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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
    Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount
    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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  • US' Women's National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player Brittney Griner, who was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and later charged with illegal possession of cannabis, holds a picture of her team as she stands inside a defendants' cage before a court hearing in Khimki outside Moscow, on August 4, 2022.
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    Today on AirTalk, Austin looks into Brittney Grimer’s imprisonment in Russia and what the U.S. Government does for Americans detained abroad. Also on the show, a preview of LAist’s new dyslexia project; and more.
    As Russian Judge Finds Brittney Griner Guilty–How Will The US Negotiate Her Release?
    Today on AirTalk, Austin looks into Brittney Grimer’s imprisonment in Russia and what the U.S. Government does for Americans detained abroad. Also on the show, a preview of LAist’s new dyslexia project; and more.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers congratulate one another after they beat the San Francisco Giants as a tribute to Vin Scully is shown on the video board at Oracle Park on August 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Vin Scully passed away earlier today.
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    Today on AirTalk, Austin takes calls from expert guests and listeners remembering Dodgers sports broadcaster Vin Scully, who passed away yesterday at the age of 94.
    Remembering Legendary Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully
    Today on AirTalk, Austin takes calls from expert guests and listeners remembering Dodgers sports broadcaster Vin Scully, who passed away yesterday at the age of 94.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Austin Cross looks into the significance of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s stop in Taiwan today. Also on the show, remembering icons Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols; and more.
    What Does House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Mean For Future US-China Relations?
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Austin Cross looks into the significance of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s stop in Taiwan today. Also on the show, remembering icons Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols; and more.
  • A caution sign is posted at the Castaic Lake reservoir in Los Angeles County on May 3, 2022 in Castaic, California. The reservoir, part of the State Water Project, is currently at 52 percent capacity, below the historic average of 60 percent.
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    Today on AirTalk, Sharon examines California’s gradual shift to a desert climate and what can be done to slow its aridification. Also on the show, unexpected outdoor activities in LA; FilmWeek; and more.
    As Our Climate Permanently Changes How Is California Fighting Aridification?
    Today on AirTalk, Sharon examines California’s gradual shift to a desert climate and what can be done to slow its aridification. Also on the show, unexpected outdoor activities in LA; FilmWeek; and more.
  • A Chinese staff member taking care of newborn babies at the Lake Malaren International Postpartum Care Centre in Shanghai.
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    Today on AirTalk, Sharon asks experts about methods to remedy pandemic-induced postpartum depression. Also on the show, COVID-19 updates; kids and their first smartphones; and more.
    Postpartum Depression Rose During The Pandemic, What Care Is Available For New Parents?
    Today on AirTalk, Sharon asks experts about methods to remedy pandemic-induced postpartum depression. Also on the show, COVID-19 updates; kids and their first smartphones; and more.
  • People wearing face masks travel along a street in front of a closed of Huanan seafood market on January 23, 2022 in Wuhan, China.
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    Today on AirTalk, Sharon looks at two new studies about how and where the spread of COVID-19 first occurred. Also on the show, Russia leaving the ISS; and more.
    UCLA Study Sheds Light On The Potential Origin Of The Coronavirus Responsible For COVID-19
    Today on AirTalk, Sharon looks at two new studies about how and where the spread of COVID-19 first occurred. Also on the show, Russia leaving the ISS; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, Sharon looks into a federal housing voucher program the city of Los Angeles is having trouble implementing. Also on the show, the future of college legacy admissions; and more.
    LA Is Attempting To House People Through A Federal Voucher Program. Where Do Things Stand And What Are The Challenges? 
    Today on AirTalk, Sharon looks into a federal housing voucher program the city of Los Angeles is having trouble implementing. Also on the show, the future of college legacy admissions; and more.
  • A Cal Fire firefighter uses a hose to mop up hot spots after the Oak Fire moved through the area on July 25, 2022 near Jerseydale, California. The Oak Fire burning outside of Yosemite National Park has forced evacuations, charred 16,791acres and has destroyed several homes since starting on Friday afternoon.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Sharon McNary kicks off the show with an update on the California fire season. Also on the program, COVID-19 news; Orange County Power Authority transparency issues; and more.
    As Oak Fire Prompts State Of Emergency, Where Does California Stand This Fire Season?
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Sharon McNary kicks off the show with an update on the California fire season. Also on the program, COVID-19 news; Orange County Power Authority transparency issues; and more.
  • Members of the press work outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on July 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. The court upheld a 1991 law that bars robocalls to cellphones.
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    Today on AirTalk, looking into a decline in scam robocalls and an increase in robotexts. Also on the show, rooftop solar recycling in California; COVID-19 updates; FilmWeek; and more.
    New Study Finds Decline In Phishing Calls, Increase In Texts
    Today on AirTalk, looking into a decline in scam robocalls and an increase in robotexts. Also on the show, rooftop solar recycling in California; COVID-19 updates; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Former Oath Keepers spokesperson Jason Van Tatenhove (R) and Stephen Ayres (L), who has pleaded guilty to entering the Capitol illegally on January 6, are sworn in before a full committee hearing on "the January 6th Investigation," on Capitol Hill on July 12, 2022, in Washington, DC.
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    Today on AirTalk, previewing the last of the scheduled January 6 Committee hearings. Also on the show, we look into the growth of diversity in major cities; COVID-19 updates; and more.
    Looking Ahead To The Final January 6 Committee Hearing
    Today on AirTalk, previewing the last of the scheduled January 6 Committee hearings. Also on the show, we look into the growth of diversity in major cities; COVID-19 updates; and more.
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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