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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: LA Metro and SB 79; Is California keeping plastic out of landfills? Food Friday: Jade Rabbit; FilmWeek: What to watch; and The 101 Best LA Films.
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Listen 1:34:47Today on AirTalk we have the latest updates on the fire raging in Ventura County. We'll also consider whether media organizations should release videos made from embarrassing police cruiser footage and discuss potential transformations to the condom. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases and talk about the crossover between American and Chinese film industries.Today on AirTalk we have the latest updates on the fire raging in Ventura County. We'll also consider whether media organizations should release videos made from embarrassing police cruiser footage and discuss potential transformations to the condom. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases and talk about the crossover between American and Chinese film industries.
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Listen 1:34:34Today, we'll consider new developments in the case of OC hikers -- who should be responsible for paying for their rescue? We'll also discuss fees for homeowners who may be more vulnerable to seasonal wildfires and talk about what might happen to part time workers as ACA measures are implemented. Later, we'll take a look at about a new keyboard that may revolutionize mobile phone typing and speak with the owner of a company that rewards employees who get corporate tattoos with a raise.Today, we'll consider new developments in the case of OC hikers -- who should be responsible for paying for their rescue? We'll also discuss fees for homeowners who may be more vulnerable to seasonal wildfires and talk about what might happen to part time workers as ACA measures are implemented. Later, we'll take a look at about a new keyboard that may revolutionize mobile phone typing and speak with the owner of a company that rewards employees who get corporate tattoos with a raise.
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Listen 1:34:50Today we'll discuss the ways that LGBT advocates hope to change the immigration reform bill. We'll also consider L.A.'s synced traffic lights, examine new developments to the Boston Marathon bombing case, and speak about the weight of responsibility in the Bangladesh factory collapse. Later, we'll discuss renovations to LAX. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today we'll discuss the ways that LGBT advocates hope to change the immigration reform bill. We'll also consider L.A.'s synced traffic lights, examine new developments to the Boston Marathon bombing case, and speak about the weight of responsibility in the Bangladesh factory collapse. Later, we'll discuss renovations to LAX. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:40The Los Angeles City Council will vote on proposed improvements for LAX. Should a runway be moved closer to neighborhoods in Westchester and Playa del Rey to add a taxiway? Also, Orange County may publicize names of convicted "johns," the AAP issues guidelines for homebirths, and we review the first day of the Michael Jackson trial. Later, should amazon.com or the Amazon river have the domain name .amazon, and how does your voice affect the way you're perceived?The Los Angeles City Council will vote on proposed improvements for LAX. Should a runway be moved closer to neighborhoods in Westchester and Playa del Rey to add a taxiway? Also, Orange County may publicize names of convicted "johns," the AAP issues guidelines for homebirths, and we review the first day of the Michael Jackson trial. Later, should amazon.com or the Amazon river have the domain name .amazon, and how does your voice affect the way you're perceived?
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Listen 1:34:41Should LAUSD stop serving breakfast to its students? Also, non-citizens may start receiving jury duty and a UCI Irvine fraternity apologizes for their controversial "Suit & Tie" video. Then, what's the future of the L.A. Lakers, and what's your favorite cure for a hangover? All that and more, on AirTalk.Should LAUSD stop serving breakfast to its students? Also, non-citizens may start receiving jury duty and a UCI Irvine fraternity apologizes for their controversial "Suit & Tie" video. Then, what's the future of the L.A. Lakers, and what's your favorite cure for a hangover? All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:44California legislators are considering a bill to strip the California Medical Board of its powers to investigate problem physicians. Should the board discipline doctors or should the attorney general? Also, would it matter if the Koch brothers buy the Tribune Company, which includes the L. A. Times, and should doctors tell patients they're terminally ill? Then, our film critics review this week's releases, and Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin gives a behind the scenes look at his life.California legislators are considering a bill to strip the California Medical Board of its powers to investigate problem physicians. Should the board discipline doctors or should the attorney general? Also, would it matter if the Koch brothers buy the Tribune Company, which includes the L. A. Times, and should doctors tell patients they're terminally ill? Then, our film critics review this week's releases, and Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin gives a behind the scenes look at his life.
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Listen 1:34:49Today on AirTalk we discuss if the tragedy in West, Texas, could have been avoided by stricter regulations. Also, we'll look at how Stanford's branding may be attracting more students than Harvard, our Orange County journalists discuss recent events, and we examine how the U.S. should respond if Syria has used chemical weapons. Then, will Burger King's delivery service attract more customers, and is "big data" overhyped?Today on AirTalk we discuss if the tragedy in West, Texas, could have been avoided by stricter regulations. Also, we'll look at how Stanford's branding may be attracting more students than Harvard, our Orange County journalists discuss recent events, and we examine how the U.S. should respond if Syria has used chemical weapons. Then, will Burger King's delivery service attract more customers, and is "big data" overhyped?
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Listen 1:34:50Today on AirTalk we'll look back on the George W. Bush legacy on the opening of his new library. We'll also explore the ways that American mosques deal with radicalized members and look at a Florida law that may limit alimony payments. Later, we'll discuss the process of sign-cutting as it relates to immigration, remember the Armenian genocide, and speak with author Adam Grant about his book on success, "Give and Take."Today on AirTalk we'll look back on the George W. Bush legacy on the opening of his new library. We'll also explore the ways that American mosques deal with radicalized members and look at a Florida law that may limit alimony payments. Later, we'll discuss the process of sign-cutting as it relates to immigration, remember the Armenian genocide, and speak with author Adam Grant about his book on success, "Give and Take."
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Listen 1:34:43Today on AirTalk we'll provide updates about the Boston bombing suspects. Also, New York considers raising the smoking age to 21, San Francisco is asking residents to retrofit their buildings, and Mayor Villaraigosa speaks about his new budget proposal. Then, should schools use palm scanners on students and should Los Angeles add more surveillance cameras? All that and more, today on AirTalk.Today on AirTalk we'll provide updates about the Boston bombing suspects. Also, New York considers raising the smoking age to 21, San Francisco is asking residents to retrofit their buildings, and Mayor Villaraigosa speaks about his new budget proposal. Then, should schools use palm scanners on students and should Los Angeles add more surveillance cameras? All that and more, today on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:35Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is going to be charged as a civilian, but should he be held as an "enemy combatant"? Also, how did social media and mainstream media's inaccurate reporting of breaking news affect this chase? Then, former and current students are accusing Occidental College for mishandling sexual assault cases, LAX is experiencing flight delays due to sequestration, and traffic halted in L.A. yesterday due to thousands of bikers in CicLAvia.Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is going to be charged as a civilian, but should he be held as an "enemy combatant"? Also, how did social media and mainstream media's inaccurate reporting of breaking news affect this chase? Then, former and current students are accusing Occidental College for mishandling sexual assault cases, LAX is experiencing flight delays due to sequestration, and traffic halted in L.A. yesterday due to thousands of bikers in CicLAvia.
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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