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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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Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the stories you might’ve missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the big stories we’re watching this week in national politics. We also discuss the latest news on the Boeing 737 Max airplane crashes; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest news on Boeing's 737 Max planes, including President Trump's orders grounding of all Boeing 737 Max planes. We also examine a recent ACLU report on on Orange County’s homeless shelters; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's plans to sign an executive order placing a moratorium on executions. We'll also examine a new California bill that would automatically clear nearly 8 million criminal convictions eligible for sealing; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on a Justice Department investigation into a college admissions bribery scheme by celebrities, CEOs and wealthy parents. We also take a look into the science and psychology behind picky eaters; and more. -
AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the biggest headlines you might have missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come in national political news. We also discuss the relevance of daylight savings; and more. -
Listen 1:36:45Today on AirTalk, guest host Libby Denkmann talks with Columbia Law white-collar crime expert John Coffee to help parse the legal issues behind Paul Manafort’s 47 month sentence. We also discuss a recent analysis conducted for The Atlantic by PredictWise on the most politically tolerant places in America; and more.Today on AirTalk, guest host Libby Denkmann talks with Columbia Law white-collar crime expert John Coffee to help parse the legal issues behind Paul Manafort’s 47 month sentence. We also discuss a recent analysis conducted for The Atlantic by PredictWise on the most politically tolerant places in America; and more. -
Listen 1:37:12Today on AirTalk, guest host Libby Denkmann follows up on the big takeaways from the House Homeland Security Committee hearing and checks in with a reporter who has been on the ground at the border covering the latest in immigration; we also discuss the California Supreme Courts denial to review a police transparency law; and more.Today on AirTalk, guest host Libby Denkmann follows up on the big takeaways from the House Homeland Security Committee hearing and checks in with a reporter who has been on the ground at the border covering the latest in immigration; we also discuss the California Supreme Courts denial to review a police transparency law; and more. -
Listen 1:37:15Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss a recent San Diego City Council vote to nix minimum parking requirement for new housing developments and what a similar proposal might look like in Los Angeles. We also analyze how the state supreme court’s decision on the so-called ‘California rule’ impacts you; and more.Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss a recent San Diego City Council vote to nix minimum parking requirement for new housing developments and what a similar proposal might look like in Los Angeles. We also analyze how the state supreme court’s decision on the so-called ‘California rule’ impacts you; and more. -
Listen 1:37:15Today on AirTalk, we debate a bill that would allow consumers to sue companies if they're accused of breaching the California Consumer Privacy Act. We also discuss the latest on Afghanistan peace talks; examine the the effects of the trade war between the U.S. and China; and more.Today on AirTalk, we debate a bill that would allow consumers to sue companies if they're accused of breaching the California Consumer Privacy Act. We also discuss the latest on Afghanistan peace talks; examine the the effects of the trade war between the U.S. and China; 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