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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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- 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 1:35:33Today on AirTalk, we discuss whether SAT testing is a necessity in college admissions as UC schools considering dropping the requirement. We also take a look at the tax debate taking place in the California legislature; talk about recreating desserts from the past with food historian Valerie Gordon; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss whether SAT testing is a necessity in college admissions as UC schools considering dropping the requirement. We also take a look at the tax debate taking place in the California legislature; talk about recreating desserts from the past with food historian Valerie Gordon; and more. -
Listen 1:35:46Today on AirTalk, we discuss the ongoing protests in Hong Kong as the People's Republic of China celebrates their 70th anniversary. We also have a chat with Andrew Yang on his presidential campaign; talk about why young voters are considering leaving California; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the ongoing protests in Hong Kong as the People's Republic of China celebrates their 70th anniversary. We also have a chat with Andrew Yang on his presidential campaign; talk about why young voters are considering leaving California; and more. -
Listen 1:36:16Today on AirTalk, we go over the latest in politics, including updates on the impeachment inquiry and the 2020 election. We also discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to pass legislation allowing student athletes to accept endorsements; weigh in on the plastic straw debate; and more.Today on AirTalk, we go over the latest in politics, including updates on the impeachment inquiry and the 2020 election. We also discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to pass legislation allowing student athletes to accept endorsements; weigh in on the plastic straw debate; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we analyze the latest impeachment polls and discuss what the next steps for Congress may be. Also on the show, we talk to author Stephen Kinzer about his new book 'Poisoner-in-Chief'; and more. -
Listen 1:36:11Today on Airtalk, we discuss the ongoing impeachment saga as the whistleblower's complaint is made public and Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence, testifies before Congress. We also look at the use of Rapid DNA technology in law enforcement; talk about appreciating your local mom n' pop shops; and more.Today on Airtalk, we discuss the ongoing impeachment saga as the whistleblower's complaint is made public and Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence, testifies before Congress. We also look at the use of Rapid DNA technology in law enforcement; talk about appreciating your local mom n' pop shops; and more. -
Listen 1:36:15Today on AirTalk, our panel of political analysts discuss the formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump, and the effects it may have on his administration and the 2020 election. We also discuss the history of presidential impeachment; California's car manufacturing past; and more.Today on AirTalk, our panel of political analysts discuss the formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump, and the effects it may have on his administration and the 2020 election. We also discuss the history of presidential impeachment; California's car manufacturing past; and more. -
Listen 1:36:17Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on President Trump and his call to the Ukraine including reports that he ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before the call. We also take a look at Southern California's planned power outages amid this fall's heat wave; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on President Trump and his call to the Ukraine including reports that he ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before the call. We also take a look at Southern California's planned power outages amid this fall's heat wave; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20Today on AirTalk, our 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 also check in on the 2020 campaigns in Iowa and New Hampshire; discuss how large scale vaping bans could impact consumers; and more.Today on AirTalk, our 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 also check in on the 2020 campaigns in Iowa and New Hampshire; discuss how large scale vaping bans could impact consumers; and more. -
Listen 1:39:19Today on AirTalk, as part of the “Covering Climate Now” initiative, we take a look at the proposals from the Democratic candidates as well as the impact of climate change on Western states. Larry Mantle hosts this hour long regional call in special with NPR affiliates from California, Nevada, Phoenix and Colorado.Today on AirTalk, as part of the “Covering Climate Now” initiative, we take a look at the proposals from the Democratic candidates as well as the impact of climate change on Western states. Larry Mantle hosts this hour long regional call in special with NPR affiliates from California, Nevada, Phoenix and Colorado. -
Listen 1:36:14Today on AirTalk, we discuss if there should be an age limit for the presidency following former President Jimmy Carter's comments on the subject. We also examine whether or not rideshare companies are doing enough to protect women drivers; take a deeper look at anti-displacement zones in Los Angeles; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss if there should be an age limit for the presidency following former President Jimmy Carter's comments on the subject. We also examine whether or not rideshare companies are doing enough to protect women drivers; take a deeper look at anti-displacement zones in Los Angeles; 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