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- Host: Larry Mantle
- A daily, one-hour live talk program with host from Los Angeles, this is now the longest continuously running daily talk program in the Los Angeles radio market. The guest roster features leaders in science, health, social debate, history, entertainment, politics and the arts, coupled with the telephone participation of a highly-sophisticated public radio audience.
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- Location: Pasadena, CA
- Language: English
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AirTalk for December 9, 2009
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Restrictions on LA medical marijuana dispensaries. Has email grown oppressive? LA Opera gets $14 million loan. Exposition Line delays. And they called him Louis, Louie, Satchmo and Pops-the life and music of Louis Armstrong.
AirTalk for December 8, 2009
Tue, Dec 8
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A compromise on the public option?; protests renewed in Iran; can stem cells fight HIV?; scams for dental work; Twitter founder Jack Dorsey on his new venture; and Lee Eisenberg explains why American consumers won't stop buying.
AirTalk for December 7, 2009
Mon, Dec 7
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World leaders meet in Copenhagen for the United Nations summit on climate change; Christine Essel and Paul Krekorian vie for 2nd District City Council seat ; can couples improve their marriages?; increasing access to dental care.
AirTalk for December 4, 2009
Fri, Dec 4
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An economic news roundup, and Larry previews the LA Auto show with Dan Neil. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC critics review the week's releases, and a talk with legendary actress Leslie Caron.
AirTalk for December 3, 2009
Thu, Dec 3
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Comcast-NBC Universal to merge; Tiger Watch; latest news from the OC; economics columnist Justin Fox doubts that markets can regulate themselves; and MOCA celebrates it's 30th anniversary.
AirTalk for December 2, 2009
Wed, Dec 2
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Analyzing Obama's speech at West Point. Why won't the U.S. sign the landmine treaty? And, Viva Ciclovia! Would you support weekly shutdowns of a major road to make way for Sunday cycling?
AirTalk for December 1, 2009
Tue, Dec 1
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World AIDS Day -- what does an HIV diagnosis mean in America in 2009? Should Californians vote by mail? Obama's Afghan plan. And, the story of poker.
AirTalk for November 30, 2009
Mon, Nov 30
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Obama's speech on Afghanistan; Larry talks with State Assemblyman Chuck Devore about his bid for U.S. Senate; Mike Penner's suicide and transgender trouble; and polar bears on thin ice.
AirTalk for November 27, 2009
Fri, Nov 27
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The best science stories of 2009; The 25th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil; And FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including Princess & the Frog, The Road, Old Dogs and Ninja Assassin.
AirTalk for November 25, 2009
Wed, Nov 25
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Listeners call in to share their air travel horror stories, rowing the Atlantic Ocean, a model to cut health care costs, and are public employee unions bankrupting the nation?
AirTalk for November 24, 2009
Tue, Nov 24
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Somalia-Minnesota terror connection. How effective is marijuana at managing pain? Carl Kasell leaves Morning Edition. Telescope time travel. What's a Hadron collider? And, we talk with Joseph Wambaugh about his novel, "Hollywood Moon."
AirTalk for November 23, 2009
Mon, Nov 23
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Senate moves health bill forward, while the House takes up domestic partner benefits for federal employees. Miracle on the Hudson dissected. Then Jackie MacMullan's book with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson recalls one of the great rivalries in professional basketball.
AirTalk for November 20, 2009
Fri, Nov 20
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Jobless rate up in California. What will life be like when China rules the world? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's theatrical and DVD releases, including Twilight sequel New Moon, The Blind Side, Bad Lieutenant, and Planet 51.
AirTalk for November 19, 2009
Thu, Nov 19
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Senate health bill. Strict curfew laws and latest news in the OC. Glass ceiling intact. Then, Steven Landsburg calculates the meaning of life and Phil Jackson runs down the Lakers' roster.
AirTalk for November 18, 2009
Wed, Nov 18
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California's $21 billion deficit; Andre Agassi opens up about his life and tennis career; the district attorney says he'll prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries; a talk with David Cope, whose computer program "Emily Howell" composes its own music; Ruth Seymour retires as general manager of KCRW
AirTalk for November 17, 2009
Tue, Nov 17
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Ban on medical marijuana sales rejected; New breast cancer screening guidelines spark debate; What's Sarah Palin's political future?; and Romesh Ratnesar discusses his book "Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War"
AirTalk for November 16, 2009
Mon, Nov 16
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9/11 suspects to be tried in NY federal court; A talk with George Carlin's daughter about her father's life and signature humor; Could health care legislation hurt state insurance mandates?; The lunar probe makes a splash; Barbara Ehrenreich discusses the danger of positive thinking.
AirTalk for November 13, 2009
Fri, Nov 13
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An update on Los Angeles marijuana ordinances. Next, the Gold Line extension opens this weekend--we take you on an audio tour. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC critics discuss the week's releases, including 2012, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Pirate Radio, plus a look back at the films of renowned cinematographers Lszl and Vilmos.
AirTalk for November 12, 2009
Thu, Nov 12
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Californians are pessimistic about the future. Frances Beinecke talks some clean energy common sense into us. Then AirTalk goes on the road for an in-depth discussion of Afghanistan with Rep. Adam Schiff, Reza Aslan and Kalev Sepp from the Autry National Center.
AirTalk for November 11, 2009
Wed, Nov 11
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New restrictions for fisheries. AirTalk follows up on last week's conversation on biking in Los Angeles, a look at the Stupak-Pitts abortion amendment in the health care bill, and Larry talks with founding Monty Python member John Cleese.
AirTalk for November 10, 2009
Tue, Nov 10
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FBI too PC? New strategies for containing HIV/AIDS. We check in with LAPD's next top cop Charlie Beck. And, Michael Spector warns us against "Denialism."
AirTalk for November 9, 2009
Mon, Nov 9
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The health care bill clears passage in the House, Larry Mantle talks with Carly Fiorina about her bid for U.S. Senate, and David Plouffe tells about his experience as Barack Obama's campaign manager in the historic 2008 presidential race. Later, Daniel Jonah Goldhagen discusses the politics of genocide.
AirTalk for November 6, 2009
Fri, Nov 6
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The latest on the shootings at Fort Hood, the H1N1 vaccine shortage, and a talk with Malalai Joya about her book "A Woman Among Warlords." Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the KPCC film critics discuss the week's releases, including A Christmas Carol, The Men Who Stare at Goats, The Box, and Precious. Later, glamour lessons learned from Liz Taylor.
AirTalk for November 5, 2009
Thu, Nov 5
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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.
AirTalk for November 4, 2009
Wed, Nov 4
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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."
AirTalk for November 3, 2009
Tue, Nov 3
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Charlie Beck is LA's next top cop. Then, can't cyclists and motorists get along? And, we talk with former Senator Bill Frist. Later, it's back to police HQ for Antonio Villaraigosa's press conference.
AirTalk for November 2, 2009
Mon, Nov 2
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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."
AirTalk for October 30, 2009
Fri, Oct 30
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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.
AirTalk for October 29, 2009
Thu, Oct 29
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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.
AirTalk for October 28, 2009
Wed, Oct 28
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Larry discusses the finalists for LAPD's police chief, and later in the program talks with outgoing Chief William Bratton; the 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; UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, author of "When Brute Force Fails"
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