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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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  • US Coast Guard Captain Jamie Frederick speaks during a press conference about the search efforts for the submersible that went missing near the wreck of the Titanic, at Coast Guard Base in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 20, 2023.
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    Today on AirTalk, why the world became so infatuated in the missing submersible as the search winds down. Also on the show, is ziplining through the woods on your next trip worth the risk?; FilmWeek; and more.
    How The Titan Submersible Took Over The News Cycle
    Today on AirTalk, why the world became so infatuated in the missing submersible as the search winds down. Also on the show, is ziplining through the woods on your next trip worth the risk?; FilmWeek; and more.
  • SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: The U.S. Census logo appears on census materials received in the mail with an invitation to fill out census information online on March 19, 2020 in San Anselmo, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, America is getting older– why that’s happening and what you should know. Also on the show, Airtalk listeners share restaurants they regular; TV-Talk; and more.
    The Average Age Of Americans Is The Highest It's Ever Been. Why?
    Today on AirTalk, America is getting older– why that’s happening and what you should know. Also on the show, Airtalk listeners share restaurants they regular; TV-Talk; and more.
  • The OceanGate logo is pictured on a trailer at the Port of Everett Boat Yard in Everett, Washington, on June 20, 2023.
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    Today on AirTalk, the latest update on the search for the OceanGate submarine. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Michel Moore sits down with Larry for his monthly visit; what’s your favorite pride anthem?; and more.
    Time Is Running Out To Find The Missing Submersible – What’s The Latest?
    Today on AirTalk, the latest update on the search for the OceanGate submarine. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Michel Moore sits down with Larry for his monthly visit; what’s your favorite pride anthem?; and more.
  • Proponents for affirmative action in higher education rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on October 31, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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    Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action as the Supreme Court makes a decision. Also on the show, how did L.A. residents owe $2.6 billion in medical debt; what is ‘sharenting’ and its impact?; and more.
    SCOTUS Round-Up: Indian Child Welfare Act Gets Upheld & Looming Decision On Affirmative Action’s Future
    Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action as the Supreme Court makes a decision. Also on the show, how did L.A. residents owe $2.6 billion in medical debt; what is ‘sharenting’ and its impact?; and more.
  • Students sit with their laptop computers at St. Joseph Catholic School in La Puente, California on November 16, 2020, where pre-kindergarten to Second Grade students in need of special services returned to the classroom today for in-person instruction.
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    Today on AirTalk, where does California's dyslexia screening in education stands? Also on the show, Author Héctor Tobar on his new book “Our Migrant Souls”; FilmWeek; and more.
    CA Budget Will Make Room For Funding Of Mandatory Dyslexia Screening— We Discuss The Impact
    Today on AirTalk, where does California's dyslexia screening in education stands? Also on the show, Author Héctor Tobar on his new book “Our Migrant Souls”; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Protestors demonstrate outside City Hall calling for the resignations of L.A. City Council members Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo in the wake of a leaked audio recording on October 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss potential solutions to Los Angeles’ city government recently inundated with scandal. Also on the show, how the city is helping the group of Texas migrants at Union Station; why the summer job market is booming this year; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
    What A Group Of Local Scholars Say Could Help Improve Governance In City Of Los Angeles
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss potential solutions to Los Angeles’ city government recently inundated with scandal. Also on the show, how the city is helping the group of Texas migrants at Union Station; why the summer job market is booming this year; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
  • Los Angeles Councilman Curren Price speaks before the ribbon cutting for the RISE Apartments, an affordable apartment community for homeless veterans and other people experiencing homelessness on May 12, 2021 in Los Angeles.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the charges against La City Councilmember Curren Price. Also on the show, how colleges and universities are fairing in our growing culture war; why more and more news organizations are cutting staff; how to confront a friend about their hurtful behavior; and more.
    LA City Councilmember Curren Price Charged With Embezzlement, Perjury
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the charges against La City Councilmember Curren Price. Also on the show, how colleges and universities are fairing in our growing culture war; why more and more news organizations are cutting staff; how to confront a friend about their hurtful behavior; and more.
  • A Sequoia National Forest firefighter uses a drip torch during prescribed pile burning near young giant sequoia trees on February 19, 2023 in Sequoia National Forest, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, California’s wildfire season has begun. Also on the show, why some people of color find themselves on the far-right; how effective are gun buyback programs?; the rise of Emo music in the early 2000s; and more.
    The State’s First 1,000+ Acre Wildfire Is Here. Is This Blaze Just The Beginning?
    Today on AirTalk, California’s wildfire season has begun. Also on the show, why some people of color find themselves on the far-right; how effective are gun buyback programs?; the rise of Emo music in the early 2000s; and more.
  • The Reddit logo is displayed on the screen of an iPhone
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    Today on AirTalk, Reddit’s new fees are charging third party developers. Also on the show, the risks many LGBTQ+ travelers face when vacationing abroad; what being waitlisted means for prospective college students; where we are in our advancement of virtual reality technology; and more.
    Latest On Reddit As Third Party Apps & Prominent Subreddits Protest The End Of Free API Access
    Today on AirTalk, Reddit’s new fees are charging third party developers. Also on the show, the risks many LGBTQ+ travelers face when vacationing abroad; what being waitlisted means for prospective college students; where we are in our advancement of virtual reality technology; and more.
  • President Donald Trump arrives for his arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 04, 2023 in New York City where he was charged with falsifying business records.
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    Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump faces indictment for mishandling classified documents. Also on the show, a new California bill would allow motorcyclists to forgo helmets for religious reasons; FilmWeek; and more.
    What We Know About Trump’s Indictment For Mishandling Classified Documents
    Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump faces indictment for mishandling classified documents. Also on the show, a new California bill would allow motorcyclists to forgo helmets for religious reasons; FilmWeek; 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