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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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  • A "for sale" stands in the foreground, with the IBuyer company RedFin listed as the seller. In the background, a 20ish unit looking apartment complex that is the property for sale. A pedestrian can be seen nearby walking behind the sign. This is in Monterey Park, California on March 19, 2019.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at the practice of iBuying and its effects on the real estate market. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; navigating family conflicts during a pandemic Thanksgiving; and more.
    Are Algorithms Taking Over The Real Estate Market?
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the practice of iBuying and its effects on the real estate market. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; navigating family conflicts during a pandemic Thanksgiving; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at a new LAist series highlighting the issues facing unhoused LGBTQ+ identifying people. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; a look at COP26 as it wraps up; and more.
    New LAist Series Highlights The Hardships Faced By Unhoused Members of The LGBTQ+ Community
    Today on AirTalk, we look at a new LAist series highlighting the issues facing unhoused LGBTQ+ identifying people. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; a look at COP26 as it wraps up; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we examine newly changed grading standards in the Los Angeles and San Diego school districts. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; police returning to Pomona schools; and more.
    Southern California Schools Are Changing Attitudes Towards Grading
    Today on AirTalk, we examine newly changed grading standards in the Los Angeles and San Diego school districts. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; police returning to Pomona schools; and more.
  • An aerial view of mostly empty streets and parking lots with the downtown skyline in the background amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 4, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at the approved redistricting map draft for new city council district boundaries in LA. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; a look at Latino college attendance and graduation rates; and more.
    Los Angeles City Council Has A New Redistricting Map
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the approved redistricting map draft for new city council district boundaries in LA. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; a look at Latino college attendance and graduation rates; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at the potential impact the massive infrastructure bill approved by congress will have on California. Also on the show, what we know (and don't) about long COVID-19; Griffith Park turns 125; and more.
    What Does The Massive Infrastructure Package Mean For California?
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the potential impact the massive infrastructure bill approved by congress will have on California. Also on the show, what we know (and don't) about long COVID-19; Griffith Park turns 125; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at the budding marijuana industry in California, and the new issues legalization has caused. Also on the show, new use of force guidelines for security guards; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
    Five Years Ago, California Legalized Marijuana And Created A Whole New Crop Of Issues
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the budding marijuana industry in California, and the new issues legalization has caused. Also on the show, new use of force guidelines for security guards; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
  • Residents Cody Najera looks Arizona Erb look through the remains of their burned home in Greenville, California on September 4, 2021. Cody is holding a broken mug while Arizona looks over towards him, both with sullen faces.
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    Today on AirTalk, we wrap our week of climate change coverage by discussing the impact it has on people's mental health. Also on the show, we bring you the latest on COVID-19; and more.
    Climate Week: Are You Experiencing Climate Dread? You’re Not Alone
    Today on AirTalk, we wrap our week of climate change coverage by discussing the impact it has on people's mental health. Also on the show, we bring you the latest on COVID-19; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we check in on the U.N. climate summit and if progress is being made. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; post-high school options for new graduates; and more.
    Climate Week: Key Takeaways From The First Five Days Of The United Nations Climate Summit
    Today on AirTalk, we check in on the U.N. climate summit and if progress is being made. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; post-high school options for new graduates; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we speak with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about the climate crises facing the city. Also on the show, we look at how the extreme heat affects vulnerable Californians; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
    Climate Week: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti And The “Race To Zero”
    Today on AirTalk, we speak with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about the climate crises facing the city. Also on the show, we look at how the extreme heat affects vulnerable Californians; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss how rising sea levels will affect California, as well as potential solutions. Also on the show, a look at lagging Latino representation in TV; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
    Climate Week: How Do We Deal With Rising Sea Levels?
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss how rising sea levels will affect California, as well as potential solutions. Also on the show, a look at lagging Latino representation in TV; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
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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