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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: Jet fuel shortage; Marine protected areas; Should college be 3 years? Prediction market explainer; LA theater; and a documentary on Yiddish theater.
    Jet fuel and its consequences have been a disaster for the traveling public
    Today on AirTalk: Jet fuel shortage; Marine protected areas; Should college be 3 years? Prediction market explainer; LA theater; and a documentary on Yiddish theater.

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  • DES MOINES, IA - FEBRUARY 03: Officials from the 68th caucus precinct overlook the results of the first referendum count during a caucus event on February 3, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Iowa is the first contest in the 2020 presidential nominating process with the candidates then moving on to New Hampshire. (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, our weekly political political roundtable takes a look at what happened in Iowa. Also on the show, we discuss a proposed state takeover of PG&E; California's mandatory physical education tests; and more.
    Week In Politics: Iowa Voting Malarkey
    Today on AirTalk, our weekly political political roundtable takes a look at what happened in Iowa. Also on the show, we discuss a proposed state takeover of PG&E; California's mandatory physical education tests; and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 3: Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) talks to reporters just off the Senate floor during a recess in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on February 3, 2020 in Washington, DC. Closing arguments begin Monday after the Senate voted to block witnesses from appearing in the impeachment trial. The final vote is expected on Wednesday. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
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    Closing arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial unfolded Monday as much for history as any effort to sway votes, one final chance to influence public opinion and set the record ahead of his expected acquittal in the Republican-led Senate.
    Impeachment Trial: House Managers, White House Counsel Deliver Closing Arguments
    Closing arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial unfolded Monday as much for history as any effort to sway votes, one final chance to influence public opinion and set the record ahead of his expected acquittal in the Republican-led Senate.
  • Pedestrians cross the street as construction workers work on the exterior of a commercial and residential building going up in Hollywood, California on January 22, 2014. US housing starts dived almost 10 percent in December from a five-year high but maintained robust growth for the year as the housing market recovers, government data showed last week, as new residential construction fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 999,900 in December. The full year 2013 data underlined the strength of last year's housing market recovery following the 2006 collapse of a price bubble. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at what's next for SB50 as it fails to pass for a third time in the California Senate. Also on the show, we preview the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries and talk about a plan to revamp Hollywood Blvd. that aims to make more space for pedestrians.
    Controversial SB 50 Officially Dead After Failing To Pass In The Senate. Now What?
    Today on AirTalk, we look at what's next for SB50 as it fails to pass for a third time in the California Senate. Also on the show, we preview the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries and talk about a plan to revamp Hollywood Blvd. that aims to make more space for pedestrians.
  • Crowds flocked to Echo Park Lake for its reopening on June 15, 2013.
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    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the protest fighting for homeless encampments at Echo Park. We also talk with listeners about their thoughts on the "American Dirt" controversy.
    Homeless Residents Call For Agreement That Would Allow For Camping In Echo Park
    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the protest fighting for homeless encampments at Echo Park. We also talk with listeners about their thoughts on the "American Dirt" controversy.
  • HONG KONG, CHINA - JANUARY 23: Travellers wearing face mask wait at the departure hall of West Kowloon Station on January 23, 2020 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong reported its first two cases of Wuhan coronavirus infections as the number of those who have died from the virus in China climbed to seventeen on Wednesday and cases have been reported in other countries including the United States,Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we give an update on coronavirus news in California as flights into the state are being diverted and a suspected case is being investigated in San Diego County. We also break down Trump's proposed middle eastern peace plan and get updates on a local fire that broke out this morning.
    Head of LA County Dept Of Health: The Latest On Coronavirus
    Today on AirTalk, we give an update on coronavirus news in California as flights into the state are being diverted and a suspected case is being investigated in San Diego County. We also break down Trump's proposed middle eastern peace plan and get updates on a local fire that broke out this morning.
  • IOWA CITY, IOWA - JANUARY 27: Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign town hall event at the Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom at the University of Iowa January 27, 2020 in Iowa City, Iowa. In a what appears to be a neck-and-neck race, Biden is ahead of rival candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) by 6 points in a USA Today/Suffolk University poll but is running behind Sanders by 8 points according to a New York Times/Siena College poll, both polls of likely Iowa caucus-goers conducted at about the same time. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we have a conversation with presidential candidate Joe Biden who's campaigning in Iowa ahead of the primaries next week. We also take a look at the aviation investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and analyze the San Francisco DA's proposal to end cash bail.
    A Conversation With 2020 Candidate Joe Biden
    Today on AirTalk, we have a conversation with presidential candidate Joe Biden who's campaigning in Iowa ahead of the primaries next week. We also take a look at the aviation investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and analyze the San Francisco DA's proposal to end cash bail.
  • NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 04: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers leaves the court following a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on February 4, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Los Angeles defeated New Orleans 99-96. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we remember the life of Kobe Bryant, who died at the age of 41 yesterday in a helicopter accident, and talk with listeners about the legacy the basketball star left behind. Also on the show, we give an update on the confirmed coronavirus cases in SoCal.
    The Man, The Myth, The Legend, The Mamba: Remembering Kobe Bryant
    Today on AirTalk, we remember the life of Kobe Bryant, who died at the age of 41 yesterday in a helicopter accident, and talk with listeners about the legacy the basketball star left behind. Also on the show, we give an update on the confirmed coronavirus cases in SoCal.
  • A picture taken on October 17, 2016 shows an employee typing on a computer keyboard at the headquarters of Internet security giant Kaspersky in Moscow. / AFP / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY Thibault MARCHAND (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at the possible sale of the dot-org domain and how nonprofits may be affected. We also discuss Trump's announcement to sue California's over the state's abortion policies; talk about a new change that could be coming to your FICO scores; and more.
    Why Nonprofits Are Concerned About The Sale Of The Dot-Org Domain
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the possible sale of the dot-org domain and how nonprofits may be affected. We also discuss Trump's announcement to sue California's over the state's abortion policies; talk about a new change that could be coming to your FICO scores; and more.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Tatyana Danilova walks her pet pig named LiLou through the United terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on December 10, 2019 in San Francisco, California. LiLou, a five year-old Juliana pig is a member of SFO's Wag Brigade that brings therapy animals to airport's departure area to greet passengers as they wait for their flights. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at a new proposal by the Department of Transportation that could ban all emotional support animals from flying. Also on the show, we analyze new city rental laws being proposed that could change renter-landlord relationships and give an update on impeachment.
    Federal Proposal Could Allow Airlines To Bar Emotional Support Animals From Flying
    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at a new proposal by the Department of Transportation that could ban all emotional support animals from flying. Also on the show, we analyze new city rental laws being proposed that could change renter-landlord relationships and give an update on impeachment.
  • Harvey Weinstein received almost the maximum sentence for his sex crimes conviction.
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    Today on AirTalk, we break down what's going on in the entertainment world as the Weinstein trial begins and Grammys CEO Deborah Dugan alleges discrimination. We also look at the first day of the Senate impeachment trial and talk about what you need to know before CA Primary voting begins next month.
    Entertainment World Latest: Weinstein Trial Begins, Controversy At The Grammys
    Today on AirTalk, we break down what's going on in the entertainment world as the Weinstein trial begins and Grammys CEO Deborah Dugan alleges discrimination. We also look at the first day of the Senate impeachment trial and talk about what you need to know before CA Primary voting begins next month.
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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