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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
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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:
  • 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 we’re rebroadcasting our hour long cram session from yesterday, October 17, in which Larry Mantle was joined by a panel of experts to break down the props. We also examine relations between the US and Saudi Arabia after the Khashoggi fallout; discuss the stereotypes and expectations placed upon LGBTQ individuals; and more.
    Today we’re rebroadcasting our hour long cram session from yesterday, October 17, in which Larry Mantle was joined by a panel of experts to break down the props. We also examine relations between the US and Saudi Arabia after the Khashoggi fallout; discuss the stereotypes and expectations placed upon LGBTQ individuals; and more.
  • Listen 1:34:57
    The Burbank Democratic Congressman checks in with AirTalk on how the upcoming midterm elections are shaping up and more. We also get a visit from LAPD Chief Michel Moore and take a look at Props 8 and 12.
    The Burbank Democratic Congressman checks in with AirTalk on how the upcoming midterm elections are shaping up and more. We also get a visit from LAPD Chief Michel Moore and take a look at Props 8 and 12.
  • Listen 1:37:00
    A November ballot measure will give voters a chance to weigh in on whether or not the city should create a municipal bank. The proposal is contentious, and we debate the pro's and con's. We also interview Ken Starr about his new memoir; reminisce about the former retail hub Sears; and more.
    A November ballot measure will give voters a chance to weigh in on whether or not the city should create a municipal bank. The proposal is contentious, and we debate the pro's and con's. We also interview Ken Starr about his new memoir; reminisce about the former retail hub Sears; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:22
    As a preemptive move for preventing wildfires, power companies are shutting off power in various California areas. But are these new policies in good faith or are they simply limiting liability? We also discuss a recent sommelier scandal; Susan Orlean's latest book; and more.
    As a preemptive move for preventing wildfires, power companies are shutting off power in various California areas. But are these new policies in good faith or are they simply limiting liability? We also discuss a recent sommelier scandal; Susan Orlean's latest book; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:17
    We debate one of the most talked about and contested propositions on California's November ballot, Proposition 10. We also examine a study that says most people can be identified via genealogy databases; discuss the accuracy of space exploration in movies; and more.
    We debate one of the most talked about and contested propositions on California's November ballot, Proposition 10. We also examine a study that says most people can be identified via genealogy databases; discuss the accuracy of space exploration in movies; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:57
    AirTalk checks in with Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell on the latest issues. We also debate Proposition 1; examine growing tensions between Disney and Anaheim; and more.
    AirTalk checks in with Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell on the latest issues. We also debate Proposition 1; examine growing tensions between Disney and Anaheim; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:06
    KPCC’s Orange County reporter gives us an inside look at one battle in the crusade to get California's more than 90,000 unsheltered residents off the streets. We also check in on Hurricane Michael; examine a new study that uses brain activity to evaluate skills; and more.
    KPCC’s Orange County reporter gives us an inside look at one battle in the crusade to get California's more than 90,000 unsheltered residents off the streets. We also check in on Hurricane Michael; examine a new study that uses brain activity to evaluate skills; and more.
  • Listen 1:37:00
    AirTalk discusses what changes we can anticipate from Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. We also debate Proposition 2; examine Los Angeles’ role in the future of human space travel; and more.
    AirTalk discusses what changes we can anticipate from Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. We also debate Proposition 2; examine Los Angeles’ role in the future of human space travel; and more.
  • Listen 1:47:05
    In collaboration with the California Dream project, AirTalk hosts a live statewide call-in show featuring analysis and voter reaction to the debate.
    In collaboration with the California Dream project, AirTalk hosts a live statewide call-in show featuring analysis and voter reaction to the debate.
  • Listen 1:37:09
    A deeply divided Senate pushed Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination past a key procedural hurdle Friday. We’ll open up the phones to get your reaction. We also interview Don Barnes and Duke Nguyen for Orange County Sheriff; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
    A deeply divided Senate pushed Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination past a key procedural hurdle Friday. We’ll open up the phones to get your reaction. We also interview Don Barnes and Duke Nguyen for Orange County Sheriff; review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.

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