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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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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 1:36:15Today on AirTalk, we take a closer look at whether or not information on individual felonies and misdemeanors should be publicized following WEHOville's publishing of local arrests records online. We also examine how overdose cases are prosecuted and defended in the wake of Ed Buck's drug arrest; and more.Today on AirTalk, we take a closer look at whether or not information on individual felonies and misdemeanors should be publicized following WEHOville's publishing of local arrests records online. We also examine how overdose cases are prosecuted and defended in the wake of Ed Buck's drug arrest; and more. -
Listen 1:35:49Today on AirTalk, we discuss the legacy of Cokie Roberts, one of the "Founding Mothers of NPR" who died Tuesday at age 75. We also take a look at how this recent state legislative session might be the most revolutionary yet; the ballot proposal trying to reform California's alimony laws; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the legacy of Cokie Roberts, one of the "Founding Mothers of NPR" who died Tuesday at age 75. We also take a look at how this recent state legislative session might be the most revolutionary yet; the ballot proposal trying to reform California's alimony laws; and more. -
Listen 1:35:55Today 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 discuss the impact the Saudi oil facility attack will have on California; examine where money should be spent when fighting climate change; 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 discuss the impact the Saudi oil facility attack will have on California; examine where money should be spent when fighting climate change; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we recap last night's third democratic presidential debate, with a panel of political analysts. We also examine California's controversial Topical Forest Standard program which legislators will be considering later this month; and more. -
Listen 1:35:55Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on AB-5, as the bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers in the gig economy is sent to Governor Gavin Newsom. We also examine why our healthcare system is so expensive and what can be done to fix it; take a look at the rise of hard seltzer; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on AB-5, as the bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers in the gig economy is sent to Governor Gavin Newsom. We also examine why our healthcare system is so expensive and what can be done to fix it; take a look at the rise of hard seltzer; and more. -
Listen 1:36:24Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on members of the Trump administration's visit to Los Angeles to tour areas of homelessness and meet with city officials to discuss the crisis. We also examine the psychological consequences of running lock down drills in grade schools; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on members of the Trump administration's visit to Los Angeles to tour areas of homelessness and meet with city officials to discuss the crisis. We also examine the psychological consequences of running lock down drills in grade schools; and more. -
Listen 1:34:52Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the bills recently signed by Governor Newsom that crack down on doctors who write fraudulent medical exemptions for school children's vaccinations. We also examine the legal implications for college athletes if they're allowed to profit from their likeness; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the bills recently signed by Governor Newsom that crack down on doctors who write fraudulent medical exemptions for school children's vaccinations. We also examine the legal implications for college athletes if they're allowed to profit from their likeness; and more. -
Listen 1:36:33Today 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 examine how artists should respond to reviews and criticize; discuss how couples navigate breakups on social media; 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 examine how artists should respond to reviews and criticize; discuss how couples navigate breakups on social media; and more. -
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases. -
Listen 1:41:14Today on AirTalk, we discuss the FDA's investigation connecting a chemical contaminant derived from vitamin E to recent vaping illnesses such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and a severe cough. We also examine the latest on The Conception boat fire as the NTSB starts their investigation; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the FDA's investigation connecting a chemical contaminant derived from vitamin E to recent vaping illnesses such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and a severe cough. We also examine the latest on The Conception boat fire as the NTSB starts their investigation; 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