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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 1:36:24AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the biggest political stories in California and Washington D.C. for the week to come. We also examine the Texas ACA decision; discuss the controversy on a K-town school mural; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the biggest political stories in California and Washington D.C. for the week to come. We also examine the Texas ACA decision; discuss the controversy on a K-town school mural; and more. -
Listen 1:35:59Advocates for the Vietnamese American community say they fear the Trump administration may be negotiating with Vietnam to take back thousands of refugees who came to the U.S. decades ago. We also discuss the demise of The Weekly Standard; examine the legalities of spanking; and more.Advocates for the Vietnamese American community say they fear the Trump administration may be negotiating with Vietnam to take back thousands of refugees who came to the U.S. decades ago. We also discuss the demise of The Weekly Standard; examine the legalities of spanking; and more. -
Listen 1:35:59Today on AirTalk we discuss LA's City Council approving regulations for short-term rentals such as Airbnb, as well as the restrictions on renting only “primary residences.” We also examine where the progressive platform currently stands and what it might look like heading into the presidential primary; and more.Today on AirTalk we discuss LA's City Council approving regulations for short-term rentals such as Airbnb, as well as the restrictions on renting only “primary residences.” We also examine where the progressive platform currently stands and what it might look like heading into the presidential primary; and more. -
Listen 1:36:13Phil Washington returns for his recurring visit with AirTalk to discuss the latest MTA news. We also analyze the Trump administration's planed rollback on the country’s clean water rules and their potential impact on California; examine the latest Tejon Ranch developments; and more.Phil Washington returns for his recurring visit with AirTalk to discuss the latest MTA news. We also analyze the Trump administration's planed rollback on the country’s clean water rules and their potential impact on California; examine the latest Tejon Ranch developments; and more. -
President Donald Trump threatened repeatedly on Tuesday to shut down the government if Congress doesn’t provide the money he says is needed to build a wall at the Mexican border. We also check in on LAUSD labor negotiations; discuss checkout-free shopping; and more. -
AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable looks at the headlines you might have missed this weekend, plus the stories to keep an eye on in the week to come. We also discuss what lies ahead after British PM Theresa May announces ‘Brexit’ deal will be held up; and more. -
Listen 1:36:10Just a few days after being tapped to host the 91st Academy Awards, comedian Kevin Hart is stepping down from the role after backlash to his past homophobic tweets and stand-up. We also discuss a bill that would require a social media check for gun license applicants; examine the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund; and more.Just a few days after being tapped to host the 91st Academy Awards, comedian Kevin Hart is stepping down from the role after backlash to his past homophobic tweets and stand-up. We also discuss a bill that would require a social media check for gun license applicants; examine the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we examine the UCLA Anderson School of Management report on US economy and discuss its possible implications. We'll also take a look at how different generations of Jewish Americans view the Birthright Israel program; check in on Malibu; and more. -
Listen 1:23:25Today on AirTalk we recap the service for President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral and discusses the history and legacy of the 41st president of the United States. We also discuss pros and cons of psychiatric advance directives for determining patient treatment during crisis; and moreToday on AirTalk we recap the service for President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral and discusses the history and legacy of the 41st president of the United States. We also discuss pros and cons of psychiatric advance directives for determining patient treatment during crisis; and more -
Listen 1:36:11The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Los Angeles to decide on whether it should reduce or alter some pension benefits for California public employees. We also recap some of the bills introduced at yesterday's legislative session; examine the Tejon Ranch project; and more.The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Los Angeles to decide on whether it should reduce or alter some pension benefits for California public employees. We also recap some of the bills introduced at yesterday's legislative session; examine the Tejon Ranch project; 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