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AirTalk
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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The DA goes weed-whacking, and President Obama won the Nobel Prize. And, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC critics discuss the week's releases including Couples Retreat, An Education and The Damned United. Later, Larry and the critics talk about films of 1939. -
Larry talks with philosopher and activist Cornel West. Later, Karen Armstrong joins him to discuss her new book, "The Case for God". Plus the latest news.
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A look at mudslide risk in the aftermath of the wildfires, welfare reform in Los Angeles County, the MLB playoffs take shape, debate over the health care individual mandate, and a talk with Peter Maas, author of “Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil”.
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An update on Afghanistan; Pasadena Police Chief Bernard Melekian goes to Washington; Recent movie studio upheavals; Ryan Lizza of The New Yorker discusses the inner workings of President Obama's economic team; Matt Latimer, former speechwriter for George W. Bush.
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The Wrightwood fire; H1N1 vaccine; Bill Boyarsky on the LA Times' Chandler family; Is the health care debate off limits with family and friends?; How occult movements shaped American culture.
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Listen 1:44:57Larry Mantle discusses David Letterman's confession and the extortion attempt against him. He then talks with evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new movie releases. Later, a talk with Peter Jones, director of a new documentary about L.A.'s Chandler family.Larry Mantle discusses David Letterman's confession and the extortion attempt against him. He then talks with evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new movie releases. Later, a talk with Peter Jones, director of a new documentary about L.A.'s Chandler family.
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Listen 1:44:57Larry discusses MTA's rail contract with an Italian firm. And as the Supreme Court begins its new term, Larry Mantle looks at the cases on the docket. Then, he talks with legal scholar Barry Friedman about his book "The Will of the People", and how public opinion has shaped the court. And sports network ESPN turns 30 this year. Larry looks at how the company became a sports empire.Larry discusses MTA's rail contract with an Italian firm. And as the Supreme Court begins its new term, Larry Mantle looks at the cases on the docket. Then, he talks with legal scholar Barry Friedman about his book "The Will of the People", and how public opinion has shaped the court. And sports network ESPN turns 30 this year. Larry looks at how the company became a sports empire.
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Listen 1:44:58Guest host David Lazarus discusses the outlook for a public health care option. Then, should U.S. airlines allow the in-flight use of cell phones? The debate over high fructose corn syrup, and the dominance of the U.S. dollar in world currency. Later, David talks to famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis.Guest host David Lazarus discusses the outlook for a public health care option. Then, should U.S. airlines allow the in-flight use of cell phones? The debate over high fructose corn syrup, and the dominance of the U.S. dollar in world currency. Later, David talks to famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis.
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President Obama helps Chicago's Olympics bid, the L.A. Kings hires its own sports reporter, concerns about Chinese adoption, extending the Patriot Act, and a look at disorders of sex development.
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Listen 1:44:58The latest on the arrest of director Roman Polanski; Larry talks to Bruce Lisker, who spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of his mother before his conviction was overturned last month; Did officials underestimate the Station fire?; News about Iran's long-range missile tests; A look at plans for NASA's next frontier: Mars.The latest on the arrest of director Roman Polanski; Larry talks to Bruce Lisker, who spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of his mother before his conviction was overturned last month; Did officials underestimate the Station fire?; News about Iran's long-range missile tests; A look at plans for NASA's next frontier: Mars.
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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