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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 1:34:08
    Pope Francis found his way into US politics again with comments aboard his jet on its way home from Mexico today with comments about "building a wall" and contraception; a new MIT study looks at the origins of loneliness and discussing the "Rolling Papers" documentary with its film maker.
    Pope Francis found his way into US politics again with comments aboard his jet on its way home from Mexico today with comments about "building a wall" and contraception; a new MIT study looks at the origins of loneliness and discussing the "Rolling Papers" documentary with its film maker.
  • Listen 1:34:46
    Apple CEO Tim Cook says he'll fight a court order demanding the company must help the FBI break into the San Bernardino mass shooter's phone; Chief Charlie Beck on hit-and-runs, rising crime and hiring upwards of 2,500 new officers and Dave Stewart drops by to talk about his new memoir
    Apple CEO Tim Cook says he'll fight a court order demanding the company must help the FBI break into the San Bernardino mass shooter's phone; Chief Charlie Beck on hit-and-runs, rising crime and hiring upwards of 2,500 new officers and Dave Stewart drops by to talk about his new memoir
  • Listen 1:34:33
    Debating who should fill the next Supreme Court seat; taking an in-depth look at the cyclical nature of violent crime in America and weighing the pros and cons of mosquito extinction.
    Debating who should fill the next Supreme Court seat; taking an in-depth look at the cyclical nature of violent crime in America and weighing the pros and cons of mosquito extinction.
  • Listen 1:35:22
    Enjoy listening to a rebroadcast of Claremont Colleges' student debate on President's Day. AirTalk will be back tomorrow with more lively, in-depth discussions.
    Enjoy listening to a rebroadcast of Claremont Colleges' student debate on President's Day. AirTalk will be back tomorrow with more lively, in-depth discussions.
  • Listen 1:34:56
    Analyzing last night's PBS Newshour's Democratic Debate in Milwaukee; world powers have agreed to a ceasefire in Syria starting next week and TGI-Filmweek! with New York Times A.O. Scott, and his new book on the art of criticism.
    Analyzing last night's PBS Newshour's Democratic Debate in Milwaukee; world powers have agreed to a ceasefire in Syria starting next week and TGI-Filmweek! with New York Times A.O. Scott, and his new book on the art of criticism.
  • Listen 1:35:03
    Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors have discovered gravitational waves; California's solutions to the state's teacher shortage and with Charles Lester outed, the search is on for a new director of the California Coastal Commission.
    Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors have discovered gravitational waves; California's solutions to the state's teacher shortage and with Charles Lester outed, the search is on for a new director of the California Coastal Commission.
  • Listen 1:35:22
    AirTalk is hosting a live debate between a panel of student Democrats and Republicans from across the Claremont Colleges; we'll also discuss a new book that recounts the birth of the presidential primary.
    AirTalk is hosting a live debate between a panel of student Democrats and Republicans from across the Claremont Colleges; we'll also discuss a new book that recounts the birth of the presidential primary.
  • Listen 1:34:39
    Discussing the absence of a wet and cold El Niño; diving into FRONTLINE'S documentary on fantasy sports; Obama's new budget plan and the earmark $19 billion dollar proposal for cybersecurity and the film makers of "What Happened Miss Simone?" stop by AirTalk to talk Oscar buzz.
    Discussing the absence of a wet and cold El Niño; diving into FRONTLINE'S documentary on fantasy sports; Obama's new budget plan and the earmark $19 billion dollar proposal for cybersecurity and the film makers of "What Happened Miss Simone?" stop by AirTalk to talk Oscar buzz.
  • Listen 1:35:18
    Clinton is campaigning for women voters, but how effective is her strategy?; Hear tips and tricks on expanding your social circle as an adult; and identifying the facts and examine the politics related to the Porter Ranch gas leak.
    Clinton is campaigning for women voters, but how effective is her strategy?; Hear tips and tricks on expanding your social circle as an adult; and identifying the facts and examine the politics related to the Porter Ranch gas leak.
  • Listen 1:36:01
    Discussing last night's Democratic debate in New Hampshire; debating the Pentagon's pilot program to pay for active duty members of the U.S. military to have sperm or eggs frozen and the documentary film makers of "Amy" and "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom" talk with Larry Mantle for TGI-FilmWeek!
    Discussing last night's Democratic debate in New Hampshire; debating the Pentagon's pilot program to pay for active duty members of the U.S. military to have sperm or eggs frozen and the documentary film makers of "Amy" and "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom" talk with Larry Mantle for TGI-FilmWeek!

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