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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 1:34:30Today on AirTalk, we'll dive into the importance of the democratic presidential debates as well as the dynamic between the party conventions, the cable networks and the candidates themselves. We'll also discuss a new study from the Pew Research Center on "fake news"; and more.Today on AirTalk, we'll dive into the importance of the democratic presidential debates as well as the dynamic between the party conventions, the cable networks and the candidates themselves. We'll also discuss a new study from the Pew Research Center on "fake news"; and more. -
Listen 1:34:30Today 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 take a look at what's in Governor Newsom's first state budget; hear from LGBTQ listeners about what the Pride Parade means to them today; 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 take a look at what's in Governor Newsom's first state budget; hear from LGBTQ listeners about what the Pride Parade means to them today; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss NASA's decision to open the International Space Station to private astronauts; a group of young people who are suing the U.S. government over climate change; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the efforts to preserve oral histories of those who served. We also examine how safe LA streets are for pedestrians; the court cases that could upend the Indian Child Welfare Act; and more. -
Listen 1:02:28Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on measure EE’s defeat and examine what's next for LAUSD. We also explore a measure from San Francisco that would force some mentally ill drug addicts into treatment; discuss the role technology plays in content moderation and public safety; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on measure EE’s defeat and examine what's next for LAUSD. We also explore a measure from San Francisco that would force some mentally ill drug addicts into treatment; discuss the role technology plays in content moderation and public safety; and more. -
Listen 1:02:08Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with KPCC's housing and homeless reporter to discuss the newly released annual report on homelessness from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. We also examine the significance of the Michelin Guide, as well as the LA area restaurants crowned last night; and more.Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with KPCC's housing and homeless reporter to discuss the newly released annual report on homelessness from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. We also examine the significance of the Michelin Guide, as well as the LA area restaurants crowned last night; and more. -
Listen 1:02:28Today 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. Larry also sits down with author Jason Turbow to discuss his latest book on the remarkable and unlikely 1981 Dodgers 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. Larry also sits down with author Jason Turbow to discuss his latest book on the remarkable and unlikely 1981 Dodgers season; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the newly announced tariffs on imports from Mexico. We also look at the single consumer survey question that influences corporate America; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss a new agreement that allows LA's homeless to keep an unlimited amount of personal items; Larry also talks with Simon Woods, the CEO of the LA Philharmonic, about the challenges of managing an arts organization in today’s world; and more. -
Listen 1:35:38Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with a political analysts to parse through Mueller’s statement this morning and discuss what’s next for Congress. We also examine a package of bills making their way through the state legislature that could result in major changes to California's charter school laws; and more.Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with a political analysts to parse through Mueller’s statement this morning and discuss what’s next for Congress. We also examine a package of bills making their way through the state legislature that could result in major changes to California's charter school laws; 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