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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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  • Listen 1:12:28
    KPCC airs the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor. AirTalk will provide analysis.
    KPCC airs the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor. AirTalk will provide analysis.
  • Listen 1:45:16
    The Senate conformation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor starts today. You can listen to the opening statements of the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on the KPCC website and the nominee's opening statement will air live on KPCC. AirTalk will provide analysis with experts and Larry Mantle will take take listener calls.
    The Senate conformation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor starts today. You can listen to the opening statements of the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on the KPCC website and the nominee's opening statement will air live on KPCC. AirTalk will provide analysis with experts and Larry Mantle will take take listener calls.
  • Listen 1:45:16
    Larry talks about newly detected tremors on the San Andreas fault. And, is there a need for a new federal stimulus package? Larry also gets all the latest Orange County news, reviews the week's new films and discusses the life of Lena Horne.
    Larry talks about newly detected tremors on the San Andreas fault. And, is there a need for a new federal stimulus package? Larry also gets all the latest Orange County news, reviews the week's new films and discusses the life of Lena Horne.
  • Listen 1:45:15
    Larry talks about reform of CA's home health care program, discusses how Joe Biden is doing as Vice President, and talks about ethics for food bloggers.
    Larry talks about reform of CA's home health care program, discusses how Joe Biden is doing as Vice President, and talks about ethics for food bloggers.
  • Listen 1:45:15
    A look at taxing the internet, plans for the health care overhaul, and the impact of serial relocation on workers and communities.
    A look at taxing the internet, plans for the health care overhaul, and the impact of serial relocation on workers and communities.
  • Listen 2:52:53
    Larry Mantle anchors KPCC’s live coverage of Michael Jackson’s memorial service at Staples Center.
    Larry Mantle anchors KPCC’s live coverage of Michael Jackson’s memorial service at Staples Center.
  • Listen 1:45:15
    Larry talks with Senior U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman on how Congress really works, plus the day's top headlines.
    Larry talks with Senior U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman on how Congress really works, plus the day's top headlines.
  • Listen 1:45:11
    A biography of Donald Rumsfeld, the 100 things that Dodgers fans should know, plus new movie reviews and the lectures of animator Walt Stanchfield on FilmWeek
    A biography of Donald Rumsfeld, the 100 things that Dodgers fans should know, plus new movie reviews and the lectures of animator Walt Stanchfield on FilmWeek
  • Listen 1:45:16
    Larry gets the latest on the state budget and talks about the future of transportation in America with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.
    Larry gets the latest on the state budget and talks about the future of transportation in America with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.
  • Listen 1:45:15
    Larry talks about the rise of TMZ and celebrity journalism, and about how Southern California museums are doing in tough economic times.
    Larry talks about the rise of TMZ and celebrity journalism, and about how Southern California museums are doing in tough economic times.

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