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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 1:44:31Has Washington responded quickly enough to the Gulf oil spill? Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta on China and Elena Kagan. California Democratic AG candidates Pedro Nava and Rocky Delgadillo. Later, the biggest manhunt in American history--the search for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassin.Has Washington responded quickly enough to the Gulf oil spill? Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta on China and Elena Kagan. California Democratic AG candidates Pedro Nava and Rocky Delgadillo. Later, the biggest manhunt in American history--the search for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassin. -
Listen 1:36:28Senate passes financial reform bill. Debating Prop 16- who should control electricity service? And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review the week's new movies, including Shrek Forever After, MacGruber, Solitary Man, and Holy Rollers. Later, a wrap-up of the Cannes Film Festival.Senate passes financial reform bill. Debating Prop 16- who should control electricity service? And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review the week's new movies, including Shrek Forever After, MacGruber, Solitary Man, and Holy Rollers. Later, a wrap-up of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Listen 1:44:32Meg Whitman's lead drops for the GOP nomination. Tensions increase between North and South Korea over torpedo attack. Next, the rising threat from deadly bacteria. Balancing alternative energy development and natural resources in the Mojave Desert, and California educators sue the state over school funding. Later, the intriguing lives of ants- they're just like us!Meg Whitman's lead drops for the GOP nomination. Tensions increase between North and South Korea over torpedo attack. Next, the rising threat from deadly bacteria. Balancing alternative energy development and natural resources in the Mojave Desert, and California educators sue the state over school funding. Later, the intriguing lives of ants- they're just like us!
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What do yesterday's primaries mean for November? Tracing the impact of the Colorado River from source to sea. Obama meets with Mexican President Calderon. And writer Bruce Feiler shares the story of finding men to take care of his daughters when he's gone.
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Listen 1:44:30Calls for a new investigation into last year's Station fire. The LA City Council approves new cuts. Next, debating Prop. 15- should California repeal the ban on public funding of political campaigns? Then, social unrest in Thailand. A look at today's primaries leading to November midterms, and CalPERS asks the state for more money. Later, Jillian Lauren recounts her life in a harem.Calls for a new investigation into last year's Station fire. The LA City Council approves new cuts. Next, debating Prop. 15- should California repeal the ban on public funding of political campaigns? Then, social unrest in Thailand. A look at today's primaries leading to November midterms, and CalPERS asks the state for more money. Later, Jillian Lauren recounts her life in a harem.
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An update on the Gulf oil spill. Debating Prop. 17- who would the car insurance initiative benefit? Pesticides linked to increased ADHD risk. Iran agrees to send enriched uranium to Turkey. And, growing up through the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1956-1978.
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Listen 1:44:32Governor Schwarzenegger releases his May budget revision. Which state services will be cut? Next, tough financial times for Homeboy Industries, and renowned songwriter Jimmy Webb revisits MacArthur Park. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Robin Hood, Letters to Juliet, Just Wright, and Princess Kaiulani. Later, the Cannes Film Festival, and preserving classic films.Governor Schwarzenegger releases his May budget revision. Which state services will be cut? Next, tough financial times for Homeboy Industries, and renowned songwriter Jimmy Webb revisits MacArthur Park. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Robin Hood, Letters to Juliet, Just Wright, and Princess Kaiulani. Later, the Cannes Film Festival, and preserving classic films.
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Polls show a majority of Americans (except Hispanics) approve of Arizona's new immigration law. Google vs. Apple, Time Warner vs. Hulu--who will rule tomorrow's tech gadgets? Kerry-Lieberman energy bill. Later, get rid of the performance review.
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Listen 1:44:30Arizona bans ethnic studies programs. Debating an LAUSD parcel tax- should Angelenos pay more to keep their school district afloat? With new prime minister David Cameron, what's next for British government? Later, the pill for men? And, the history of gay life in the Old West.Arizona bans ethnic studies programs. Debating an LAUSD parcel tax- should Angelenos pay more to keep their school district afloat? With new prime minister David Cameron, what's next for British government? Later, the pill for men? And, the history of gay life in the Old West.
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Do suspected terrorists have the right to remain silent? Global universities are turning talk of brain drain to brain circulation. Later, AirTalk on the road from Costa Mesa to explore religious tension on UC campuses.
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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