Audience-funded nonprofit news
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
-
Listen Listen
-
Listen Listen
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).
To comment, contact 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
To comment, contact 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
Show Hosts
Featured Episode
-
Today on AirTalk: CARE Courts; Comedy in China; SCOTUS check-in; Cricket returns for LA28; and TV Talk.
Have a question or comment about a segment? Want to pitch us a story?
Fill out the form below, and please include an email address so we're able to follow up if necessary! We're not able to respond to every inquiry, but all submissions are read and reviewed by our production team.
Recent Episodes
-
Today on AirTalk: UCI study on the effects of children's screentime; The New York Times' 30 best songwriters list; Food Friday with Deli Nerds; and FilmWeek! -
Today on AirTalk: KNX ending FM simulcast; Prediction markets; How do you view mentorship? Facial recognition tech; and William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Show your support for AirTalk today!
-
Listen 1:45:16Home sales are up nationwide and California still has a $1.1 billion budget gap. Larry talks with Richard Wolffe about his new book on Barack Obama. Then, he will talk about the reasons why violent crime is down in major cities throughout the country. Finally he will discuss sustainable agriculture with the author of the new book, "A Nation of Farmers: Defeating the Food Crisis on American Soil."Home sales are up nationwide and California still has a $1.1 billion budget gap. Larry talks with Richard Wolffe about his new book on Barack Obama. Then, he will talk about the reasons why violent crime is down in major cities throughout the country. Finally he will discuss sustainable agriculture with the author of the new book, "A Nation of Farmers: Defeating the Food Crisis on American Soil."
-
Larry Mantle discusses all the latest news, then gets reviews of all the week's new film releases including The Ugly Truth, G-Force, Orphan, and Shrink among others. And, he will talk about the new film, Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg, and the DocuWeeks theatrical showcase.
-
Listen 1:45:15Larry Mantlle talks about President Barack Obama's press conference on health care reform, and his comments about the arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, all the latest Orange County news, and talks with Ben Mezrich about his new book, "The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal".Larry Mantlle talks about President Barack Obama's press conference on health care reform, and his comments about the arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, all the latest Orange County news, and talks with Ben Mezrich about his new book, "The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal".
-
Larry talks about the latest fall-out from the California budget cuts. And, he will talk about the issue of addiction as a disorder of choice. All that and the latest news.
-
Larry talks about the deal reached by California legislators to close the state's budget deficit. Plus an update on the swine flu and a look at the success of In-N-Out Burger.
-
President Obama's popularity is slipping according a new ABC/Washington Post poll. Remembering Walter Cronkite and a federal judge overturns LAPD consent decree. Also AirTalk airs its broadcast from JPL on the 40th anniversary of the moon landing.
-
Larry talks about California's worsening credit crisis with California State Treasurer Bill Lockyer and then takes a look at Wal-Mart's plans to adopt sustainability standards for its products. Also FilmWeek reviews of Harry Potter and 500 Days of Summer.
-
Listen 1:45:16Larry discusses the newest developments in California's budget negotiations, and the impact cuts are having on higher education. He will also talk about the Great Park in Orange County, about new legislation that would affect the paparazzi and he will talk with Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke.Larry discusses the newest developments in California's budget negotiations, and the impact cuts are having on higher education. He will also talk about the Great Park in Orange County, about new legislation that would affect the paparazzi and he will talk with Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke.
-
House Democrats have unveiled sweeping legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. Larry and legislators Xavier Becerra and John Campbell among other experts analyze the proposal.
-
KPCC airs the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor. AirTalk will provide analysis.
Explore More Programs
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