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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 1:35:13Today on AirTalk, we discuss a bill that would crack down on vaccine exemptions as well as doctors who sell fraudulent medical exemptions. We also examine whether or not giving capacity should be a factor in college admissions; get the latest on Hurricane Dorian as it heads past the Carolinas; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a bill that would crack down on vaccine exemptions as well as doctors who sell fraudulent medical exemptions. We also examine whether or not giving capacity should be a factor in college admissions; get the latest on Hurricane Dorian as it heads past the Carolinas; and more. -
Listen 1:36:08Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on coastal communities along the East Coast. We also discuss the pros and cons of a potential return of redevelopment agencies in California; interview Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez; and more.Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on coastal communities along the East Coast. We also discuss the pros and cons of a potential return of redevelopment agencies in California; interview Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez; and more. -
Listen 1:39:52Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the dive boat fire that happened early Monday morning off the coast of Santa Cruz Island. Our weekly political roundtable also recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come; and more.Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the dive boat fire that happened early Monday morning off the coast of Santa Cruz Island. Our weekly political roundtable also recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come; and more. -
Listen 1:36:04Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on a new study from an international collaboration of researchers about the genes that influence same-sex behavior. We also examine the pros and cons of long-term antidepressant use; take a closer look at Uber and Lyft's potential ballot measure on gig workers; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on a new study from an international collaboration of researchers about the genes that influence same-sex behavior. We also examine the pros and cons of long-term antidepressant use; take a closer look at Uber and Lyft's potential ballot measure on gig workers; and more. -
Listen 1:35:59Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the Justice Department's investigation into former FBI director James Comey and his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump. We also examine the influx of native and invasive species of mosquitoes in Southern California; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the Justice Department's investigation into former FBI director James Comey and his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump. We also examine the influx of native and invasive species of mosquitoes in Southern California; and more. -
Listen 1:36:28Today on AirTalk, we take a look at whether or not eliminating "gifted" programs would help desegregate public schools. We also discuss the latest on an audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority that outlines the agency's dramatic failure to meet the housing and treatment goals set by the city; and more.Today on AirTalk, we take a look at whether or not eliminating "gifted" programs would help desegregate public schools. We also discuss the latest on an audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority that outlines the agency's dramatic failure to meet the housing and treatment goals set by the city; and more. -
Listen 1:36:24Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Oklahoma's lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries. We also examine whether giving your teenager a credit card is a good or bad idea; take a look at the proposed La Brea Tar Pit rennovations; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Oklahoma's lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries. We also examine whether giving your teenager a credit card is a good or bad idea; take a look at the proposed La Brea Tar Pit rennovations; and more. -
Listen 1:35:44Today 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 Google's new policy on discussing politics in the workplace; analyze the rise in "super commuters" in LA County; 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 Google's new policy on discussing politics in the workplace; analyze the rise in "super commuters" in LA County; and more. -
Listen 1:36:35Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recent recommendation by the LA City Council to repeal a controversial ordinance that prohibits homeless people from sitting or sleeping on sidewalks. We also examine a new study that explores couple's views on close friendships with those of the opposite sex; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recent recommendation by the LA City Council to repeal a controversial ordinance that prohibits homeless people from sitting or sleeping on sidewalks. We also examine a new study that explores couple's views on close friendships with those of the opposite sex; and more. -
Listen 1:01:09Today on AirTalk, we examine a recent poll from the LA Times and USC that illustrates President Trump's dominance in the Republican Party and the resulting populist movement of the party. We also discuss if the economy is turning towards a recession; take a look at the legal and personal ramifications of sperm donation; and more.Today on AirTalk, we examine a recent poll from the LA Times and USC that illustrates President Trump's dominance in the Republican Party and the resulting populist movement of the party. We also discuss if the economy is turning towards a recession; take a look at the legal and personal ramifications of sperm donation; 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