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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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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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  • Listen 1:36:10
    AirTalk brings you the latest in political news, including reports that Trump invited Vladimir Putin to the White House in March. We also dive into the results of the independent autopsy of Stephon Clark; have you kept up with your water conservation efforts?; and more.
    AirTalk brings you the latest in political news, including reports that Trump invited Vladimir Putin to the White House in March. We also dive into the results of the independent autopsy of Stephon Clark; have you kept up with your water conservation efforts?; and more.
  • Listen 1:19:16
    AirTalk dives into the possible local impact of the Trump administration’s expected move to dismiss fuel economy targets the Obama administration developed with California to fight global warming. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; is Elon Musk’s Tesla in trouble?; and more.
    AirTalk dives into the possible local impact of the Trump administration’s expected move to dismiss fuel economy targets the Obama administration developed with California to fight global warming. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; is Elon Musk’s Tesla in trouble?; and more.
  • Listen 1:02:56
    Yesterday, Trump fired VA Secretary David Shulkin, a decision that follows an unflattering IG's report accusing Shulkin of misusing government funds. We discuss the latest. We also celebrate Opening Day with an MLB preview; debate whether science has found a loophole for kosher foods; and more.
    Yesterday, Trump fired VA Secretary David Shulkin, a decision that follows an unflattering IG's report accusing Shulkin of misusing government funds. We discuss the latest. We also celebrate Opening Day with an MLB preview; debate whether science has found a loophole for kosher foods; and more.
  • Listen 1:02:03
    AirTalk weighs the advantages Medicare's attempt to curb the opioid epidemic with the impact it may have on chronic pain patients. We also examine the latest on the Uber's fatal driverless car crash; debate the EPA’s recent ‘secret science’ ban proposal; and more.
    AirTalk weighs the advantages Medicare's attempt to curb the opioid epidemic with the impact it may have on chronic pain patients. We also examine the latest on the Uber's fatal driverless car crash; debate the EPA’s recent ‘secret science’ ban proposal; and more.
  • Listen 1:02:10
    AirTalk dives into what’s next after two Orange County cities sue the County to prevent the creation of certain homeless shelters. We also look into issues involved with selling legal pot on California tribal lands; explain the OC Sheriff's new loophole in the state's sanctuary status; and more.
    AirTalk dives into what’s next after two Orange County cities sue the County to prevent the creation of certain homeless shelters. We also look into issues involved with selling legal pot on California tribal lands; explain the OC Sheriff's new loophole in the state's sanctuary status; and more.
  • Listen 1:03:29
    AirTalk brings you the latest after millions took to the streets this weekend in the gun control-focused March for Our Lives. We also dive into 14 state bills looking to make affordable healthcare alternatives to single payer; and talk March Madness' Final Four was determined yesterday.
    AirTalk brings you the latest after millions took to the streets this weekend in the gun control-focused March for Our Lives. We also dive into 14 state bills looking to make affordable healthcare alternatives to single payer; and talk March Madness' Final Four was determined yesterday.
  • Listen 1:10:26
    AirTalk takes you through this morning’s budget saga, from President Trump’s early morning tweet threatening to veto the spending bill — which would have caused another government shutdown — to his press conference announcing he will sign it, despite being unhappy with some items it didn’t fund. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek.
    AirTalk takes you through this morning’s budget saga, from President Trump’s early morning tweet threatening to veto the spending bill — which would have caused another government shutdown — to his press conference announcing he will sign it, despite being unhappy with some items it didn’t fund. We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek.
  • Listen 1:03:05
    AirTalk brings you the latest on the first 24 hours of SoCal’s storm, including new evacuation orders and flood warnings. We also dive into a new study on the promises of a male birth control pill; as SF becomes latest California city to ban fur sale, what was the impact of WeHo’s fur ban?; and more.
    AirTalk brings you the latest on the first 24 hours of SoCal’s storm, including new evacuation orders and flood warnings. We also dive into a new study on the promises of a male birth control pill; as SF becomes latest California city to ban fur sale, what was the impact of WeHo’s fur ban?; and more.
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    AirTalk dives into the implications of the LAPD’s new rules on releasing officer body and dash camera recordings. We also bring you the latest on Austin bombing suspect Mark Anthony Conditt, who killed himself as police closed in this morning; what Paula Jones’ lawsuit against then-President Bill Clinton can tell us about Zervos v. Trump; and more.
    AirTalk dives into the implications of the LAPD’s new rules on releasing officer body and dash camera recordings. We also bring you the latest on Austin bombing suspect Mark Anthony Conditt, who killed himself as police closed in this morning; what Paula Jones’ lawsuit against then-President Bill Clinton can tell us about Zervos v. Trump; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:46
    AirTalk debates whether pregnancy centers should be required to tell patrons about abortion, contraception and prenatal care as SCOTUS arguments challenging a state law start today. We also dive into Uber’s self-driving car program after one of its driverless vehicles killed a pedestrian yesterday; do you vacation alone?; and more.
    AirTalk debates whether pregnancy centers should be required to tell patrons about abortion, contraception and prenatal care as SCOTUS arguments challenging a state law start today. We also dive into Uber’s self-driving car program after one of its driverless vehicles killed a pedestrian yesterday; do you vacation alone?; 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