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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: 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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Recent Episodes
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Today on AirTalk: The latest in Minneapolis, South Bay Metro line update, new book: Kings and Pawns, construction shortages, and who should pick up the bill? -
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.
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Larry talks about California's worsening credit crisis with California State Treasurer Bill Lockyer and then takes a look at Wal-Mart's plans to adopt sustainability standards for its products. Also FilmWeek reviews of Harry Potter and 500 Days of Summer. -
Listen 1:45:16Larry discusses the newest developments in California's budget negotiations, and the impact cuts are having on higher education. He will also talk about the Great Park in Orange County, about new legislation that would affect the paparazzi and he will talk with Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke.Larry discusses the newest developments in California's budget negotiations, and the impact cuts are having on higher education. He will also talk about the Great Park in Orange County, about new legislation that would affect the paparazzi and he will talk with Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke.
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House Democrats have unveiled sweeping legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. Larry and legislators Xavier Becerra and John Campbell among other experts analyze the proposal.
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KPCC airs the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor. AirTalk will provide analysis.
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Listen 1:45:16The Senate conformation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor starts today. You can listen to the opening statements of the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on the KPCC website and the nominee's opening statement will air live on KPCC. AirTalk will provide analysis with experts and Larry Mantle will take take listener calls.The Senate conformation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor starts today. You can listen to the opening statements of the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on the KPCC website and the nominee's opening statement will air live on KPCC. AirTalk will provide analysis with experts and Larry Mantle will take take listener calls.
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Larry talks about newly detected tremors on the San Andreas fault. And, is there a need for a new federal stimulus package? Larry also gets all the latest Orange County news, reviews the week's new films and discusses the life of Lena Horne.
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Larry talks about reform of CA's home health care program, discusses how Joe Biden is doing as Vice President, and talks about ethics for food bloggers.
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A look at taxing the internet, plans for the health care overhaul, and the impact of serial relocation on workers and communities.
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Larry Mantle anchors KPCC’s live coverage of Michael Jackson’s memorial service at Staples Center.
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Larry talks with Senior U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman on how Congress really works, plus the day's top headlines.
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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