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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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    Today on AirTalk: Recapping the LA mayoral debate; Restoring Santa Monica dunes; Vasectomies; Screens in schools; and Hysterectomies.
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    Today on AirTalk: Recapping the LA mayoral debate; Restoring Santa Monica dunes; Vasectomies; Screens in schools; and Hysterectomies.

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  • TOPSHOT - Registered nurse Yeni Sandoval wears personal protective equipment (PPE) while she cares for a Covid-19 patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in Tarzana, California on January 3, 2021. - Approximately four weeks ago, the hospital had a very manageable census, and very small amounts of patients in the ICU, but since Thanksgiving it seems like the census has been doubling every 10 days and they've gotten to a point where 80% of the hospital is filled with patients with Covid-19, and  90% of the ICU is now filled with Covid-19. According to doctor Yadegar, it's not just a matter of room, but it's also the staffing to have nurses, as well as doctors to be able to take care of those patients. It's very difficult to get critical care nurses and doctors. So, it's hard to expand, even if we can expand with the number of beds in the rooms it's impossible to expand in terms of nurses and doctors because there's limited resources. The situation is very dire. The hospital systems are at a breaking point unless we were able to get this infection under control. It's not sustainable. Unfortunately, the emergency room is having to close and not be able to take patients that are coming in with ambulances because we don't have room for them, and at this point this is impacting not just what happens in the hospital but it affects everyone in the community. (Photo by Apu GOMES / AFP) (Photo by APU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss entertainment guilds calling for a halt to local production as COVID-19 surge continues, update you on the latest political news; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: US Death Toll Tops 350,000 As Cases Surge Into New Year
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss entertainment guilds calling for a halt to local production as COVID-19 surge continues, update you on the latest political news; and more.
  • County of Los Angeles paramedics administer oxygen to a potential Covid-19 patient on the sidewalk before taking him to a hospital in Hawthorne, California on December 29, 2020. - The new variant of coronavirus was detected for the first time today in the United States and Latin America as President-elect Joe Biden vowed to significantly ramp up the vaccination drive. The coronavirus has killed at least 1,775,272 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019, according to an AFP tally on December 29 based on official sources. The United States is the worst-affected country with 334,967 deaths, followed by Brazil with 191,570. (Photo by Apu GOMES / AFP) (Photo by APU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we go over the latest news on COVID-19 and answer your questions. Also on the show, we'll talk about the impact of the pandemic on future generations; take a look at the positive news that came out of this year; and more.
    First Reported Case Of U.K. COVID-19 Strain In U.S. Found In Colorado
    Today on AirTalk, we go over the latest news on COVID-19 and answer your questions. Also on the show, we'll talk about the impact of the pandemic on future generations; take a look at the positive news that came out of this year; and more.
  • APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) A clinician cares for a COVID-19 patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Providence St. Mary Medical Center amid a surge in COVID-19 patients in Southern California on December 23, 2020 in Apple Valley, California. The 213 bed capacity hospital in San Bernardino County is currently treating at least 140 COVID 19-positive inpatients while operating at approximately 250 percent of ICU capacity. Southern California remains at zero percent of its ICU (Intensive Care Unit) bed capacity amid the spike in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news answer your questions. Also on the show, we look back at the impact the pandemic has had on the restaurant industry and what they expect to face next year; what to look out for next year in national politics; and more.
    DOC AMA: LA Hospitals in Crisis Mode, Low Oxygen Supply & More
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news answer your questions. Also on the show, we look back at the impact the pandemic has had on the restaurant industry and what they expect to face next year; what to look out for next year in national politics; and more.
  • An illustration picture shows vials with Covid-19 Vaccine stickers attached and syringes, with the logo of the University of Oxford and its partner British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, on November 17, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the most recent COVID-19 relief package that was signed into law; where the line is drawn for cultural appropriation in fashion; and more.
    DOC AMA: COVID-19 Numbers Surge In The Midst Of Holiday Season
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the most recent COVID-19 relief package that was signed into law; where the line is drawn for cultural appropriation in fashion; and more.
  • CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Respiratory therapist Andrew Hoyt cares for a COVID-19 patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, with the word 'Merry' posted on the window a few days before Christmas, on December 21, 2020 in Chula Vista, California. According to state figures, Southern California currently has 0 percent of its ICU (Intensive Care Unit) bed capacity remaining amid a spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk about the workplace messaging app Slack and its impact on work environments; hear from students and teachers about virtual schooling this year; and more.
    COVID-19: How One Of Orange County’s Largest Hospitals Is Dealing With Scarcity Of ICU Beds
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk about the workplace messaging app Slack and its impact on work environments; hear from students and teachers about virtual schooling this year; and more.
  • APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Clinicians evaluate a patient in a triage tent set up outside Providence St. Mary Medical Center amid a surge in COVID-19 patients in Southern California on December 18, 2020 in Apple Valley, California. The 213 bed capacity hospital in San Bernardino County currently has 60 ICU-level patients with only 20 official ICU beds. The hospital is currently treating 131 COVID 19-positive patients while 20 more patients are suspected to have the virus. Southern California currently has zero percent of its ICU (Intensive Care Unit) bed capacity remaining amid the spike in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:42:27
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    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we hear from local museums to see how they are faring during the pandemic; preview the Lakers and Clippers ahead of their season-opener tomorrow; and more.
    DOC AMA: Los Angeles Hospitals Prepare To Ration Care, New COVID-19 Mutations & More
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we hear from local museums to see how they are faring during the pandemic; preview the Lakers and Clippers ahead of their season-opener tomorrow; and more.
  • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Registered nurse Ali Calhoun cares for a COVID-19 patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Sharp Memorial Hospital on December 15, 2020 in San Diego, California. According to state figures, Southern California, which includes San Diego County, currently has only 1.7 percent of its ICU (Intensive Care Unit) bed capacity remaining amid a spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Sharp HealthCare is the largest health system in San Diego County. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we check in with local music venues to hear how they are faring during the pandemic; KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Southern California Has Run Out Of ICU Bed Space For Hospitalized Patients
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we check in with local music venues to hear how they are faring during the pandemic; KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
  • WESTWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 16: Nurse Eunice Lee injects nurse Nicole Chang (R) with the COVID-19 vaccine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on December 16, 2020 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Brian van der Brug-Pool/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we break down the limitations in brain scans; discuss the legal arguments behind the outdoor dining ban; and more.
    COVID-19: Moderna’s Vaccine Under FDA Panel Microscope Today
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we break down the limitations in brain scans; discuss the legal arguments behind the outdoor dining ban; and more.
  • Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine is pictured at Rady Children's Hospital before it's placed back in the refrigerator in San Diego, California on December 15, 2020. (Photo by ARIANA DREHSLER / AFP) (Photo by ARIANA DREHSLER/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk to LAPD Chief Michel Moore about the latest news concerning his department; check in on the United States Postal Service and its shipment backlog this holiday season; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: ICU Capacity, Rapid-At-Home Testing, Vaccine Side Effects And More
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we talk to LAPD Chief Michel Moore about the latest news concerning his department; check in on the United States Postal Service and its shipment backlog this holiday season; and more.
  • BETHESDA, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 14: SPC Angel Laureano holds a COVID-19 vaccine at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on December 14, 2020 in Bethesda, Maryland. Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller received his first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, as the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history kicked off in an effort to get protection against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Manuel Balce Ceneta-Pool/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the process of vaccine distribution as Southern California begins to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; check in with local bookstores as they look to stay financially afloat; and more.
    As COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Make Their Way Across The Country, A Look At Plans For Distribution in Southern California
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the process of vaccine distribution as Southern California begins to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; check in with local bookstores as they look to stay financially afloat; and more.
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Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Lucy Copp, Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Associate Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk