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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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Recent Episodes
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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 1:36:04AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed this weekend and looks ahead to the stories to watch in the week to come. We also remember President George H.W. Bush; examine emergency notification systems in light of recent wildfires; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might have missed this weekend and looks ahead to the stories to watch in the week to come. We also remember President George H.W. Bush; examine emergency notification systems in light of recent wildfires; and more. -
Listen 1:36:47AB-2731 failed earlier this year. If passed, it would have implemented a 17 percent tax hike on venture capitalists, hedge funds and private equity firms. We also discuss a CDC report that shows the decline in abortion rate in US; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.AB-2731 failed earlier this year. If passed, it would have implemented a 17 percent tax hike on venture capitalists, hedge funds and private equity firms. We also discuss a CDC report that shows the decline in abortion rate in US; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
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Listen 1:35:38Larry sits down with two former Department of Justice officials to talk about the latest and what could be ahead. We also discuss the legalization of street vending in Los Angeles; examine the protection of the homeless population under the state's hate-crime laws; and more.Cohen pleads guilty, Manafort’s retracted plea deal and what comes next in the Mueller investigationLarry sits down with two former Department of Justice officials to talk about the latest and what could be ahead. We also discuss the legalization of street vending in Los Angeles; examine the protection of the homeless population under the state's hate-crime laws; and more. -
Listen 1:36:07A lawsuit was filed on behalf of several Camp Fire survivors alleging, among other things, that PG&E was negligent in failing to maintain its infrastructure and properly inspect and manage its power transmission lines. We also discuss a report that says CA isn't on track to meet climate change goals; share favorite animated series; and more.A lawsuit was filed on behalf of several Camp Fire survivors alleging, among other things, that PG&E was negligent in failing to maintain its infrastructure and properly inspect and manage its power transmission lines. We also discuss a report that says CA isn't on track to meet climate change goals; share favorite animated series; and more. -
Today on AirTalk Larry Mantle is joined by a panel of guests to learn more about the rise in private firefighters. We'll also discuss what the LA County Sheriff Department may look like under new head Alex Villanueva; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we'll examine the biggest headlines in politics that you might have missed over the weekend and preview the stories you’ll want to be watching this week. We'll also give you a play by play of NASA’s InSight spacecraft landing on Mars; and more. -
The L.A. County District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday it’s pursuing charges against nine petition gatherers who allegedly paid people living on Skid Row to sign fake names. We also hear your stories of kindness; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more. -
Listen 1:36:01Today on AirTalk we analyze how much perks matter to American workers and employers compared to money. We also discuss the suit the University of California is facing that seeks access to data that would show whether the university considers race during the admissions process; and more.Today on AirTalk we analyze how much perks matter to American workers and employers compared to money. We also discuss the suit the University of California is facing that seeks access to data that would show whether the university considers race during the admissions process; and more. -
Listen 1:35:19AirTalk’s expert political analysts recap the headlines you might have missed over the weekend in the world of politics and look ahead to what to watch for in the week to come. We also check in on the California wildfires; discuss cultural spins on the traditional American Thanksgiving; and more.AirTalk’s expert political analysts recap the headlines you might have missed over the weekend in the world of politics and look ahead to what to watch for in the week to come. We also check in on the California wildfires; discuss cultural spins on the traditional American Thanksgiving; and more. -
We discuss what the new signature requirements for ballot measures are and what they mean for Californians. We also debate the Education Dept’s newly proposed protections for students accused of sexual assault; 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