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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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Latest Episode

Today on AirTalk, CA passes SB79; Triple Play; New book explores Rodney King beating; Check in on fire recovery efforts; CA nursing shortages and HAMMER Museum's latest exhibition.
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    About the Show

    Join Larry Mantle Monday-Thursday 9-11am and Austin Cross on Fridays on LAist's lively discussion program. Airs on 89.3 FM and streaming on LAist.com and the LAist app.

    Meet the AirTalk team

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    Previous Episodes
    • Today on AirTalk, we take a deeper look into Vice President Kamala Harris’ background as a prosecutor in California, how her policy stances have evolved over time, and how these merge into her presidential candidacy. Also on the show, listeners share their favorite California swimming holes to beat the heat; we examine how President Biden stepping down might impact voter turnout; listeners share their favorite objectively touristy activity to do in Los Angeles; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, President Biden announced on Sunday that he would be ending his 2024 reelection campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the ticket for the Democratic party. With only a little more than 100 days until the election, democrats have a challenging path ahead. Today we’re dedicating the full two hours to analyze Biden’s decision, what happens next and to hear from listeners.
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    • Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the global technology outage. Also on the show, we break down former President Donald Trump’s republican nomination acceptance speech from last night’s Republican National Convention; screenwriter turned therapist Phil Stark discusses mental health in the entertainment industry; we preview the upcoming LAist Ice Cream Social; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry talks with director Josh Margolin and actor June Squibb about their new film ‘Thelma;’ and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, the latest happenings from both the republican and democratic presidential campaigns. Also on the show, LA city leaders announced they’re looking to expand McArthur Park; we examine the latest research coming out on Long COVID; midseason reviews for the Dodgers and Angels; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that he is moving the X and SpaceX headquarters out of California. Also on the show, we examine the science behind breakfast; we discuss this morning’s Emmy nominations; Larry Mantle and his son Desmond preview the latest ‘Passing the Mantle’ podcast episode from LAist Studios; author Albert Camarillo stops by to talk about his new book ‘Compton in My Soul: A Life in Pursuit of Racial Equality;’ and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump taps Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. Also on the show, what to do about having too many work meetings; author Paul Haddad stops by to talk about the birth of Los Angeles and his new book ‘Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles;’ we discuss the etiquette of check splitting at a restaurant; we preview Day 2 of the Republican National Convention; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania and talk about the response from American leaders, the history of violence in American politics, and how the Republican National Convention is preparing. Also on the show, Larry Mantle talks with author Mark S. Walton on his new book ‘Unretired: How Highly Effective People Live Happily Ever After;’ we examine how summer jobs for teenagers have changed; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, we explore a new lawsuit that alleges LA city leaders of 'thwarting' a Venice homeless housing development. Also on the show, we look into who best to turn to when seeking advice; we dig into Filipino comfort food with the co-owner of Spoon & Pork; our FilmWeek critics review the latest release; Larry Mantle interviews actor Colman Domingo on his new film ‘Sing Sing;’ and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office filed a lawsuit against an Airbnb influencer for allegedly illegally listing properties on vacation rental platforms. Also on the show, the latest on the Kroger and Albertsons merger; author Nicola Twilley stops by to talk about her new book ‘Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves;’ we rundown what to expect from the upcoming Republican National Convention; our TV critics review the best TV of the year so far; and more.
    • Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County and a look at the heat wave hitting Southern California. Also on the show, how a smaller prison population is impacting California’s available firefighters; we get an update on the France and UK elections; we examine why Americans are becoming skeptical of higher education; we explore the evolution of makeup trends throughout history; and more.
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    Credits
    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