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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 1:34:59
    Congress has passed a deal to end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling. Since this is a temporary deal, what happens next? Then, a coalition of California mayors are pushing for a public pension measure. Is such a ballot legal? Next, how can an early warning system inform residents of an earthquake? Do such systems really work? Then, President Obama wants Congress to tackle issues such as the farm bill and immigration reform. Is this the right timing to push for new laws? Next, we'll talk with the director of the film, "God Loves Uganda," and we'll talk with author Kevin Smith about our biology determining our political party.
    Congress has passed a deal to end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling. Since this is a temporary deal, what happens next? Then, a coalition of California mayors are pushing for a public pension measure. Is such a ballot legal? Next, how can an early warning system inform residents of an earthquake? Do such systems really work? Then, President Obama wants Congress to tackle issues such as the farm bill and immigration reform. Is this the right timing to push for new laws? Next, we'll talk with the director of the film, "God Loves Uganda," and we'll talk with author Kevin Smith about our biology determining our political party.
  • Listen 1:34:53
    The Senate has reached a deal to raise the debt limit and end the government shutdown. Will this deal pass? Then, a new poll by the Pew Research Center shows most voters want their incumbents out of office. But will they re-elect them? Next, who should take the lead on campus sexual assault cases? Should it be campus police or law enforcement? Then, are fraternities and sororities good or bad for students? Next, we'll discuss what's next for the Dodgers after last night's loss. What are the chances they win their next three games? Lastly, we'll talk with author Henry Bushkin, about his book on the late Johnny Carson.
    The Senate has reached a deal to raise the debt limit and end the government shutdown. Will this deal pass? Then, a new poll by the Pew Research Center shows most voters want their incumbents out of office. But will they re-elect them? Next, who should take the lead on campus sexual assault cases? Should it be campus police or law enforcement? Then, are fraternities and sororities good or bad for students? Next, we'll discuss what's next for the Dodgers after last night's loss. What are the chances they win their next three games? Lastly, we'll talk with author Henry Bushkin, about his book on the late Johnny Carson.
  • Listen 1:34:59
    Mayor Garcetti discusses Los Angeles earthquake preparedness. Then, should it be mandatory for old buildings in the city to be retrofitted in case of earthquakes? Next, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Michigan's banning of race-based university admissions. How could this ruling impact California students? Then, a new survey shows most Americans are not in the political center, and should there be open enrollment for advanced placement classes? Lastly, we're talking with author Jesse Bering about the sexual deviant in all of us.
    Mayor Garcetti discusses Los Angeles earthquake preparedness. Then, should it be mandatory for old buildings in the city to be retrofitted in case of earthquakes? Next, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Michigan's banning of race-based university admissions. How could this ruling impact California students? Then, a new survey shows most Americans are not in the political center, and should there be open enrollment for advanced placement classes? Lastly, we're talking with author Jesse Bering about the sexual deviant in all of us.
  • Listen 1:34:50
    The government shutdown continues as both sides try to reach an agreement before the Oct. 17 debt ceiling deadline. We'll talk about the options now on the table. Then, we want to hear from AirTalk listeners about your experiences with Obamacare. How do the prices compare to your current coverage? Later, is the Obama administration transparent enough for your liking? Then, we'll talk to James Franco about his latest project--a book, "Actors Anonymous."
    The government shutdown continues as both sides try to reach an agreement before the Oct. 17 debt ceiling deadline. We'll talk about the options now on the table. Then, we want to hear from AirTalk listeners about your experiences with Obamacare. How do the prices compare to your current coverage? Later, is the Obama administration transparent enough for your liking? Then, we'll talk to James Franco about his latest project--a book, "Actors Anonymous."
  • Listen 1:00:21
    California Attorney General Kamal Harris filed a lawsuit against for-profit college Corinthian Colleges, Inc for making false claims to students. What do you think the outcome of the trial will be? Then, Maine is the first state to allow prescriptions drugs to be imported from other countries. Do you support this move if it cuts down on prescription drug costs? Next, we are remembering astronaut Scott Carpenter. He was the second American to orbit the earth. Lastly, TGIF it's Filmweek with our critics talking about Captain Phillips, Muscle Shoal and much more!
    California Attorney General Kamal Harris filed a lawsuit against for-profit college Corinthian Colleges, Inc for making false claims to students. What do you think the outcome of the trial will be? Then, Maine is the first state to allow prescriptions drugs to be imported from other countries. Do you support this move if it cuts down on prescription drug costs? Next, we are remembering astronaut Scott Carpenter. He was the second American to orbit the earth. Lastly, TGIF it's Filmweek with our critics talking about Captain Phillips, Muscle Shoal and much more!
  • Listen 1:06:54
    House Speaker John Boehner announced a proposal this morning that would extend the government's ability to borrow money through mid-November. Will Senate Democrats accept that proposal? And October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. We'll talk to Harvey Hubbell, who himself is dyslexic and directed 'Dislecksia: The Movie,' which is being released this weekend. Then, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Trust Act yesterday. We'll talk about that and other new immigration-related laws in California. And later, we'll discuss the University of Minnesota's head football coach Jerry Kill, who suffers from epilepsy.
    House Speaker John Boehner announced a proposal this morning that would extend the government's ability to borrow money through mid-November. Will Senate Democrats accept that proposal? And October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. We'll talk to Harvey Hubbell, who himself is dyslexic and directed 'Dislecksia: The Movie,' which is being released this weekend. Then, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Trust Act yesterday. We'll talk about that and other new immigration-related laws in California. And later, we'll discuss the University of Minnesota's head football coach Jerry Kill, who suffers from epilepsy.
  • Listen 56:17
    Salmonella has been found in some Foster Farm chicken, but the company isn't ordering a recall. Does the presence of Salmonella in food demand a recall or can you avoid becoming ill by handling and cooking food properly? Then, new psychology research has found that people with extreme political ideologies think their views more superior to others than do moderates. Where do you stand? Later, should Twitter shut down accounts that publicize DUI checkpoints? And we'll discuss the site's IPO. Then, we'll talk to Malcolm Gladwell about his latest book on overcoming as an underdog, 'David and Goliath.'
    Salmonella has been found in some Foster Farm chicken, but the company isn't ordering a recall. Does the presence of Salmonella in food demand a recall or can you avoid becoming ill by handling and cooking food properly? Then, new psychology research has found that people with extreme political ideologies think their views more superior to others than do moderates. Where do you stand? Later, should Twitter shut down accounts that publicize DUI checkpoints? And we'll discuss the site's IPO. Then, we'll talk to Malcolm Gladwell about his latest book on overcoming as an underdog, 'David and Goliath.'
  • Listen 1:08:22
    The Dodgers are one step closer to a World Series appearance after their series win last night against the Braves. Did you see that homerun? Then, President Obama is scheduled to hold a news conference this morning amid the continuing government shutdown and the looming debt ceiling deadline. How long will it take for lawmakers to make a deal? Then, should there be a limit to the amount you can contribute to a political campaign? And later we'll talk about some local universities who admit to under reporting cases of sexual assault on campus.
    The Dodgers are one step closer to a World Series appearance after their series win last night against the Braves. Did you see that homerun? Then, President Obama is scheduled to hold a news conference this morning amid the continuing government shutdown and the looming debt ceiling deadline. How long will it take for lawmakers to make a deal? Then, should there be a limit to the amount you can contribute to a political campaign? And later we'll talk about some local universities who admit to under reporting cases of sexual assault on campus.
  • Listen 1:01:57
    The Dodgers are riding high off of their big win last night and have a chance to clinch the series tonight. We'll preview the upcoming game and talk about possible matchups. Then, after a week the government is still shutdown. What options do lawmakers have to end it as the debt ceiling deadline looms? Next, should Loyola Marymount's staff be covered for elective abortions? Then, the Supreme Court will be busy hearing some high profile cases including ones on abortion, and campaign finances. Lastly, we talk with Eric Schlosser about his book on the strategies of nuclear weapons.
    The Dodgers are riding high off of their big win last night and have a chance to clinch the series tonight. We'll preview the upcoming game and talk about possible matchups. Then, after a week the government is still shutdown. What options do lawmakers have to end it as the debt ceiling deadline looms? Next, should Loyola Marymount's staff be covered for elective abortions? Then, the Supreme Court will be busy hearing some high profile cases including ones on abortion, and campaign finances. Lastly, we talk with Eric Schlosser about his book on the strategies of nuclear weapons.
  • Listen 1:03:11
    A family was involved in a biker clash that left one man severely injured. When does our right to flee trump the safety of others? Then, the Solar Decathlon kicks off. This futuristic architecture competition gives a glimpse of solar -powered homes of the future. Are these homes even practical? Lastly, TGIF it's FilmWeek with our critics talking about Gravity, Runner, Runner and More! What movie are you going to see this weekend?
    A family was involved in a biker clash that left one man severely injured. When does our right to flee trump the safety of others? Then, the Solar Decathlon kicks off. This futuristic architecture competition gives a glimpse of solar -powered homes of the future. Are these homes even practical? Lastly, TGIF it's FilmWeek with our critics talking about Gravity, Runner, Runner and More! What movie are you going to see this weekend?

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