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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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Inside a $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation
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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:
  • 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, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we break down the laws on California conservatorships; discuss the economic implications of the retirement trends of older workers; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Why COVID Is Rebounding In SoCal Suburbs And More
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we break down the laws on California conservatorships; discuss the economic implications of the retirement trends of older workers; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we chat with musician Kamasi Washington on his return to the Hollywood Bowl; break down the rising cost of cars; and more.
    DOC AMA: COVID-19 Cases Continue To Surge In LA County, National Cases Double Over 3 Weeks And More
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we chat with musician Kamasi Washington on his return to the Hollywood Bowl; break down the rising cost of cars; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the EDD and how the state is looking to assist with its backlog. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; round up this year's list of Emmy nominations; and more.
    Latest On EDD, Plus Answering Your Questions On Navigating Claims
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the EDD and how the state is looking to assist with its backlog. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; round up this year's list of Emmy nominations; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti's recent appointment as the ambassador to India, breaking down its impact for the city. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; sit down with local universities to hear how they are handling learning loss for incoming students; and more.
    President Biden Nominates L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti for Ambassadorship to India
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti's recent appointment as the ambassador to India, breaking down its impact for the city. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; sit down with local universities to hear how they are handling learning loss for incoming students; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss recent efforts from CA governor Newsom to limit the effects of our current drought and how this is being dealt with locally. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
    Governor Newsom Asks Californians to Voluntarily Cut Water Use
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss recent efforts from CA governor Newsom to limit the effects of our current drought and how this is being dealt with locally. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss California's plan to give reparations to those who were forcibly sterilized decades ago. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, breakdown a report that showed a large majority of American metro areas are more segregated now than they were in 1990, and more.
    Some State Sterilization Survivors Will Be Eligible For Reparations, But Who Gets Them And How Will They Be Found?
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss California's plan to give reparations to those who were forcibly sterilized decades ago. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, breakdown a report that showed a large majority of American metro areas are more segregated now than they were in 1990, and more.
  • A man looks toward the ocean beside his tent as authorities prepare to clear homeless encampments at the Venice Beach Boardwalk ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, July 2, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, we break down the city and county of Los Angeles efforts to overturn a previous court injunction that required they house unhoused persons by October 18. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, discuss the NCAA's new NIL rules, and more.
    L.A. City, County Head Back to Court in Sweeping Homelessness Case
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the city and county of Los Angeles efforts to overturn a previous court injunction that required they house unhoused persons by October 18. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, discuss the NCAA's new NIL rules, and more.
  • A passenger wearing a protective face covering to combat the spread of the coronavirus, checks her phone while travelling on a bus along Oxford Street in central London on July 5, 2021. DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES
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    Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we review a state bill to decriminalize psychedelics; discuss how the city is responding to the use of illegal fireworks; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: National Vaccination Campaign, Variants And Vaccinating Animals
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we review a state bill to decriminalize psychedelics; discuss how the city is responding to the use of illegal fireworks; and more.
  • A passenger wearing a protective face covering to combat the spread of the coronavirus, checks her phone while travelling on a bus along Oxford Street in central London on July 5, 2021. - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday unveils plans to lift most of the latest health restrictions from 19 July, including the mandatory wearing of face coverings in some forms of public transport and shops. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)
    COVID-19 AMA: National Vaccination Campaign, Variants And Vaccinating Animals
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we review a state bill to decriminalize psychedelics; discuss how the city is responding to the use of illegal fireworks; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we give an update on where the gubernatorial recall election stands; review the newest movies with our KPCC film critics; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: J&J Says Its Vaccine Is Effective Against Delta Variant, WHO Says All Authorized Vaccines Should Be Recognized By The West And More
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we give an update on where the gubernatorial recall election stands; review the newest movies with our KPCC film critics; and more.
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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