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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 the war with Iran; The U.S. Military’s use of AI; and The California Coastal Act turns 50.
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    Today on AirTalk: The latest on the war with Iran; The U.S. Military’s use of AI; and The California Coastal Act turns 50.

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  • Four Los Angeles Unified School District board seats are up for election on March 3, 2015, three of them contested.
    Listen 1732:46:40
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    Today on AirTalk, we check in on the reopening of LAUSD elementary schools and early education centers. Also on the show, we discuss the latest reporting on mistreatments within a state nursing home chain; discuss the closure of ArcLight and Pacific Theaters; and more.
    Parents React As First Wave Of LAUSD Students Return To Campus In Person
    Today on AirTalk, we check in on the reopening of LAUSD elementary schools and early education centers. Also on the show, we discuss the latest reporting on mistreatments within a state nursing home chain; discuss the closure of ArcLight and Pacific Theaters; and more.
  • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: Volunteer Miriam Lopez Ambrosio (C), a folkloric dancer from Oaxaca, waits to assist people with their vaccination appointments at a clinic targeting Central American Indigenous residents at CIELO, an Indigenous rights organization, on April 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. CIELO launched an outreach campaign for vaccinations to address language barriers, accessibility, mistrust of government and misinformation among Mexican and Guatemalan Indigenous residents. They have suffered disproportionately during the pandemic with many losing work in the hospitality industry. St. John's Well Child and Family Center is administering COVID-19 vaccines across South L.A. in a broad effort to bring vaccines to minority communities. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
    Listen 1717:30:00
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    Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we discuss the latest on the Tejon Ranch housing project; analyze what the defeated Amazon union effort means for the future of unions in the country; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: LA’s Eligibility Opens Up, Vaccine Research Latest And More
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we discuss the latest on the Tejon Ranch housing project; analyze what the defeated Amazon union effort means for the future of unions in the country; and more.
  • Hollywood Bowl concert in August 2013.
    Listen 1716:06:40
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    Today on AirTalk, we talk with the CEO of the LA Philharmonic Association about the reopening of The Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. Also on the show, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines; talk with KPCC film critics about this weekend's new movie releases; and more.
    As Live Venues Get Greenlight To Reopen, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association CEO Announces Return Of Live Concerts To Outdoor Venues
    Today on AirTalk, we talk with the CEO of the LA Philharmonic Association about the reopening of The Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. Also on the show, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines; talk with KPCC film critics about this weekend's new movie releases; and more.
  • An entrance to the Long Beach Convention Center is seen on April 7, 2021 in Long Beach, California. - The Long Beach mayor tweeted that the city council approved a proposal to temporally lease the center to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a plan to shelter unaccompanied migrant children. The convention center parking lot is also part of a Covid-19 vaccination site. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
    Listen 1729:43:20
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    Today on the show, we discuss the new migrant facilities in Long Beach and San Diego. Also on the show, we go over the latest COVID-19 news; analyze how national and local media cover mass shootings; and more.
    San Diego And Long Beach Convention Centers Are Being Converted To House Unaccompanied Migrant Children
    Today on the show, we discuss the new migrant facilities in Long Beach and San Diego. Also on the show, we go over the latest COVID-19 news; analyze how national and local media cover mass shootings; and more.
  • A sign asking people to wear a mask is displayed as moviegoers buy tickets at the AMC Burbank theatre on reopening day in Burbank, California, March 15, 2021. - Los Angeles and southern California is allowed to partially reopen indoor dining and movie theaters Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week, as the region hit key health criteria. Slammed by a brutal Covid-19 pandemic winter spike, California has seen a rapid decline in infection rates in recent weeks as a vaccination rollout has delivered at least one dose to nearly a fifth of residents. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
    Listen 1735:00:00
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    Today on AirTalk, we talk about California's plan in lifting most COVID-19 restrictions on businesses by June 15. Also on the show, we discuss the impact of a potential boycott on the Beijing Olympic Games; go over the latest COVID-19 news; and more.
    California To Lift Most COVID-19 Workplace, Biz Restrictions By Mid-June
    Today on AirTalk, we talk about California's plan in lifting most COVID-19 restrictions on businesses by June 15. Also on the show, we discuss the impact of a potential boycott on the Beijing Olympic Games; go over the latest COVID-19 news; and more.
  • RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Richard Padilla receives a one shot dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic geared toward agriculture workers organized by TODEC on April 05, 2021 in Riverside, California. TODEC Legal Center is an immigrant advocacy organization which is traveling to agriculture sites in Southern California to educate and vaccinate farmworkers while dispelling myths about the vaccines. Essential agriculture workers are among the most likely to contract Covid in California as they often work closely together, lack health insurance, and reside in crowded housing conditions. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
    Listen 1738:36:40
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines. Also on the show, we break down Georgia's new voting law; discuss the legal and logistical questions of universities requiring college students to be vaccinated before stepping foot on campus; and more.
    COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility Expansions, Why CA’s Contact Tracing Efforts Didn’t Go As Planned And More
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines. Also on the show, we break down Georgia's new voting law; discuss the legal and logistical questions of universities requiring college students to be vaccinated before stepping foot on campus; and more.
  • Passengers queue at a Covid-19 test center at the departure level at the Duesseldorf airport, western Germany on March 26, 2021. - As of the night from March 30 to 31, the new Corona test obligation is to apply to all travellers who want to enter Germany by plane. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)
    Listen 1738:53:20
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we analyze Biden's infrastructure plan; talk about what's going on in the airline industry; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Potential Of Fourth Wave, Live Events, Travel And More
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we analyze Biden's infrastructure plan; talk about what's going on in the airline industry; and more.
  • Visitors wearing face masks enjoy the Flash Speed Force ride at the theme park Six Flags Magic Mountain on the day of the park's re-opening, April 1, 2021, in Valencia, California. - Six Flags Magic Mountain is the first theme park to re-open in Los Angeles County after closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
    Listen 1736:06:40
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we talk about California's dry weather; talk with KPCC film critics about this weekend's movie releases; and more.
    DOC AMA: Thirty Percent Of Californians Have Received A Vaccine Dose, Bigger Restaurant Reopenings And More
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we talk about California's dry weather; talk with KPCC film critics about this weekend's movie releases; and more.
  • BUFFALO, WV - MARCH 26: Boxes of the Covid-19 Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine are ready to be distributed as part of a collaborative effort from the West Virginia National Guard, FamilyCare Health Centers and Toyota to vaccinate Toyota employees on March 26, 2021 on the grounds of the Toyota plant in Buffalo, West Virginia. Toyota management estimated somewhere between 300 and 400 employees would be vaccinated by the end of the day. (Photo by Stephen Zenner/Getty Images)
    Listen 1736:06:40
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines and give a breakdown of today's vaccine eligibility expansion for Californians ages 50 and older. Also on the show, we talk about what constitutes a hate crime under state law; learn about the bottleneck at the ports; and more.
    DOC AMA: Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Californians 50+, J&J Vaccine Batch Fails Quality Test And More
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines and give a breakdown of today's vaccine eligibility expansion for Californians ages 50 and older. Also on the show, we talk about what constitutes a hate crime under state law; learn about the bottleneck at the ports; and more.
  • People enjoy lunch at Grand Central Market as indoor dining reopens in Los Angeles, on March 15, 2021. - Los Angeles and southern California is allowed to partially reopen indoor dining and movie theaters Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week, as the region hit key health criteria. Slammed by a brutal Covid-19 pandemic winter spike, California has seen a rapid decline in infection rates in recent weeks as a vaccination rollout has delivered at least one dose to nearly a fifth of residents. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
    Listen 1739:43:20
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    Today on AirTalk, we go over the latest COVID-19 headlines. Also on the show, we talk with school officials to see how reopening plans are going; recap the newest Supreme Court cases to appear on the docket; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Looking At The Risk Of A New Wave As CA Reopens, Pfizer Says Vaccine is 100% Effective in Kids Ages 12 To 15 And More
    Today on AirTalk, we go over the latest COVID-19 headlines. Also on the show, we talk with school officials to see how reopening plans are going; recap the newest Supreme Court cases to appear on the docket; and more.
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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