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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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Featured Episode
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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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  • Listen 1:44:30
    Calls for a new investigation into last year's Station fire. The LA City Council approves new cuts. Next, debating Prop. 15- should California repeal the ban on public funding of political campaigns? Then, social unrest in Thailand. A look at today's primaries leading to November midterms, and CalPERS asks the state for more money. Later, Jillian Lauren recounts her life in a harem.
    Calls for a new investigation into last year's Station fire. The LA City Council approves new cuts. Next, debating Prop. 15- should California repeal the ban on public funding of political campaigns? Then, social unrest in Thailand. A look at today's primaries leading to November midterms, and CalPERS asks the state for more money. Later, Jillian Lauren recounts her life in a harem.
  • Listen 1:44:28
    An update on the Gulf oil spill. Debating Prop. 17- who would the car insurance initiative benefit? Pesticides linked to increased ADHD risk. Iran agrees to send enriched uranium to Turkey. And, growing up through the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1956-1978.
    An update on the Gulf oil spill. Debating Prop. 17- who would the car insurance initiative benefit? Pesticides linked to increased ADHD risk. Iran agrees to send enriched uranium to Turkey. And, growing up through the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1956-1978.
  • Listen 1:44:32
    Governor Schwarzenegger releases his May budget revision. Which state services will be cut? Next, tough financial times for Homeboy Industries, and renowned songwriter Jimmy Webb revisits MacArthur Park. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Robin Hood, Letters to Juliet, Just Wright, and Princess Kaiulani. Later, the Cannes Film Festival, and preserving classic films.
    Governor Schwarzenegger releases his May budget revision. Which state services will be cut? Next, tough financial times for Homeboy Industries, and renowned songwriter Jimmy Webb revisits MacArthur Park. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Robin Hood, Letters to Juliet, Just Wright, and Princess Kaiulani. Later, the Cannes Film Festival, and preserving classic films.
  • Listen 1:44:31
    Polls show a majority of Americans (except Hispanics) approve of Arizona's new immigration law. Google vs. Apple, Time Warner vs. Hulu--who will rule tomorrow's tech gadgets? Kerry-Lieberman energy bill. Later, get rid of the performance review.
    Polls show a majority of Americans (except Hispanics) approve of Arizona's new immigration law. Google vs. Apple, Time Warner vs. Hulu--who will rule tomorrow's tech gadgets? Kerry-Lieberman energy bill. Later, get rid of the performance review.
  • Listen 1:44:30
    Arizona bans ethnic studies programs. Debating an LAUSD parcel tax- should Angelenos pay more to keep their school district afloat? With new prime minister David Cameron, what's next for British government? Later, the pill for men? And, the history of gay life in the Old West.
    Arizona bans ethnic studies programs. Debating an LAUSD parcel tax- should Angelenos pay more to keep their school district afloat? With new prime minister David Cameron, what's next for British government? Later, the pill for men? And, the history of gay life in the Old West.
  • Listen 1:44:30
    Do suspected terrorists have the right to remain silent? Global universities are turning talk of brain drain to brain circulation. Later, AirTalk on the road from Costa Mesa to explore religious tension on UC campuses.
    Do suspected terrorists have the right to remain silent? Global universities are turning talk of brain drain to brain circulation. Later, AirTalk on the road from Costa Mesa to explore religious tension on UC campuses.
  • Listen 1:44:30
    President Obama picks Elena Kagan to replace Supreme Court Justice Stevens. What lasting effects will the Gulf oil spill have on wildlife--and energy policy? Remembering Lena Horne. Then, debating Prop 14: should California have an open primary?
    President Obama picks Elena Kagan to replace Supreme Court Justice Stevens. What lasting effects will the Gulf oil spill have on wildlife--and energy policy? Remembering Lena Horne. Then, debating Prop 14: should California have an open primary?
  • Listen 1:44:31
    Trading concerns over the stock market's wild ride. Economy shows largest job growth in four years. Kitty Kelley's take on the life of Oprah Winfrey. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Iron Man 2, Mother and Child, Babies, and The Human Centipede. Later, a history of DreamWorks studios and the men who would be king.
    Trading concerns over the stock market's wild ride. Economy shows largest job growth in four years. Kitty Kelley's take on the life of Oprah Winfrey. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Iron Man 2, Mother and Child, Babies, and The Human Centipede. Later, a history of DreamWorks studios and the men who would be king.
  • Listen 1:44:29
    LA to landlords: no rate hikes for (some) renters. A new study says too much or too little sleep can lead to premature death. Limiting tech addiction- could you last three days without your cell phone or the internet? And noise: why we hate it- and can't live without it.
    LA to landlords: no rate hikes for (some) renters. A new study says too much or too little sleep can lead to premature death. Limiting tech addiction- could you last three days without your cell phone or the internet? And noise: why we hate it- and can't live without it.
  • Listen 1:44:32
    Times Square bomber update. Analyzing the scope of Greece's debt crisis. Britain awaits an exciting and unpredictable election. And veteran news anchor Jim Lehrer discusses his latest novel and life in journalism.
    Times Square bomber update. Analyzing the scope of Greece's debt crisis. Britain awaits an exciting and unpredictable election. And veteran news anchor Jim Lehrer discusses his latest novel and life in journalism.

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