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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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Featured Episode
  • Listen 1:39:06
    Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director.
    Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director.

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  • Listen 1:35:08
    Could Gawker's lawsuit have a "chilling effect" on tabloid news? One of the major sources of funding for CA's high speed rail project was revenue from cap and trade auctions of carbon credits, but last week's auction was a bust; then, a state bill would free passersby of liability if they break someone's car window to rescue a hot dog inside - will owners avoid bringing dogs for fear of overzealous animal lovers breaking into their cars to free a dog that's just fine? And a closer look at why it's taken so long to cleanup Exide.
    Could Gawker's lawsuit have a "chilling effect" on tabloid news? One of the major sources of funding for CA's high speed rail project was revenue from cap and trade auctions of carbon credits, but last week's auction was a bust; then, a state bill would free passersby of liability if they break someone's car window to rescue a hot dog inside - will owners avoid bringing dogs for fear of overzealous animal lovers breaking into their cars to free a dog that's just fine? And a closer look at why it's taken so long to cleanup Exide.
  • Listen 1:37:35
    In a 78-page report, out today, the inspector general finds that Clinton never sought approval to use private email for government business; Weighing the Libertarian party's role in the presidential election this year and Senate candidate Tom Del Beccaro joins Larry Mantle.
    In a 78-page report, out today, the inspector general finds that Clinton never sought approval to use private email for government business; Weighing the Libertarian party's role in the presidential election this year and Senate candidate Tom Del Beccaro joins Larry Mantle.
  • Listen 1:35:25
    District Judge Elizabeth McHugh finds evidence against Cosby's sexual assault charges sufficient; outdated terms used to describe minorities will soon be stripped from government documents; and debating menstrual cycles.
    District Judge Elizabeth McHugh finds evidence against Cosby's sexual assault charges sufficient; outdated terms used to describe minorities will soon be stripped from government documents; and debating menstrual cycles.
  • Listen 1:35:05
    Today marks the final day to register to vote in California’s June 7 primary, but some Sanders supporters wants to change that; U.S. Senate Candidate Ron Unz talks about his plans for California and Jodi Remke, chair of The Fair and Political Practices Committee on ethical campaign donations.
    Today marks the final day to register to vote in California’s June 7 primary, but some Sanders supporters wants to change that; U.S. Senate Candidate Ron Unz talks about his plans for California and Jodi Remke, chair of The Fair and Political Practices Committee on ethical campaign donations.
  • Listen 1:35:18
    We get the latest on the Zika virus from two doctors; a deeper look into the politics behind Mexico president Enrique Peña Nieto's move to enshrine into his country's constitution last year's Mexico Supreme Court ruling favoring same-sex marriage; and it's TGI-FilmWeek, with a discussion about the new documentary, "Weiner."
    We get the latest on the Zika virus from two doctors; a deeper look into the politics behind Mexico president Enrique Peña Nieto's move to enshrine into his country's constitution last year's Mexico Supreme Court ruling favoring same-sex marriage; and it's TGI-FilmWeek, with a discussion about the new documentary, "Weiner."
  • Listen 1:35:03
    We get the latest on what could have caused EgyptAir 804 to crash and what the political fallout may be; California's new aid-in-dying law goes into effect June 9 - we hear from doctors opting in and out of helping patients end their lives; plus, a Princeton professor made a CV of his failures - what are yours, and do you share or hide them?
    We get the latest on what could have caused EgyptAir 804 to crash and what the political fallout may be; California's new aid-in-dying law goes into effect June 9 - we hear from doctors opting in and out of helping patients end their lives; plus, a Princeton professor made a CV of his failures - what are yours, and do you share or hide them?
  • Listen 1:37:11
    Discussing what the Obama administration's new overtime rules mean for California workers; LAPD Chief Charlie Beck returns to answer your questions and KPCC's CA Counts coverage continues with a look ahead to our role in the primary and general presidential elections.
    Discussing what the Obama administration's new overtime rules mean for California workers; LAPD Chief Charlie Beck returns to answer your questions and KPCC's CA Counts coverage continues with a look ahead to our role in the primary and general presidential elections.
  • Listen 1:35:20
    Under new rules proposed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, prison officials would be allowed to manufacture barbiturates to carry out the death penalty; how we're experiencing the effects of climate change and what political satire means during this year's election.
    Under new rules proposed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, prison officials would be allowed to manufacture barbiturates to carry out the death penalty; how we're experiencing the effects of climate change and what political satire means during this year's election.
  • Listen 1:35:29
    Voters head to the polls in Kentucky & Oregon tomorrow; it's upfronts season and some are wondering whether a TV pilot the best way to predict the success of a new show; And Larry Mantle digs into the role of money in California politics with a panel of some of the state's political heavyweights.
    Voters head to the polls in Kentucky & Oregon tomorrow; it's upfronts season and some are wondering whether a TV pilot the best way to predict the success of a new show; And Larry Mantle digs into the role of money in California politics with a panel of some of the state's political heavyweights.
  • Listen 1:35:25
    Weighing the constitutionality of President Obama's transgender bathroom decree for schools; analyzing the science of tactile sensation and TGI-FilmWeek with a discussion about the Spring 2016 film festival circuit.
    Weighing the constitutionality of President Obama's transgender bathroom decree for schools; analyzing the science of tactile sensation and TGI-FilmWeek with a discussion about the Spring 2016 film festival circuit.

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