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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: US aggression towards Greenland; ACA health insurance check-in; Political independence; and a new podcast on water in western states.
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How did Orange County become a hotbed for Neo-Nazis? Food Friday: Northeast LA baked goods; FilmWeek: What to watch; and actor Virginia Madsen and filmmaker Steven Grayhm.
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Listen 1:34:44Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss prison realignment in relation to property crime, consider the S&P, and weigh the benefits and downsides of rave culture. Later, the candidates for city attorney debate, and Larry speaks with Roman Coppola about his Oscar-nominated "Moonrise Kingdom."Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss prison realignment in relation to property crime, consider the S&P, and weigh the benefits and downsides of rave culture. Later, the candidates for city attorney debate, and Larry speaks with Roman Coppola about his Oscar-nominated "Moonrise Kingdom."
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Listen 1:34:43Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the Mahony sexual abuse cover-up and the church response. We'll also talk about oil drilling in Whittier, the 10 and 110 express lanes, and the power of the millenial vote in 2016. Later, we'll consider Super Bowl social media and examine the psychology behind lying toddlers.Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the Mahony sexual abuse cover-up and the church response. We'll also talk about oil drilling in Whittier, the 10 and 110 express lanes, and the power of the millenial vote in 2016. Later, we'll consider Super Bowl social media and examine the psychology behind lying toddlers.
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Listen 1:35:08Today, on AirTalk, hear from a distinguished panel of higher educational leaders who represent the diversity of California's public higher education institutions. Mark Yudof, Timothy White, and Brice Harris join Larry at our Higher Education Summit. On FilmWeek, the critics review this week's releases and take a look at the best short films of the year. Later, Naomi Watts joins us to speak about "The Impossible" and John Rabe talks with Stephen Seemayer and Pamela Wilson about their documentary "Young Turks."Today, on AirTalk, hear from a distinguished panel of higher educational leaders who represent the diversity of California's public higher education institutions. Mark Yudof, Timothy White, and Brice Harris join Larry at our Higher Education Summit. On FilmWeek, the critics review this week's releases and take a look at the best short films of the year. Later, Naomi Watts joins us to speak about "The Impossible" and John Rabe talks with Stephen Seemayer and Pamela Wilson about their documentary "Young Turks."
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Listen 1:34:32Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the effectiveness of the emotional arguments for and against gun control. We'll also talk about the Manti Te'o catfishing incident and how it might develop legally. Later, we'll consider sibling rivalry and extreme sport accident liability, plus David Wright joins us to speak about his new Scientology exposé.Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the effectiveness of the emotional arguments for and against gun control. We'll also talk about the Manti Te'o catfishing incident and how it might develop legally. Later, we'll consider sibling rivalry and extreme sport accident liability, plus David Wright joins us to speak about his new Scientology exposé.
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Listen 1:34:43Today, we'll discuss the latest developments in Egypt's ongoing revolution. We'll also consider the value of a degree earned off campus, talk about the sick day in the age of telecommunication, and check in on the launch of the latest Blackberry model. Later, we'll examine Netflix, Hulu, and iTunes as the future of direct distribution. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today, we'll discuss the latest developments in Egypt's ongoing revolution. We'll also consider the value of a degree earned off campus, talk about the sick day in the age of telecommunication, and check in on the launch of the latest Blackberry model. Later, we'll examine Netflix, Hulu, and iTunes as the future of direct distribution. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:40Today we'll discuss the potential changes to the Boy Scouts of America policies regarding sexual orientation. We'll also take a look at the Los Angeles mayoral candidates and consider the value of taking a test to get a college degree. Later, we'll check in on President Obama's speech on immigration reform and talk about the harms of sitting at a desk all day. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today we'll discuss the potential changes to the Boy Scouts of America policies regarding sexual orientation. We'll also take a look at the Los Angeles mayoral candidates and consider the value of taking a test to get a college degree. Later, we'll check in on President Obama's speech on immigration reform and talk about the harms of sitting at a desk all day. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:35:27Today, we'll examine the new bipartisan immigration legislation. We'll also consider how drone strike tactics may change during President Obama's second term -- how do drones affect international relations? Later, we'll discuss transgender rights, earthquake warning systems, and the awards season overkill. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today, we'll examine the new bipartisan immigration legislation. We'll also consider how drone strike tactics may change during President Obama's second term -- how do drones affect international relations? Later, we'll discuss transgender rights, earthquake warning systems, and the awards season overkill. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:35:10The military prepares to lift the ban on women in combat -- how will this change gender relations in U.S. troops? We'll also hear from the creator of an app that could be used to share key information about your DNA. Later, we'll discuss water tunnels, smart appliances, and L.A.'s old school dining scene. All that and more, on AirTalk.The military prepares to lift the ban on women in combat -- how will this change gender relations in U.S. troops? We'll also hear from the creator of an app that could be used to share key information about your DNA. Later, we'll discuss water tunnels, smart appliances, and L.A.'s old school dining scene. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:33:31Significantly more Americans are favoring citizenship for illegal immigrants -- we'll examine what has led to this shift. Also, General Stanley McChrystal joins us to talk about his memoir of Iraq and Afghanistan. Later, we examine why doctor-assisted suicide is rarely tried in court, the lawsuit Junior Seau's family has filed against the NFL, and what it means for television now that the Dodgers will have their own channel. All that and more on AirTalk.Significantly more Americans are favoring citizenship for illegal immigrants -- we'll examine what has led to this shift. Also, General Stanley McChrystal joins us to talk about his memoir of Iraq and Afghanistan. Later, we examine why doctor-assisted suicide is rarely tried in court, the lawsuit Junior Seau's family has filed against the NFL, and what it means for television now that the Dodgers will have their own channel. All that and more on AirTalk.
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Listen 1:36:24Today, we'll weigh in on the L.A. Catholic priest child abuse cover-up. How should the church have handled the situation? We'll also consider Glendale's potential ban of upcoming gun shows and the effect it could have on the local economy. Later, we'll discuss federal handling of disaster relief, the Algerian standoff, and JPL's focus on mars. All that and more, on AirTalk.Today, we'll weigh in on the L.A. Catholic priest child abuse cover-up. How should the church have handled the situation? We'll also consider Glendale's potential ban of upcoming gun shows and the effect it could have on the local economy. Later, we'll discuss federal handling of disaster relief, the Algerian standoff, and JPL's focus on mars. All that and more, on AirTalk.
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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