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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
Inside a $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation
Today on AirTalk:
- Taxpayer-funded $27M property deal under investigation
- What are your Thanksgiving meal mishaps?
- TV Talk: What to watch
- FilmWeek: What to watch
- Why does everyone love The Big Lebowski?
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Today on AirTalk: $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation, Thanksgiving meal mishaps, TV Talk, FilmWeek, and the Big Lebowski. -
Today on AirTalk: Thanksgiving travel check-in; AI and the music industry; 2025 resolutions; Forestry Service check-in; MAGA accounts overseas; and how to talk politics at Thanksgiving.
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Listen 1:42:10Today on AirTalk, we speak with residents from Inglewood about how the publicly re-opened SoFi stadium is affecting their city; look into what a recent decision from an appeals court means for the homeless people living on Skid Row; discuss the latest Covid-19 headlines; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more.Today on AirTalk, we speak with residents from Inglewood about how the publicly re-opened SoFi stadium is affecting their city; look into what a recent decision from an appeals court means for the homeless people living on Skid Row; discuss the latest Covid-19 headlines; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more. -
Listen 1:43:00Today on AirTalk, the California drought is getting worse but our water usage hasn’t been leveling off; invasive mosquitoes are making a new home in Southern California; an update on Deputy gang activity in the LA County Sheriff’s Department; the history of LA’s Mexican-American baseball teams; Dr. Sam Torbati comes on to discuss Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more!Today on AirTalk, the California drought is getting worse but our water usage hasn’t been leveling off; invasive mosquitoes are making a new home in Southern California; an update on Deputy gang activity in the LA County Sheriff’s Department; the history of LA’s Mexican-American baseball teams; Dr. Sam Torbati comes on to discuss Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more! -
Listen 1:43:03Today on AirTalk, a conversation with the author of a new book about the Supreme Court and its history of ruling on police; Firefighters are getting injured--sometimes fatally--during training; a discussion about College partying and concerns over campus assaults doubling this year; a look into what’s going on with all those Robocalls; a Doctor takes on the latest Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more!Today on AirTalk, a conversation with the author of a new book about the Supreme Court and its history of ruling on police; Firefighters are getting injured--sometimes fatally--during training; a discussion about College partying and concerns over campus assaults doubling this year; a look into what’s going on with all those Robocalls; a Doctor takes on the latest Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more! -
Listen 1:43:02Today on AirTalk Congressman Adam Schiff discusses a new House Bill being introduced to curb presidential powers, a conversation with the author of a new book on the role of Testosterone in society, a comparison between how New York and California view their political institutions, your daily dose of Covid-19 questions and answers, a discussion on the portrayal of Latinos in media; and more!Today on AirTalk Congressman Adam Schiff discusses a new House Bill being introduced to curb presidential powers, a conversation with the author of a new book on the role of Testosterone in society, a comparison between how New York and California view their political institutions, your daily dose of Covid-19 questions and answers, a discussion on the portrayal of Latinos in media; and more! -
Today on AirTalk, we explore the future of forest management in California. Also on the show, we break down the latest COVID-19 headlines; discuss LA and LB's ports announcing plans to have truckers and longshoreman work longer hours; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we look at the future of the California GOP; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we learn the latest on the Los Angeles County's proof of vaccination order. Also on the show, we discuss a new move from researchers to bring back the woolly mammoth from extinction; analyze the legality of vaccine religious exemptions; and more. -
Today on AirTalk we take a look at what's next for Gavin Newsom now that he's survived a recall attempt, LAPD Chief Moore talks about vaccine mandates for police, and an infectious disease expert answers your Covid-19 Questions. -
Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest election day recall news. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; we take a look at what controversial bills will be awaiting Newsom's desk; and more. -
Listen 1:42:40Today on AirTalk, we break down what you need to know about the California gubernatorial recall ahead of tomorrow's election. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk about how Animal Hospitals have been overwhelmed by the pet boom that has occurred during the pandemic; and more.Today on AirTalk, we break down what you need to know about the California gubernatorial recall ahead of tomorrow's election. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk about how Animal Hospitals have been overwhelmed by the pet boom that has occurred during the pandemic; and more.
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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