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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: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids
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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. -
Listen 1:34:41It'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 1:35:07A 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. -
Listen 1:33:48On today's show, the latest on the health care rollout on the verge of the enrollment deadline. Then, is NSA spying having a chilling effect on writers? How did the pope's first year go? And--who is funnier--Brits or Americans? Later, we explore why so few of today's Christmas songs eclipse the genre's classics.On today's show, the latest on the health care rollout on the verge of the enrollment deadline. Then, is NSA spying having a chilling effect on writers? How did the pope's first year go? And--who is funnier--Brits or Americans? Later, we explore why so few of today's Christmas songs eclipse the genre's classics. -
Listen 1:34:44Confusion about the Affordable Care Act continues as the enrollment deadline nears. Next, a look inside California's private foster care system and Montana Senator Max Baucus' apportionment to China ambassador. Then, we explore Canada's prostitution laws and discuss how to handle holiday huggers in the workplace.Confusion about the Affordable Care Act continues as the enrollment deadline nears. Next, a look inside California's private foster care system and Montana Senator Max Baucus' apportionment to China ambassador. Then, we explore Canada's prostitution laws and discuss how to handle holiday huggers in the workplace. -
Today on AirTalk, we'll hear President Obama's parting words for 2013 in a live press conference. Then on FilmWeek we'll review all of this week's releases--including Spike Jonze's 'Her' and 'Anchorman 2.' Then, should great voice performances earn acting awards? -
Listen 1:33:59Today on AirTalk, millions of Target customers' credit card accounts may have been compromised. Is your information at risk? Then, we'll discuss the President's outlook on NSA surveillance reform, the end of an era at Inglewood's Hollywood Park and customer service in the social media world. Later, the L.A. Times Food crew stops by with holiday recipes.Today on AirTalk, millions of Target customers' credit card accounts may have been compromised. Is your information at risk? Then, we'll discuss the President's outlook on NSA surveillance reform, the end of an era at Inglewood's Hollywood Park and customer service in the social media world. Later, the L.A. Times Food crew stops by with holiday recipes. -
Listen 1:28:16Today on AirTalk, we review The Milken Institute's 2013 "best performing cities" rankings. Then, we ask LAPD Chief Charlie Beck about deadly police pursuits and a jaywalking crackdown. Later, a look at efforts to reform concealed carry laws and a conversation with acclaimed 'Nebraska' director Alexander Payne.Today on AirTalk, we review The Milken Institute's 2013 "best performing cities" rankings. Then, we ask LAPD Chief Charlie Beck about deadly police pursuits and a jaywalking crackdown. Later, a look at efforts to reform concealed carry laws and a conversation with acclaimed 'Nebraska' director Alexander Payne. -
Listen 1:34:53A new editorial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that you may be wasting your money on multivitamins. The LA based Space Exploration Technologies Corp., won the leasing rights to to a Kennedy Space Center launch pad used for myriad moon missions over the decades. Later, we discuss the constitutionality of Utah's anti-polygamy law.A new editorial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that you may be wasting your money on multivitamins. The LA based Space Exploration Technologies Corp., won the leasing rights to to a Kennedy Space Center launch pad used for myriad moon missions over the decades. Later, we discuss the constitutionality of Utah's anti-polygamy law. -
Listen 1:35:43Do you think the US should offer amnesty for Edward Snowden to stem the leaks? Should the AP have published CIA agent expose after government objections? We take a look at the population increases in Los Angeles and the state of California. Later, we talk about office holiday parties.Do you think the US should offer amnesty for Edward Snowden to stem the leaks? Should the AP have published CIA agent expose after government objections? We take a look at the population increases in Los Angeles and the state of California. Later, we talk about office holiday parties.
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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