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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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  • Lilly Hull arrives with her newborn son Teddy for coaching at the Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington as the US struggles with a shortage of baby formula May 19, 2022, in Washington, DC.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Kyle Stokes looks at the rising birth rates in America. Also on the show, explaining water management in San Diego; exploring candidates for Orange County District Attorney; and more.
    At Last, An Uptick In The U.S. Birth Rate After Years Of Decline, And Why It Matters
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Kyle Stokes looks at the rising birth rates in America. Also on the show, explaining water management in San Diego; exploring candidates for Orange County District Attorney; and more.
  • Macarena Giron, dancer and teacher of Creative Dance and performance at La Jara Cente, eight months pregnant, is seen teaching online at home with her daughter Olivia during lockdown as a result of the coronavirus.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale looks into how social media is creating anxiety for expectant mothers. Also on the show, a discussion about school safety in the wake of the Uvalde shooting; FilmWeek; and more.
    How Can Social Media Increase Anxiety Levels For Expecting Mothers?
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale looks into how social media is creating anxiety for expectant mothers. Also on the show, a discussion about school safety in the wake of the Uvalde shooting; FilmWeek; and more.
  • People drop off flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Robb Elementary School on May 26, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas.
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    Today on AirTalk, continuing coverage of the school shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday. Also on the show, how special education in Southern California is motivating voters; a primary ballot breakdown; and more.
    Renewed Calls For Gun Control After Deadly Shooting At Uvalde School
    Today on AirTalk, continuing coverage of the school shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday. Also on the show, how special education in Southern California is motivating voters; a primary ballot breakdown; and more.
  • Blood Bank Technologists prepare for operations during the South Texas Blood Bank's emergency blood drive on May 25, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. The South Texas Blood Bank held an emergency blood drive for victims of the Uvalde school shooting.
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    Today on AirTalk, the latest on a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas yesterday. Also on the show, how special education in Los Angeles is motivating voters; the Angel Stadium deal falls through; and more.
    'Complete evil': Texas gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas yesterday. Also on the show, how special education in Los Angeles is motivating voters; the Angel Stadium deal falls through; and more.
  • An aerial view of homes in one of the many cities in Southern California where residents will be limited to one day per week of outdoor watering on May 6, 2022 in Agoura Hills, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, what could mandatory water cuts mean for Southern California residents? Also on the show, how to deal with ADHD symptoms; Anaheim’s Mayor Sidhu resigns; and more.
    Could California Soon See Mandatory Water Cuts?
    Today on AirTalk, what could mandatory water cuts mean for Southern California residents? Also on the show, how to deal with ADHD symptoms; Anaheim’s Mayor Sidhu resigns; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at how to support mothers nursing in the workplace. Also on the show, Biden’s comments on Taiwan; COVID-19 updates; and more.
    Obstacles Or Accommodations: How Do We Better Support Those Breastfeeding In The Workplace?
    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at how to support mothers nursing in the workplace. Also on the show, Biden’s comments on Taiwan; COVID-19 updates; and more.
  • Sen. Sherrod Brown (R) (D-OH) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol February 8, 2022 in Washington, DC. Members of Congress spoke out on renewing the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit during the press conference. Also pictured (L-R) are Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Sen. Michael Bennett (D-CO).
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at how differences in tax policy for single and married individuals affect how they vote. Also on the show, California gas rebates; FilmWeek; and more.
    The Pros And Cons Of Being Single V. Married When It Comes To Tax Policy  
    Today on AirTalk, we look at how differences in tax policy for single and married individuals affect how they vote. Also on the show, California gas rebates; FilmWeek; and more.
  • A customer pumps gas into their car at a gas station on May 18, 2022 in Petaluma, California. Gas prices in California have surpassed $6.00 per gallon for the first time ever. The average price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in California is at $6.05 and $6.29 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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    Today on AirTalk, California gas prices rise above six dollars for the first time, how is it impacting Los Angeles residents? Also on the show, TikTok self-diagnoses; COVID-19 updates; and more.
    California Gas Prices Hit Record High Average. How Are You Being Impacted?
    Today on AirTalk, California gas prices rise above six dollars for the first time, how is it impacting Los Angeles residents? Also on the show, TikTok self-diagnoses; COVID-19 updates; and more.
  • An officer drives his cruiser to a car accident involving a drunk driver on Broadway, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on May 14, 2022.
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    Today on AirTalk, we break down the major uptick of road deaths in America. Also on the show, LA housing difficulties; a projected drop in school enrollment; and more.
    United States Saw Close To 43,000 Road Deaths In 2021, Its Highest Total In 16 Years
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the major uptick of road deaths in America. Also on the show, LA housing difficulties; a projected drop in school enrollment; and more.
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a press conference at The Unity Council on May 10, 2021 in Oakland, California. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $100 billion economic recovery package for the state.
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    Today on AirTalk, we dig into what California’s budget surplus means for the state. Also on the show, California electrical grid stressors; COVID-19 updates; and more.
    California Has Historic Budget Surplus–How Will It Be Spent?
    Today on AirTalk, we dig into what California’s budget surplus means for the state. Also on the show, California electrical grid stressors; 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