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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: LA Metro and SB 79; Is California keeping plastic out of landfills? Food Friday: Jade Rabbit; FilmWeek: What to watch; and The 101 Best LA Films. -
Today on AirTalk: Oscar nominations: surprises and snubs; C Line extension; How avocados took over; Copper theft in LA County; and TV Talk.
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Are socially interactive teachers helping or hurting? Obama’s political future: how bad is it? How our brain’s flaws shape our lives. -
The London riots: What's it all about, Alfie? LA City Council approves stadium proposal. California closer to passing labor rights law for domestic workers. What you need to know about drugs and drug policy. -
Listen 1:35:16Will U.S. credit rating slip incite action in Congress? Rioting in London. Profiling Tim Pawlenty and his precise plans for a Presidency. California signs on to National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Vote by Mail project OK’d by Governor Brown. Reprieve for historic Beverly Hills home, but what’s next in the debate over property rights vs. preservation? The Update –Sex Scandals: Schwarzenegger, DSK, Weiner and beyond.Will U.S. credit rating slip incite action in Congress? Rioting in London. Profiling Tim Pawlenty and his precise plans for a Presidency. California signs on to National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Vote by Mail project OK’d by Governor Brown. Reprieve for historic Beverly Hills home, but what’s next in the debate over property rights vs. preservation? The Update –Sex Scandals: Schwarzenegger, DSK, Weiner and beyond. -
AirTalk analysis of President Obama's statement. To serve and protect on a tough beat. Linking mental illness and leadership. -
Listen 1:34:45U.S economy adds 117,000 jobs but fears of a double dip persist. New report on the embattled City of Vernon says more reforms needed. FILM WEEK: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Peter Rainer join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Change-Up, The Future and more. A look at the tempestuous life of legendary director Nicholas Ray.U.S economy adds 117,000 jobs but fears of a double dip persist. New report on the embattled City of Vernon says more reforms needed. FILM WEEK: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Peter Rainer join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Change-Up, The Future and more. A look at the tempestuous life of legendary director Nicholas Ray. -
Listen 1:34:50As pessimism rises, stocks fall. FAA impasse hits California workers. Larry and a talented duo of Orange County journalists riff on the latest news from the OC. Legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch comes to the Pasadena POPS. Countering extremism, state-side. Interview of John McWhorter, author of What Language Is.As pessimism rises, stocks fall. FAA impasse hits California workers. Larry and a talented duo of Orange County journalists riff on the latest news from the OC. Legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch comes to the Pasadena POPS. Countering extremism, state-side. Interview of John McWhorter, author of What Language Is. -
Fullerton homeless man beaten – did the cops go too far? Does debt deal weaken defense? Ace songwriter John Hiatt in his own voice. -
Debt deal: will it kill or stimulate the economy? Best & worst of debt-debate rhetoric. Romney redux: second time’s a charm? LA County refuses to comply with child fatality audit. Make-up ads: Photoshopped phonies or aspirational images? -
Debt passed. Vote taken on new district maps. More teens popping the pill. Saving the Republican Party. -
Listen 1:34:42The latest on the debt ceiling vote. President Obama announces new fuel efficiency standards. FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Cowboys & Aliens; The Smurfs; Crazy, Stupid, Love; Attack the Block; The Devil's Double; Good Neighbor and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Jack Larson on director James Bridges.The latest on the debt ceiling vote. President Obama announces new fuel efficiency standards. FilmWeek: KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including Cowboys & Aliens; The Smurfs; Crazy, Stupid, Love; Attack the Block; The Devil's Double; Good Neighbor and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Jack Larson on director James Bridges.
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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