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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: Trump endorses Steve Hilton for governor, Mail-in voting, Have video games actually caused violence? And special NPR coverage of Trump's news conference.
    Today on AirTalk: Trump endorses Steve Hilton for governor, Mail-in voting, Have video games actually caused violence? And special NPR coverage of Trump's news conference.
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    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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    Today on AirTalk, the latest update on the search for the OceanGate submarine. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Michel Moore sits down with Larry for his monthly visit; what’s your favorite pride anthem?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest update on the search for the OceanGate submarine. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Michel Moore sits down with Larry for his monthly visit; what’s your favorite pride anthem?; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action as the Supreme Court makes a decision. Also on the show, how did L.A. residents owe $2.6 billion in medical debt; what is ‘sharenting’ and its impact?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action as the Supreme Court makes a decision. Also on the show, how did L.A. residents owe $2.6 billion in medical debt; what is ‘sharenting’ and its impact?; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:48
    Today on AirTalk, where does California's dyslexia screening in education stands? Also on the show, Author Héctor Tobar on his new book “Our Migrant Souls”; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, where does California's dyslexia screening in education stands? Also on the show, Author Héctor Tobar on his new book “Our Migrant Souls”; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:16
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss potential solutions to Los Angeles’ city government recently inundated with scandal. Also on the show, how the city is helping the group of Texas migrants at Union Station; why the summer job market is booming this year; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss potential solutions to Los Angeles’ city government recently inundated with scandal. Also on the show, how the city is helping the group of Texas migrants at Union Station; why the summer job market is booming this year; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:18
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the charges against La City Councilmember Curren Price. Also on the show, how colleges and universities are fairing in our growing culture war; why more and more news organizations are cutting staff; how to confront a friend about their hurtful behavior; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the charges against La City Councilmember Curren Price. Also on the show, how colleges and universities are fairing in our growing culture war; why more and more news organizations are cutting staff; how to confront a friend about their hurtful behavior; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:24
    Today on AirTalk, California’s wildfire season has begun. Also on the show, why some people of color find themselves on the far-right; how effective are gun buyback programs?; the rise of Emo music in the early 2000s; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, California’s wildfire season has begun. Also on the show, why some people of color find themselves on the far-right; how effective are gun buyback programs?; the rise of Emo music in the early 2000s; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:29
    Today on AirTalk, Reddit’s new fees are charging third party developers. Also on the show, the risks many LGBTQ+ travelers face when vacationing abroad; what being waitlisted means for prospective college students; where we are in our advancement of virtual reality technology; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Reddit’s new fees are charging third party developers. Also on the show, the risks many LGBTQ+ travelers face when vacationing abroad; what being waitlisted means for prospective college students; where we are in our advancement of virtual reality technology; and more.
  • Listen 1:00:34
    Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump faces indictment for mishandling classified documents. Also on the show, a new California bill would allow motorcyclists to forgo helmets for religious reasons; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump faces indictment for mishandling classified documents. Also on the show, a new California bill would allow motorcyclists to forgo helmets for religious reasons; FilmWeek; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, the latest on Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam’s destruction and its impact on the Russia-Ukraine war. Also on the show, a new book explores the history of Los Angeles’ automobile industry; California’s public transit faces potential budget cuts amid calls for improvements; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam’s destruction and its impact on the Russia-Ukraine war. Also on the show, a new book explores the history of Los Angeles’ automobile industry; California’s public transit faces potential budget cuts amid calls for improvements; this week’s TV Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:03:52
    Today on AirTalk, a new study shows a correlation between a dry Salton Sea and the lack of large earthquakes. Also on the show, what congestion pricing would look like on Los Angeles freeways; Broadway star Bernadette Peters joins us to discuss ‘High Desert’ and her upcoming show in Pasadena; why do we describe disease like we’re waging war?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a new study shows a correlation between a dry Salton Sea and the lack of large earthquakes. Also on the show, what congestion pricing would look like on Los Angeles freeways; Broadway star Bernadette Peters joins us to discuss ‘High Desert’ and her upcoming show in Pasadena; why do we describe disease like we’re waging war?; and more.

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