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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: Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal; Does legal sports betting cost us? Food Friday: Natas Pastries; FilmWeek; and a new documentary on Billy Preston
    Today on AirTalk: Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal; Does legal sports betting cost us? Food Friday: Natas Pastries; FilmWeek; and a new documentary on Billy Preston

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  • Listen 1:39:00
    Today on AirTalk, voting commences in Congress to elect a new Speaker of the House– we check in from the capital. Also on the show, new year and some new state laws– what to expect; companies try to regulate the usage of TikTok; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, voting commences in Congress to elect a new Speaker of the House– we check in from the capital. Also on the show, new year and some new state laws– what to expect; companies try to regulate the usage of TikTok; and more.
  • Listen 1:33:01
    Today on AirTalk, could there be a robot K-9 unit in the LAPD? We explain. Also on the show, breaking down the love-hate relationship we have with New Year’s resolutions; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, could there be a robot K-9 unit in the LAPD? We explain. Also on the show, breaking down the love-hate relationship we have with New Year’s resolutions; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:35
    Today on AirTalk, the significance of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to White House. Also on the show, what’s in and not in the new approved Senate spending bill; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the significance of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to White House. Also on the show, what’s in and not in the new approved Senate spending bill; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:40:49
    Today on AirTalk, the future of renters as L.A county extends pandemic eviction moratorium, again. Also on the show, the latest on Title 42 and asylum seekers; water myths you need to know; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the future of renters as L.A county extends pandemic eviction moratorium, again. Also on the show, the latest on Title 42 and asylum seekers; water myths you need to know; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:35
    Today on AirTalk, breaking down what happened at yesterday's Jan. 6th committee hearing? Also on the show, the many events happening in L.A this holiday season; musician and composer Arturo Sandoval stops by; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, breaking down what happened at yesterday's Jan. 6th committee hearing? Also on the show, the many events happening in L.A this holiday season; musician and composer Arturo Sandoval stops by; and more.
  • Listen 41:35
    Today on AirTalk, L.A iconic mountain lion P-22 was euthanized on Saturday– the legacy he leaves behind. Also on the show, the latest on Covid-19 with Dr. Peter Chin Hong, and live coverage of the Jan 6th committee hearing. 
    Today on AirTalk, L.A iconic mountain lion P-22 was euthanized on Saturday– the legacy he leaves behind. Also on the show, the latest on Covid-19 with Dr. Peter Chin Hong, and live coverage of the Jan 6th committee hearing. 
  • Listen 1:38:47
    Today on AirTalk, the reasons L.A street vendors are taking the city to court. Also on the show, the future of South Pasadena’s peacock residents; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the reasons L.A street vendors are taking the city to court. Also on the show, the future of South Pasadena’s peacock residents; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:46
    Today on AirTalk, a look into the role of US- Mexico relations in the fentanyl crisis. Also on the show, a deep dive on how different professions define ‘death’; TV-Talk; and more. 
    Today on AirTalk, a look into the role of US- Mexico relations in the fentanyl crisis. Also on the show, a deep dive on how different professions define ‘death’; TV-Talk; and more. 
  • Listen 1:39:13
    Today on AirTalk, the last L.A city council meeting will be on Friday, and a lot has happened this year– so what can we expect from our local government in 2023? Also on the show, the latest on the U.S drug shortage; the reopening of the Queen Mary; and more. 
    Today on AirTalk, the last L.A city council meeting will be on Friday, and a lot has happened this year– so what can we expect from our local government in 2023? Also on the show, the latest on the U.S drug shortage; the reopening of the Queen Mary; and more. 
  • Listen 1:39:27
    Today on AirTalk, future buildings in L.A. will be all-electric– what does the new ordinance mean? Also on the show, the possibility of infinite clean energy; the future of P-22 mountain lion after his capture; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, future buildings in L.A. will be all-electric– what does the new ordinance mean? Also on the show, the possibility of infinite clean energy; the future of P-22 mountain lion after his capture; 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