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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: Half of California teachers plan to leave teaching; Social media; Privacy concerns behind license plate readers; Gas tax suspension; and LA school updates.
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Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director. -
Today on AirTalk: LA28; Microplastics; The hidden power of heat; The latest on the Artemis launch; Video game adaptations; and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk, we discuss NASA's decision to open the International Space Station to private astronauts; a group of young people who are suing the U.S. government over climate change; and more.
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Today on AirTalk, we discuss the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the efforts to preserve oral histories of those who served. We also examine how safe LA streets are for pedestrians; the court cases that could upend the Indian Child Welfare Act; and more. -
Listen 1:02:28Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on measure EE’s defeat and examine what's next for LAUSD. We also explore a measure from San Francisco that would force some mentally ill drug addicts into treatment; discuss the role technology plays in content moderation and public safety; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on measure EE’s defeat and examine what's next for LAUSD. We also explore a measure from San Francisco that would force some mentally ill drug addicts into treatment; discuss the role technology plays in content moderation and public safety; and more. -
Listen 1:02:08Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with KPCC's housing and homeless reporter to discuss the newly released annual report on homelessness from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. We also examine the significance of the Michelin Guide, as well as the LA area restaurants crowned last night; and more.Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with KPCC's housing and homeless reporter to discuss the newly released annual report on homelessness from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. We also examine the significance of the Michelin Guide, as well as the LA area restaurants crowned last night; and more. -
Listen 1:02:28Today 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. Larry also sits down with author Jason Turbow to discuss his latest book on the remarkable and unlikely 1981 Dodgers season; 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. Larry also sits down with author Jason Turbow to discuss his latest book on the remarkable and unlikely 1981 Dodgers season; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the newly announced tariffs on imports from Mexico. We also look at the single consumer survey question that influences corporate America; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss a new agreement that allows LA's homeless to keep an unlimited amount of personal items; Larry also talks with Simon Woods, the CEO of the LA Philharmonic, about the challenges of managing an arts organization in today’s world; and more. -
Listen 1:35:38Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with a political analysts to parse through Mueller’s statement this morning and discuss what’s next for Congress. We also examine a package of bills making their way through the state legislature that could result in major changes to California's charter school laws; and more.Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with a political analysts to parse through Mueller’s statement this morning and discuss what’s next for Congress. We also examine a package of bills making their way through the state legislature that could result in major changes to California's charter school laws; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the big stories you might’ve missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come in national political news. We also examine the role of Facebook as an arbiter vs. a platform; and more. -
Listen 1:38:02Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Assembly Bill 392, a bill that would give California a new and tougher legal standard to justify the use of deadly force by police. We also examine Washington's legalization of the composting of human remains and the alternatives to traditional burial and cremation; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Assembly Bill 392, a bill that would give California a new and tougher legal standard to justify the use of deadly force by police. We also examine Washington's legalization of the composting of human remains and the alternatives to traditional burial and cremation; and more.
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Credits & Support
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