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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, Israel and Hamas prepare for peace negotiations; the best fall fun activities in SoCal; new book explores 80s cinema culture; city of LA could have a new rent hike formula; Law enforcement use of AI chatbots and a new book on the impact of 'The Simpsons.'
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    Join Larry Mantle Monday-Thursday 9-11am and Austin Cross on Fridays on LAist's lively discussion program. Airs on 89.3 FM and streaming on LAist.com and the LAist app.

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    Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
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