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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 1:34:44As the Zimmerman trial prepares to close, is it necessary for Florida to prepare for possible riots? Next, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigns to be the next president of the University of California school system. Then, serial rapist Christopher Evans Hubbart may be released back into society. What steps should sexual predators take before being released? Then, Filmweek critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this week's releases, and a new documentary "Blackfish" explores if killer whales should live in captivity.As the Zimmerman trial prepares to close, is it necessary for Florida to prepare for possible riots? Next, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigns to be the next president of the University of California school system. Then, serial rapist Christopher Evans Hubbart may be released back into society. What steps should sexual predators take before being released? Then, Filmweek critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this week's releases, and a new documentary "Blackfish" explores if killer whales should live in captivity.
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Listen 1:34:48The closing arguments of the Zimmerman trial could begin today. We'll take a look at some of the details of the case as it comes to a close. Then, the Center for Investigative Reports found that female inmates in California had been sterilized without their consent. What approvals should the state require before a sterilization? Then, we'll talk with Mayor Eric Garcetti about his future plans as mayor. Later, how safe are juice cleanses, really? And we'll take a look at the unclear fate of the immigration bill in congress. Then, we'll talk about whether it's still fair for credit unions to receive tax exempt status. And finally, do open-plan offices help or hurt workers productivity?The closing arguments of the Zimmerman trial could begin today. We'll take a look at some of the details of the case as it comes to a close. Then, the Center for Investigative Reports found that female inmates in California had been sterilized without their consent. What approvals should the state require before a sterilization? Then, we'll talk with Mayor Eric Garcetti about his future plans as mayor. Later, how safe are juice cleanses, really? And we'll take a look at the unclear fate of the immigration bill in congress. Then, we'll talk about whether it's still fair for credit unions to receive tax exempt status. And finally, do open-plan offices help or hurt workers productivity?
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Listen 1:34:26A former FISA judge says the secret court is flawed. Do you think the court needs fixing? Next, investigators have found there was little communication between the pilots before the Asiana Airlines crash. Did culture play some role in the crash? Then, low testosterone therapy is a growing option for men, but what are the risks involved? Later, we'll discuss whether or not sperm donors should have more parental rights. Then, Los Angeles is going on a slim down with a "road diet" by decreasing car lanes for pedestrians and bikers, and Senate historian Richard Baker talks about the strains in the Senate and the history of filibusters.A former FISA judge says the secret court is flawed. Do you think the court needs fixing? Next, investigators have found there was little communication between the pilots before the Asiana Airlines crash. Did culture play some role in the crash? Then, low testosterone therapy is a growing option for men, but what are the risks involved? Later, we'll discuss whether or not sperm donors should have more parental rights. Then, Los Angeles is going on a slim down with a "road diet" by decreasing car lanes for pedestrians and bikers, and Senate historian Richard Baker talks about the strains in the Senate and the history of filibusters.
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Listen 1:37:02A recent Gallup poll showed that television is king--at least when it comes to news. The poll showed that most adults rely on television as their source of news, compared to a fifth who said they mainly checked the internet. How do you get your news? Then, single dad households have risen ninefold in the last five decades. What does this mean for the changing role of fatherhood? Later, the chance of dying in a plane crash in the U.S. is only 1 in 14 million, so why do so many people still have a fear of flying? And the sweet taste of sugar may be satisfying to eat, but harmful to your health. We'll talk about why some people are advocating to regulate sugar like alcohol. Then, do open-plan offices increase productivity in the workplace?A recent Gallup poll showed that television is king--at least when it comes to news. The poll showed that most adults rely on television as their source of news, compared to a fifth who said they mainly checked the internet. How do you get your news? Then, single dad households have risen ninefold in the last five decades. What does this mean for the changing role of fatherhood? Later, the chance of dying in a plane crash in the U.S. is only 1 in 14 million, so why do so many people still have a fear of flying? And the sweet taste of sugar may be satisfying to eat, but harmful to your health. We'll talk about why some people are advocating to regulate sugar like alcohol. Then, do open-plan offices increase productivity in the workplace?
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Listen 1:34:26After a plane crash that killed two people in San Francisco this weekend, AirTalk discusses how much information pilots should give to passengers in emergencies. As a passenger, how much would you want to know about the situation? Then, we'll have an update on the clashes between protesters in Egypt and talk about how the formation of Asian communities in Southern California differ from the rest of the country. Later, do male victims of sexual harassment experience assault differently than females? Also, how can singing make you happier? To find out, we'll talk to the author of "Imperfect Harmony."After a plane crash that killed two people in San Francisco this weekend, AirTalk discusses how much information pilots should give to passengers in emergencies. As a passenger, how much would you want to know about the situation? Then, we'll have an update on the clashes between protesters in Egypt and talk about how the formation of Asian communities in Southern California differ from the rest of the country. Later, do male victims of sexual harassment experience assault differently than females? Also, how can singing make you happier? To find out, we'll talk to the author of "Imperfect Harmony."
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Listen 1:34:59The Egyptian military has ousted former President Mohamed Morsi. Is this a fresh start for democracy or is it a return to autocracy? Also, since Prop 209, enrollment of black and Latino students has been declining at UC campuses. Should California reconsider affirmative action? Then, how do you leave a party? Is it polite or rude to announce your exit? Later, TGI-Filmweek! Our critics review the latest movies, and Tom Sito looks at memorable film animation.The Egyptian military has ousted former President Mohamed Morsi. Is this a fresh start for democracy or is it a return to autocracy? Also, since Prop 209, enrollment of black and Latino students has been declining at UC campuses. Should California reconsider affirmative action? Then, how do you leave a party? Is it polite or rude to announce your exit? Later, TGI-Filmweek! Our critics review the latest movies, and Tom Sito looks at memorable film animation.
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Facebook says it will try to regulated users on misogynist speech. But how should Facebook define hate speech? Then, we'll explore the great white shark population, just how many are there? Later, we'll take a look at the growth of infidelities in marriage with author Dr. Scott Haltzman.
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Listen 1:34:24The streets of Egypt are once again lined with protesters wanting more from their government. As the Egyptian army has taken over and Morsi's whereabouts are unknown, how can Egypt move forward? Then, the CDC reports a rise in painkiller deaths among women. Are doctors prescribing painkillers too quickly? Next, is cursive still a necessary part of curriculum, and does the LA Sheriff's Department systematically discriminate residents in the Antelope Valley? Later, we'll discuss the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and California's role in the battle, and our film critics take a look at July Fourth openings The Lone Ranger and Despicable Me 2.The streets of Egypt are once again lined with protesters wanting more from their government. As the Egyptian army has taken over and Morsi's whereabouts are unknown, how can Egypt move forward? Then, the CDC reports a rise in painkiller deaths among women. Are doctors prescribing painkillers too quickly? Next, is cursive still a necessary part of curriculum, and does the LA Sheriff's Department systematically discriminate residents in the Antelope Valley? Later, we'll discuss the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and California's role in the battle, and our film critics take a look at July Fourth openings The Lone Ranger and Despicable Me 2.
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Listen 50:09A video is circling the web of a Hawthorne police officer fatally shooting the dog of a man officers were arresting. Was the shooting justified? Then, we'll revisit the question of fetal pain. At what point do fetuses experience pain, if ever? Later, a study has found that young men who grew up with sisters were more likely to be Republican. We'll talk about why that may be and discuss the growing trend of the "actively disengaged worker." Then, we'll take a look at how astronauts' wives defined the face of NASA.A video is circling the web of a Hawthorne police officer fatally shooting the dog of a man officers were arresting. Was the shooting justified? Then, we'll revisit the question of fetal pain. At what point do fetuses experience pain, if ever? Later, a study has found that young men who grew up with sisters were more likely to be Republican. We'll talk about why that may be and discuss the growing trend of the "actively disengaged worker." Then, we'll take a look at how astronauts' wives defined the face of NASA.
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Listen 1:34:35Egyptian protesters are calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Morsi. The military has issued a statement that if the people's demands are not met in 48 hours, then the military will intervene. Also, should Hoag Hospital be allowed to stop offering abortion services? Then, are the Lakers attempts at keeping Dwight Howard embarrassing the team's image, and are student loans leading to a lower rate of home ownership? Later, we discuss how Kickstarter can protect its business model from scams and the uncomfortable truths about air travel.Egyptian protesters are calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Morsi. The military has issued a statement that if the people's demands are not met in 48 hours, then the military will intervene. Also, should Hoag Hospital be allowed to stop offering abortion services? Then, are the Lakers attempts at keeping Dwight Howard embarrassing the team's image, and are student loans leading to a lower rate of home ownership? Later, we discuss how Kickstarter can protect its business model from scams and the uncomfortable truths about air travel.
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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