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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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  • Evening sets on the San Onofre atomic power plant December 6, 2004 in northern San Diego County, south of San Clemente, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the future of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Southern California. Also on the show, growth in the Inland Empire; our Sheriff candidate interview series continues; and more.
    California Has Zero-Carbon Emission Goals. How Will The Pending Closure Of The State’s Last Nuclear Plant Move Us Closer Or Further From Those Goals? 
    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the future of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Southern California. Also on the show, growth in the Inland Empire; our Sheriff candidate interview series continues; and more.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 29: Participants of a peace rally, march through the streets, marking the 25th anniversary of the LA riots, on April 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The riots were sparked by the police acquittals in the Rodney King beating.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Austin Cross marks 30 years since the LA Uprising by taking a look at food inequity in South LA. Also on the show, language evolution since the LA Uprising; FilmWeek; and more.
    Food Disparity in South LA Before And After The LA Uprising
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Austin Cross marks 30 years since the LA Uprising by taking a look at food inequity in South LA. Also on the show, language evolution since the LA Uprising; FilmWeek; and more.
  • An automated sprinkler waters grass in front of homes in Alhambra, California on April 27, 2022, a day after Southern California delared a water shortage emergency with unprecedented new restrictions on outdoor watering for millions of people living in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at what the new drought restrictions mean for the future of lawn care. Also on the show, our interviews with Sheriff candidates continue; Post-COVID live performances; and more.
    What To Know About New Water Restrictions, Plus Tips On How To Make Your Yard Drought Tolerant
    Today on AirTalk, we look at what the new drought restrictions mean for the future of lawn care. Also on the show, our interviews with Sheriff candidates continue; Post-COVID live performances; and more.
  • California poppies and other wildflowers bloom outside of the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, after recent rains moved the region's second-driest winter on record up to its seventh-driest, near Lancaster, California, on April 2, 2022.
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    Today on AirTalk, an update on LA drought conditions and the status of our snowpack. Also on the show, we read into people writing outside their own experiences; kids and their COVID-19 case rates; and more.
    Metropolitan Water District Declares Drought Emergency & Snow Survey Shows Improved Snowpack
    Today on AirTalk, an update on LA drought conditions and the status of our snowpack. Also on the show, we read into people writing outside their own experiences; kids and their COVID-19 case rates; and more.
  • An unemployed upholsterer, Israel Yaxon 28 years-old, who has lived for one year on the street, stands outside his tent over the bridge of the 110 Freeway, during the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic in Los Angeles California on May 25, 2020.
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    Today on AirTalk, checking in on the death of unhoused people during the pandemic in Los Angeles. Also on the show, updates from our correspondent in Ukraine; the latest on the sale of Angel Stadium; and more.
    Breaking Down The Increase In Overdoses For Los Angeles County’s Unhoused Population
    Today on AirTalk, checking in on the death of unhoused people during the pandemic in Los Angeles. Also on the show, updates from our correspondent in Ukraine; the latest on the sale of Angel Stadium; and more.
  • A police officer stands guard on the steps of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, June 15, 2017.
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    Today on AirTalk, Larry checks in on the latest cases being heard by the Supreme Court this session. Also on the show, an interview with LA County Sheriff candidate Eric Strong; The OC Report; and more.
    SCOTUS Roundup: A Los Angeles Miranda Rights Case And Prayer In Public Schools
    Today on AirTalk, Larry checks in on the latest cases being heard by the Supreme Court this session. Also on the show, an interview with LA County Sheriff candidate Eric Strong; The OC Report; and more.
  • A kindergarten class socially distances while preparing to leave their classroom at Stark Elementary School on October 21, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale looks into a proposed California assembly bill that would ban suspension and expulsion in preschool. Also on the show, the latest news in streaming; FilmWeek; and more.
    Should Suspensions And Expulsions Of Preschool Children Be Banned?
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale looks into a proposed California assembly bill that would ban suspension and expulsion in preschool. Also on the show, the latest news in streaming; FilmWeek; and more.
  • A general view of the group of Jordan Spieth and Joel Dahmen on the 18th green during the final round of the RBC Heritage at Harbor Town Golf Links on April 17, 2022 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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    Today on AirTalk, can Golf Courses and Office Spaces be converted into affordable housing? Also on the show, checking in on the state of Afghan refugee resettlement in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more.
    Can Underutilized Office Space And Golf Courses Be Made Into Affordable Housing?
    Today on AirTalk, can Golf Courses and Office Spaces be converted into affordable housing? Also on the show, checking in on the state of Afghan refugee resettlement in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more.
  • Second Grade instructor Marisela Sahagun speaks to students in her classroom at St. Joseph Catholic School in La Puente, California on November 16, 2020, where pre-kindergarten to Second Grade students in need of special services returned to the classroom today for in-person instruction.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look into two California bills that would expand Kindergarten offerings in the state. Also on the show, a bill to rethinking the funding of schools; ‘Algospeak’ on social media; and more.
    Proposals By California Lawmakers Look to Strengthen Kindergarten Offerings
    Today on AirTalk, we look into two California bills that would expand Kindergarten offerings in the state. Also on the show, a bill to rethinking the funding of schools; ‘Algospeak’ on social media; and more.
  • People visit the Apple Store in Grand Central Station on April 18, 2022 in New York City. Employees at the Apple Store at the Grand Central Terminal store have begun the process of unionization.
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    Today on AirTalk, we look at unionization efforts across the country. Also on the show, the transportation mask mandate is struck down; a new book on the state of streaming television; and more.
    Amazon, Then Starbucks, Now Apple - Workers In LA And Beyond Are Unionizing
    Today on AirTalk, we look at unionization efforts across the country. Also on the show, the transportation mask mandate is struck down; a new book on the state of streaming television; 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