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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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  • Republican presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) give a thumbs-up to her supporters from her bus after winning the Iowa Straw Poll outside the Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University August 13, 2011 in Ames, Iowa.
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    Chewing over the Ames Straw Poll winners and losers. A profile of presidential hopeful, Texas Governor Rick Perry. New study finds increased risk of autism among siblings. Do SlutWalks make us think differently about sluts or sexual assault? Boy or girl? Early gender determination raises ethical questions and the latest news.
    AirTalk for August 15, 2011
    Chewing over the Ames Straw Poll winners and losers. A profile of presidential hopeful, Texas Governor Rick Perry. New study finds increased risk of autism among siblings. Do SlutWalks make us think differently about sluts or sexual assault? Boy or girl? Early gender determination raises ethical questions and the latest news.
  • Republican presidential candidates take the stage for a debate in the Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University August 11, 2011 in Ames, Iowa.
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    Gloves off – Republican presidential hopefuls duke it out in Iowa. The Help. KPCC film critics Lael Lowenstein and Claudia Puig join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including The Help, 30 Minutes or Less, Final Destination 5, Glee: The 3D Concert Movie and more. TGI-FilmWeek! The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley.
    AirTalk for August 12, 2011
    Gloves off – Republican presidential hopefuls duke it out in Iowa. The Help. KPCC film critics Lael Lowenstein and Claudia Puig join Larry to review the week’s new film releases including The Help, 30 Minutes or Less, Final Destination 5, Glee: The 3D Concert Movie and more. TGI-FilmWeek! The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley.
  • A candlelit vigil for Lawrence King in West Hollywood, CA.
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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.
    AirTalk for August 11, 2011
    Are socially interactive teachers helping or hurting? Obama’s political future: how bad is it? How our brain’s flaws shape our lives.
  • A boarded up window of a discount store in Peckham carries notes of peace on August 10, 2011 in London, England.
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    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.
    AirTalk for August 10, 2011
    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.
  • President Barack Obama pauses as he makes a statement at the State Dining Room of the White House.
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    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 for August 9, 2011
    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.
  • President Barack Obama speaks about veteran employment programs at the Washington Navy Yard, on August 5, 2011.
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    AirTalk analysis of President Obama's statement. To serve and protect on a tough beat. Linking mental illness and leadership.
    AirTalk for August 8, 2011
    AirTalk analysis of President Obama's statement. To serve and protect on a tough beat. Linking mental illness and leadership.
  • President Barack Obama walks along the colonnade before boarding Marine One.
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    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.
    AirTalk for August 5, 2011
    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.
  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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    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.
    AirTalk for August 4, 2011
    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.
  • A photograph of Kelly Thomas in downtown Fullerton, CA.
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    Fullerton homeless man beaten – did the cops go too far? Does debt deal weaken defense? Ace songwriter John Hiatt in his own voice.
    AirTalk for August 3, 2011
    Fullerton homeless man beaten – did the cops go too far? Does debt deal weaken defense? Ace songwriter John Hiatt in his own voice.
  • US Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks during a press conference with House Republican leadership on August 1, 2011 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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    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?
    AirTalk for August 2, 2011
    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?
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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