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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 answer your COVID-19 questions and update you on the latest. Also on the show, we discuss the recent trends of retail theft; the latest rules for Olympic athletes that choose to protest; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the future of DACA recipients following a recent District judge ruling; update you on the latest surrounding LAPD's botched firework detonation; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with Eric Garcetti about his tenure as Los Angeles mayor. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the likelihood and science behind the four-day work week; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show; we analyze LA County's blind removal pilot program; break down the history and future of Southern California's swimming pools; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we break down the laws on California conservatorships; discuss the economic implications of the retirement trends of older workers; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we chat with musician Kamasi Washington on his return to the Hollywood Bowl; break down the rising cost of cars; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the EDD and how the state is looking to assist with its backlog. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; round up this year's list of Emmy nominations; and more. -
Listen 1:43:05Today on AirTalk, we discuss L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti's recent appointment as the ambassador to India, breaking down its impact for the city. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; sit down with local universities to hear how they are handling learning loss for incoming students; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti's recent appointment as the ambassador to India, breaking down its impact for the city. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; sit down with local universities to hear how they are handling learning loss for incoming students; and more. -
Listen 1:43:06Today on AirTalk, we discuss recent efforts from CA governor Newsom to limit the effects of our current drought and how this is being dealt with locally. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
Today on AirTalk, we discuss recent efforts from CA governor Newsom to limit the effects of our current drought and how this is being dealt with locally. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more. -
Listen 1:42:38Today on AirTalk, we discuss California's plan to give reparations to those who were forcibly sterilized decades ago. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, breakdown a report that showed a large majority of American metro areas are more segregated now than they were in 1990, and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss California's plan to give reparations to those who were forcibly sterilized decades ago. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, breakdown a report that showed a large majority of American metro areas are more segregated now than they were in 1990, 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