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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 predictions for Senate races, political influencers, Tesla safety, local housing, CD-3 candidate Barri Worth Girvan and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk, guest host Sharon McNary kicks off the show with an update on the California fire season. Also on the program, COVID-19 news; Orange County Power Authority transparency issues; and more. -
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Today on AirTalk, previewing the last of the scheduled January 6 Committee hearings. Also on the show, we look into the growth of diversity in major cities; COVID-19 updates; and more. -
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Today on AirTalk, looking into why several local LA Starbucks are shutting down. Also on the show, a new UCLA heat map; checking in on California High Speed Rail; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we talk about a new online tool from UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health. Also on the program, we talk about the DOJ's investigation into the PGA, latest news surrounding California's high-speed rail, and more.
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Credits & Support
Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Amy Lopez, Apprentice News Clerk
Ava Calbreath, Apprentice News Clerk