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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: Big Sur Highway One reopens; An Altadena fire survivor on his struggles with home insurance; Women’s immune systems; and TV Talk.
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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. -
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 1:35:08Today on AirTalk, a talk about the end of the port strike and what truly motivated the battle. We discuss the conflict in Syria and the possibility of chemical warfare. We'll also touch on Facebook voting policies and L.A.'s businessperson of the year. Later, 'Other Desert Cities' playwright Jon Robin Baitz joins Larry in the studio to discuss writing, politics and Christmas in the desert.Today on AirTalk, a talk about the end of the port strike and what truly motivated the battle. We discuss the conflict in Syria and the possibility of chemical warfare. We'll also touch on Facebook voting policies and L.A.'s businessperson of the year. Later, 'Other Desert Cities' playwright Jon Robin Baitz joins Larry in the studio to discuss writing, politics and Christmas in the desert. -
Listen 1:34:49Downtown LA approves plans to satisfy it's streetcar desire, a new report indicates California is falling behind on its alternative energy strategy and the American Psychiatric Association has released approved changes to be published in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk.Downtown LA approves plans to satisfy it's streetcar desire, a new report indicates California is falling behind on its alternative energy strategy and the American Psychiatric Association has released approved changes to be published in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk. -
Listen 1:34:42Today, we'll evaluate the repercussions of the port strike in Los Angeles and Long Beach and look into L.A. storm water pollution. We'll also consider the use of the word "homophobia" and the court case ruling that determined pharmaceutical marketing to be a free speech issue. Later, futurist Ray Kurzweil joins us to discuss reverse engineering the brain.Today, we'll evaluate the repercussions of the port strike in Los Angeles and Long Beach and look into L.A. storm water pollution. We'll also consider the use of the word "homophobia" and the court case ruling that determined pharmaceutical marketing to be a free speech issue. Later, futurist Ray Kurzweil joins us to discuss reverse engineering the brain.
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David Lazarus from the LA Times fills in for Larry to discuss the fiscal cliff and the LA teachers union agreement on performance evaluations. Later, composer Alexandre Desplat joins us to discuss his film scores. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.
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Listen 1:34:55Today on AirTalk, we'll consider the Supreme Court's potential marriage equality decisions and discuss Egpyt's new constitution. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases, and filmmaker Ken Burns joins us to discuss his latest documentary, "The Central Park Five."Today on AirTalk, we'll consider the Supreme Court's potential marriage equality decisions and discuss Egpyt's new constitution. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases, and filmmaker Ken Burns joins us to discuss his latest documentary, "The Central Park Five."
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Listen 1:34:58A new state audit strongly condemns L.A. Unified’s handling of child abuse, Palestine is about to get one step closer to being recognized as a state by the United Nations, the L.A. City Council may ban circus elephants, and a retired Marine takes charge of California's state parks. Listen in as host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk.A new state audit strongly condemns L.A. Unified’s handling of child abuse, Palestine is about to get one step closer to being recognized as a state by the United Nations, the L.A. City Council may ban circus elephants, and a retired Marine takes charge of California's state parks. Listen in as host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk. -
Listen 1:34:35Patt Morrison guest hosts today's AirTalk and examines UCLA Medical Center's failing grade on patient safety, the United Kingdom's deteriorating relationship with the European Union, a new book about the King of Pop called “Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson” and more.Patt Morrison guest hosts today's AirTalk and examines UCLA Medical Center's failing grade on patient safety, the United Kingdom's deteriorating relationship with the European Union, a new book about the King of Pop called “Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson” and more. -
Patt Morrison guest hosts today's AirTalk to examine UCLA Medica Center's failing grade on patient safety and more.
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Listen 1:34:16Today on AirTalk, we'll check in on fiscal cliff negotiations, consider whether teens should have easy access to emergency contraceptives, and discuss the cut-off of jobless benefits in California. Later, we'll speak with author David Quammen about the relation between animal diseases and human pandemics.Today on AirTalk, we'll check in on fiscal cliff negotiations, consider whether teens should have easy access to emergency contraceptives, and discuss the cut-off of jobless benefits in California. Later, we'll speak with author David Quammen about the relation between animal diseases and human pandemics. -
Listen 1:32:59Today we'll discuss the Supreme Court's evaluation of workplace supervision and harassment, speak with LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy, and consider privacy -- in emails and in public schools. Later, we'll talk about fan films with one of the makers of 'Raiders!' All that and more, on AirTalk.Today we'll discuss the Supreme Court's evaluation of workplace supervision and harassment, speak with LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy, and consider privacy -- in emails and in public schools. Later, we'll talk about fan films with one of the makers of 'Raiders!' 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