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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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Recent Episodes
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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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Today on AirTalk, we give the latest on the coronavirus in SoCal and have our daily listener Q&A with our medical expert. Also on the show, we interview LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva; take a look at how landlords are being impacted by the outbreak; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is making consumers vulnerable to scammers. Also on the show, we take a look at the Senate's $2 trillion stimulus bill; get the latest on the virus' spread; and more. -
Listen 1:43:54Today on AirTalk, we talk about the latest in coronavirus news, including the Olympics being postponed and progress on the federal government stimulus package. We're also taking a look at what's being done to help the homeless; talk with listeners about how they're trying to maintain normalcy; and more.Today on AirTalk, we talk about the latest in coronavirus news, including the Olympics being postponed and progress on the federal government stimulus package. We're also taking a look at what's being done to help the homeless; talk with listeners about how they're trying to maintain normalcy; and more. -
Listen 1:46:39AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We're also joined by our medical expert to continue answering listener questions; talk with listeners on how their place of worship has changed amid the outbreak; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We're also joined by our medical expert to continue answering listener questions; talk with listeners on how their place of worship has changed amid the outbreak; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we talk with local leaders about the "Stay At Home" ordinances. Also on the show, our FilmWeek critics review new digital releases and discuss the best films to cozy up with inside. -
Listen 1:43:47Today on AirTalk, we talk with listeners in the restaurant industry on how they're doing since all bars and restaurants were forced to close. Also on the show, we take a look at how hospitals are navigating the outbreak and talk about what people are doing to help each other during this stressful time.Today on AirTalk, we talk with listeners in the restaurant industry on how they're doing since all bars and restaurants were forced to close. Also on the show, we take a look at how hospitals are navigating the outbreak and talk about what people are doing to help each other during this stressful time. -
Listen 1:44:05Today on AirTalk, we hear from gig economy workers who are continuing to work through the outbreak and the challenges they're facing. Also on the show, we talk with listeners about how the virus is affecting their personal relationships; discuss the impact healthcare workers are feeling; and more.Today on AirTalk, we hear from gig economy workers who are continuing to work through the outbreak and the challenges they're facing. Also on the show, we talk with listeners about how the virus is affecting their personal relationships; discuss the impact healthcare workers are feeling; and more. -
Listen 1:44:10Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the Bay Area as they instate a "shelter in place" order for residents to slow the outbreak. Also on the show, we talk with Mayor Garcetti on what the order might mean for LA; discuss how you can still plan for retirement; speak with listeners on how their handling kids staying at home; and more.Today on AirTalk, we check-in on the Bay Area as they instate a "shelter in place" order for residents to slow the outbreak. Also on the show, we talk with Mayor Garcetti on what the order might mean for LA; discuss how you can still plan for retirement; speak with listeners on how their handling kids staying at home; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we talk with workers about the city's order to close all restaurant, bar and entertainment establishments. Also on the show, we discuss mental health and COVID-19; last night's Democratic debate; and more. -
Listen 1:10:11Today on AirTalk, we talk with parents about the decision to close down LAUSD schools starting Monday due to the coronavirus. Also on the show, we continue to answer questions you may have about COVID-19 and take a look at the impact the pandemic is having on the entertainment industry.Today on AirTalk, we talk with parents about the decision to close down LAUSD schools starting Monday due to the coronavirus. Also on the show, we continue to answer questions you may have about COVID-19 and take a look at the impact the pandemic is having on the entertainment industry.
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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