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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, we remember the defunct department stores from L.A. history. Also on the show, we look at the problems with freeway widening; the latest on COVID-19; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, LAPD Chief Michel Moore joins Larry for his monthly interview to discuss the latest in law enforcement. Also on the show, a look at the term Latinx; turning empty offices into housing; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at Gov. Newsom's proposal for a law targeting assault weapons based off Texas' ban on most abortions. Also on the show we look at what makes holiday rom-coms so good; the latest on COVID-19; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at what consumers need to know about surging inflation. Also on the show, we remember the life of Vicente Fernández; the latest on COVID-19; and more. -
For today's AirTalk episode, we're airing KPCC/LAist criminal justice correspondent Frank Stoltze's conversation with LA County District Attorney George Gascón about his first year in office. Also on the show, FilmWeek. -
Today on AirTalk, we wrap up our crime week with a look at the state of criminal justice reform. Also on the show, we interview Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the latest on COVID-19; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we continue our crime week with a look at what could be driving the increase in violent crimes this year. Also on the show, we discuss L.A. County Redistricting; the latest on COVID-19; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we continue our crime week with a look at retail and property crimes. Also on the show, we discuss the 80 year anniversary of Pearl Harbor; the latest on COVID-19; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the trends we're seeing with various types of crime in L.A. Also on the show, we ask listeners what music got them through the Pandemic; the latest on COVID-19; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at the tightening water supply across California. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19 and FilmWeek.
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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