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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 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: The latest in Minneapolis, South Bay Metro line update, new book: Kings and Pawns, construction shortages, and who should pick up the bill?

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    Westly, Angelides, and Negative Campaigning; Assembly Votes To Give California Voters More Power In Presidential Elections; AIDS 25 Years Later; The Pentagon's Rise to Power
    Westly, Angelides, and Negative Campaigning; Assembly Votes To Give California Voters More Power In Presidential Elections; AIDS 25 Years Later; The Pentagon's Rise to Power
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    The Supreme Court Scales Back Whistleblower Rights; Proposition 81; Iraq Update; The Haditha Investigation; Are CEOs Paid Too Much?
    The Supreme Court Scales Back Whistleblower Rights; Proposition 81; Iraq Update; The Haditha Investigation; Are CEOs Paid Too Much?
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    Indonesian Quake; Secretary of State Debate; Lieutenant Governor's Race; Science Update with Michael Shermer
    Indonesian Quake; Secretary of State Debate; Lieutenant Governor's Race; Science Update with Michael Shermer
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    Oracle Bones; Just Americans; Hooked; Fish on Friday
    Oracle Bones; Just Americans; Hooked; Fish on Friday
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    The Future of Immigration Reform Legislation; Propostion 82: The "Preschool For All" Initiative; FilmWeek
    The Future of Immigration Reform Legislation; Propostion 82: The "Preschool For All" Initiative; FilmWeek
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    Verdicts on the Enron Case Are In; California's High School Exit Exam Is Reinstated; Annual Statewide Beach Report Card; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; Vicente Fox's Visit and US/Mexico Relations; How to Find Happiness
    Verdicts on the Enron Case Are In; California's High School Exit Exam Is Reinstated; Annual Statewide Beach Report Card; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; Vicente Fox's Visit and US/Mexico Relations; How to Find Happiness
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    Sheriff Lee Baca; International Trade-Off?; Race for Attorney General; Immigration Debate Continues In Washington; US/Israel Relations Update; Poncho Sanchez
    Sheriff Lee Baca; International Trade-Off?; Race for Attorney General; Immigration Debate Continues In Washington; US/Israel Relations Update; Poncho Sanchez
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    City of L.A. May Tighten Gun Laws; 45th Assembly District Race Debate; Should English be the "National Language?"; Robert Rauschenberg Exhibit at MOCA; Last Remaining Seats
    City of L.A. May Tighten Gun Laws; 45th Assembly District Race Debate; Should English be the "National Language?"; Robert Rauschenberg Exhibit at MOCA; Last Remaining Seats
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    LAPD Consent Decree; Sacramento And The Future Of The LAUSD; Mayoral Takeovers In Other U.S. Cities; Extending The School Calendar; New LACMA Director Michael Govan
    LAPD Consent Decree; Sacramento And The Future Of The LAUSD; Mayoral Takeovers In Other U.S. Cities; Extending The School Calendar; New LACMA Director Michael Govan
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    Who Should Run LA's Schools? The Proposed Mayoral Takeover of LAUSD; FilmWeek
    Who Should Run LA's Schools? The Proposed Mayoral Takeover of LAUSD; FilmWeek

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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