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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 1:39:45
    Today on AirTalk, this general election is not over yet as ballots are still being counted in L.A. and Orange County— when the next batch will come in. Also on the show, what to expect at the UN climate conference; meditation is the new anxiety medicine; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, this general election is not over yet as ballots are still being counted in L.A. and Orange County— when the next batch will come in. Also on the show, what to expect at the UN climate conference; meditation is the new anxiety medicine; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:17
    Today on AirTalk, votes are trickling in from both local and national races. We bring you the latest results in the L.A Mayor and County Sheriff race as well as congressional races in other key states.
    Today on AirTalk, votes are trickling in from both local and national races. We bring you the latest results in the L.A Mayor and County Sheriff race as well as congressional races in other key states.
  • On this AirTalk election special, Larry is joined by KPCC & LAist Civics and Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze, as well as a roster of experts and a team of reporters spread out around Southern California and the state covering the biggest races.
  • Listen 1:39:18
    Today on AirTalk, live updates from voting centers around Southern California— we bring you the latest. Also on the show, what to expect for this winter storm; the steps to get ready for retirement; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, live updates from voting centers around Southern California— we bring you the latest. Also on the show, what to expect for this winter storm; the steps to get ready for retirement; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:32
    Today on AirTalk, what to expect for the upcoming midterm election tomorrow– we break it down for you! Also on the show, how will the recent antisemitic incidents affect the election?; a look at the rejected publishing giant merger; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what to expect for the upcoming midterm election tomorrow– we break it down for you! Also on the show, how will the recent antisemitic incidents affect the election?; a look at the rejected publishing giant merger; and more.
  • Listen 1:40:53
    Today on AirTalk, the great Twitter purge as thousands of employees are expected to be laid off today. Also on the show, what makes a song a one-hit wonder?; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the great Twitter purge as thousands of employees are expected to be laid off today. Also on the show, what makes a song a one-hit wonder?; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:37
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the races in the Orange County election as the voting deadline slowly approaches. Also on the show, an update on the CBS and LAPD sexual assault allegation cover up; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the races in the Orange County election as the voting deadline slowly approaches. Also on the show, an update on the CBS and LAPD sexual assault allegation cover up; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:37
    Today on AirTalk, the controversy on ballot drop box sites as a federal judge restricts armed activist groups surrounding them in Arizona. Also on the show, a look into security measures for politicians; interview with L.A mayoral candidate Karen Bass; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the controversy on ballot drop box sites as a federal judge restricts armed activist groups surrounding them in Arizona. Also on the show, a look into security measures for politicians; interview with L.A mayoral candidate Karen Bass; and more.
  • Listen 1:53:16
    Today on AirTalk, we are live with a special event helping you prepare for the general election. Also on the show, the exhibitions at the new Summit of the Arts museum in Orange County.
    Today on AirTalk, we are live with a special event helping you prepare for the general election. Also on the show, the exhibitions at the new Summit of the Arts museum in Orange County.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action is being tested today in the Supreme Court. Also on the show, Nasa is seriously exploring UFOs and aliens in outer space; why is up with our obsession with big cars?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action is being tested today in the Supreme Court. Also on the show, Nasa is seriously exploring UFOs and aliens in outer space; why is up with our obsession with big cars?; 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