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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 1:36:01Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on why Democrats are at odds with one another over a funding bill that would send $4.5 billion in aid to the U.S.-Mexico border. We also take a look at the potential effects the Supreme Court ruling on the census citizenship question could have on California; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on why Democrats are at odds with one another over a funding bill that would send $4.5 billion in aid to the U.S.-Mexico border. We also take a look at the potential effects the Supreme Court ruling on the census citizenship question could have on California; and more. -
Listen 1:36:07Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the big stories you might’ve missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come in national political news. We also examine the pressure immigrant groups are facing as the threat of ICE raids still loom over communities across Southern California; and more.Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the big stories you might’ve missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come in national political news. We also examine the pressure immigrant groups are facing as the threat of ICE raids still loom over communities across Southern California; and more. -
Listen 1:34:58Today on AirTalk, we take a look at what we know about the facts of two recent officer involved shootings, as well as how these incidents relate to how police are trained to react in these situations. We also sit down with advertising experts to discuss the recent U.K. ban on gender stereotypes in advertising; and more.Today on AirTalk, we take a look at what we know about the facts of two recent officer involved shootings, as well as how these incidents relate to how police are trained to react in these situations. We also sit down with advertising experts to discuss the recent U.K. ban on gender stereotypes in advertising; and more. -
Listen 1:36:39Today on AirTalk, guest host Kyle Stokes sits down with a panel of experts to discuss the latest on Governor Newsom's executive order to create a master plan for aging by October 2020. We also examine the geopolitical temperature of U.S./Iran relations after Iran reportedly shot down a US Military Drone; and more.Today on AirTalk, guest host Kyle Stokes sits down with a panel of experts to discuss the latest on Governor Newsom's executive order to create a master plan for aging by October 2020. We also examine the geopolitical temperature of U.S./Iran relations after Iran reportedly shot down a US Military Drone; and more.
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Listen 1:35:51Today on AirTalk, we discuss the future of the LAUSD in light of recent budget approvals and the failure of Measure EE. We also take a look at the amended vaccine-exemption state bill; examine how LA city officials might change the way homeless encampments are cleaned up; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the future of the LAUSD in light of recent budget approvals and the failure of Measure EE. We also take a look at the amended vaccine-exemption state bill; examine how LA city officials might change the way homeless encampments are cleaned up; and more. -
Listen 1:35:17Today on AirTalk, we examine how California should fund wildfire liability for utility companies. We also take a look back at the OJ chase and analyze how the media has changed when covering police chases and other major breaking news events; discuss the history of the slavery reparations movement; and more.Today on AirTalk, we examine how California should fund wildfire liability for utility companies. We also take a look back at the OJ chase and analyze how the media has changed when covering police chases and other major breaking news events; discuss the history of the slavery reparations movement; and more. -
Listen 1:35:15Today 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 protests in Hong Kong; examine how the acquisition of Anthony Davis changes expectations for next years Lakers' season; 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 protests in Hong Kong; examine how the acquisition of Anthony Davis changes expectations for next years Lakers' season; and more. -
Listen 1:35:26Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on California's new $214.8 billion budget as it heads to Governor Newsom's desk for review. We also examine Uber and Lyft's push back against a California bill that would classify their drivers as employees, which would entitle them to a wide range of benefits; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on California's new $214.8 billion budget as it heads to Governor Newsom's desk for review. We also examine Uber and Lyft's push back against a California bill that would classify their drivers as employees, which would entitle them to a wide range of benefits; and more. -
Listen 1:35:29Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on two L.A. City Councilmembers' accusations against neighboring cities for pushing people experiencing homelessness out of their towns and across the border into Los Angeles. We also examine what black voters are looking for in a presidential candidate; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on two L.A. City Councilmembers' accusations against neighboring cities for pushing people experiencing homelessness out of their towns and across the border into Los Angeles. We also examine what black voters are looking for in a presidential candidate; and more. -
Listen 1:35:52Today on AirTalk, we examine a proposed bill that would protect homeless people living in their vehicles by preventing cities from impounding cars that have received five or more unpaid parking tickets or out of date registration. We also discuss how using GPS impacts your brain and sense of place; and more.Today on AirTalk, we examine a proposed bill that would protect homeless people living in their vehicles by preventing cities from impounding cars that have received five or more unpaid parking tickets or out of date registration. We also discuss how using GPS impacts your brain and sense of place; 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