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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 we'll discus the health benefits of circumcisions even after a decline in numbers, the science behind flip-flopping, a check in with the proprietors of Eva restaurant after our story on the cell phone discount, whether the cartels are the reason behind the drop in murder rates in Ciudad Juarez, the 90 million registered voters who won't be voting and a conversation with actor and comedian Harry Shearer. Plus, the latest news.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discus the health benefits of circumcisions even after a decline in numbers, the science behind flip-flopping, a check in with the proprietors of Eva restaurant after our story on the cell phone discount, whether the cartels are the reason behind the drop in murder rates in Ciudad Juarez, the 90 million registered voters who won't be voting and a conversation with actor and comedian Harry Shearer. Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll consider what planks could become part of the GOP platform at the upcoming convention, weigh the pros and cons of a few proposed gun laws in California, and examine how the creative class is on the rise.
    Today on AirTalk we'll consider what planks could become part of the GOP platform at the upcoming convention, weigh the pros and cons of a few proposed gun laws in California, and examine how the creative class is on the rise.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss how the "hate group" label could be inhibiting political discourse, examine the ins and outs of enforcing the mandatory condom use law for adult films, review new movies as part of FilmWeek, and sit down with the director of "Death by China," a documentary about the economic relationship between the U.S. and China.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss how the "hate group" label could be inhibiting political discourse, examine the ins and outs of enforcing the mandatory condom use law for adult films, review new movies as part of FilmWeek, and sit down with the director of "Death by China," a documentary about the economic relationship between the U.S. and China.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the latest between LAUSD and UTLA regarding teacher evaluations, a round-up of all news Orange County with our panel of OC journalists, A special forces group is criticizing the Obama administrations handling of the Osama bin Laden killing in a new documentary, the slow death of the daily deal with Groupon's latest drop in the market and a look at marriage and children in the modern era. Plus, the latest news.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the latest between LAUSD and UTLA regarding teacher evaluations, a round-up of all news Orange County with our panel of OC journalists, A special forces group is criticizing the Obama administrations handling of the Osama bin Laden killing in a new documentary, the slow death of the daily deal with Groupon's latest drop in the market and a look at marriage and children in the modern era. Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll go over Los Angeles' plan to grow business through less parking restrictions, consider the effects of a UC Berkeley report concerning hate speech on campus, discuss President Obama's new immigration policy which rolls out today, introduce you to an organization that wants to invest in the careers of college graduates, and figure out when, why and how the media is manipulating its audience.
    Today on AirTalk we'll go over Los Angeles' plan to grow business through less parking restrictions, consider the effects of a UC Berkeley report concerning hate speech on campus, discuss President Obama's new immigration policy which rolls out today, introduce you to an organization that wants to invest in the careers of college graduates, and figure out when, why and how the media is manipulating its audience.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll talk to LAUSD about their early start to the school year, why the cities of Wilmington and San Pedro are taking out some of their parking meters, a local restaurant is offering diners an incentive to leave their phones at home, why Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi replaced several top military leaders on Sunday and a discussion with author Linda Killian on her book "The Swing Vote." Plus, the latest news.
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    Today on AirTalk, we take a closer look at GOP Vice Presidential pick Paul Ryan, dissect the Olympic success of the U.S. team and female athletes from all countries, and debate the pros and cons of Florida's Religious Freedom Amendment.
    Today on AirTalk, we take a closer look at GOP Vice Presidential pick Paul Ryan, dissect the Olympic success of the U.S. team and female athletes from all countries, and debate the pros and cons of Florida's Religious Freedom Amendment.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll sweat out the effect this heat wave is having on California's power grid, analyze the proposed trade of Dwight Howard to the Lakers, investigate the city's attempt to crack down on ticket scalpers, bring on our KPCC film critics to review the week's new movies for FilmWeek, and discuss just what separates the good political movies from the not-so-good ones.
    Today on AirTalk we'll sweat out the effect this heat wave is having on California's power grid, analyze the proposed trade of Dwight Howard to the Lakers, investigate the city's attempt to crack down on ticket scalpers, bring on our KPCC film critics to review the week's new movies for FilmWeek, and discuss just what separates the good political movies from the not-so-good ones.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll ask why the Anaheim City Council blocked a vote on redistricting, mull over the United States Post Office's report of a loss in the billions, talk to Alfred Molina about his role as Mark Rothko in 'Red,' debate the focus put on celebrity Olympic athletes, and listen to some of comedian D. L. Hughley's ideas for how to make America a better place.
    Today on AirTalk we'll ask why the Anaheim City Council blocked a vote on redistricting, mull over the United States Post Office's report of a loss in the billions, talk to Alfred Molina about his role as Mark Rothko in 'Red,' debate the focus put on celebrity Olympic athletes, and listen to some of comedian D. L. Hughley's ideas for how to make America a better place.

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