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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: California's snowpack; New UCLA study on pollutants in burn area homes; Is it cringe to dance now? GLP-1 check-in; and Is being late an ADHD symptom?
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Today on AirTalk: Updates on Minnesota; Detecting deepfakes; New book on the Black Dahlia murder; ICE's impact businesses in Orange County; and screen time among older people. -
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.
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Listen 1:44:59The Senate extends the home tax credit and unemployment comp. Then, mandatory flood insurance for LA? The latest Orange County news, a talk with director Grant Heslov about his film "The Men Who Stare at Goats," and should employers cover sick leave due to swine flu? Later, the cultural implications of Starbucks.The Senate extends the home tax credit and unemployment comp. Then, mandatory flood insurance for LA? The latest Orange County news, a talk with director Grant Heslov about his film "The Men Who Stare at Goats," and should employers cover sick leave due to swine flu? Later, the cultural implications of Starbucks. -
A roundup of the regional and national elections, and a talk with GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell. Next, California lawmakers reach a water deal. Nicholas Christakis discusses the power of degrees of separation and his book "Connected."
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Charlie Beck is Mayor Villaraigosa's choice for LA's next top cop. Then, can't cyclists and motorists get along? And, we talk with former Senator Bill Frist. Later, we cover the Mayor's press conference and get reactions to his pick.
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A look at why Gavin Newsom quit the race, Steven Sample tells us why he's leaving USC, and a talk with Charles Handy about Drucker-style management. Later, Karzai wins the Afghan election by default. And, Malcolm Gladwell tells us "What the Dog Saw."
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Listen 1:44:58We look at a House ethics investigation of California legislators and mob mentality in violent sex crimes. Then Timothy Egan talks with us about his book, The Big Burn. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's releases, a look at the AFI Film Festival, and Larry talks with Mitchell Zuckoff about the life of Robert Altman.We look at a House ethics investigation of California legislators and mob mentality in violent sex crimes. Then Timothy Egan talks with us about his book, The Big Burn. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's releases, a look at the AFI Film Festival, and Larry talks with Mitchell Zuckoff about the life of Robert Altman.
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The House health care bill; a UCLA aging conference explores new technologies to live longer and better; Are dishonest habits formed in youth?; a look at this week's Solar Power International Conference.
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Listen 1:44:59Finalists for LAPD's police chief; Ares I-X rocket lifts off; Tavis Smiley's exhibit on 500 years of African American history comes to LA; reporter Amira Hass, recipient of the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award; outgoing LAPD Chief William Bratton; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails"Finalists for LAPD's police chief; Ares I-X rocket lifts off; Tavis Smiley's exhibit on 500 years of African American history comes to LA; reporter Amira Hass, recipient of the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award; outgoing LAPD Chief William Bratton; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails"
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Listen 1:44:46The Senate's plan for a public option; "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley Sullenberger discusses his memoir "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters"; former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shares the stories of diplomacy behind her decorative pins; LA City Council weighs a switch to Gmail; primatologist Jane GoodallThe Senate's plan for a public option; "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley Sullenberger discusses his memoir "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters"; former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shares the stories of diplomacy behind her decorative pins; LA City Council weighs a switch to Gmail; primatologist Jane Goodall
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Listen 1:44:59Is your signature on a petition public or private?; An update on water legislation in Sacramento; NPR's ombudsman hears from KPCC listeners; gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner; Miriam Pawel discusses the UFW, and her book "The Union of Their Dreams"; the director of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine BandIs your signature on a petition public or private?; An update on water legislation in Sacramento; NPR's ombudsman hears from KPCC listeners; gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner; Miriam Pawel discusses the UFW, and her book "The Union of Their Dreams"; the director of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band
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Listen 1:44:59LA's transportation plan; Mark Twain Prize recipient Bill Cosby; home sales up due to the federal tax credit; It's FilmWeek on AirTalk- Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including, Ameilia, Antichrist, Astroboy, and Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant; A talk with Mitch Albom about his new book "Have a Little Faith."LA's transportation plan; Mark Twain Prize recipient Bill Cosby; home sales up due to the federal tax credit; It's FilmWeek on AirTalk- Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including, Ameilia, Antichrist, Astroboy, and Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant; A talk with Mitch Albom about his new book "Have a Little Faith."
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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