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Larry Mantle
What I cover
On AirTalk I interview a wide-range of leaders in politics, entertainment, science, health, social debate, history, and the arts, coupled with the call-in and email participation of LAist listeners. I also host the movie review and interview program FilmWeek.
My background
For over 40 years I’ve hosted what is now the longest running daily talk show in the history of the Los Angeles radio market. Over these years I’ve conducted thousands of interviews that include U.S. Presidents, Nobel Prize recipients, Oscar-winners, and history makers.
I’m a fourth-generation Angeleno who has been fortunate enough to cover the region that I know well and love.
My goals
I value the emails and calls we receive from listeners that provide a mix of astute analysis and valuable personal experiences. I want AirTalk to thoroughly explore Southern California in its tremendous variety and complexity. It’s essential we combine expert guests and listener input to reflect that richness.
Best way to reach me
Email: atcomments@laist.com
Stories by Larry Mantle
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Bass, who currently serves as the mayor of L.A., covered topics ranging from her homelessness approach to city infrastructure.
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Huang, a Presbyterian minister and community organizer, covered topics ranging from labor management to the size of the LAPD and the homelessness crisis.
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Raman, who currently sits on the L.A. City Council, covered topics ranging from homelessness to labor management.
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The Los Angeles mayoral candidate and tech entrepreneur covered topics ranging from homelessness to building permits.
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The California gubernatorial candidate and former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services discussed healthcare costs, gas prices and more.
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California gubernatorial candidate and former L.A. mayor covered topics ranging from the state's gas taxes to how he'd interact with President Trump.
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The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony is Sunday. If you haven't seen all (or any) of the nominated films, we can get you ready.
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The AirTalk host recommends coffee table books about Art Deco and car culture, as well as a book about Shohei Ohtani and a guide to Hollywood careers.
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He spoke in 2009 about his life, career and memories after the release of a new album to critical acclaim.
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LAist's AirTalk daily show got its start 40 years ago on the campus of Pasadena City College, the PCC in the KPCC call letters.
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Larry Mantle has covered many disasters in his 40th year as host of LAist 89.3's AirTalk program. He says the scope of the Palisades and Eaton fires is still hard to process.
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Each book on this list offers insight into Southern California.
