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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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Governor Jerry Brown delivered the 2014 State of the State Address this morning. What are the most important issues in California this year? Is enough research being devoted to measuring the safety of GMO crops? Later, can wearable tech prevent drowsy driving crashes? -
Listen 1:38:43Today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that asks whether an anonymous tip is enough for the police to pull someone over for suspected drunken driving. A study from UC Irvine found that pollution from China is impacting domestic air quality. What does this mean for Los Angeles? Should the NFL eliminate the extra point?Today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that asks whether an anonymous tip is enough for the police to pull someone over for suspected drunken driving. A study from UC Irvine found that pollution from China is impacting domestic air quality. What does this mean for Los Angeles? Should the NFL eliminate the extra point? -
Listen 1:34:48Should bloggers be allowed the same freedom of speech and protections against defamation that traditional reporters have? Then, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we look at the state of black leadership in Los Angeles. Later, Spike Jonze's futuristic vision of LA in "Her," the music of the Civil Rights era and a look at how words like "um," "like" and "right?" impact our speech.Should bloggers be allowed the same freedom of speech and protections against defamation that traditional reporters have? Then, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we look at the state of black leadership in Los Angeles. Later, Spike Jonze's futuristic vision of LA in "Her," the music of the Civil Rights era and a look at how words like "um," "like" and "right?" impact our speech. -
Listen 1:35:10This morning, President Obama unveiled recommendations for NSA reform. Earthquake expert Lucy Jones joins AirTalk to discuss lessons learned during the Northridge Earthquake that could help California prepare for future quakes. Later, who do you think will be the next Meryl Streep?This morning, President Obama unveiled recommendations for NSA reform. Earthquake expert Lucy Jones joins AirTalk to discuss lessons learned during the Northridge Earthquake that could help California prepare for future quakes. Later, who do you think will be the next Meryl Streep? -
Listen 15:12A brush fire is threatening homes northeast of Los Angeles. We'll bring you the latest. Then, a Senate Intelligence Committee report says the Benghazi attack could have been avoided. Next, we look at the deal between The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw--the largest for a pitcher in MLB history. Then, the list of Oscar nominees is out. Who made the cut? Later, how can technology keep dying languages alive?A brush fire is threatening homes northeast of Los Angeles. We'll bring you the latest. Then, a Senate Intelligence Committee report says the Benghazi attack could have been avoided. Next, we look at the deal between The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw--the largest for a pitcher in MLB history. Then, the list of Oscar nominees is out. Who made the cut? Later, how can technology keep dying languages alive? -
Listen 1:34:06Yesterday, the DC Circuit Court released a mixed ruling on Internet access regulations. How will the ruling on 'net neutrality' affect consumers? LA Police Chief Charlie Beck discusses the Sheriff's race, latest crime numbers and LAPD overtime pay. Later, a federal spending bill directs the FAA to regulate Los Angeles area helicopter noise. What impact will this have on helicopter noise in Los Angeles?Yesterday, the DC Circuit Court released a mixed ruling on Internet access regulations. How will the ruling on 'net neutrality' affect consumers? LA Police Chief Charlie Beck discusses the Sheriff's race, latest crime numbers and LAPD overtime pay. Later, a federal spending bill directs the FAA to regulate Los Angeles area helicopter noise. What impact will this have on helicopter noise in Los Angeles? -
Listen 1:33:38Two former Fullerton police officers were found bot guilty in the beating death of Kelly Thomas, but Thomas's family is pushing for federal charges against the men. Then, two decades after the Northridge earthquake, what's the best way to retrofit our homes? Next, is concierge medicine pushing the nation's doctor shortage over the brink? Later, the latest on Affordable Care Act enrollment numbers and the Congressional budget.Two former Fullerton police officers were found bot guilty in the beating death of Kelly Thomas, but Thomas's family is pushing for federal charges against the men. Then, two decades after the Northridge earthquake, what's the best way to retrofit our homes? Next, is concierge medicine pushing the nation's doctor shortage over the brink? Later, the latest on Affordable Care Act enrollment numbers and the Congressional budget. -
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates explains controversial memoir. In Sweden, nine woman have successfully received womb transplants. What does this mean for the future of infertility? Later, can reality shows like ‘16 and Pregnant’ lower the teen birth rate? -
Listen 1:34:58China has become the world's top trader. In the US, new employment numbers have been released. Why don't the job numbers match optimism from economists of late? A new California law bans bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. How will chefs respond to this new law? Later, can movies shift your political attitudes?China has become the world's top trader. In the US, new employment numbers have been released. Why don't the job numbers match optimism from economists of late? A new California law bans bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. How will chefs respond to this new law? Later, can movies shift your political attitudes? -
Listen 1:34:23President Obama announced the first five cities chosen for his new "Promise Zone" poverty-fighting initiative. What does this mean for Los Angeles and the other "Promise Zone" cities? New Jersey Governor Chris Christie faces a scandal surrounding fake-lane closures. How will this impact Christie's political ambitions? And, is the California high speed rail plan green enough to use cap-and-trade funds?President Obama announced the first five cities chosen for his new "Promise Zone" poverty-fighting initiative. What does this mean for Los Angeles and the other "Promise Zone" cities? New Jersey Governor Chris Christie faces a scandal surrounding fake-lane closures. How will this impact Christie's political ambitions? And, is the California high speed rail plan green enough to use cap-and-trade funds?
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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