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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: 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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Listen 1:36:17Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on President Trump and his call to the Ukraine including reports that he ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before the call. We also take a look at Southern California's planned power outages amid this fall's heat wave; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on President Trump and his call to the Ukraine including reports that he ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before the call. We also take a look at Southern California's planned power outages amid this fall's heat wave; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also check in on the 2020 campaigns in Iowa and New Hampshire; discuss how large scale vaping bans could impact consumers; and more.Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also check in on the 2020 campaigns in Iowa and New Hampshire; discuss how large scale vaping bans could impact consumers; and more. -
Listen 1:39:19Today on AirTalk, as part of the “Covering Climate Now” initiative, we take a look at the proposals from the Democratic candidates as well as the impact of climate change on Western states. Larry Mantle hosts this hour long regional call in special with NPR affiliates from California, Nevada, Phoenix and Colorado.Today on AirTalk, as part of the “Covering Climate Now” initiative, we take a look at the proposals from the Democratic candidates as well as the impact of climate change on Western states. Larry Mantle hosts this hour long regional call in special with NPR affiliates from California, Nevada, Phoenix and Colorado. -
Listen 1:36:14Today on AirTalk, we discuss if there should be an age limit for the presidency following former President Jimmy Carter's comments on the subject. We also examine whether or not rideshare companies are doing enough to protect women drivers; take a deeper look at anti-displacement zones in Los Angeles; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss if there should be an age limit for the presidency following former President Jimmy Carter's comments on the subject. We also examine whether or not rideshare companies are doing enough to protect women drivers; take a deeper look at anti-displacement zones in Los Angeles; and more. -
Listen 1:36:15Today on AirTalk, we take a closer look at whether or not information on individual felonies and misdemeanors should be publicized following WEHOville's publishing of local arrests records online. We also examine how overdose cases are prosecuted and defended in the wake of Ed Buck's drug arrest; and more.Today on AirTalk, we take a closer look at whether or not information on individual felonies and misdemeanors should be publicized following WEHOville's publishing of local arrests records online. We also examine how overdose cases are prosecuted and defended in the wake of Ed Buck's drug arrest; and more. -
Listen 1:35:49Today on AirTalk, we discuss the legacy of Cokie Roberts, one of the "Founding Mothers of NPR" who died Tuesday at age 75. We also take a look at how this recent state legislative session might be the most revolutionary yet; the ballot proposal trying to reform California's alimony laws; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the legacy of Cokie Roberts, one of the "Founding Mothers of NPR" who died Tuesday at age 75. We also take a look at how this recent state legislative session might be the most revolutionary yet; the ballot proposal trying to reform California's alimony laws; and more. -
Listen 1:35:55Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also discuss the impact the Saudi oil facility attack will have on California; examine where money should be spent when fighting climate change; and more.Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also discuss the impact the Saudi oil facility attack will have on California; examine where money should be spent when fighting climate change; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we recap last night's third democratic presidential debate, with a panel of political analysts. We also examine California's controversial Topical Forest Standard program which legislators will be considering later this month; and more. -
Listen 1:35:55Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on AB-5, as the bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers in the gig economy is sent to Governor Gavin Newsom. We also examine why our healthcare system is so expensive and what can be done to fix it; take a look at the rise of hard seltzer; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on AB-5, as the bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers in the gig economy is sent to Governor Gavin Newsom. We also examine why our healthcare system is so expensive and what can be done to fix it; take a look at the rise of hard seltzer; and more. -
Listen 1:36:24Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on members of the Trump administration's visit to Los Angeles to tour areas of homelessness and meet with city officials to discuss the crisis. We also examine the psychological consequences of running lock down drills in grade schools; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on members of the Trump administration's visit to Los Angeles to tour areas of homelessness and meet with city officials to discuss the crisis. We also examine the psychological consequences of running lock down drills in grade schools; 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