pass the cost of retrofitting apartment buildings on to tenants. Should tenants be responsible for retrofitting costs? Later, Dave Itzkoff talks about his new book "Mad as Hell." -
Listen 1:35:01Will Arizona Governor Jan Brewer sign the controversial "religious freedom" bill? We'll weigh the issue. Then, a look at California Governor Jerry Brown's drought proposal--and the significance of online doctor reviews. Later, 3 Days to Kill, Pompeii, The Wind Rises and more on Filmweek--and the latest on the investigation into Sen. Ron Calderon.Will Arizona Governor Jan Brewer sign the controversial "religious freedom" bill? We'll weigh the issue. Then, a look at California Governor Jerry Brown's drought proposal--and the significance of online doctor reviews. Later, 3 Days to Kill, Pompeii, The Wind Rises and more on Filmweek--and the latest on the investigation into Sen. Ron Calderon. -
Listen 1:38:26Despite initial truce negotiations, violence in Ukraine is escalating. We'll bring you the latest. Then, a look at what types of experiences bring us the most happiness and debate over ethnic studies requirements at Cal State LA. Next, obstetricians are urging new guidelines for C-sections. Will doctors and patients listen? Later: financial infidelity--how secret spending impacts couples.Despite initial truce negotiations, violence in Ukraine is escalating. We'll bring you the latest. Then, a look at what types of experiences bring us the most happiness and debate over ethnic studies requirements at Cal State LA. Next, obstetricians are urging new guidelines for C-sections. Will doctors and patients listen? Later: financial infidelity--how secret spending impacts couples. -
Listen 1:38:40A new report from the Congressional Budget Office indicates that raising the minimum wage would cause the loss of 500,000 jobs but would increase the earnings of approximately 16.5 million low wage workers. How might this impact workers? LAPD's Chief Charlie Beck joins Larry in-studio. What are your questions for Chief Beck? Later, should California be split into six states?A new report from the Congressional Budget Office indicates that raising the minimum wage would cause the loss of 500,000 jobs but would increase the earnings of approximately 16.5 million low wage workers. How might this impact workers? LAPD's Chief Charlie Beck joins Larry in-studio. What are your questions for Chief Beck? Later, should California be split into six states? -
Listen 1:38:26The United Auto Workers suffered a major defeat when employees of a Tennessee Volkswagen plant rejected plans to unionize. Next, investigative journalist Christopher Leonard's book takes a closer look at the American meat industry. Then, should party hosts be liable for alcohol-related legal incidents? Later, a look at bias against Asian-Americans in university admissions.The United Auto Workers suffered a major defeat when employees of a Tennessee Volkswagen plant rejected plans to unionize. Next, investigative journalist Christopher Leonard's book takes a closer look at the American meat industry. Then, should party hosts be liable for alcohol-related legal incidents? Later, a look at bias against Asian-Americans in university admissions. -
Listen 59:26A bill announced on Thursday that would require soft drinks and other sugary beverages sold in California to carry a warning label similar to those placed on cigarette cartons. Should sugary drinks have warning labels? How is technology impacting your relationship? It's Filmweek and we're discussing Robocop, Endless Love and more!A bill announced on Thursday that would require soft drinks and other sugary beverages sold in California to carry a warning label similar to those placed on cigarette cartons. Should sugary drinks have warning labels? How is technology impacting your relationship? It's Filmweek and we're discussing Robocop, Endless Love and more! -
Listen 1:38:08Comcast announced plans to buy Time Warner Cable for $45.2 billion. What does this mean for cable consumers? The L.A. City Council is moving ahead with plans to end an 8-year class action lawsuit over garbage-truck driver breaks. Should garbage truck drivers be allowed to do whatever they want while on break? '12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen joins Larry to discuss his inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film.Comcast announced plans to buy Time Warner Cable for $45.2 billion. What does this mean for cable consumers? The L.A. City Council is moving ahead with plans to end an 8-year class action lawsuit over garbage-truck driver breaks. Should garbage truck drivers be allowed to do whatever they want while on break? '12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen joins Larry to discuss his inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film. -
Listen 1:42:32A Canadian study published Wednesday suggests that mammograms do not lower the risk of dying of breast cancer while finding many tumors that do not need treatment. Is atheism rational? Later, Gravity production designer Andy Nicholson joins Larry to discuss how he created outer space for the film.A Canadian study published Wednesday suggests that mammograms do not lower the risk of dying of breast cancer while finding many tumors that do not need treatment. Is atheism rational? Later, Gravity production designer Andy Nicholson joins Larry to discuss how he created outer space for the film. -
Listen 1:38:32The Federal government spent $800 million dollars under the Healthy Marriage Initiative to promote better relationships. But a recent study found little change in marriage or divorce trends. Is marriage an appropriate focus for the government? Glen Greenwald speaks with Larry about The Intercept, the Snowden files, and more.The Federal government spent $800 million dollars under the Healthy Marriage Initiative to promote better relationships. But a recent study found little change in marriage or divorce trends. Is marriage an appropriate focus for the government? Glen Greenwald speaks with Larry about The Intercept, the Snowden files, and more.
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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