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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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Listen 1:36:44A large group of Central American migrants reached the U.S. border on Sunday, but were told by border inspectors that there was no room to accommodate them. With the migrants refusing to leave, what options are border agents looking at? We also dive into our weekly political round table; look into the T-Mobile/Sprint merger; and more.A large group of Central American migrants reached the U.S. border on Sunday, but were told by border inspectors that there was no room to accommodate them. With the migrants refusing to leave, what options are border agents looking at? We also dive into our weekly political round table; look into the T-Mobile/Sprint merger; and more. -
Listen 1:36:25AirTalk dives into the newly approved Metro proposal to install mobile showers at two LA Metro stops and public restrooms at all new rail stations. We also bring you the latest on North and South Korea’s summit, where leaders pledged ‘era of peace’; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk dives into the newly approved Metro proposal to install mobile showers at two LA Metro stops and public restrooms at all new rail stations. We also bring you the latest on North and South Korea’s summit, where leaders pledged ‘era of peace’; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:37AirTalk dives into the history of the ‘Golden State Killer’ after suspect Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, was arrested yesterday. We also look to the future of the VA after Trump’s nominee Ronny Jackson withdrew his nomination; Facebook’s data scandal has Google flying under the radar, but for how long?; and more.AirTalk dives into the history of the ‘Golden State Killer’ after suspect Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, was arrested yesterday. We also look to the future of the VA after Trump’s nominee Ronny Jackson withdrew his nomination; Facebook’s data scandal has Google flying under the radar, but for how long?; and more. -
Listen 1:34:24AirTalk dives into the implications of a new recommendation from a Latino immigrant activist group: don’t talk to cops. We also talk about the possible issues that arise when bosses use humor in the workplace; what is the ‘incel rebellion’ the Toronto van driver who killed 10 people mentioned?; and more.AirTalk dives into the implications of a new recommendation from a Latino immigrant activist group: don’t talk to cops. We also talk about the possible issues that arise when bosses use humor in the workplace; what is the ‘incel rebellion’ the Toronto van driver who killed 10 people mentioned?; and more. -
Listen 1:36:16Last week's stabbing in Ventura has raised a critical eye towards how local police handled the incident. We examine current policies and debate potential changes. We also preview the Supreme Court's upcoming travel ban case; discuss whether patients should be informed of doctors' probation statuses; and more.Last week's stabbing in Ventura has raised a critical eye towards how local police handled the incident. We examine current policies and debate potential changes. We also preview the Supreme Court's upcoming travel ban case; discuss whether patients should be informed of doctors' probation statuses; and more. -
Listen 1:35:57The Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health project works to determine the impact of gene-sequencing in infants, including any ethical concerns. We discuss. We also conduct our weekly political round-up; interview evolutionary psychologist Nancy Segal on her new book; and more.The Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health project works to determine the impact of gene-sequencing in infants, including any ethical concerns. We discuss. We also conduct our weekly political round-up; interview evolutionary psychologist Nancy Segal on her new book; and more. -
Listen 1:37:18AirTalk brings you the latest on the DNC’s lawsuit alleging that Trump campaign associates conspired with the Russian government and hacked the Democratic Party’s computer networks. We also dive into the new study on NorCal’s Hayward Fault; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk brings you the latest on the DNC’s lawsuit alleging that Trump campaign associates conspired with the Russian government and hacked the Democratic Party’s computer networks. We also dive into the new study on NorCal’s Hayward Fault; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:55The woman Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher wants to testify in support of her bill is bound to an NDA, so Gonzalez Fletcher is asking the Assembly to issue a subpoena – if they do, what are the larger implications? We also bring you the latest on the Southwest engine explosion; as the Castro era ends, what’s next for Cuba?; and more.The woman Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher wants to testify in support of her bill is bound to an NDA, so Gonzalez Fletcher is asking the Assembly to issue a subpoena – if they do, what are the larger implications? We also bring you the latest on the Southwest engine explosion; as the Castro era ends, what’s next for Cuba?; and more. -
Listen 1:37:09LAPD Chief Charlie Beck returns for his monthly check-in, weighing in on various issue such as a new CA bill redefining "deadly force," muting body cam mic's and the spike in pedestrian deaths. We also dive into the racially charged incident that occurred at a Philadelphia Starbucks; Barbara Bush's passing; and more.LAPD Chief Charlie Beck returns for his monthly check-in, weighing in on various issue such as a new CA bill redefining "deadly force," muting body cam mic's and the spike in pedestrian deaths. We also dive into the racially charged incident that occurred at a Philadelphia Starbucks; Barbara Bush's passing; and more. -
Listen 1:37:15AirTalk debates a city proposal that would alert businesses when sidewalk sellers seek permits to sell outside their door. We also dive into the the legal battle between a church using cannabis for worship and the city that says it’s an illegal dispensary; should transitional kindergarten be available to all 4-year-olds in California?; and more.AirTalk debates a city proposal that would alert businesses when sidewalk sellers seek permits to sell outside their door. We also dive into the the legal battle between a church using cannabis for worship and the city that says it’s an illegal dispensary; should transitional kindergarten be available to all 4-year-olds in California?; and more.
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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