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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? 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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Listen 1:02:12Today on AirTalk, the latest on Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam’s destruction and its impact on the Russia-Ukraine war. Also on the show, a new book explores the history of Los Angeles’ automobile industry; California’s public transit faces potential budget cuts amid calls for improvements; this week’s TV Talk; and more.Today on AirTalk, the latest on Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam’s destruction and its impact on the Russia-Ukraine war. Also on the show, a new book explores the history of Los Angeles’ automobile industry; California’s public transit faces potential budget cuts amid calls for improvements; this week’s TV Talk; and more. -
Listen 1:03:52Today on AirTalk, a new study shows a correlation between a dry Salton Sea and the lack of large earthquakes. Also on the show, what congestion pricing would look like on Los Angeles freeways; Broadway star Bernadette Peters joins us to discuss ‘High Desert’ and her upcoming show in Pasadena; why do we describe disease like we’re waging war?; and more.Today on AirTalk, a new study shows a correlation between a dry Salton Sea and the lack of large earthquakes. Also on the show, what congestion pricing would look like on Los Angeles freeways; Broadway star Bernadette Peters joins us to discuss ‘High Desert’ and her upcoming show in Pasadena; why do we describe disease like we’re waging war?; and more. -
Listen 1:00:39Today on AirTalk, several amendments are being proposed to California’s constitution. Also on the show, Americans are holding onto their cars for longer; Los Angeles council members explore the logistics of requiring indoor cooling for rentals; how LA is preparing for this year’s summer heatwave; and more.Today on AirTalk, several amendments are being proposed to California’s constitution. Also on the show, Americans are holding onto their cars for longer; Los Angeles council members explore the logistics of requiring indoor cooling for rentals; how LA is preparing for this year’s summer heatwave; and more. -
Listen 1:02:45Today on AirTalk, the Directors Guild reached a tentative contract agreement. Also on the show, how Los Angeles boxers can access their pensions; the growing symptoms and effects of long COVID; we talk to Council District 6 candidates Imelda Padilla and Marisa Alcaraz; and more.
Today on AirTalk, the Directors Guild reached a tentative contract agreement. Also on the show, how Los Angeles boxers can access their pensions; the growing symptoms and effects of long COVID; we talk to Council District 6 candidates Imelda Padilla and Marisa Alcaraz; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the California State Legislature considers several bills affecting renters. Also on the show, Las Vegas casinos are making it harder for players to win; the social minefield of being the sober friend; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, State Farm will no longer offer homeowner insurance to new California customers. Also on the show, how parents can support their children’s coming out; the status of LA County’s juvenile halls; this week’s TV Talk; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Leslie Van Houten's parole decision. Also on the show, we discuss India’s caste system; LA County’s drug harm reduction strategy; Mayor Bass joins us to discuss the city’s latest; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the debt limit deal goes to Congress. Also on the show, Zev Yaroslavsky details his career in LA politics from activist to elected official; should actors get paid for auditions?; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the debt ceiling inches closer. Also on the show, the first ten words for the upcoming Oxford Dictionary for African American English; is mental health awareness doing more harm than good?; FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:39:19Today on AirTalk, we breakdown the GOP presidential primary candidates. Also on the show, Sheriff Luna joins us to discuss the latest on LA County jails and deputy gangs; Patricia Arquette talks about her new show 'High Desert'; this week's must watch with TV Talk; and more.Today on AirTalk, we breakdown the GOP presidential primary candidates. Also on the show, Sheriff Luna joins us to discuss the latest on LA County jails and deputy gangs; Patricia Arquette talks about her new show 'High Desert'; this week's must watch with TV Talk; 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