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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: LA Metro and SB 79; Is California keeping plastic out of landfills? Food Friday: Jade Rabbit; FilmWeek: What to watch; and The 101 Best LA Films.
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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 1:38:32The 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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Listen 1:37:52Will University of Missouri's Michael Sam be the NFL's first openly gay player? Then, writer P.J. O'Rourke on his latest book: "The Baby Boom," a look at the merits of mandatory flu shots and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's plan to 'lean in' to stock photography. Next, what can be done to decrease wrong-way driving accidents? Later, Larry talks with the Oscar-nominated production designer behind '12 Years a Slave.'Will University of Missouri's Michael Sam be the NFL's first openly gay player? Then, writer P.J. O'Rourke on his latest book: "The Baby Boom," a look at the merits of mandatory flu shots and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's plan to 'lean in' to stock photography. Next, what can be done to decrease wrong-way driving accidents? Later, Larry talks with the Oscar-nominated production designer behind '12 Years a Slave.'
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Listen 1:35:12Last April's PG&E power grid assault is causing energy security concerns. Twitter's first earnings report leads to drops in stock prices. What does this mean for the company's future? It's FilmWeek on AirTalk! We take a look at The Monuments Men, The Lego Movie, A Field in England and more!Last April's PG&E power grid assault is causing energy security concerns. Twitter's first earnings report leads to drops in stock prices. What does this mean for the company's future? It's FilmWeek on AirTalk! We take a look at The Monuments Men, The Lego Movie, A Field in England and more!
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Listen 1:38:24The ACLU of Southern California is suing the LA County Board of Supervisors over putting a cross back on the County's seal. Next, how to date effectively online and a look at the insurance grey area for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Then, a look at the Olympics kick-off in Sochi. Later, the merits of modern long-form journalism.The ACLU of Southern California is suing the LA County Board of Supervisors over putting a cross back on the County's seal. Next, how to date effectively online and a look at the insurance grey area for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Then, a look at the Olympics kick-off in Sochi. Later, the merits of modern long-form journalism.
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Listen 1:38:23CVS has announced that the store will no longer carry cigarettes by October 2014. The New York Times published a controversial letter from Dylan Farrow. Was it ethical for the Times to publish a piece like this? Later, "American Hustle" production designer, Judy Becker, joins Larry to discuss creating the grifter's world.CVS has announced that the store will no longer carry cigarettes by October 2014. The New York Times published a controversial letter from Dylan Farrow. Was it ethical for the Times to publish a piece like this? Later, "American Hustle" production designer, Judy Becker, joins Larry to discuss creating the grifter's world.
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Listen 1:38:23A new House Republican drought bill could greatly impact the central valley. The State Department released a new report that says the Keystone XL Pipeline would not significantly impact carbon pollution. Should the US allow construction of the Pipeline? Later, Oscar nominated production designer KK Barrett joins Larry in-studio to discuss bringing "Her" to life.A new House Republican drought bill could greatly impact the central valley. The State Department released a new report that says the Keystone XL Pipeline would not significantly impact carbon pollution. Should the US allow construction of the Pipeline? Later, Oscar nominated production designer KK Barrett joins Larry in-studio to discuss bringing "Her" to life.
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Listen 1:38:17The CA Senate voted for a ballot measure that would allow colleges to consider race and gender in admissions. What's best for California students? Then, we reflect on the career and life of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman--who passed away yesterday at 46. Next, corporate sponsors of the Sochi Olympics are taking some heat from protesters--will it have any lasting impact? Later, a look at car-to-car communication technology and a review of yesterday's Super Bowl commercials.The CA Senate voted for a ballot measure that would allow colleges to consider race and gender in admissions. What's best for California students? Then, we reflect on the career and life of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman--who passed away yesterday at 46. Next, corporate sponsors of the Sochi Olympics are taking some heat from protesters--will it have any lasting impact? Later, a look at car-to-car communication technology and a review of yesterday's Super Bowl commercials.
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Listen 1:34:53Yesterday, the GOP announced its blueprint for immigration reform. What reactions has this announcement caused? The Department of Defense has issued new guidelines for military attire that some religious groups say is too restrictive. Should the military's dress code accommodate religious attire?Yesterday, the GOP announced its blueprint for immigration reform. What reactions has this announcement caused? The Department of Defense has issued new guidelines for military attire that some religious groups say is too restrictive. Should the military's dress code accommodate religious attire?
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Listen 1:24:15Henry Waxman, the 20-term Congressman representing much of LA's Westside, announced today he'll retire. What's the impact when one the country's most influential liberal lawmakers steps down? Then, should military dress codes accommodate religious garb? Next, Larry talks with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about his tenure. Later, a look at McDonald's coffee ambitions and the future of the Lakers.Henry Waxman, the 20-term Congressman representing much of LA's Westside, announced today he'll retire. What's the impact when one the country's most influential liberal lawmakers steps down? Then, should military dress codes accommodate religious garb? Next, Larry talks with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about his tenure. Later, a look at McDonald's coffee ambitions and the future of the Lakers.
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Listen 1:38:23Governor Brown proposes banning overtime for state-funded home health care workers. What does this mean for in-home care providers? Football players at Northwestern University and other Division I schools have taken first steps towards unionization.Should college athletes unionize? Later, is technology the answer to gun violence?Governor Brown proposes banning overtime for state-funded home health care workers. What does this mean for in-home care providers? Football players at Northwestern University and other Division I schools have taken first steps towards unionization.Should college athletes unionize? Later, is technology the answer to gun violence?
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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