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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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  • Listen 1:39:10
    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal storm. Also on the show, experts weigh in on the Apple Vision Pro; Austin tries Portuguese food from Barra Santos; FilmWeek: ‘Argylle,’ ‘The Promised Land,’ ‘How To Have Sex’; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal storm. Also on the show, experts weigh in on the Apple Vision Pro; Austin tries Portuguese food from Barra Santos; FilmWeek: ‘Argylle,’ ‘The Promised Land,’ ‘How To Have Sex’; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:16
    Today on AirTalk, an atmospheric river drenches California. Also on the show, everything you need to know about consensual non-monogamy; the illegal marijuana market in Southern California; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Final Season; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, an atmospheric river drenches California. Also on the show, everything you need to know about consensual non-monogamy; the illegal marijuana market in Southern California; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Final Season; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:23
    Today on AirTalk, Remembering Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Also on the show, understanding prop 1; LA County DA incumbent and candidate George Gascón; listeners share their must have status symbol; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Remembering Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Also on the show, understanding prop 1; LA County DA incumbent and candidate George Gascón; listeners share their must have status symbol; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:32
    Today on AirTalk, 23andMe data breach lawsuit. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Nathan Hochman; why restaurants are getting louder; listeners share how they feel about parental financial assistance; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, 23andMe data breach lawsuit. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Nathan Hochman; why restaurants are getting louder; listeners share how they feel about parental financial assistance; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:17
    Today on AirTalk, Endeavour makes its final move to the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate John McKinney; Hollywood's film origins; will a mountain lion cross the road? ;and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Endeavour makes its final move to the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate John McKinney; Hollywood's film origins; will a mountain lion cross the road? ;and more.
  • Listen 1:39:17
    Today on AirTalk, George Carlin AI lawsuit. Also on the show, the art of restaurant menus; what makes your coffee so special; FilmWeek: ‘The Greatest Night In Pop,’ ‘The Underdoggs,’ Sundance updates and more.
    Today on AirTalk, George Carlin AI lawsuit. Also on the show, the art of restaurant menus; what makes your coffee so special; FilmWeek: ‘The Greatest Night In Pop,’ ‘The Underdoggs,’ Sundance updates and more.
  • Listen 1:39:11
    Today on AirTalk, Sen. Wiener proposed speed governors legislation . Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Jeff Chemerinsky; remembering filmmaker Norman Jewison; TV-Talk: 4 shows to watch and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Sen. Wiener proposed speed governors legislation . Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Jeff Chemerinsky; remembering filmmaker Norman Jewison; TV-Talk: 4 shows to watch and more.
  • Listen 1:39:19
    Today on AirTalk, LAist investigation into OC Supervisor Do. Also on the show, everything you need to know about placenta; California Senate candidate Rep. Adam Schiff; LA Times newsroom layoffs and more.
    Today on AirTalk, LAist investigation into OC Supervisor Do. Also on the show, everything you need to know about placenta; California Senate candidate Rep. Adam Schiff; LA Times newsroom layoffs and more.
  • Listen 1:39:17
    Today on AirTalk, a look at the nominees for the 2024 Academy Awards. Also on the show, how retailers are rethinking self checkout kiosks; a new experiment led by the Washington Post that offers insight into the debate over gas versus induction stoves; and an interview with Los Angeles County District Attorney Candidate Lloyd Masson.
    Today on AirTalk, a look at the nominees for the 2024 Academy Awards. Also on the show, how retailers are rethinking self checkout kiosks; a new experiment led by the Washington Post that offers insight into the debate over gas versus induction stoves; and an interview with Los Angeles County District Attorney Candidate Lloyd Masson.
  • Listen 1:38:58
    Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty launch a weeklong strike. Also on the show, the history of the California Grizzly bear; everything you need to know about migraine headaches; LA County DA candidate Jonathan Hatami and more.
    Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty launch a weeklong strike. Also on the show, the history of the California Grizzly bear; everything you need to know about migraine headaches; LA County DA candidate Jonathan Hatami and more.

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