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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 1:34:58
    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?
    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?
  • Listen 1:34:47
    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."
    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 1:34:50
    The 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
    The 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 1:19:56
    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.
    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 1:25:20
    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.
    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 1:35:52
    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.
    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 1:09:38
    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?
    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?
  • Listen 1:04:11
    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.
    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.
  • Listen 1:34:41
    It's lights out for the popular incandescent light bulb, but most Americans are still in the dark about the phase out. Then, how can payment card security be improved in wake of the Target breach? And how much would you pay for a smartphone app to keep your information private? On FilmWeek, we review this week's releases--including The Wolf of Wall Street and August: Osage County.
    It's lights out for the popular incandescent light bulb, but most Americans are still in the dark about the phase out. Then, how can payment card security be improved in wake of the Target breach? And how much would you pay for a smartphone app to keep your information private? On FilmWeek, we review this week's releases--including The Wolf of Wall Street and August: Osage County.
  • Listen 1:35:07
    A state judged has barred pension cuts in San Jose. Who should take the hit when local governments run out of money? Next, the social stigma around e-cigarettes and a look at how social media fame is bought and sold. Then, who was the most influential Californian in 2013? Later, from layovers to hangovers, some advice for the holiday season.
    A state judged has barred pension cuts in San Jose. Who should take the hit when local governments run out of money? Next, the social stigma around e-cigarettes and a look at how social media fame is bought and sold. Then, who was the most influential Californian in 2013? Later, from layovers to hangovers, some advice for the holiday season.

Credits & Support

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