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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: Latest on Superintendent Carvalho; Chinamaxxing; How much sharing is too much sharing? LA28 Olympics; Interview with Raphael Saadiq; and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk: State of the Union; What are 5200 holds? New research on how Black Americans define family; and Healing from sibling sexual abuse. -
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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Today on AirTalk, the first of its kind box office record: ‘Barbenheimer’s premier weekend success. Also on the show, how to navigate career change later in life; barriers to organ transplant in SoCal; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, remembering the great jazz musician Tony Bennett. Also on the show, the art to the perfect wedding toast; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Stanford president resigns after student-journalist exposes his falsified research. Also on the show, CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia talks about her goals and plans; TV-Talk; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Michelin gave out its 2023 stars today and a local restaurant received this award. Also on the show, how to maximize your staycation; cover songs that we thought were originals; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, what’s going on with LA Times’ ownership– we explain the latest. Also on the show, why are summer themed books everywhere right now?; the future of radio after the pandemic; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the weekend heat wave caused wildfires and record breaking temperatures. Also on the show, we speak with newly appointed UC Regent Gregory Sarris; the rise of cursing in the workplace; LA only has 5 years to be Olympic gold ready; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Hollywood faces its first double strike in almost 60 years as actors join the picket line. Also on the show, how the use of “therapy speak” can be harmful; can parents and their toddlers both enjoy vacation?; FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:39:15Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA and the studios fail to reach a deal as actors prepare to strike. Also on the show, we celebrate 100 years of the iconic Hollywood sign; the California Reparations Task Force’s recommendations; the Emmy nominations with this week’s TV Talk; and more.Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA and the studios fail to reach a deal as actors prepare to strike. Also on the show, we celebrate 100 years of the iconic Hollywood sign; the California Reparations Task Force’s recommendations; the Emmy nominations with this week’s TV Talk; and more. -
Listen 1:38:49Today on AirTalk, a double strike looms over the entertainment industry as the SAG-AFTRA negotiation deadline nears. Also on the show, an investigation into LA’s residential hotels; how crisis hotline 988 is faring one year in; a recently identified depression subtype may include 27 percent of depression patients; and more.
Today on AirTalk, a double strike looms over the entertainment industry as the SAG-AFTRA negotiation deadline nears. Also on the show, an investigation into LA’s residential hotels; how crisis hotline 988 is faring one year in; a recently identified depression subtype may include 27 percent of depression patients; and more. -
Listen 1:39:10Today on AirTalk, homes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula continue to face threats of landslides. Also on the show, how to prepare for the upcoming heat wave; the NASA project holding four volunteers on a simulated Mars; the growing demand for subtitles and closed captioning; and more.Today on AirTalk, homes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula continue to face threats of landslides. Also on the show, how to prepare for the upcoming heat wave; the NASA project holding four volunteers on a simulated Mars; the growing demand for subtitles and closed captioning; 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