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

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  • WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10: Helen Tran (L) and Jennifer Hicks protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on October 10, 2012 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments on Fisher V. University of Texas at Austin, and are tasked with ruling on whether the university's consideration of race in admissions is constitutional. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss Proposition 16, a piece of legislation that would allow universities and other public entities to use affirmative action. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; revisit the history of California City; and more.
    Prop 16: Should Californians Overturn The State’s Ban On Affirmative Action?
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss Proposition 16, a piece of legislation that would allow universities and other public entities to use affirmative action. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; revisit the history of California City; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 02: U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg participates in a discussion at Georgetown University Law Center July 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Georgetown University Law Center’s Supreme Court Institute held a discussion on "U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Legacy of Gender Equality in Life and Law." (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:43:38
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and its affects on the court. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss how the pandemic is disproportionally affecting working moms; and more.
    How US Supreme Court’s Shift Right Has Affected Everyday Life, And The Upcoming Cases That Could Be Affected
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and its affects on the court. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss how the pandemic is disproportionally affecting working moms; and more.
  • Mayor Eric Garcetti answers the media's questions outside Council Chamber.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at the fiscal emergency LA City Council declared this month, paving the way for potential buyouts and furloughs for nearly 16,000 workers. Also on the show, FilmWeek host Larry Mantle speaks to members of the documentary “Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story."
    LA’s Budget: How The Fiscal Emergency Could Impact City Workers
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the fiscal emergency LA City Council declared this month, paving the way for potential buyouts and furloughs for nearly 16,000 workers. Also on the show, FilmWeek host Larry Mantle speaks to members of the documentary “Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story."
  • BREZEZINKA, POLAND - DECEMBER 10: Watch towers surrounded by mulitiple high voltage fences, December 10, 2004 at Auschwitz II - Birkenau which was built in March 1942 in the village of Brzezinka, Poland. The camp was liberated by the Soviet army on January 27, 1945, January 2005 will be the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the extermination and concentration camps, when survivors and victims who suffered as a result of the Holocaust will commemorated across the world. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at a new survey looking at American young adults knowledge of the Holocaust and its history. Also on the show, we discuss the future of DTLA after the pandemic; talk about CA's track on plastic use and recycling; and more.
    Survey Finds Nearly Two Thirds Of American Young Adults Unaware Of The Scope Of The Holocaust
    Today on AirTalk, we look at a new survey looking at American young adults knowledge of the Holocaust and its history. Also on the show, we discuss the future of DTLA after the pandemic; talk about CA's track on plastic use and recycling; and more.
  • LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 15, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest in sports. Also on the show, we learn more about a new rent control proposition; discuss the ethical considerations of having robots take over some care taking responsibilities for older adults; and more.
    Triple Play: Nuggets Take The Clippers!
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest in sports. Also on the show, we learn more about a new rent control proposition; discuss the ethical considerations of having robots take over some care taking responsibilities for older adults; and more.
  • ARCADIA, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Mill Creek Hotshots set a backfire to protect homes during the Bobcat Fire on September 13, 2020 in Arcadia, California. California wildfires that have already incinerated a record 2.3 million acres this year and are expected to continue till December. The Bobcat Fire, burning in the San Gabriel Mountains, has grown to about 32,000 acres and is only 6% contained. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we get updates on the Bobcat fire. Also on the show, we discuss the latest political news; hear about the discovery that there may be signs of life on Venus; and more.
    Bobcat Changes Course, Threatens Mt. Wilson Observatory
    Today on AirTalk, we get updates on the Bobcat fire. Also on the show, we discuss the latest political news; hear about the discovery that there may be signs of life on Venus; and more.
  • KPCC/LAist correspondent Josie Huang being detained while reporting by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department personnel on September 12, 2020.
    Listen 1:43:28
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the arrest of KPPC reporter Josie Huang by LA County Sheriff's deputies and the shooting of two deputies over the weekend. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss California police oversight bills; and more.
    2 LA County Sheriff’s Deputies Shot In Ambush Attack Over The Weekend, KPCC Reporter Arrested While Covering The Events
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the arrest of KPPC reporter Josie Huang by LA County Sheriff's deputies and the shooting of two deputies over the weekend. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss California police oversight bills; and more.
  • An orange smoke-filled sky is seen above Molalla, Oregon, on September 10, 2020, as fires burn nearby. - California firefighters battled the state's largest ever inferno Thursday, as tens of thousands of people fled blazes up and down the US West Coast and officials warned the death toll could shoot up in coming days. At least eight people have been confirmed dead in the past 24 hours across California, Oregon and Washington, but officials say some areas are still impossible to reach, meaning the number is likely to rise. (Photo by Deborah BLOOM / AFP) (Photo by DEBORAH BLOOM/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we're getting the latest updates on the west coast fires and smoke conditions. Also on the show, our FilmWeek critics discuss the weekend's releases; we answer your COVID-19 questions; and more.
    West Coast Fires: Where Things Stand And What To Know About SoCal’s Air Quality
    Today on AirTalk, we're getting the latest updates on the west coast fires and smoke conditions. Also on the show, our FilmWeek critics discuss the weekend's releases; we answer your COVID-19 questions; and more.
  • Children go trick or treating on Halloween night in Monterey Park, California on October 31, 2019. - Halloween is a major event for the American economy, from costumes and candy to lighting and decorations, with total spending forecast to reach 8.8 billion in 2019. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss SoCal's reopening and the news that trick-or-treating will be banned in LA County this year. Also on the show, we learn more about the Oscars' inclusion rules; get tips for at-home learning; and more.
    Reopening Update: No Treats For Halloween In LA County, But Movie Theaters In OC Are Opening
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss SoCal's reopening and the news that trick-or-treating will be banned in LA County this year. Also on the show, we learn more about the Oscars' inclusion rules; get tips for at-home learning; and more.
  • The Bobcat Fire has prompted evacuations from Mt. Wilson Observatory.
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    Today on AirTalk, we learn more about the status of the state's fires. Also on the show, we talk with Jody Armour about his new book; discuss Prop 25 and cash bail; and more.
    Updates From The Frontlines Of Bobcat, Creek And El Dorado Fires
    Today on AirTalk, we learn more about the status of the state's fires. Also on the show, we talk with Jody Armour about his new book; discuss Prop 25 and cash bail; 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