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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 1:33:54More women are coming out accusing Mayor Bob Filner of sexual harassment. Should victims of sexual harassment always come forward? Then, a new survey predicts that there will be more religious progressives than religious conservatives in the future, are times really changing? Next a survey revealed more people work on vacation, do you? Then, it's Filmweek with our critics talking about the latest movies including The Wolverine. Last, we're talking with director Joshua Oppenheimer about his disturbing documentary, "The Act of Killing."More women are coming out accusing Mayor Bob Filner of sexual harassment. Should victims of sexual harassment always come forward? Then, a new survey predicts that there will be more religious progressives than religious conservatives in the future, are times really changing? Next a survey revealed more people work on vacation, do you? Then, it's Filmweek with our critics talking about the latest movies including The Wolverine. Last, we're talking with director Joshua Oppenheimer about his disturbing documentary, "The Act of Killing."
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Listen 1:36:31A house amendment to change the NSA's collection of phone records was not passed, but does the narrow voting reveal hidden alliances? Next, two California schools rank high in Forbes' annual list of top schools, do you think rankings are useful? Then, we're talking with author Reza Aslan about his new book about the life of Jesus. Next, do you think disabled children should be in mainstream classrooms? Then, veteran teacher Rafe Esquith discusses his new book about the ongoing battle for education reform.A house amendment to change the NSA's collection of phone records was not passed, but does the narrow voting reveal hidden alliances? Next, two California schools rank high in Forbes' annual list of top schools, do you think rankings are useful? Then, we're talking with author Reza Aslan about his new book about the life of Jesus. Next, do you think disabled children should be in mainstream classrooms? Then, veteran teacher Rafe Esquith discusses his new book about the ongoing battle for education reform.
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Listen 1:34:53Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner is back in the spotlight for sexting, should this impact his political career? Then, what's next for MOCA after Jeffrey Deitch left. Next, why are more women drinking than ever before? Then, City Council plans on voting for the Hollywood Skyscrapers, do you think it should be built? Next, can avoiding conflicts actually lead to a happier marriage? Last, we're talking the biggest car failures, and how the LA Auto Show plans to revamp its show.Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner is back in the spotlight for sexting, should this impact his political career? Then, what's next for MOCA after Jeffrey Deitch left. Next, why are more women drinking than ever before? Then, City Council plans on voting for the Hollywood Skyscrapers, do you think it should be built? Next, can avoiding conflicts actually lead to a happier marriage? Last, we're talking the biggest car failures, and how the LA Auto Show plans to revamp its show.
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Listen 47:30We'll discuss the federal complaint USC students filed over how the school handled sexual assault cases. Then, the ongoing debate over oil drilling at Hermosa Beach continues, what do you think are the benefits of drilling? Next, geothermal plants are causing more tremors at the San Andreas fault, could this trigger a larger earthquake? Then, we're talking baby names for the newest addition to the royal family. Next, MLB player Brewer Ryan Braun was suspended for drug use, is this punishment too harsh? Last, how long can women really wait to have a baby?We'll discuss the federal complaint USC students filed over how the school handled sexual assault cases. Then, the ongoing debate over oil drilling at Hermosa Beach continues, what do you think are the benefits of drilling? Next, geothermal plants are causing more tremors at the San Andreas fault, could this trigger a larger earthquake? Then, we're talking baby names for the newest addition to the royal family. Next, MLB player Brewer Ryan Braun was suspended for drug use, is this punishment too harsh? Last, how long can women really wait to have a baby?
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Listen 1:37:20People held demonstrations across the country last week and over the weekend protesting the George Zimmerman trial verdict. But what do protests actually do? Can they really spur a change in policy? Then, dozens of hikers have been injured at Eaton Canyon. Is there any way to minimize the danger there? Later, should we have to "opt-in" to view porn online? And should there be an ingredients label for wine? Then, are people dressing too casually for work these days?People held demonstrations across the country last week and over the weekend protesting the George Zimmerman trial verdict. But what do protests actually do? Can they really spur a change in policy? Then, dozens of hikers have been injured at Eaton Canyon. Is there any way to minimize the danger there? Later, should we have to "opt-in" to view porn online? And should there be an ingredients label for wine? Then, are people dressing too casually for work these days?
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Listen 1:34:35Normally a flash mob is associated with a fun event, but now groups are "bash mobbing" or robbing unsuspecting people. What do you think can be done to stop this recent trend? Then, how has the Zimmerman trial impacted neighborhood watch groups? Next, have you ever been the victim of an online scam? What are the red flags? Then, it's Filmweek with our critics, we'll talk about what you should see this weekend. Next, we talk with documentary filmmaker Jessica Yu about if its possible to persevere the environment while you live in it. Last, we're talking about the impact of film icon Orson Welles.Normally a flash mob is associated with a fun event, but now groups are "bash mobbing" or robbing unsuspecting people. What do you think can be done to stop this recent trend? Then, how has the Zimmerman trial impacted neighborhood watch groups? Next, have you ever been the victim of an online scam? What are the red flags? Then, it's Filmweek with our critics, we'll talk about what you should see this weekend. Next, we talk with documentary filmmaker Jessica Yu about if its possible to persevere the environment while you live in it. Last, we're talking about the impact of film icon Orson Welles.
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Listen 1:34:58Rolling Stone put Boston bomber suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its cover, do you think that's right? Next, a new bill could bring digital license plates to California, but what about privacy concerns? Then, a recent survey found that bisexuals tend to stay in the "closet." Why do you think that is? And Nasser Al-Awlaki wants answers in drone strike killing of American grandson in Yemen. We'll talk about what that means and we'll discuss whether more religious freedom in the military could actually threaten military order. Last, it's wedding season so what are you getting your friends as gifts?Rolling Stone put Boston bomber suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its cover, do you think that's right? Next, a new bill could bring digital license plates to California, but what about privacy concerns? Then, a recent survey found that bisexuals tend to stay in the "closet." Why do you think that is? And Nasser Al-Awlaki wants answers in drone strike killing of American grandson in Yemen. We'll talk about what that means and we'll discuss whether more religious freedom in the military could actually threaten military order. Last, it's wedding season so what are you getting your friends as gifts?
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Listen 1:38:25A new bill proposed in California could extend statute of limitations on sexual abuse cases. Is this a good idea? Next, the Metro is trying to alleviate traffic in Los Angeles, should the metro build a freeway tunnel? Then, Janet Napolitano could be the next next president of the University of California, is she the right person for the job? Next, should the Petererson Museum sell a third of its car collection? Last, we'll talk with author Chuck Klosterman about his book that explains why everyone loves a villain.A new bill proposed in California could extend statute of limitations on sexual abuse cases. Is this a good idea? Next, the Metro is trying to alleviate traffic in Los Angeles, should the metro build a freeway tunnel? Then, Janet Napolitano could be the next next president of the University of California, is she the right person for the job? Next, should the Petererson Museum sell a third of its car collection? Last, we'll talk with author Chuck Klosterman about his book that explains why everyone loves a villain.
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Listen 1:35:57As demonstrations continued around the country about Zimmerman's verdict, Juror B 37 spoke on CNN last night. What did you think of the juror's interview? Next, Asiana Airlines is suing the television station for broadcasting fake pilot names. Was KTVU's mistake offensive? Then, is there a lack of diversity in children's books? Also, San Diego's mayor is accused of sexually harassing some of his staff members. Why is this behavior still tolerated in the workplace? Next, should city council candidate Nury Martinez have revealed that she was sexually abused a child? Lastly, Dan Evans, former General Manager of the Dodgers discloses the ins and outs of building a top team.As demonstrations continued around the country about Zimmerman's verdict, Juror B 37 spoke on CNN last night. What did you think of the juror's interview? Next, Asiana Airlines is suing the television station for broadcasting fake pilot names. Was KTVU's mistake offensive? Then, is there a lack of diversity in children's books? Also, San Diego's mayor is accused of sexually harassing some of his staff members. Why is this behavior still tolerated in the workplace? Next, should city council candidate Nury Martinez have revealed that she was sexually abused a child? Lastly, Dan Evans, former General Manager of the Dodgers discloses the ins and outs of building a top team.
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Listen 1:34:37Thousands of demonstrators from across the country have been protesting following a jury's decision to acquit George Zimmerman. Now, the Justice Department considers whether it should file criminal civil rights charges. Do you think the jury reached the right verdict? Later, the California hunger strike in prisons is growing, and so are the discussions on force-feeding prisoners who won't eat. Should force-feeding be allowed? Then, should the fire rings on Orange County beaches be removed? And City of Hope researchers think they've found a cure for obesity. Could a single protein be the cause?Thousands of demonstrators from across the country have been protesting following a jury's decision to acquit George Zimmerman. Now, the Justice Department considers whether it should file criminal civil rights charges. Do you think the jury reached the right verdict? Later, the California hunger strike in prisons is growing, and so are the discussions on force-feeding prisoners who won't eat. Should force-feeding be allowed? Then, should the fire rings on Orange County beaches be removed? And City of Hope researchers think they've found a cure for obesity. Could a single protein be the cause?
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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