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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 1:35:41There's much to discuss during AirTalk's weekly political roundtable, and our guests Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro and Jack Pitney join us with the latest. We also look into new allegations against Facebook regarding misuse of user data; check-in on the fourth Austin bombing to occur in less than a month; and more.There's much to discuss during AirTalk's weekly political roundtable, and our guests Ange-Marie Hancock-Alfaro and Jack Pitney join us with the latest. We also look into new allegations against Facebook regarding misuse of user data; check-in on the fourth Austin bombing to occur in less than a month; and more. -
Listen 1:35:23AirTalk debates a new state bill that would implement stricter regulations to preserve net neutrality than the Obama administration’s rules. We also dive into whether standardized tests like the SAT and ACT can be valuable indicators of future success in college; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk debates a new state bill that would implement stricter regulations to preserve net neutrality than the Obama administration’s rules. We also dive into whether standardized tests like the SAT and ACT can be valuable indicators of future success in college; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:11We preview legal arguments in the Department of Justice's lawsuit against AT&T and Time Warner Inc.'s proposed merger. We also examine the Spanish nickname drama that has overtaken Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke's Senate race; reflect on the five year anniversary of Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" movement; and more.We preview legal arguments in the Department of Justice's lawsuit against AT&T and Time Warner Inc.'s proposed merger. We also examine the Spanish nickname drama that has overtaken Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke's Senate race; reflect on the five year anniversary of Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" movement; and more. -
Listen 1:35:17Students across the U.S. are staging walkouts today in protest of gun violence and policies. The 17-minute walkouts are set to begin at 10 a.m. in Los Angeles. Listen in as AirTalk provides live coverage. We also dive into Connor Lamb's surprising congressional win in Pennsylvania; and more.Students across the U.S. are staging walkouts today in protest of gun violence and policies. The 17-minute walkouts are set to begin at 10 a.m. in Los Angeles. Listen in as AirTalk provides live coverage. We also dive into Connor Lamb's surprising congressional win in Pennsylvania; and more. -
Listen 1:35:22Trump is scheduled to land in San Diego at 11:30 a.m. today, in his first ever presidential visit to the golden state. The whirlwind, 24-hour visit includes an official review of a border wall prototype and a Republican National Committee roundtable. We analyze his agenda and the response from California residents.Trump is scheduled to land in San Diego at 11:30 a.m. today, in his first ever presidential visit to the golden state. The whirlwind, 24-hour visit includes an official review of a border wall prototype and a Republican National Committee roundtable. We analyze his agenda and the response from California residents. -
Listen 1:35:24Army veteran Albert Wong shot and killed three hostages this past Friday at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville. In light of the tragedy, we examine the challenges of reintegrating combat veterans into civilian society. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; chat with Robert Reich on his new book; and more.Army veteran Albert Wong shot and killed three hostages this past Friday at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville. In light of the tragedy, we examine the challenges of reintegrating combat veterans into civilian society. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; chat with Robert Reich on his new book; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20AirTalk brings you a panel of experts on international diplomacy and North Korea after news that Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean President Kim Jong Un. We also dive into why smartphone sales have declined for the first time ever; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk brings you a panel of experts on international diplomacy and North Korea after news that Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean President Kim Jong Un. We also dive into why smartphone sales have declined for the first time ever; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:28The federal tax bill allows states to create “opportunity zones” where investors can get some tax relief... but would they help or hurt the targeted low-income communities? We also dive into the latest in trade after Trump said Canada and Mexico would receive temporary exemptions from steel tariffs; Uber and Lyft drivers, do you feel like you make a good living?; and more.The federal tax bill allows states to create “opportunity zones” where investors can get some tax relief... but would they help or hurt the targeted low-income communities? We also dive into the latest in trade after Trump said Canada and Mexico would receive temporary exemptions from steel tariffs; Uber and Lyft drivers, do you feel like you make a good living?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:09AirTalk dives into the Department of Justice’s new lawsuit against California, targeting three laws intended to limit federal immigration enforcement. We also walk you through the rise and fall of the Thomas Guide, which helped Angelenos get around long before smartphones; where is the line between poverty and child abuse?; and more.AirTalk dives into the Department of Justice’s new lawsuit against California, targeting three laws intended to limit federal immigration enforcement. We also walk you through the rise and fall of the Thomas Guide, which helped Angelenos get around long before smartphones; where is the line between poverty and child abuse?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:44AirTalk debates allowing Americans to discharge their student loans in bankruptcy after new Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell questioned the current policy, which does not allow it. We also dive into the world of nonbinary gender pronouns; how serious is North Korea about taking to the U.S. and what’s in it for them?; and more.AirTalk debates allowing Americans to discharge their student loans in bankruptcy after new Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell questioned the current policy, which does not allow it. We also dive into the world of nonbinary gender pronouns; how serious is North Korea about taking to the U.S. and what’s in it for them?; 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