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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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  • Listen 1:34:41
    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.
    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.
  • Listen 1:34:44
    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.
    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.
  • Listen 1:34:49
    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?
    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?
  • Listen 1:34:50
    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."
    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."
  • Listen 1:34:43
    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.
    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.
  • Listen 1:34:35
    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.
    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.
  • Listen 1:37:03
    Join AirTalk for live breaking news on the search for the suspect involved with the Boston Marathon bombings as well as the reaction in the Los Angeles community. Also, boy scouts is proposing to allow gay youths join troops.
    Join AirTalk for live breaking news on the search for the suspect involved with the Boston Marathon bombings as well as the reaction in the Los Angeles community. Also, boy scouts is proposing to allow gay youths join troops.
  • Listen 1:34:44
    We'll review the Senate's decision on gun control and Obama's dissatisfied response. Also, we'll discuss if military should be able to review their superior officers, if California should pass legislation restricting revenge porn, and if the Colorado theater bears any liability for the Aurora massacre. Then, we look at the facets of the tragic explosion in West, Texas, and how the Lakers made it to the playoffs. Lastly, which food trends do you think are here to stay?
    We'll review the Senate's decision on gun control and Obama's dissatisfied response. Also, we'll discuss if military should be able to review their superior officers, if California should pass legislation restricting revenge porn, and if the Colorado theater bears any liability for the Aurora massacre. Then, we look at the facets of the tragic explosion in West, Texas, and how the Lakers made it to the playoffs. Lastly, which food trends do you think are here to stay?
  • Listen 1:34:46
    Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the process of mail screening in relation to the suspicious letters sent to the White House and lawmakers. We'll also speak with LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy. Later, we'll consider FDA dietary supplement recalls and a plan to reassign L.A. firefighters to medical emergency services. Then, author Barbara J. King joins Larry for a conversation about the ways animals grieve.
    Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the process of mail screening in relation to the suspicious letters sent to the White House and lawmakers. We'll also speak with LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy. Later, we'll consider FDA dietary supplement recalls and a plan to reassign L.A. firefighters to medical emergency services. Then, author Barbara J. King joins Larry for a conversation about the ways animals grieve.
  • Listen 1:34:34
    Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the tragic events at the Boston Marathon yesterday and evaluate the process of investigation. We'll also consider different ways to handle cases involving youth and cyberbullying. During our second hour, immigration experts join us for a conversation about new reforms and what the Gang of Eight has planned.
    Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the tragic events at the Boston Marathon yesterday and evaluate the process of investigation. We'll also consider different ways to handle cases involving youth and cyberbullying. During our second hour, immigration experts join us for a conversation about new reforms and what the Gang of Eight has planned.

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