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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 1:34:50
    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?
  • Listen 45:49
    We'll discuss what people think about the terms Obamacare versus Affordable Care Act. Do you find the term Obamacare more political sounding? Then, what's next for LAUSD and the iPads. Should the district end the program? Next, there are reports that Al Jazeera reprimanded an employee for cursing in the newsroom. It is ever appropriate to swear at work? Lastly, we'll look at the benefits and drawbacks of a three-year medical school.
    We'll discuss what people think about the terms Obamacare versus Affordable Care Act. Do you find the term Obamacare more political sounding? Then, what's next for LAUSD and the iPads. Should the district end the program? Next, there are reports that Al Jazeera reprimanded an employee for cursing in the newsroom. It is ever appropriate to swear at work? Lastly, we'll look at the benefits and drawbacks of a three-year medical school.
  • Listen 1:00:29
    The Democrats have rejected the Republicans attempt to fund part of the government during the shutdown. Will the Republicans be able to shift the blame? Next, it's our OC Roundtable where we discuss San Onofre decommissioning, and the politics of Angel Stadium. Then the Huntington Beach Riot over the summer created tension between residents and "909ers." What can be done to mend these strained relations? Next, the Dodgers are without two main center fielders, can they still win? Lastly, we talk with author Diane Ravitch about the dangers of privatizing public education.
    The Democrats have rejected the Republicans attempt to fund part of the government during the shutdown. Will the Republicans be able to shift the blame? Next, it's our OC Roundtable where we discuss San Onofre decommissioning, and the politics of Angel Stadium. Then the Huntington Beach Riot over the summer created tension between residents and "909ers." What can be done to mend these strained relations? Next, the Dodgers are without two main center fielders, can they still win? Lastly, we talk with author Diane Ravitch about the dangers of privatizing public education.
  • Listen 1:34:48
    Now that the Government has officially shutdown, what does that mean for citizens? What do California lawmakers think? Then, Obamacare launches online today in California. Will you be signing up? Next, a new survey shows LGBT performers still experience a lot of discrimination in Hollywood. If you work in the industry, what has been your experience? Then, how much of the Jewish identity centers around religion? Lastly we look at what's new in guerrilla style filmmaking.
    Now that the Government has officially shutdown, what does that mean for citizens? What do California lawmakers think? Then, Obamacare launches online today in California. Will you be signing up? Next, a new survey shows LGBT performers still experience a lot of discrimination in Hollywood. If you work in the industry, what has been your experience? Then, how much of the Jewish identity centers around religion? Lastly we look at what's new in guerrilla style filmmaking.

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