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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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President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
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- Food Friday: Armenian Bakery
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- Renate Reinsve joins the show
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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. -
Today on AirTalk: Warner Bros. Discovery sale; pending federal court cases; Thanksgiving side dishes; and CBP surveillance.
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Listen 1:39:18Today on AirTalk, the IRS walks back on a curtailment of religious organizational ability to endorse a political candidate; an explainer on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation; DTLA's famous Cole's French Dip is closing; what the status of young men is in today's higher education and employment and how political affiliations affect well-being.
Today on AirTalk, the IRS walks back on a curtailment of religious organizational ability to endorse a political candidate; an explainer on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation; DTLA's famous Cole's French Dip is closing; what the status of young men is in today's higher education and employment and how political affiliations affect well-being. -
Listen 1:39:06Today on AirTalk, what we know about the ICE raids in MacArthur Park; what will pressure to roll back climate goals look like for CA's air quality?; a new biography details the life of Bella Starr; the experiences of young men in today's gym culture and whatever happened to the kids riding bikes?Today on AirTalk, what we know about the ICE raids in MacArthur Park; what will pressure to roll back climate goals look like for CA's air quality?; a new biography details the life of Bella Starr; the experiences of young men in today's gym culture and whatever happened to the kids riding bikes? -
Today on AirTalk: a check-in on LA County 6 months after the devastating fires; what is the future of the LA Zoo? and how are young men thinking about politics. -
Listen 1:38:53Today on AirTalk, LA's culinary scene takes a hit amid ICE raids; CA's electric grid battery systems even out the state's daily power demands; a new book explores the legacy of 'Record Plant Studios,' a legendary music production company; the Pentagon reviews military aid pledged to Ukraine; NASA+ is the newest addition to Netflix, as C-SPAN loses footing and TV Talk.Today on AirTalk, LA's culinary scene takes a hit amid ICE raids; CA's electric grid battery systems even out the state's daily power demands; a new book explores the legacy of 'Record Plant Studios,' a legendary music production company; the Pentagon reviews military aid pledged to Ukraine; NASA+ is the newest addition to Netflix, as C-SPAN loses footing and TV Talk. -
Listen 1:39:10Today on AirTalk, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is found not guilty on sex trafficking and RICO charges; Sheriff Robert Luna talks ICE enforcement, firework safety, and more; a small group of volunteers attempts to preserve Altadena's history; AI plagiarism detectors and a former LA County coroner shares his experience.Today on AirTalk, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is found not guilty on sex trafficking and RICO charges; Sheriff Robert Luna talks ICE enforcement, firework safety, and more; a small group of volunteers attempts to preserve Altadena's history; AI plagiarism detectors and a former LA County coroner shares his experience. -
Listen 1:39:15Today on AirTalk, President Trump pursues a lawsuit against LA's Sanctuary Laws; the impact of ICE on CA agriculture; the word 'like' and its many applications; CA Environmental Quality Act to be gutted; the travel season ahead, and how some words just cannot be translatedToday on AirTalk, President Trump pursues a lawsuit against LA's Sanctuary Laws; the impact of ICE on CA agriculture; the word 'like' and its many applications; CA Environmental Quality Act to be gutted; the travel season ahead, and how some words just cannot be translated -
Listen 1:38:55Today on AirTalk, higher costs at the pump in CA will begin on July 1st; LA was home to over a dozen municipal airports that have since been paved over; data indicates a spike in homeless arrests; how an increase in social media addiction and screen time has posed higher risks for kids and a new book critically analyzes the world of self-care.Today on AirTalk, higher costs at the pump in CA will begin on July 1st; LA was home to over a dozen municipal airports that have since been paved over; data indicates a spike in homeless arrests; how an increase in social media addiction and screen time has posed higher risks for kids and a new book critically analyzes the world of self-care. -
Today on AirTalk, SCOTUS rules on limiting nationwide injunctions; What songs define your youth?; Jonathan Santana talks about what makes his restaurant and Dominican food unique; FilmWeek and 'Hollywood's Gay Golden Age.' -
Listen 1:38:52Today on AirTalk, we take a look at what is in store for Zohran Mamdani in NYC and how the Democratic Party may be his biggest roadblock; LAPD to use drones in new pilot program; a look into the life of influential TV great, Desi Arnaz; key SCOTUS decisions continue to loom; CA schools are found to be in violation of Title IX over transgender student athletes and TV Talk.Today on AirTalk, we take a look at what is in store for Zohran Mamdani in NYC and how the Democratic Party may be his biggest roadblock; LAPD to use drones in new pilot program; a look into the life of influential TV great, Desi Arnaz; key SCOTUS decisions continue to loom; CA schools are found to be in violation of Title IX over transgender student athletes and TV Talk. -
Listen 1:39:47Today on AirTalk, Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez's controversial comments on LA street gang involvement with ICE; Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's Democratic Mayoral candidate; a new book offers a firsthand account of wildfire fighting; CA's chalks out budget set to go into effect on July 1st; LA County sees a decrease in drug overdose deaths and how queer food evolved through decades of revolution.Today on AirTalk, Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez's controversial comments on LA street gang involvement with ICE; Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's Democratic Mayoral candidate; a new book offers a firsthand account of wildfire fighting; CA's chalks out budget set to go into effect on July 1st; LA County sees a decrease in drug overdose deaths and how queer food evolved through decades of revolution.
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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