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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
    Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case of Aurora shooter James Holmes. We'll discuss the trial and its potential outcomes. We'll also consider mounting tension at Pasadena Community College and talk about the rules that prevent girls from playing flag football in the Foothill Football League. Later, we'll examine New York's new paid sick leave law, check in on updates to the military situation in North Korea, and speak with author Kenneth Cukier about big data and the information age revolution.
    Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case of Aurora shooter James Holmes. We'll discuss the trial and its potential outcomes. We'll also consider mounting tension at Pasadena Community College and talk about the rules that prevent girls from playing flag football in the Foothill Football League. Later, we'll examine New York's new paid sick leave law, check in on updates to the military situation in North Korea, and speak with author Kenneth Cukier about big data and the information age revolution.
  • Listen 1:35:15
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss high-rise buildings in the heart of Hollywood. We'll also examine changes to programming at NPR and the future of the call-in show. Later, we'll consider the gendarmerie in Mexico, and the upcoming baseball season. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases, and Tom Folsom joins us to discuss the works of Dennis Hooper.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss high-rise buildings in the heart of Hollywood. We'll also examine changes to programming at NPR and the future of the call-in show. Later, we'll consider the gendarmerie in Mexico, and the upcoming baseball season. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases, and Tom Folsom joins us to discuss the works of Dennis Hooper.
  • Listen 1:34:53
    A federal court ruled that a Lancaster City Council meeting's opening prayer that mentioned "Jesus" was constitutional. If different religions are invited to pray in government meetings, should mentioning religious figures be allowed? We'll also discuss the potential halt of California's $68-billion high-speed rail project due to a financial mismanagement lawsuit. Later, we'll look at why owners are willing to spend so much money on healthcare for pets, examine the weight behind North Korea's threats, and look into how restaurants strike back via Twitter for reservation no-shows. Then, author Shereen El Feki joins AirTalk to discuss changing sexual mores in the Arab world.
    A federal court ruled that a Lancaster City Council meeting's opening prayer that mentioned "Jesus" was constitutional. If different religions are invited to pray in government meetings, should mentioning religious figures be allowed? We'll also discuss the potential halt of California's $68-billion high-speed rail project due to a financial mismanagement lawsuit. Later, we'll look at why owners are willing to spend so much money on healthcare for pets, examine the weight behind North Korea's threats, and look into how restaurants strike back via Twitter for reservation no-shows. Then, author Shereen El Feki joins AirTalk to discuss changing sexual mores in the Arab world.
  • Listen 1:32:42
    Today we'll analyze today's Supreme Court hearing on the Defense of Marriage Act -- will this case add thousands of benefits for married same-sex couples? We'll also discuss changes to funding in state parks. Later, we'll consider later start times in Long Beach middle schools and speak with Freelancer's Bible author Sara Horowitz about the freelancer's union. All that and more, on AirTalk.
    Today we'll analyze today's Supreme Court hearing on the Defense of Marriage Act -- will this case add thousands of benefits for married same-sex couples? We'll also discuss changes to funding in state parks. Later, we'll consider later start times in Long Beach middle schools and speak with Freelancer's Bible author Sara Horowitz about the freelancer's union. All that and more, on AirTalk.
  • Listen 32:26
    AirTalk will broadcast the opening arguments of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on Hollingsworth v. Perry, California's Proposition 8 case. Larry and Supreme Court experts will analyze what was said during the hearing and take listener calls.
    AirTalk will broadcast the opening arguments of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on Hollingsworth v. Perry, California's Proposition 8 case. Larry and Supreme Court experts will analyze what was said during the hearing and take listener calls.
  • Listen 1:34:05
    How could marriage equality change this week? We'll preview the Supreme Court's big cases. We'll also discuss Fresh & Easy's failure and what makes a supermarket successful. Later, we'll talk about the Cyprus banking crisis in relation to EU taxes and consider how a reward incentivized active citizenship during the Dorner manhunt. All that and more, on AirTalk.
    How could marriage equality change this week? We'll preview the Supreme Court's big cases. We'll also discuss Fresh & Easy's failure and what makes a supermarket successful. Later, we'll talk about the Cyprus banking crisis in relation to EU taxes and consider how a reward incentivized active citizenship during the Dorner manhunt. All that and more, on AirTalk.
  • Listen 1:34:38
    Today we'll discuss the investigation of a deceased Colorado parolee who was involved with white supremacist groups. We'll also check in on the confusing courtroom drama in Bell and consider the ways that an artist community in West Hollywood might affect the neighborhood. On FilmWeek, guest host Patt Morrison and the critics review this week's releases, and David Mamet joins us to discuss his film "Phil Specter" premiering this Sunday on HBO. All that and more, on AirTalk.
    Today we'll discuss the investigation of a deceased Colorado parolee who was involved with white supremacist groups. We'll also check in on the confusing courtroom drama in Bell and consider the ways that an artist community in West Hollywood might affect the neighborhood. On FilmWeek, guest host Patt Morrison and the critics review this week's releases, and David Mamet joins us to discuss his film "Phil Specter" premiering this Sunday on HBO. All that and more, on AirTalk.
  • Listen 1:34:27
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the cryptic notes from jurors on the Bell city corruption case. How should they be handled? We'll also talk "Tonight Show," weigh in on OC issues during our roundtable, and examine the latest developments from President Obama's visit to Israel. Later, we'll consider how three-parent babies could be protected from mitochondrial disease, track Voyager I's trip into open space, and speak with Sam Farmer about rule changes in the NFL.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the cryptic notes from jurors on the Bell city corruption case. How should they be handled? We'll also talk "Tonight Show," weigh in on OC issues during our roundtable, and examine the latest developments from President Obama's visit to Israel. Later, we'll consider how three-parent babies could be protected from mitochondrial disease, track Voyager I's trip into open space, and speak with Sam Farmer about rule changes in the NFL.
  • Listen 1:34:40
    Today on AirTalk, the jury reaches a verdict on the Bell trial. Then, are privacy issues involved in CVS's new wellness program that requires employees to report their medical information? Later, Police Chief Beck answers questions about Dorner, realignment, pocket parks, ankle bracelets, and more. Also, we'll discuss how the workplace is affected by March madness, the pros and cons of delaying marriage and Tracie Bennett talks about her role as Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow."
    Today on AirTalk, the jury reaches a verdict on the Bell trial. Then, are privacy issues involved in CVS's new wellness program that requires employees to report their medical information? Later, Police Chief Beck answers questions about Dorner, realignment, pocket parks, ankle bracelets, and more. Also, we'll discuss how the workplace is affected by March madness, the pros and cons of delaying marriage and Tracie Bennett talks about her role as Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow."
  • Listen 1:34:49
    The Senate is crafting a new immigration reform bill that will give more visas to highly skilled workers but at the cost of reducing visas issued to immigrant family members. How could the proposed legislation change the immigration process? We'll discuss the changing Disneyland policy which will prevent parents from dropping off unsupervised children. Later, we'll look back at ten years of the Iraq War, and four veterans tell us their stories.
    The Senate is crafting a new immigration reform bill that will give more visas to highly skilled workers but at the cost of reducing visas issued to immigrant family members. How could the proposed legislation change the immigration process? We'll discuss the changing Disneyland policy which will prevent parents from dropping off unsupervised children. Later, we'll look back at ten years of the Iraq War, and four veterans tell us their stories.

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