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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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  • Police tape blocks off the scene of a shooting at the Geneva Presbyterian Church on May 15, 2022 in Laguna Woods, California. According to police, the shooting left one person dead, four critically wounded, and one with minor injuries.
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    Today on AirTalk, taking a look at two mass shootings that took place this past weekend. Also on the show, what to do about the baby formula shortage in America; COVID updates; and more.
    Following Shooting In Buffalo– How Is Racist Ideology Fueling Hate Crimes?
    Today on AirTalk, taking a look at two mass shootings that took place this past weekend. Also on the show, what to do about the baby formula shortage in America; COVID updates; and more.
  • A view of the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in Playa Del Rey, California, on July 14, 2021.
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    Today on AirTalk, looking at the California Coastal Commission’s rejection of a desalination plant in Huntington Beach. Also on the show, we hear about UCLA’s new Hip Hop Initiative; FilmWeek; and more.
    California Coastal Commission Unanimously Rejects Poseidon’s Proposal For Desalination Plant
    Today on AirTalk, looking at the California Coastal Commission’s rejection of a desalination plant in Huntington Beach. Also on the show, we hear about UCLA’s new Hip Hop Initiative; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Protesters with abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on May 10, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look ahead to what states are planning for the future of reproductive rights. Also on the show, a preview of LAist’s Voter Game Plan; Encore Careers; and more.
    Senate Bill To Codify Roe Blocked–What Does The Future Of Reproductive Rights Look Like? 
    Today on AirTalk, we look ahead to what states are planning for the future of reproductive rights. Also on the show, a preview of LAist’s Voter Game Plan; Encore Careers; 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. A water shortage emergency has been declared in Southern California with water restrictions beginning June 1st for 6 million residents amid drought conditions.
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    Today on AirTalk, we have a panel on to discuss further California water restrictions. Also on the program, household labor during the pandemic; COVID updates; and more.
    LADWP Restricts Outdoor Water To Twice-A-Week, How Should Angelenos Prepare?
    Today on AirTalk, we have a panel on to discuss further California water restrictions. Also on the program, household labor during the pandemic; COVID updates; and more.
  • The manager of BioArt Fertility Clinics lab analyses a sample of sperm as part of an in-vitro fertilisation process in Johannesburg, on February 22, 2022.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at the coverage of IVF costs in California. Also on the program, is ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ a viable alternative to credit; COVID updates; and more.
    IVF Is Expensive. Should Insurers Be Required To Cover Costs In California?
    Today on AirTalk, we look at the coverage of IVF costs in California. Also on the program, is ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ a viable alternative to credit; COVID updates; and more.
  • People enter the University Bookstore at the California State University Long Beach (CSULB) campus on August 11, 2021 in Long Beach, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the value of four year colleges in California. Also on the program, checking in on Roe and the midterms; COVID updates; and more.
    As Costs Grow, How Important Is A 4-Year Degree?
    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the value of four year colleges in California. Also on the program, checking in on Roe and the midterms; COVID updates; and more.
  • Two security guards talk on the campus of the closed McKinley School, part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) system, in Compton, California, just south of Los Angeles, on April 28, 2020.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the achievement gap during the pandemic with experts. Also on the program, we recap our "Meet the Candidates" series for L.A. County Sheriff; review this week's big movie releases; and more.
    Research Team At Harvard Finds Remote, Hybrid Learning Was A Main Factor In Student Achievement Gaps During Pandemic
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the achievement gap during the pandemic with experts. Also on the program, we recap our "Meet the Candidates" series for L.A. County Sheriff; review this week's big movie releases; and more.
  • A firefighter monitors the situation as a helicopter drops water on a smouldering hillside in Laguna Beach, California on February 10, 2022 after the Emerald Fire took off before dawn.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look ahead at what to expect from the coming fire season in Southern California. Also on the show, our Sheriff candidate interview series concludes; the LA County Fair opens; and more.
    What Should Southern Californians Expect This Fire Season?
    Today on AirTalk, we look ahead at what to expect from the coming fire season in Southern California. Also on the show, our Sheriff candidate interview series concludes; the LA County Fair opens; and more.
  • U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) signs the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 at the Capitol Building on May 02, 2022 in Washington, DC. Pelosi led a Congressional delegation over the weekend to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
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    Today on AirTalk, House representative Adam Schiff joins us for an update on Ukraine, abortion and the January 6 committee. Also on the show, two Sheriff candidate interviews; first-time homebuyers; and more.
    Rep. Adam Schiff On Ukraine Visit, January 6 Committee, And Whether Congress Will Act On Abortion  
    Today on AirTalk, House representative Adam Schiff joins us for an update on Ukraine, abortion and the January 6 committee. Also on the show, two Sheriff candidate interviews; first-time homebuyers; and more.
  • Pro-life and pro-choice demonstrators gather in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on May 3, 2022. - The Supreme Court is poised to strike down the right to abortion in the US, according to a leaked draft of a majority opinion that would shred nearly 50 years of constitutional protections.
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    Today on AirTalk, a deep dive into the recent leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade from the Supreme Court of The United States. Also on the show, our Sheriff candidate interview series continues; and more.
    SCOTUS Leak Suggests Roe v. Wade May Be Overturned
    Today on AirTalk, a deep dive into the recent leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade from the Supreme Court of The United States. Also on the show, our Sheriff candidate interview series continues; 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