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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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Listen 1:36:33Does Michael Vick deserve a second chance? Accidents on the slopes raise concerns about safety & etiquette. Brown budget: are you willing to share the pain? Euphemania - Our Love Affair with Euphemisms. Surprising, scandalous & most bizarre lawsuits of the year. Plus, the latest news.Does Michael Vick deserve a second chance? Accidents on the slopes raise concerns about safety & etiquette. Brown budget: are you willing to share the pain? Euphemania - Our Love Affair with Euphemisms. Surprising, scandalous & most bizarre lawsuits of the year. Plus, the latest news. -
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Listen 1:36:31The tax cut deal heads to Obama's desk after passing the House. California lawmakers push for greater control over public university budgets. NFL in LA? - plans released for a football stadium near The Staples Center. TGI-Filmweek! KPCC film critics join Larry to discuss the week's new film releases including Tron: Legacy, How Do You Know, Yogi Bear, Casino Jack and others. Christmas time is movie time.The tax cut deal heads to Obama's desk after passing the House. California lawmakers push for greater control over public university budgets. NFL in LA? - plans released for a football stadium near The Staples Center. TGI-Filmweek! KPCC film critics join Larry to discuss the week's new film releases including Tron: Legacy, How Do You Know, Yogi Bear, Casino Jack and others. Christmas time is movie time.
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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