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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, we look back at how WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's story, leading up to his recent arrest, unfolded over the last decade. We also discuss the upcoming memorial service for rapper and South Los Angeles community activist Nipsey Hussle; and more -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the presentation of the first-ever photo of a black hole by the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration. We also examine Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation as Lakers’ president of basketball operations; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Attorney General William Barr and the Mueller Report, as Barr was summoned to Congress to talk about his department’s budget request. We also examine the recent guilty pleas in the college admissions cheating scandal; and more. -
Listen 1:38:27AirTalk’s 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 examine data that says dog owners are happier than cat owners; discuss LACMA's plan to create a new building; and more.AirTalk’s 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 examine data that says dog owners are happier than cat owners; discuss LACMA's plan to create a new building; and more. -
Listen 1:38:38Today on AirTalk, we discuss a lawsuit against the state of California by 24 cities and one county over violations of veto power over marijuana sales in their jurisdictions. We also examine a state bill which would limit officers’ use of lethal force only when “necessary” to defend against imminent death or severe harm; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a lawsuit against the state of California by 24 cities and one county over violations of veto power over marijuana sales in their jurisdictions. We also examine a state bill which would limit officers’ use of lethal force only when “necessary” to defend against imminent death or severe harm; and more. -
Listen 1:38:39Today on AirTalk, we discuss a new bill that would require California community colleges to allow homeless students to park their cars in the campus parking lots overnight. We also examine the boycott of Brunei-owned hotels in Beverly Hills over the country’s new anti-LGBTQ laws; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a new bill that would require California community colleges to allow homeless students to park their cars in the campus parking lots overnight. We also examine the boycott of Brunei-owned hotels in Beverly Hills over the country’s new anti-LGBTQ laws; and more. -
Listen 1:38:16Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent approval by the House Judiciary Committee for special counsel Robert Mueller's full report on his Russia investigation. We also examine the reality of gang violence in South LA and the spread of conspiracy theories following Nipsey Hussle’s death; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent approval by the House Judiciary Committee for special counsel Robert Mueller's full report on his Russia investigation. We also examine the reality of gang violence in South LA and the spread of conspiracy theories following Nipsey Hussle’s death; and more. -
Listen 1:38:20Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent allegations of inappropriate touching against potential 2020 presidential candidate, Joe Biden. We also examine how the Census measures race; analyze New York City's passing of a proposal to impose tolls on vehicles entering central Manhattan; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent allegations of inappropriate touching against potential 2020 presidential candidate, Joe Biden. We also examine how the Census measures race; analyze New York City's passing of a proposal to impose tolls on vehicles entering central Manhattan; 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; and more. -
Listen 1:38:32Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recently introduced a package of bills meant to reform the college admissions process and close backdoors for the kids of rich or connected parents. We also examine a recent study suggesting women's brains appear three years younger than men's; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recently introduced a package of bills meant to reform the college admissions process and close backdoors for the kids of rich or connected parents. We also examine a recent study suggesting women's brains appear three years younger than men's; 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