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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: The latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director.
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Today on AirTalk: Where does the governor’s race stand? LAUSD strike update; How California cleaned up its skies; The Moth comes to LA; and 2026 NHL and NBA Playoffs Preview. -
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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. -
Today on AirTalk, we examine if the hypocrisy of liberalism is to blame for our housing crisis; interview Governor Newsom about his recently launched housing task force; and more. -
Listen 1:38:21Today on AirTalk, we discuss if pursuing impeachment is a wise move for the Democrats ahead of 2020 presidential race. We also take a look at the legal and bioethical questions involved in posthumous reproduction; debate the single use plastic bills moving through the state legislature; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss if pursuing impeachment is a wise move for the Democrats ahead of 2020 presidential race. We also take a look at the legal and bioethical questions involved in posthumous reproduction; debate the single use plastic bills moving through the state legislature; and more. -
Listen 1:38:16Today on AirTalk, we explore the pros and cons of Uber's new "quiet mode" feature and hear reactions from Uber drivers and frequent users. We also examine how sports teams should handle unconfirmed allegations of domestic violence; discuss the most surprising niche magazines you've ever seen; and more.Today on AirTalk, we explore the pros and cons of Uber's new "quiet mode" feature and hear reactions from Uber drivers and frequent users. We also examine how sports teams should handle unconfirmed allegations of domestic violence; discuss the most surprising niche magazines you've ever seen; 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 discuss whether or not the U.S. is ready for an atheist in the oval office; 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