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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 1:02:59
    Today on AirTalk, an one-on-one interview with acting LA City Council President Mitch O’Farrell, talking about the debacle inside city hall. Also on the show, why a federal investigation is underway on Orange County sheriff deputies and prosecutors; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, an one-on-one interview with acting LA City Council President Mitch O’Farrell, talking about the debacle inside city hall. Also on the show, why a federal investigation is underway on Orange County sheriff deputies and prosecutors; FilmWeek; and more.
  • No AirTalk today as we air live NPR coverage of the House Select Committee's hearing on the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol
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    Today on AirTalk, more reactions to L.A City Council leaked recordings as President Biden also speaks out on the scandal. Also on the show, Broadway icon Angela Lansbury and her legacy; inside the making of LAist’s The Big Burn Podcast; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, more reactions to L.A City Council leaked recordings as President Biden also speaks out on the scandal. Also on the show, Broadway icon Angela Lansbury and her legacy; inside the making of LAist’s The Big Burn Podcast; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:44
    Today on AirTalk, more on the latest fallout and the future of the L.A. City Council amidst leaked audio of former Council President Nury Martinez’s racist remarks. Also on the show, remembering SoCal DJ Art Laboe; the aftermath of Hurricane Ian; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, more on the latest fallout and the future of the L.A. City Council amidst leaked audio of former Council President Nury Martinez’s racist remarks. Also on the show, remembering SoCal DJ Art Laboe; the aftermath of Hurricane Ian; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:38
    Today on AirTalk, We cover L.A City Council President Nury Martinez’s resignation after leaked conversations with other Councilmembers making racist remarks. Also on the show, California’s proposition 1 on reproductive rights; the fight to save Salton Sea; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, We cover L.A City Council President Nury Martinez’s resignation after leaked conversations with other Councilmembers making racist remarks. Also on the show, California’s proposition 1 on reproductive rights; the fight to save Salton Sea; and more.
  • Listen 1:41:39
    Today on AirTalk, the long awaited Metro K-Line opens today. Also on the show, a deep dive into Prop 29; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the long awaited Metro K-Line opens today. Also on the show, a deep dive into Prop 29; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:06
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the protest in Iran as it enters its third week. Also on the show, the supreme court case that could potentially change the internet; the current chaos in the chess world; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the protest in Iran as it enters its third week. Also on the show, the supreme court case that could potentially change the internet; the current chaos in the chess world; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:46
    Today on AirTalk, a halt on oil– why production is being cut short and how it will affect our already skyrocketing gas prices. Also on the show, take two on Elon Musk buying Twitter; should jaywalking be legalized in California; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a halt on oil– why production is being cut short and how it will affect our already skyrocketing gas prices. Also on the show, take two on Elon Musk buying Twitter; should jaywalking be legalized in California; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:49
    Today on AirTalk, the state’s water crisis continues as California enters a fourth consecutive year of drought. Also on the show, deep dive into Prop 28; remembering country star Loretta Lynn; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the state’s water crisis continues as California enters a fourth consecutive year of drought. Also on the show, deep dive into Prop 28; remembering country star Loretta Lynn; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:35
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the LAUSD's hacker situation– what happened next after the district denied the ransom? Also on the show, updates on California gas prices; a new term for the Supreme Court; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the LAUSD's hacker situation– what happened next after the district denied the ransom? Also on the show, updates on California gas prices; a new term for the Supreme Court; 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