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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 1:34:58China 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? -
Listen 1:34:58There is a new proposal to fund public preschool in California. Should the state expand universal pre-k? California is facing its third dry winter in a row. What type of impact is this having on water issues across the state? Later, would an American king help alleviate some political tension in the US?There is a new proposal to fund public preschool in California. Should the state expand universal pre-k? California is facing its third dry winter in a row. What type of impact is this having on water issues across the state? Later, would an American king help alleviate some political tension in the US?
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Listen 1:34:47Sheriff Lee Baca has announced that he will retire at the end of this month. What will his legacy be? Is drinking a small amount of alcohol in pregnancy safe? We discuss new study out of Denmark that says it is. Later, Actress Julie Delpy, discusses reality, romance, and relationships in her new film "Before Midnight."Sheriff Lee Baca has announced that he will retire at the end of this month. What will his legacy be? Is drinking a small amount of alcohol in pregnancy safe? We discuss new study out of Denmark that says it is. Later, Actress Julie Delpy, discusses reality, romance, and relationships in her new film "Before Midnight." -
Listen 1:34:50The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halts same-sex marriages in Utah. Then, a look inside the Koch brothers' big money network and a look ahead at California real estate. Next, what does an Oregon study with some interesting findings on the use or emergency rooms mean for Obamacare? Later, should sellers have to share information about annoying neighbors--and a preview of tonight's BCS Championship gameThe U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halts same-sex marriages in Utah. Then, a look inside the Koch brothers' big money network and a look ahead at California real estate. Next, what does an Oregon study with some interesting findings on the use or emergency rooms mean for Obamacare? Later, should sellers have to share information about annoying neighbors--and a preview of tonight's BCS Championship game -
Listen 1:19:56The cybersecurity firm Mandiant was recently purchased for $1 billion. What does this mean for the cybersecurity industry? LA City Attorney Mike Feuer discusses his first 6 months in office. Can you actually be addicted to food? Later, we'll take a look at advertising for award shows.The cybersecurity firm Mandiant was recently purchased for $1 billion. What does this mean for the cybersecurity industry? LA City Attorney Mike Feuer discusses his first 6 months in office. Can you actually be addicted to food? Later, we'll take a look at advertising for award shows. -
Listen 1:25:20L.A.'s gang czar is exiting his post after four years on the job. What's next for the city's approach to gangs? Then, what drives some of us to seek out thrills--even if there's a risk of injury? Later, how online shoe retailer Zappos is reworking its corporate structure and the pros and cons of high-tech baby monitors.L.A.'s gang czar is exiting his post after four years on the job. What's next for the city's approach to gangs? Then, what drives some of us to seek out thrills--even if there's a risk of injury? Later, how online shoe retailer Zappos is reworking its corporate structure and the pros and cons of high-tech baby monitors. -
Listen 1:35:52The Affordable Care Act takes another hit, as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor places a stay on the mandate for birth control coverage for a Catholic Group. Then, we talk about New Year's resolutions: how to make them, and how to make them stick. Later, we announce AirTalk's 1st annual Californian of the Year! Who will it be? The listeners have spoken.The Affordable Care Act takes another hit, as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor places a stay on the mandate for birth control coverage for a Catholic Group. Then, we talk about New Year's resolutions: how to make them, and how to make them stick. Later, we announce AirTalk's 1st annual Californian of the Year! Who will it be? The listeners have spoken. -
Listen 1:09:38Congress is allowing 55 tax breaks to expire at the end of this year. What does that mean for you? Then, LAPD's new efforts to test drugged driving--and an HIV prevention pill that hasn't quite caught on. Later, why is the number of law enforcement officer gun deaths the lowest in more than a century?Congress is allowing 55 tax breaks to expire at the end of this year. What does that mean for you? Then, LAPD's new efforts to test drugged driving--and an HIV prevention pill that hasn't quite caught on. Later, why is the number of law enforcement officer gun deaths the lowest in more than a century?
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Listen 1:04:11It's tried before. Is 2014 the year California legalizes marijuana? Next, U.S. Congress had its least productive year in modern memory. How did CA's legislature do? Then, what's the mood around the Sochi Olympic Games? Later, security concerns in open wifi networks and the decline of the hotel minibar.It's tried before. Is 2014 the year California legalizes marijuana? Next, U.S. Congress had its least productive year in modern memory. How did CA's legislature do? Then, what's the mood around the Sochi Olympic Games? Later, security concerns in open wifi networks and the decline of the hotel minibar.
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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