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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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  • A deserted section of downtown Stockton
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    Today on AirTalk, we'll be discussing the Stockton bankruptcy, the upcoming film "The Citizen" about a Lebanese immigrant who arrives in America the day before 9/11, the new four team college football playoff and how the non-profit microlending organization Kiva is planning to help L.A.'s small businesses. We'll also talk to Henry Crumpton, former operations officer in the CIA’s Clandestine Services, about what exactly modern spies do and what role they play in warfare today.
    AirTalk for June 27, 2012
    Today on AirTalk, we'll be discussing the Stockton bankruptcy, the upcoming film "The Citizen" about a Lebanese immigrant who arrives in America the day before 9/11, the new four team college football playoff and how the non-profit microlending organization Kiva is planning to help L.A.'s small businesses. We'll also talk to Henry Crumpton, former operations officer in the CIA’s Clandestine Services, about what exactly modern spies do and what role they play in warfare today.
  • California Gov. Jerry Brown reveals his May budget revise, Monday, May 14, 2012.
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    Today on AirTalk we look at Governor Brown's budget deal and its effect on tuition, discuss the sale of the Forum in Inglewood, debate the merits of regulating internet phone service, ask if it's possible for women to "have it all," and invite artists working on the play "War Horse" to talk about their craft.
    AirTalk for June 26, 2012
    Today on AirTalk we look at Governor Brown's budget deal and its effect on tuition, discuss the sale of the Forum in Inglewood, debate the merits of regulating internet phone service, ask if it's possible for women to "have it all," and invite artists working on the play "War Horse" to talk about their craft.
  • Members of the media camp outside the US Supreme Court June 21, 2012, in Washington, DC as the Supreme Court is expected to hand down its ruling.
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    On today's show we'll take a look at the Supreme Court's newest rulings, Mexico's upcoming presidential election and its effects on the U.S., and boss-less companies.
    AirTalk for June 25, 2012
    On today's show we'll take a look at the Supreme Court's newest rulings, Mexico's upcoming presidential election and its effects on the U.S., and boss-less companies.
  • California Gov. Jerry Brown announces his public employee pension reform plan October 27, 2011 at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
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    Today on AirTalk we'll look at Gov. Jerry Brown's new CA budget plan, what happens when bullying goes too far, TGIFilmweek and a look at the movie One Day on Earth with director Kyle Ruddick. Plus, the latest news.
    AirTalk for June 22, 2012
    Today on AirTalk we'll look at Gov. Jerry Brown's new CA budget plan, what happens when bullying goes too far, TGIFilmweek and a look at the movie One Day on Earth with director Kyle Ruddick. Plus, the latest news.
  • File: People wait to enter outside the U.S. Supreme Court March 21, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on unions, Venice Beach's reaction to Google moving in, SCOTUS's FCC ruling, the Internet's new red-light district, Governor Brown's budget agreement, and the truth behind L.A.'s auto-centric stereotype. Plus, the latest news.
    AirTalk for June 21, 2012
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on unions, Venice Beach's reaction to Google moving in, SCOTUS's FCC ruling, the Internet's new red-light district, Governor Brown's budget agreement, and the truth behind L.A.'s auto-centric stereotype. Plus, the latest news.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder answers questions while testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill June 12, 2012 in Washington, DC. Holder faced questions from senators about the ongoing Operation Fast and Furious investigation, his decision to ordered two federal prosecutors to begin criminal investigations into a series of national security leaks to the news media and other subjects. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk we break down the Presidents invocation of executive privilege over the "Fast & Furious" documents, a new pot proposal in front of L.A. City Council, a preview of the court ruling on SB 1070, a discussion with Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of th3 54th Grammy Award show and and interview with Carlin Romano on his new book, "America The Philosophical." Plus, the latest news.
    AirTalk for June 20, 2012
    Today on AirTalk we break down the Presidents invocation of executive privilege over the "Fast & Furious" documents, a new pot proposal in front of L.A. City Council, a preview of the court ruling on SB 1070, a discussion with Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of th3 54th Grammy Award show and and interview with Carlin Romano on his new book, "America The Philosophical." Plus, the latest news.
  • NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 29: Thousands of people line the streets of New York's Chinatown to see the Chinese New Year parade on January 29, 2012 in New York City. This year celebrates the Year of the Dragon. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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    Today on Air Talk we'll look at a new Pew Study which finds Asian Americans to be the fastest growing immigrant population, a compare and contrast of conflicting studies on the effects of same-sex parenting, dissecting US foreign-policy after the results of Egyptian Presidential elections and the latest news out of Syria and a conversation with author Jonah Goldberg about his book "The Tyranny of Clichés." Plus, the latest news
    AirTalk for June 19, 2012
    Today on Air Talk we'll look at a new Pew Study which finds Asian Americans to be the fastest growing immigrant population, a compare and contrast of conflicting studies on the effects of same-sex parenting, dissecting US foreign-policy after the results of Egyptian Presidential elections and the latest news out of Syria and a conversation with author Jonah Goldberg about his book "The Tyranny of Clichés." Plus, the latest news
  • California Senator Barbara Boxer told the chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission she wants public hearings and an investigation before any restart of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The San Onofre nuclear plant has been offline since a radioactive leak from a damaged steam generator tube January 31, 2012. Southern California Edison has submitted a restart plan to the NRC.
    Listen 1:31:56
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    On Today's show we'll take a look at a new report on the faulty design of the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant, what's behind the latest brew-ha over Hollywood development plans, a guide to dining out ethically in L.A., what all those baby boomers expecting a large inheritance might be getting instead and we'll sit down with Andrew Blum, author of Tubes: A Journey to the Center of The Internet as well as Ava DuVernay the director of the critically acclaimed Sundance picture "Middle of Nowhere." Plus, the latest news.
    AirTalk for June 18, 2012
    On Today's show we'll take a look at a new report on the faulty design of the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant, what's behind the latest brew-ha over Hollywood development plans, a guide to dining out ethically in L.A., what all those baby boomers expecting a large inheritance might be getting instead and we'll sit down with Andrew Blum, author of Tubes: A Journey to the Center of The Internet as well as Ava DuVernay the director of the critically acclaimed Sundance picture "Middle of Nowhere." Plus, the latest news.
  • ICE ERO arrested more than 3,100 convicted criminal aliens, fugitives and immigration violators in a six-day nationwide enforcement action. In this photo an ICE agent arrests a criminal alien after arrest in Los Angeles.
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    Today on AirTalk we look at the Obama administration's change in immigration policy, bring in our critics for FilmWeek, and take a look at a documentary about Vampira.
    AirTalk for June 15, 2012
    Today on AirTalk we look at the Obama administration's change in immigration policy, bring in our critics for FilmWeek, and take a look at a documentary about Vampira.
  • A 'sale pending' sign is displayed in front of a home for sale May 24, 2010 in San Rafael, California.
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    On Today's Air Talk we'll dissect the surge in California home prices, the debt crises facing the EU, a review of the new Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure Park, a new data system developed at USC to statistically track and improve movements on a basketball court, a discussion on whether or not Facebook is good for advertisers and a conversation with legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch. Plus, the latest news
    AirTalk for June 14, 2012
    On Today's Air Talk we'll dissect the surge in California home prices, the debt crises facing the EU, a review of the new Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure Park, a new data system developed at USC to statistically track and improve movements on a basketball court, a discussion on whether or not Facebook is good for advertisers and a conversation with legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch. Plus, the latest news
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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