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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, one year of Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza, we want to know how much aid Palestinians are receiving today. We'll also continue this week’s parenting series by reflecting on how we discipline our children, and how the practice has evolved through generations. Plus, did you know that there is a new initiative that allows California tribes to sue casinos? We'll explain how this works and its potential impact on local communities. We'll also have the founder and artistic director of the all-women's choir VOX Femina, Iris Levine, and we'll hear AirTalk listeners share the scariest movies they've ever seen.
    Listen 1:39:49
  • Today on AirTalk, we'll find out what to expect from Governor Newsom’s plans to expand the state's tax credit for the film and television industry to $750 million. Plus, tech advances and other societal changes have led to parents being involved with their kids well past childhood — we'll dig into "endless parenting" and get advice for how to avoid overparenting. And we'll learn about the history of Southern California's Grapevine route and talk with author Joel Brokaw, the son of legendary Hollywood agent Norman Brokaw, about his new book Driving Marilyn.
    Listen 1:31:42
  • Today on AirTalk, we will cover the latest developments in the Menendez brothers’ fight for freedom as LA County DA recommends resentencing. We will hear from the son of legendary folk singer Jim Croce, A.J., who is currently on a Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary tour in which he honors his father through music. On this week’s Food Friday, the rivalry between NYC and LA reaches the kitchen with an LA restaurant called Bodega Park making a mean chopped cheese.
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  • Today on AirTalk, we will go over where and how to cast your ballot for the election season. We will get into the context of the LA City Council candidate who said ‘F– the police.’ We will see what there is to learn from the outcome of Argentina repealing rent control. The LA Times owner has decided against endorsing a presidential candidate, we will take a look at the history of newspaper endorsements and their place in politics today. Larry will talk about the season openers for both the Lakers and Clippers. We will end today’s show with TV Taklk which includes reviews of ‘Shrinking,’ ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ ‘Hysteria.’
    Listen 1:02:37
  • Today on AirTalk, we will break down the latest developments in the Andrew Do fraud investigation with the LAist reporter who broke the story,  Nick Gerda. High holiday travel costs have people looking for destination alternatives; we’ll talk about this year’s travel trends. LA and New York NPR teams will be making a bet on the World Series. Call in and tell us what you think the terms should be. Larry and his guests will reflect on the life and legacy of Dodgers pitcher, Fernando Valenzuela.
    Listen 1:31:08
  • Today on AirTalk, we will talk about the SoCal Kaiser mental health worker strike and tell you why it is happening and how it might affect patients. We will get to the bottom of the surge in chocolate prices this holiday season, give updates on the House and Senate races, and cover how holiday travelers are going to alternative destinations due to high travel rates. We will also bring you the latest updates on the Andrew Do fraud investigation after the charges against him were announced this morning.
    Listen 1:20:05
  • Today on AirTalk, we will start with a TriplePlay as the Dodgers are headed to the World Series. We will cover the largest dam removal in US history which has just been completed in California; we will look back at the history of the iconic LA landmark, The Angels Flight; we will tell you how your home solar panels can help prevent CA blackouts and we’ll make sense of the drop in US-Mexico border encounters post-pandemic.
    Listen 1:02:33
  • Today on AirTalk, we have the latest on the Andrew Do investigation as a federal grand jury investigates his daughter’s nonprofit, a breakdown the results of the recently released 2024 California Play Equity Report with LA84 Foundation CEO and President Renata Simril, and for Food Friday we talk to the co-owners of the new Santa Monica sandwich joint Bread Head Sandwiches, Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder. 
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  • Today on AirTalk, we will talk about why Nevada could be the swing state to win the election. Larry will talk sports for the Triple Play. Also on the show, we will cover earthquake preparation and The Great Shakeout. We are going to give you all the facts on both CA Prop 34 and LA City Charter Amendment DD before you hit the polls. Larry will chat with Hanh Nguyen, a senior editor at Salon.com, about some of the newest TV titles like ‘The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,’ ‘A Virtuous Business,’ ‘Family Guy’ and more.

    Listen 1:02:00
  • Today on AirTalk, we will talk about the Los Angeles city attorney office’s decision not to prosecute the couple at the center of the racist city hall recording scandal. Larry will talk with director Carl Franklin about his experience in the film industry and his newest projects. Also on the show, we will look into how grading inflation might impact student success and college readiness. At the end of today’s show, we will have the AirTalk Ballot Cram Session.
    Listen 1:42:50

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Host, AirTalk
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
Senior Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Associate Producer, AirTalk & FilmWeek
Associate Producer, AirTalk
Apprentice News Clerk, AirTalk
Apprentice News Clerk, FilmWeek