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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: Should LA loosen restrictions on Airbnbs? The financial side of divorce; Food Friday: Raw Bar; FilmWeek; and the TCM Classic Film Festival.
    Today on AirTalk: Should LA loosen restrictions on Airbnbs? The financial side of divorce; Food Friday: Raw Bar; FilmWeek; and the TCM Classic Film Festival.

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    The Loomis Lawsuit Challenging the U.S. Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy; The San Francisco Dog-Mauling Case; FilmWeek
    The Loomis Lawsuit Challenging the U.S. Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy; The San Francisco Dog-Mauling Case; FilmWeek
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    Delaying the High School Exit Exam; Chris Reed: Orange County News; When Grown Children Disappoint Their Parents
    Delaying the High School Exit Exam; Chris Reed: Orange County News; When Grown Children Disappoint Their Parents
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    Accessing City Services; Widening of FERC Probe of Energy Crisis; New Novel Southland about L.A.'S Crenshaw District; The World Center for Spiritualists: Lily Dale
    Accessing City Services; Widening of FERC Probe of Energy Crisis; New Novel Southland about L.A.'S Crenshaw District; The World Center for Spiritualists: Lily Dale
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    Iraq Update; Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003; Our Love Affair With Falling
    Iraq Update; Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003; Our Love Affair With Falling
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    Vehicle License Fee Increase; Better Parenting
    Vehicle License Fee Increase; Better Parenting
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    The Road to American Independence; The History of BBQ in America; FilmWeek
    The Road to American Independence; The History of BBQ in America; FilmWeek
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    Fox Cancels its Charlie Chan Festival; The Mexican Midterm Elections; Lisa See's new novel Dragon Bones
    Fox Cancels its Charlie Chan Festival; The Mexican Midterm Elections; Lisa See's new novel Dragon Bones
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    Iraq Update; Economic Development in California; Science Talk
    Iraq Update; Economic Development in California; Science Talk
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    California Budget Woes; Outgoing School Board Members Reflect on the State of LA's Schools; Las Vegas: Neon Metropolis
    California Budget Woes; Outgoing School Board Members Reflect on the State of LA's Schools; Las Vegas: Neon Metropolis
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    Music Industry to Bring Charges Against File Sharers; Cal Tech Edition
    Music Industry to Bring Charges Against File Sharers; Cal Tech Edition

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