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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: A super El Nino? How do video games impact your relationships? Trucking industry check-in Desi Arnaz's legacy; and TV Talk.
    Today on AirTalk: A super El Nino? How do video games impact your relationships? Trucking industry check-in Desi Arnaz's legacy; and TV Talk.

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    A Downturn for the Stockmarket and the Countrywide Financial Crisis; Peruvian Earthquake Disaster; High School Musical; FilmWeek
    A Downturn for the Stockmarket and the Countrywide Financial Crisis; Peruvian Earthquake Disaster; High School Musical; FilmWeek
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    Tagging Homicide; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; What Does Al Qaeda Want?; The Quinceañera
    Tagging Homicide; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; What Does Al Qaeda Want?; The Quinceañera
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    Is Preemptive Legal Action Legal?; Freeways Aren't Free: Federal Grants given for Congestion Pricing Projects; Al Qaeda's Writings; Your Inner Economist
    Is Preemptive Legal Action Legal?; Freeways Aren't Free: Federal Grants given for Congestion Pricing Projects; Al Qaeda's Writings; Your Inner Economist
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    More Toys Recalled; Illegal Wildlife Smuggling in Los Angeles; Afghanistan: Are We Losing the 'Good' War?; Fast Tracking Death Penalty Appeals
    More Toys Recalled; Illegal Wildlife Smuggling in Los Angeles; Afghanistan: Are We Losing the 'Good' War?; Fast Tracking Death Penalty Appeals
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    Karl Rove To Leave White House; LAX; King-Harbor Closure Now All But Certain; King-Harbor Closure Now All But Certain; Presidential Looks; Craigslist; Merv Griffin
    Karl Rove To Leave White House; LAX; King-Harbor Closure Now All But Certain; King-Harbor Closure Now All But Certain; Presidential Looks; Craigslist; Merv Griffin
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    South Carolina Moves Up Primary; Deadly Temblor in Store for Coachella Valley?; Secretary of State on the Voting Systems Controversy; India Splendor; FilmWeek
    South Carolina Moves Up Primary; Deadly Temblor in Store for Coachella Valley?; Secretary of State on the Voting Systems Controversy; India Splendor; FilmWeek
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    The Ins and Outs of Carpool Access; US / Mexico Join Forces to Fight Drugs; Inland Empire Journalists Roundtable; Time To Get Rid Of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell?"; Senator and Presidential Candidate Joe Biden; Jason Alexander
    The Ins and Outs of Carpool Access; US / Mexico Join Forces to Fight Drugs; Inland Empire Journalists Roundtable; Time To Get Rid Of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell?"; Senator and Presidential Candidate Joe Biden; Jason Alexander
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    Zoning Change Approved In Downtown LA; Consumer Debt Rises; Cigarette Additives May Make It Harder To Quit; Congress, Spies And Energy; The American Food Revolution; Jazz Musician Gerald Wilson
    Zoning Change Approved In Downtown LA; Consumer Debt Rises; Cigarette Additives May Make It Harder To Quit; Congress, Spies And Energy; The American Food Revolution; Jazz Musician Gerald Wilson
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    Local News Legend Hal Fishman Dies at 75; Transit Tax?; The Surge: Successes and Failures Thus Far; Uncommon Tourist Destinations in L.A.
    Local News Legend Hal Fishman Dies at 75; Transit Tax?; The Surge: Successes and Failures Thus Far; Uncommon Tourist Destinations in L.A.
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    Secretary Of State Restricts Voting Machines; Corruption In Local Government; Crackdown On Hiring Illegals; Zagat's Los Angeles Nightlife
    Secretary Of State Restricts Voting Machines; Corruption In Local Government; Crackdown On Hiring Illegals; Zagat's Los Angeles Nightlife

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