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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
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 1:42:32Today on AirTalk, we discuss how teachers' unions are handling the ongoing pressure from politicians and pediatricians to return to classroom instruction. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk to history teachers about their approaches to Black History Month; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss how teachers' unions are handling the ongoing pressure from politicians and pediatricians to return to classroom instruction. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk to history teachers about their approaches to Black History Month; and more. -
Listen 1:42:32Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest efforts from Los Angeles County legislators to offer $5 hazard pay raises to grocery store workers. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; breakdown how the pandemic has affected high school student-athletes; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest efforts from Los Angeles County legislators to offer $5 hazard pay raises to grocery store workers. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; breakdown how the pandemic has affected high school student-athletes; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we break down Joe Biden's latest executive orders on immigration; discuss the latest news surrounding Gamestop stocks and Reddit; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we talk to Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon about the latest news surrounding his office. Also on the show, we give you the latest stimulus check updates coming from Washington D.C.; answer your COVID-19 questions; and more. -
Listen 1:42:56Today on AirTalk, we discuss how millennials have used pre-nuptial agreements to settle post-divorce finances and other issues. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss how millennials have used pre-nuptial agreements to settle post-divorce finances and other issues. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; KPCC film critics Christy Lemire and Angie Han review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more. -
Listen 1:42:42Today on AirTalk, we check in with restaurant owners and workers to hear their plans as counties across California allow outdoor dining. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk about how a Biden executive order may be used to help unhoused people in Los Angeles; and more.Today on AirTalk, we check in with restaurant owners and workers to hear their plans as counties across California allow outdoor dining. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk about how a Biden executive order may be used to help unhoused people in Los Angeles; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss potential rent relief options for Californians. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; breakdown what's going on between Reddit, Gamestop, and the stock market; and more. -
Listen 1:42:26Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news in Washington D.C. while also breaking down the importance of budget reconciliation and the filibuster during a 50-50 senate split. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the issues with California's vaccine rollout; and more.Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news in Washington D.C. while also breaking down the importance of budget reconciliation and the filibuster during a 50-50 senate split. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the issues with California's vaccine rollout; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news in Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, discuss the passing of broadcast legend Larry King; and more. -
Listen 1:42:49Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news from Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we talk to Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia to see how his city is faring with COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the pandemic; we discuss the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron; and more.Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest political news from Washington D.C.. Also on the show, we talk to Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia to see how his city is faring with COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the pandemic; we discuss the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron; 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