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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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Today on AirTalk: CA Medicaid funding deferral, declining test scores, what hype do you just not get? CA solar program, potential SAG-AFTRA contract, and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk: Guest host Austin Cross discusses producer prices, recycling, life changing meals, Chinese espionage's history in CA, blue dot fever, and our parents' lies. -
Today on AirTalk: L.A. mayoral race; why this year’s gubernatorial race is different; DVD commentaries; Trump's China trip; the Las Vegas Sphere; cool AI stuff.
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Listen 1:36:14AirTalk looks ahead after LA Times Executive Editor and Publisher Davan Maharaj and his second-in-command Marc Duvoisin, among other top editors, were fired Monday. We also debate a proposal that would charge property developers in LA a linkage fee per square foot; how hackers can wreck havoc using only your cell phone number; and more.AirTalk looks ahead after LA Times Executive Editor and Publisher Davan Maharaj and his second-in-command Marc Duvoisin, among other top editors, were fired Monday. We also debate a proposal that would charge property developers in LA a linkage fee per square foot; how hackers can wreck havoc using only your cell phone number; and more. -
Listen 1:37:16Larry Mantle broadcasts live from outside the Mohn Broadcast Center as the Great American Eclipse moves through Southern California, hearing from listeners all over the country as they watched the eclipse. We also parse through the week’s news in politics; explore why Jerry Lewis was such a polarizing comedian; and more.Larry Mantle broadcasts live from outside the Mohn Broadcast Center as the Great American Eclipse moves through Southern California, hearing from listeners all over the country as they watched the eclipse. We also parse through the week’s news in politics; explore why Jerry Lewis was such a polarizing comedian; and more. -
Listen 1:36:55AirTalk dives into the newest information from Barcelona after Spain was hit with two vehicular attacks Thursday. We also look into tech companies’ new role in drawing the line between free speech and hate speech after GoDaddy, Google and more stopped servicing a neo-Nazi website; review this weekend’s new movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk dives into the newest information from Barcelona after Spain was hit with two vehicular attacks Thursday. We also look into tech companies’ new role in drawing the line between free speech and hate speech after GoDaddy, Google and more stopped servicing a neo-Nazi website; review this weekend’s new movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Seven months into Trump's presidency, AirTalk checks in with supporters of 2016's two presidential candidates. We also debate the ACLU's role in protecting hate speech. -
Listen 1:36:07Larry sits down with republican and democratic strategists to analyze party responses after President Trump backtracked his criticism of the white nationalists in Charlottesville by condemning violence "on many sides." We also dive into what each country wants to get out of the NAFTA renegotiations starting today; what is the alt-left?; and more.Larry sits down with republican and democratic strategists to analyze party responses after President Trump backtracked his criticism of the white nationalists in Charlottesville by condemning violence "on many sides." We also dive into what each country wants to get out of the NAFTA renegotiations starting today; what is the alt-left?; and more. -
Listen 1:36:17AirTalk continues with analysis of Saturday's events in Charlottesville, looking into how cities can plan for protests and upcoming protests in California. We also check in with city and county officials on homelessness; explore the LA tech firm at the center of a DOJ investigation; and more.AirTalk continues with analysis of Saturday's events in Charlottesville, looking into how cities can plan for protests and upcoming protests in California. We also check in with city and county officials on homelessness; explore the LA tech firm at the center of a DOJ investigation; and more. -
Listen 1:36:06A heated protest against the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville, Va. ended in the death of one counter-protester after a white nationalist drove his car into a crowd. AirTalk dives into how the conflict started; the ethics of publicly identifying the white nationalists photographed at the rally via social media; what is the white nationalist movement?; and more.A heated protest against the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville, Va. ended in the death of one counter-protester after a white nationalist drove his car into a crowd. AirTalk dives into how the conflict started; the ethics of publicly identifying the white nationalists photographed at the rally via social media; what is the white nationalist movement?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:57AirTalk explores the possibilities of back-channel diplomacy following news that the U.S. has been secretly in contact with North Korea as tensions continue to rise. We also look at the role of Snapchat in social media as it suffers major losses; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk explores the possibilities of back-channel diplomacy following news that the U.S. has been secretly in contact with North Korea as tensions continue to rise. We also look at the role of Snapchat in social media as it suffers major losses; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
AirTalk looks into the latest news on North Korea. We also debate whether city contractors should disclose ties to Trump's border wall; discuss Hamilton in LA; and more. -
Listen 1:36:15AirTalk dives into the privacy and public safety concerns of using drones in law enforcement after the LAPD proposed a one-year test program Tuesday. We also look at realistic options for President Trump as North Korea's nuclear threats heat up; the possible effect Disney's new streaming service could have on Netflix; and more.AirTalk dives into the privacy and public safety concerns of using drones in law enforcement after the LAPD proposed a one-year test program Tuesday. We also look at realistic options for President Trump as North Korea's nuclear threats heat up; the possible effect Disney's new streaming service could have on Netflix; and more.
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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