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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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    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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    E.R. Docs Sue State Of California; Citrus Bug Threatens California's Citrus Crop; Economic Stimulus Package To Pass The House; Danny Hoch; Brian Wilson
    E.R. Docs Sue State Of California; Citrus Bug Threatens California's Citrus Crop; Economic Stimulus Package To Pass The House; Danny Hoch; Brian Wilson
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    SAG Board Fires Chief Negotiator; Can Theater Survive Without Theater Critics?; Stimulus Package Negotiations Continue; The Financial Foundations of Civilation; Octuplets Born in Bellflower
    SAG Board Fires Chief Negotiator; Can Theater Survive Without Theater Critics?; Stimulus Package Negotiations Continue; The Financial Foundations of Civilation; Octuplets Born in Bellflower
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    President Obama Directs EPA to Reconsider Emissions Standards; The Politics of Obama's Stimulus Package; The Cultural Meaning of the Obama Presidency; Oil, Money, Power and the Energy Crisis; The Future of Water in the West
    President Obama Directs EPA to Reconsider Emissions Standards; The Politics of Obama's Stimulus Package; The Cultural Meaning of the Obama Presidency; Oil, Money, Power and the Energy Crisis; The Future of Water in the West
  • Listen 1:45:02
    California May Get Chunk of Federal Stimulus Package; SAG Strike Averted?; Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat Replacement Chosen; FilmWeek
    California May Get Chunk of Federal Stimulus Package; SAG Strike Averted?; Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat Replacement Chosen; FilmWeek
  • Listen 1:45:02
    President Obama to Close Guantanamo; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; Academy Award Nominations; The World Obama Confronts and the Challenges to American Power; The Life and Career of Stephen Schwartz
    President Obama to Close Guantanamo; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; Academy Award Nominations; The World Obama Confronts and the Challenges to American Power; The Life and Career of Stephen Schwartz
  • Listen 1:44:59
    Barack Obama's first day as the 44th President of the United States. Where will he start? And what can he realistically accomplish? How long will it take? Then a look at how the budget crisis is impacting California's prisons. And, AirTalk goes "On the Road" with a broadcast from the Autry National Center talking about the Millennial Generation, America's young voters who are changing politics.
    Barack Obama's first day as the 44th President of the United States. Where will he start? And what can he realistically accomplish? How long will it take? Then a look at how the budget crisis is impacting California's prisons. And, AirTalk goes "On the Road" with a broadcast from the Autry National Center talking about the Millennial Generation, America's young voters who are changing politics.
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    AirTalk Pre-empted for inauguration coverage
    AirTalk Pre-empted for inauguration coverage
  • Listen 1:45:02
    Controller To Suspend Tax Refunds, Welfare Checks; Inauguration Preview; Airtalk Listeners Live From Washington, D.C.; President Barack Obama
    Controller To Suspend Tax Refunds, Welfare Checks; Inauguration Preview; Airtalk Listeners Live From Washington, D.C.; President Barack Obama
  • Listen 1:45:02
    Dems Unveils Stimulus Package; Circuit City Closures; Bush's Farewell Speech; Airtalk Listeners Live From Washington, D.C. With Pre-Inauguration Snapshots; FilmWeek; Carona Verdict
    Dems Unveils Stimulus Package; Circuit City Closures; Bush's Farewell Speech; Airtalk Listeners Live From Washington, D.C. With Pre-Inauguration Snapshots; FilmWeek; Carona Verdict
  • Listen 1:02:22
    The Confirmation Hearing of Eric Holder; The Science of SoCal Traffic; The Governor's State-of-the-State Address
    The Confirmation Hearing of Eric Holder; The Science of SoCal Traffic; The Governor's State-of-the-State Address

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