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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: State of the Union; What are 5200 holds? Decorating as a couple; New research on how Black Americans define family; and Healing from sibling sexual abuse.
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Today on AirTalk: Nithya Raman; 4th anniversary of the war in Ukraine; Understanding Tourette's; California's economy after tariffs; Disappearances; and Moving for a spouse. -
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Listen 1:39:21Today on AirTalk, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany has died at 47. Also on the show, author Bethonie Butler talks about her new book on groundbreaking Black television; Austin Cross samples Wedding Cakes from Sweet Pea Cakery LA; FilmWeek reviews; and more.Today on AirTalk, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany has died at 47. Also on the show, author Bethonie Butler talks about her new book on groundbreaking Black television; Austin Cross samples Wedding Cakes from Sweet Pea Cakery LA; FilmWeek reviews; and more. -
Listen 1:39:04Today on AirTalk, The National Weather Service reports more rain heading to Southern California starting this weekend. Also on the show, we dive into the often dreaded ‘Friend Zone’ and what it means; everything you need to know about the rise of ‘Digital Nomads’; TV-Talk: Six Shows To Watch; and more.Today on AirTalk, The National Weather Service reports more rain heading to Southern California starting this weekend. Also on the show, we dive into the often dreaded ‘Friend Zone’ and what it means; everything you need to know about the rise of ‘Digital Nomads’; TV-Talk: Six Shows To Watch; and more. -
Listen 1:39:30Today on AirTalk, new CA legislation would require phonics-based instruction to bring students up to speed with reading. Also on the show, El Salvador re-elects Nayib Bukele; LA County Board of Supervisors advance new short-term rental regulations; everything you need to know about the relationship between love and sex; and more.Today on AirTalk, new CA legislation would require phonics-based instruction to bring students up to speed with reading. Also on the show, El Salvador re-elects Nayib Bukele; LA County Board of Supervisors advance new short-term rental regulations; everything you need to know about the relationship between love and sex; and more. -
Listen 1:39:24Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles Unified School Board members are scheduled to vote on a policy that would limit charter school locations. Also on the show, AI-generated conspiracy theories flood TikTok; Toby Keith’s impact on music and American politics; everything you need to know about coining the next viral phrase; and more.Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles Unified School Board members are scheduled to vote on a policy that would limit charter school locations. Also on the show, AI-generated conspiracy theories flood TikTok; Toby Keith’s impact on music and American politics; everything you need to know about coining the next viral phrase; and more. -
Listen 1:39:31Today on AirTalk, co-creator of The Daily Show Madeleine Smithberg talks about Jon Stewart’s return. Also on the show, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologizes for Super Bowl ad that was run by American Values super PAC; the rich history of California’s Black community in Los Angeles; everything you need to know about Love Languages; and more.Today on AirTalk, co-creator of The Daily Show Madeleine Smithberg talks about Jon Stewart’s return. Also on the show, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologizes for Super Bowl ad that was run by American Values super PAC; the rich history of California’s Black community in Los Angeles; everything you need to know about Love Languages; and more. -
Listen 1:39:09Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty prepare to vote on a tentative agreement that would raise wages and provide more paid family leave. Also on the show, a new book documents the decades-long humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border; Austin Cross speaks with the owners of James Beard Semifinalists Gusto Bread; FilmWeek: ‘The Monk and the Gun,’ ‘The Space Race,’ ‘Disco Boy’; and more.Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty prepare to vote on a tentative agreement that would raise wages and provide more paid family leave. Also on the show, a new book documents the decades-long humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border; Austin Cross speaks with the owners of James Beard Semifinalists Gusto Bread; FilmWeek: ‘The Monk and the Gun,’ ‘The Space Race,’ ‘Disco Boy’; and more. -
Listen 1:39:31Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot. Also on the show, when to know if it’s time to end therapy; everything you need to know about how Las Vegas is prepping for the Super Bowl; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch; and more.Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot. Also on the show, when to know if it’s time to end therapy; everything you need to know about how Las Vegas is prepping for the Super Bowl; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch; and more. -
Listen 1:39:24Today on AirTalk, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced massive layoffs. Also on the show, what a new study reveals about the mind-body-pain connection; everything you need to know about nicotine pouch Zyn; Zach Woods talks with Larry about his new show satirizing public radio; and more.Today on AirTalk, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced massive layoffs. Also on the show, what a new study reveals about the mind-body-pain connection; everything you need to know about nicotine pouch Zyn; Zach Woods talks with Larry about his new show satirizing public radio; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, L.A battles the atmospheric river. Also on the show, Facebook celebrates its vicennial; everything you need to know about EV infrastructure; LA County DA candidate Dan Kapelovitz; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal atmospheric river. Also on the show, LAist Voter Game Plan launch; LA County DA candidate Judge Craig Mitchell; how to sustain the dwindling rice supply; 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