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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: Downtown L.A.; Student loan repayment; SoCal History: Culver City; E-bikes; California's cannabis industry; and what's your relationship with marijuana?
    Today on AirTalk: Downtown L.A.; Student loan repayment; SoCal History: Culver City; E-bikes; California's cannabis industry; and what's your relationship with marijuana?

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    Analysis and Reaction To Michelle Obama's Speech; Can Obama Appeal To Latino Voters?; Obama's Economic Plan; Progressive Democrats; Preview of Hillary's Speech: How Can Her Supporters Move On To Support Obama?
    Analysis and Reaction To Michelle Obama's Speech; Can Obama Appeal To Latino Voters?; Obama's Economic Plan; Progressive Democrats; Preview of Hillary's Speech: How Can Her Supporters Move On To Support Obama?
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    Democratic National Convention Overview; Joe Biden As Vice-Presidential Choice; What Do The Democrats Need To Do To Win?
    Democratic National Convention Overview; Joe Biden As Vice-Presidential Choice; What Do The Democrats Need To Do To Win?
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    In Trafik, Cu L8tr; FilmWeek Reviews; Don Cheadle; Back pain: types and treatments
    In Trafik, Cu L8tr; FilmWeek Reviews; Don Cheadle; Back pain: types and treatments
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    Urban Sprawl; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; Can Presidents Be "Of The People?"; The 19th Wife
    Urban Sprawl; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; Can Presidents Be "Of The People?"; The 19th Wife
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    Obama And McCain Neck And Neck?; Who Uses California's Emergency Rooms?; The Language Of Presidential Politics; Chazz Palminteri
    Obama And McCain Neck And Neck?; Who Uses California's Emergency Rooms?; The Language Of Presidential Politics; Chazz Palminteri
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    Olympics Update; Housing Sales Rise; Religion vs. Bias; The Future of Nuclear Power; Is Google Making Us Stupid?
    Olympics Update; Housing Sales Rise; Religion vs. Bias; The Future of Nuclear Power; Is Google Making Us Stupid?
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    Pakistan's Musharraf Resigns; Rick Warren Questions McCain And Obama; Unemployment Is 7.3% In California And Still No State Budget; Fighting Has Died Down, Russians Remain In Georgia; Mustang: The Horse And The Forging Of America
    Pakistan's Musharraf Resigns; Rick Warren Questions McCain And Obama; Unemployment Is 7.3% In California And Still No State Budget; Fighting Has Died Down, Russians Remain In Georgia; Mustang: The Horse And The Forging Of America
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    McCain And Obama's Joint Appearance At O.C. Church; Why We Drive The Way We Do?; Olympic Update; FilmWeek Reviews
    McCain And Obama's Joint Appearance At O.C. Church; Why We Drive The Way We Do?; Olympic Update; FilmWeek Reviews
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    What The Heck Is Up (And Down) With Oil?; The STAR 2008 Scores; Inland Empire Journalists Roundtable; Update On Geriatrics; Interfaith Understanding In America
    What The Heck Is Up (And Down) With Oil?; The STAR 2008 Scores; Inland Empire Journalists Roundtable; Update On Geriatrics; Interfaith Understanding In America
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    Georgia Accepts Cease Fire, Russia Continues Bombing; Talking Trash; Show Down On Prison Healthcare; Shooting at Arkansas Democratic Headquarters; The Latest On Alzheimer's Disease; Ernest Borgnine
    Georgia Accepts Cease Fire, Russia Continues Bombing; Talking Trash; Show Down On Prison Healthcare; Shooting at Arkansas Democratic Headquarters; The Latest On Alzheimer's Disease; Ernest Borgnine

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