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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
    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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    Today on AirTalk: US aggression towards Greenland; ACA health insurance check-in; Political independence; and a new podcast on water in western states.
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  • Listen 1:34:33
    Who do you think has the best chance of being the next President? Could Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, or Chris Christie really be in the running? Next, we'll look at what causes wildfires to start and spread. Then, San Francisco banned firefighters from using helmet cameras. Do you think the cameras are an invasion of privacy? Next, we'll look at how the continued tensions in Egypt are dividing other Mid-East countries. Then, a new study shows college hook-ups are not as frequent as once believed, and what are the new changes for the LA Auto Show? Lastly, we'll remember novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard.
    Who do you think has the best chance of being the next President? Could Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, or Chris Christie really be in the running? Next, we'll look at what causes wildfires to start and spread. Then, San Francisco banned firefighters from using helmet cameras. Do you think the cameras are an invasion of privacy? Next, we'll look at how the continued tensions in Egypt are dividing other Mid-East countries. Then, a new study shows college hook-ups are not as frequent as once believed, and what are the new changes for the LA Auto Show? Lastly, we'll remember novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard.
  • Listen 13:04
    A new California bill could give school officials the power to punish students who cyberbully off-campus. Would this violate online free speech? Then, a woman is suing Best Buy's Geek Squad for posting her private nude photographs online. What can be done to protect your data when your computer is being fixed? Next, will you be watching Al Jazeera America, and should the Coastal Commission be able to impose fines? Then, a recent study that shows most people don't have a diverse set of friends. Lastly, Yahoo! removed a suicide blog, but should it stay up?
    A new California bill could give school officials the power to punish students who cyberbully off-campus. Would this violate online free speech? Then, a woman is suing Best Buy's Geek Squad for posting her private nude photographs online. What can be done to protect your data when your computer is being fixed? Next, will you be watching Al Jazeera America, and should the Coastal Commission be able to impose fines? Then, a recent study that shows most people don't have a diverse set of friends. Lastly, Yahoo! removed a suicide blog, but should it stay up?
  • Listen 1:34:30
    The first bicyclist ever convicted for vehicular manslaughter will serve no jail time. Should he receive a heavier sentence? Then, if the MLB is expanding instant replay next season, will we still need umpires? Next, the Coastal Commission is launching an investigation into offshore fracking reports off the Santa Barbara coast. And, TGI-Filmweek! Our critics review this week's releases, and we'll take an inside look at the history of Jewish comedy in America.
    The first bicyclist ever convicted for vehicular manslaughter will serve no jail time. Should he receive a heavier sentence? Then, if the MLB is expanding instant replay next season, will we still need umpires? Next, the Coastal Commission is launching an investigation into offshore fracking reports off the Santa Barbara coast. And, TGI-Filmweek! Our critics review this week's releases, and we'll take an inside look at the history of Jewish comedy in America.
  • Listen 1:34:59
    Silver Lake is considering banning vacation-rental website Airbnb. Are short-term rental sites safe for communities? Next, the Dodgers is on a winning streak and has won 40 out of their last 48 games. Then, can collaborative divorce make the process of ending a marriage better, and should the U.S. continue to send aid to Egypt? Also, can parents and child-free adults still remain friends? Lastly, we'll talk about the new exhibit dedicated to Junípero Serra and the California Missions at the Huntington Library.
    Silver Lake is considering banning vacation-rental website Airbnb. Are short-term rental sites safe for communities? Next, the Dodgers is on a winning streak and has won 40 out of their last 48 games. Then, can collaborative divorce make the process of ending a marriage better, and should the U.S. continue to send aid to Egypt? Also, can parents and child-free adults still remain friends? Lastly, we'll talk about the new exhibit dedicated to Junípero Serra and the California Missions at the Huntington Library.
  • Listen 1:34:56
    The US Justice Department is challenging a merger of American Airlines and US Airways. Should the airlines be allowed to merge, or would it prove too costly for consumers? Then, we'll talk about the fate of wild horses. Should they be slaughtered, or is there another way we can deal with them? And how much praise is too much when it comes to your children? Later, we'll revisit the turmoil in Egypt, as the government cracks down on protests and casualties grow. Then, should jurors have to be fluent English speakers? And we'll talk about hyperlocal news agencies. Can they ever be successful?
    The US Justice Department is challenging a merger of American Airlines and US Airways. Should the airlines be allowed to merge, or would it prove too costly for consumers? Then, we'll talk about the fate of wild horses. Should they be slaughtered, or is there another way we can deal with them? And how much praise is too much when it comes to your children? Later, we'll revisit the turmoil in Egypt, as the government cracks down on protests and casualties grow. Then, should jurors have to be fluent English speakers? And we'll talk about hyperlocal news agencies. Can they ever be successful?
  • Listen 1:34:51
    A Superior Court judge ruled that LAPD's impound policy is illegal. Is it a good idea to have lenient policies for unlicensed drivers? Also, it's back-to-school time! Do you think starting the school year earlier is better for students? Next, will most people opt out of emergency alerts on their cell phone, and how will the rising price of California homes affect homeowners? Then, could you forgive sexting in your relationship? Last, we'll look at the pros and cons of the orderliness of homeowner associations.
    A Superior Court judge ruled that LAPD's impound policy is illegal. Is it a good idea to have lenient policies for unlicensed drivers? Also, it's back-to-school time! Do you think starting the school year earlier is better for students? Next, will most people opt out of emergency alerts on their cell phone, and how will the rising price of California homes affect homeowners? Then, could you forgive sexting in your relationship? Last, we'll look at the pros and cons of the orderliness of homeowner associations.
  • Listen 1:34:51
    U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder hopes for major changes to the criminal justice system. In an ABA meeting today, Holder advocated that low-level, non-violent drug offenders shouldn’t receive minimum mandatory sentences. Also, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under two shouldn't have any screen time, but are iPads the best new pacifiers? Then, are cow growth hormones harming cows and driving up the cost of beef? Later, Princeton Review ranks the top party schools, and author David Robertson explains how Legos built their empire.
    U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder hopes for major changes to the criminal justice system. In an ABA meeting today, Holder advocated that low-level, non-violent drug offenders shouldn’t receive minimum mandatory sentences. Also, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under two shouldn't have any screen time, but are iPads the best new pacifiers? Then, are cow growth hormones harming cows and driving up the cost of beef? Later, Princeton Review ranks the top party schools, and author David Robertson explains how Legos built their empire.
  • The Automobile Club of Southern California found that texting while driving is up 126%, despite a ban enacted five years ago. Do you ever text and drive? Then, we'll talk about the Television Critics Association summer tour. What are the best new shows? Later, fast food workers across the U.S. have been striking in demand of higher wages. Will the strikes spur any changes? Then we'll have an analysis of President Obama's news conference. And later, our film critics are here to talk about this week's releases. TGI-Filmweek!
  • Listen 1:35:40
    Bob Filner says he doesn't think he can get a fair trial in San Diego. Should he be granted a change of venue? Then, what percentage of votes should bond measures need to pass? Is 55 percent enough? And we'll talk about NFL player Riley Cooper recently blurting out a racial slur at a concert. How will his teammates react? What type of offensive speech are you willing to forgive? Then, Florida is set to implement race-based education goals for students next year. Is that a good idea? Later, how long would you want to live if you got to choose? And we'll talk about the 'Queens of Noise' when we discuss Evelyn McDonnell's new book on The Runaways.
    Bob Filner says he doesn't think he can get a fair trial in San Diego. Should he be granted a change of venue? Then, what percentage of votes should bond measures need to pass? Is 55 percent enough? And we'll talk about NFL player Riley Cooper recently blurting out a racial slur at a concert. How will his teammates react? What type of offensive speech are you willing to forgive? Then, Florida is set to implement race-based education goals for students next year. Is that a good idea? Later, how long would you want to live if you got to choose? And we'll talk about the 'Queens of Noise' when we discuss Evelyn McDonnell's new book on The Runaways.
  • Listen 1:35:01
    The tragedy in Venice Beach is sparking possible new safety measures. What do you think should be done? Then, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is in rehab for two weeks. Will the treatment actually help him? Next, what does your messy or clean workspace say about you? Then, would closing Fannie and Freddie help homebuyers? Next, are doctors over treating back problems? Last, beer consumption in the US is dropping. Are you drinking more wine than beer?
    The tragedy in Venice Beach is sparking possible new safety measures. What do you think should be done? Then, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is in rehab for two weeks. Will the treatment actually help him? Next, what does your messy or clean workspace say about you? Then, would closing Fannie and Freddie help homebuyers? Next, are doctors over treating back problems? Last, beer consumption in the US is dropping. Are you drinking more wine than beer?

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