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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 1:42:47
    Today on AirTalk, an update on the Sheriff’s investigation into Supervisor Kuehl. Also on the program, human composting in California; parents and college drop offs; the Queen is laid to rest; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, an update on the Sheriff’s investigation into Supervisor Kuehl. Also on the program, human composting in California; parents and college drop offs; the Queen is laid to rest; and more.
  • Listen 1:40:57
    Today on AirTalk, a former USC Dean of Social Work will plead guilty to an LA County bribery scandal. Also on the program, staying friends with an ex; cybersecurity in education; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a former USC Dean of Social Work will plead guilty to an LA County bribery scandal. Also on the program, staying friends with an ex; cybersecurity in education; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:43:16
    Today on AirTalk, we look at what’s in store for the newly signed CARE courts law. Also on the program, a railroad strike breakdown; Los Angeles street psychiatry; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we look at what’s in store for the newly signed CARE courts law. Also on the program, a railroad strike breakdown; Los Angeles street psychiatry; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies search warrant for the home of Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Also on the program, gasoline prices; gambling proposition ads; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies search warrant for the home of Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Also on the program, gasoline prices; gambling proposition ads; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:39
    Today on AirTalk, Larry digs into what’s behind today’s trouble with inflation and the stock market. Also on the program, a book on California wildfires; hobbies we’re bad at but love; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Larry digs into what’s behind today’s trouble with inflation and the stock market. Also on the program, a book on California wildfires; hobbies we’re bad at but love; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:54
    Today on AirTalk, Larry looks into what was behind the recent Cyberattack on LAUSD schools. Also on the program, cheap eats in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Larry looks into what was behind the recent Cyberattack on LAUSD schools. Also on the program, cheap eats in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more.
  • Listen 1:45:46
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III. Also on the program, the LAHSA Homeless count; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III. Also on the program, the LAHSA Homeless count; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 28:16
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the health of Queen Elizabeth the II up to the announcement of her passing.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the health of Queen Elizabeth the II up to the announcement of her passing.
  • Listen 1:42:50
    Today on AirTalk, further updates on the California heat wave and wildfires. Also on the program, unaddressed dyslexia in adults; a Jimi Hendrix album preview; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, further updates on the California heat wave and wildfires. Also on the program, unaddressed dyslexia in adults; a Jimi Hendrix album preview; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, updates on the California heat wave and water shortages. Also on the program, surveillance in China; an interview with Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, updates on the California heat wave and water shortages. Also on the program, surveillance in China; an interview with Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis; 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