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AirTalk
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: Frank Gehry; New UCLA CA forecast; Interview with MTV cofounder; The Supreme Court; LA Metro fare enforcement; and combining news and prediction markets.
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Recent Episodes
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Today on AirTalk: The annual LA homeless count has begun; 100 years of Los Angeles Central Library; Community clinics today; and Do you like small talk with strangers?
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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 1:33:12A Pew study shows that women are the main breadwinners for 40% of American households. Has the swing toward women supporting the family been good or bad for America’s children? Also, Marcia Coyle examines the recent highly politicized Supreme Court cases and analyzes how the justices may decide. Then, should wrestling be cut as an Olympic sport, and would the reissuing of classic license plates affect the value original vintage plates? Later, Garrison Keillor of "A Prairie Home Companion" comes to the Greek.A Pew study shows that women are the main breadwinners for 40% of American households. Has the swing toward women supporting the family been good or bad for America’s children? Also, Marcia Coyle examines the recent highly politicized Supreme Court cases and analyzes how the justices may decide. Then, should wrestling be cut as an Olympic sport, and would the reissuing of classic license plates affect the value original vintage plates? Later, Garrison Keillor of "A Prairie Home Companion" comes to the Greek.
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Listen 1:32:53Today on AirTalk, what bills are the California Legislature set to vote on this week? We'll discuss what traffic violations the CHP can crack down on now that fewer people are talking on their phones while driving. Then, should women over 50 be encouraged to get pregnant and should electronic cigarettes be treated like real ones? Later, Phil Jackson talks about his new memoir, plans to return to coaching, or lack thereof, and more.Today on AirTalk, what bills are the California Legislature set to vote on this week? We'll discuss what traffic violations the CHP can crack down on now that fewer people are talking on their phones while driving. Then, should women over 50 be encouraged to get pregnant and should electronic cigarettes be treated like real ones? Later, Phil Jackson talks about his new memoir, plans to return to coaching, or lack thereof, and more.
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Listen 1:32:31How did the internet change the game of poker and those who play it? We'll also preview the annual Playboy Jazz Festival and talk to two musicians who will be playing there in June. Then, Larry Tye discusses how Superman became America's superhero, and we'll examine the shifts in immigration reform and look ahead at the legislation to come.How did the internet change the game of poker and those who play it? We'll also preview the annual Playboy Jazz Festival and talk to two musicians who will be playing there in June. Then, Larry Tye discusses how Superman became America's superhero, and we'll examine the shifts in immigration reform and look ahead at the legislation to come.
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Listen 1:32:45Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the Boy Scouts of America's decision to lift the ban on openly gay members, we'll find out how Heal the Bay rated our favorite California beaches and Jonathan Gold talks about his picks for the top restaurants in L.A. Later, our critics will discuss The Hangover III, Fast and Furious 6 and we'll find out what listeners think of all of these sequels.Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the Boy Scouts of America's decision to lift the ban on openly gay members, we'll find out how Heal the Bay rated our favorite California beaches and Jonathan Gold talks about his picks for the top restaurants in L.A. Later, our critics will discuss The Hangover III, Fast and Furious 6 and we'll find out what listeners think of all of these sequels.
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Listen 46:23Join AirTalk for our live coverage of President Obama's speech on counterterrorism policies, unmanned drone strikes, and the Guantanamo prison. Then, our analysts discuss targeted killings, how else the U.S. can handle counterterrorism and transparency. All that and more, on AirTalk.Join AirTalk for our live coverage of President Obama's speech on counterterrorism policies, unmanned drone strikes, and the Guantanamo prison. Then, our analysts discuss targeted killings, how else the U.S. can handle counterterrorism and transparency. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:32:12Eric Garcetti is the new mayor of Los Angeles. In other races, what will happen now that former Assemblyman Mike Feuer is the new city attorney, Monica Ratliff is on the school board, and marijuana dispensaries are going to be limited? Also, former drug dealer Rick Ross tells his story, and we discuss the politics that moved immigration reform. Then, why is it a bad time to be a L.A. sports coach, should anchored putting be banned in golf, and how did Vermont girl Jody Williams win the Nobel Peace prize? Click here to RSVP for AirTalk's live discussion on immigration reform at 6:30 PM TONIGHTEric Garcetti is the new mayor of Los Angeles. In other races, what will happen now that former Assemblyman Mike Feuer is the new city attorney, Monica Ratliff is on the school board, and marijuana dispensaries are going to be limited? Also, former drug dealer Rick Ross tells his story, and we discuss the politics that moved immigration reform. Then, why is it a bad time to be a L.A. sports coach, should anchored putting be banned in golf, and how did Vermont girl Jody Williams win the Nobel Peace prize? Click here to RSVP for AirTalk's live discussion on immigration reform at 6:30 PM TONIGHT
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Listen 1:34:45AirTalk checks in with the rescue efforts in Oklahoma after the devastating tornado that has taken 24 lives. Then, what kind of germs are beneficial to our health, how have television shows like Arrested Development retained their cult following, and did Apple use "gimmicks" to avoid taxes? Also, Google Glass is raising privacy concerns, and writer Mason Currey tells about the daily rituals of famous artists. Click here to RSVP for AirTalk's live discussion on immigration reform at 6:30 PM on WednesdayAirTalk checks in with the rescue efforts in Oklahoma after the devastating tornado that has taken 24 lives. Then, what kind of germs are beneficial to our health, how have television shows like Arrested Development retained their cult following, and did Apple use "gimmicks" to avoid taxes? Also, Google Glass is raising privacy concerns, and writer Mason Currey tells about the daily rituals of famous artists. Click here to RSVP for AirTalk's live discussion on immigration reform at 6:30 PM on Wednesday
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Listen 1:33:35White House Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer made the rounds on this past Sunday’s talk shows to defend the Obama administration and to drive home the point that the White House has not been behind recent scandals. Also, Abercrombie's CEO is facing backlash for discriminating comments, Yahoo buys Tumblr, and the Midwest is cleaning up wreckage from the deadly tornadoes. Then, will "predictive policing" reduce crime or lead to racial profiling? Later, District 6 School Board candidates debate their policies, and AirTalk previews the election tomorrow.White House Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer made the rounds on this past Sunday’s talk shows to defend the Obama administration and to drive home the point that the White House has not been behind recent scandals. Also, Abercrombie's CEO is facing backlash for discriminating comments, Yahoo buys Tumblr, and the Midwest is cleaning up wreckage from the deadly tornadoes. Then, will "predictive policing" reduce crime or lead to racial profiling? Later, District 6 School Board candidates debate their policies, and AirTalk previews the election tomorrow.
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Listen 1:33:52Developments in stem cell research can now treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, and more. But does this development lead to the ability to clone humans? Then, former member of the Department of State Richard Haass encourages America to look at domestic issues instead of foreign ones. Also, it's Filmweek on AirTalk and our critics review the new Star Trek movie, and we'll discuss the Star Trek legacy.
Click here to RSVP for AirTalk's live discussion on immigration reform at 6:30 PM on Wednesday
Developments in stem cell research can now treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, and more. But does this development lead to the ability to clone humans? Then, former member of the Department of State Richard Haass encourages America to look at domestic issues instead of foreign ones. Also, it's Filmweek on AirTalk and our critics review the new Star Trek movie, and we'll discuss the Star Trek legacy.Click here to RSVP for AirTalk's live discussion on immigration reform at 6:30 PM on Wednesday
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Listen 1:34:41President Obama this morning addressed some hot button issues that's caused his administration to be under fire. In addition to the resignation of the acting IRS director, how is the White House going to clean up these recent controversies? Then, would you eat an environmentally-friendly burger if it were made in a lab? Also, a new study shows sunless tanning is safer than lying out in the sun, networks and advertisers are preparing for the fall season, and Amazon starts streaming online pilots. Later, defense attorney Mark Geragos makes a case for why the criminal justice system is failing.President Obama this morning addressed some hot button issues that's caused his administration to be under fire. In addition to the resignation of the acting IRS director, how is the White House going to clean up these recent controversies? Then, would you eat an environmentally-friendly burger if it were made in a lab? Also, a new study shows sunless tanning is safer than lying out in the sun, networks and advertisers are preparing for the fall season, and Amazon starts streaming online pilots. Later, defense attorney Mark Geragos makes a case for why the criminal justice system is failing.
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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