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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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AirTalk discusses Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort's convictions and its implications on the Trump presidency. We also examine the dependency forming properties of cannabis; look into a multilayered system to detect wildfires before they spread; and more. -
We debate a new bill moving through the California legislature that seeks to simplify the state’s penal code. We also discuss a proposal by the EPA allowing states to regulate coal-fired power plants; examine appropriate dress code for students; and more. -
Listen 1:36:24The cable TV company announced this weekend that it will be starting a 24-hour local news channel for Los Angeles this November. We examine how they plan on differentiating themselves in an already saturated market. We also conduct our weekly political round table; debate the possible death of the cover letter; and more.The cable TV company announced this weekend that it will be starting a 24-hour local news channel for Los Angeles this November. We examine how they plan on differentiating themselves in an already saturated market. We also conduct our weekly political round table; debate the possible death of the cover letter; and more. -
We get into the weeds with cannabis delivery in cities where storefront sales are banned in California. We also discuss the CA bail reform bill; examine the SEC's consideration to end quarterly reports; and more. -
We remember the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin and her legacy in music. We also examine a horse that is suing its former owner for neglect; discuss why newspapers across the country are denouncing the president's media attacks; and more. -
Listen 1:36:27We talk with Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore for the first AirTalk monthly check-in on AirTalk. We also examine the proverbial 'casting couch' amidst the new Harvey Weinstein lawsuit; discuss the movement surrounding the release of 'Crazy Rich Asians'; and more.We talk with Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore for the first AirTalk monthly check-in on AirTalk. We also examine the proverbial 'casting couch' amidst the new Harvey Weinstein lawsuit; discuss the movement surrounding the release of 'Crazy Rich Asians'; and more. -
We discuss how and why the wildfires might affect homeowners insurance, even if your home wasn’t damaged. We also examine if the U.S. should follow France's new law that bans smartphones on school grounds; debate foot pursuit policy post-Stephon Clark; and more. -
Listen 1:36:17AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might’ve missed this weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also discuss an investigation that found that many Google services store your location data; examine the jury's ruling against Monsanto in Roundup; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might’ve missed this weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also discuss an investigation that found that many Google services store your location data; examine the jury's ruling against Monsanto in Roundup; and more. -
We check in on the Holy Fire in Orange and Riverside counties ignited on Monday; We also discuss the lawsuit against the city of Santa Monica, impact of electric cars on CA power grid; and more. -
We discuss the severe housing affordability crisis in California and how activists are campaigning to impose rent control. We also look into the Oscars' potential 'popular film' category; talk about limiting the speed of electric scooters; 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