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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 1:38:28Both the working poor and job-seekers have surpassed children and the elderly to become the largest group of food stamp recipients. Should working age Americans have access to food stamps? We continue our discussion on gifted education programs, taking a closer look at the Southern California perspective. Then, new technology is tapping into human resource needs. How is technology impacting the job interview process?Both the working poor and job-seekers have surpassed children and the elderly to become the largest group of food stamp recipients. Should working age Americans have access to food stamps? We continue our discussion on gifted education programs, taking a closer look at the Southern California perspective. Then, new technology is tapping into human resource needs. How is technology impacting the job interview process? -
Listen 1:37:18A new laws suit is challenging teacher job protections. How could this change the landscape of California public education? Is the current education system leaving gifted students behind? Music's biggest day is almost here and we're talking Grammy's. During Filmweek, Steve Coogan joins Larry to discuss acting, writing, and "Philomena."A new laws suit is challenging teacher job protections. How could this change the landscape of California public education? Is the current education system leaving gifted students behind? Music's biggest day is almost here and we're talking Grammy's. During Filmweek, Steve Coogan joins Larry to discuss acting, writing, and "Philomena." -
Listen 1:39:09The bipartisan budget agreement signed by President Obama last month included a small, across the board cut to military pensions. Should military pensions be protected from cuts? Justin Bieber was arrested this morning. Are child-stars destined for disaster? Later, Larry talks with Scott Stossell, editor of The Atlantic, about his new book "My Age of Anxiety."The bipartisan budget agreement signed by President Obama last month included a small, across the board cut to military pensions. Should military pensions be protected from cuts? Justin Bieber was arrested this morning. Are child-stars destined for disaster? Later, Larry talks with Scott Stossell, editor of The Atlantic, about his new book "My Age of Anxiety." -
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.
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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