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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: The annual LA homeless count has begun; 100 years of Los Angeles Central Library; Community clinics today; and Do you like small talk with strangers?
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A new Republican pledge to America. With so many city officials under arrest, who should run Bell now? What are the rules of engagement in cyber warfare? And, the story of Navajo lands contaminated by uranium mining. -
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Listen 1:44:26California unemployment up to 12.4% for August. Will the Senate vote on the DREAM Act next week--as part of a defense bill? Then, TGI-FilmWeek! Our critics review The Town, Never Let Me Go, Jack Goes Boating and more. Live from the Toronto Film Festival. Later, you've heard them on An American in Paris and L.A. Confidential, famous film trumpeters Uan Rasey and Malcolm McNab.California unemployment up to 12.4% for August. Will the Senate vote on the DREAM Act next week--as part of a defense bill? Then, TGI-FilmWeek! Our critics review The Town, Never Let Me Go, Jack Goes Boating and more. Live from the Toronto Film Festival. Later, you've heard them on An American in Paris and L.A. Confidential, famous film trumpeters Uan Rasey and Malcolm McNab. -
Is the film industry (still) hostile toward women? Who will be California's next Insurance Commissioner? Is sex work on the rise during the recession? Later, actor Martin Landau is still lovely. -
Listen 1:44:29What do Tea Party victories mean for the GOP? LAPD and researchers at UCLA have joined forces in hot pursuit of a $3-million Justice Department grant to develop computerized models for predicting crime - will they work? Jerry Brown sues Bell officials. Then, quit revving that engine! Motorcycles get quiet or pay the price in California. And, to nap or to caffeinate, that is the question.What do Tea Party victories mean for the GOP? LAPD and researchers at UCLA have joined forces in hot pursuit of a $3-million Justice Department grant to develop computerized models for predicting crime - will they work? Jerry Brown sues Bell officials. Then, quit revving that engine! Motorcycles get quiet or pay the price in California. And, to nap or to caffeinate, that is the question. -
Listen 1:44:29FBI stats show 5% drop in crime. Rate your doctors: how much do reviews tell you about a physician? Are hawks becoming doves? Policy experts who are wavering in their support of U.S. military action in Afghanistan. Later, with smog, asthma, crime and drug use, how do you stay healthy in megacities like LA?FBI stats show 5% drop in crime. Rate your doctors: how much do reviews tell you about a physician? Are hawks becoming doves? Policy experts who are wavering in their support of U.S. military action in Afghanistan. Later, with smog, asthma, crime and drug use, how do you stay healthy in megacities like LA? -
Listen 1:44:29First day of school for LAUSD. San Bruno fire aftermath: where's the gas pipeline closest to you? Does stretching before exercise prevent injury? Will Congress extend the Bush tax cuts? Later, I'm With Fatty author and foodie Edward Ugel on how he lost 50 pounds in 50 weeks.First day of school for LAUSD. San Bruno fire aftermath: where's the gas pipeline closest to you? Does stretching before exercise prevent injury? Will Congress extend the Bush tax cuts? Later, I'm With Fatty author and foodie Edward Ugel on how he lost 50 pounds in 50 weeks. -
Listen 1:36:34Update on the San Bruno fire. Obama's press conference. Judge rules Don't Ask, Don't Tell unconstitutional. Then, TGI FilmWeek! We review this week's new movies, including The Romantics, I'm Still Here, Heartbreaker, Sequestro, Legendary, and more. Later, Sequestro director Jorge Atalla on kidnappings in Brazil.Update on the San Bruno fire. Obama's press conference. Judge rules Don't Ask, Don't Tell unconstitutional. Then, TGI FilmWeek! We review this week's new movies, including The Romantics, I'm Still Here, Heartbreaker, Sequestro, Legendary, and more. Later, Sequestro director Jorge Atalla on kidnappings in Brazil.
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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