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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 1:35:58A look into the less than ideal broadcast numbers for the biggest award show of the year, as well as an analysis of Frances McDormand's "inclusion rider" speech. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; examine if an app has the ability to determine sexual consent; and more.A look into the less than ideal broadcast numbers for the biggest award show of the year, as well as an analysis of Frances McDormand's "inclusion rider" speech. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; examine if an app has the ability to determine sexual consent; and more. -
Listen 1:36:09AirTalk dives into how Trump’s steep steel tariffs could affect manufacturing, construction and U.S. exports after international backlash. We also bring you the latest on evacuations and road closures as rains hits Southern California; weigh in on this year’s Oscar nominees with FilmWeek’s 2018 Academy Awards preview; and more.AirTalk dives into how Trump’s steep steel tariffs could affect manufacturing, construction and U.S. exports after international backlash. We also bring you the latest on evacuations and road closures as rains hits Southern California; weigh in on this year’s Oscar nominees with FilmWeek’s 2018 Academy Awards preview; and more. -
Listen 1:35:01Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart and Kroger will no longer sell guns to buyers under 21 – but how many people buy their guns in major stores anyway? We also dive into how a Minnesota SCOTUS case could effect what you can wear to the polls; is Google’s Al-powered smart camera convenient or creepy?; and more.As major retailers raise the age requirement to buy guns, a look at possible impacts on the industryDick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart and Kroger will no longer sell guns to buyers under 21 – but how many people buy their guns in major stores anyway? We also dive into how a Minnesota SCOTUS case could effect what you can wear to the polls; is Google’s Al-powered smart camera convenient or creepy?; and more. -
Listen 1:34:56The LAUSD released a statement today discouraging students from participating in an organized walkout in response to the Parkland shooting. We examine their reasoning and its implications. Alex Padilla also joins the show to discuss news that California votes were compromised by Russia before 2016; and more.The LAUSD released a statement today discouraging students from participating in an organized walkout in response to the Parkland shooting. We examine their reasoning and its implications. Alex Padilla also joins the show to discuss news that California votes were compromised by Russia before 2016; and more. -
Listen 1:35:44The California DMV announced Monday autonomous vehicles without safety drivers will be allowed to test on public roads as soon as April – are you ready to run into them on the streets? We also debate a new bill that would require yearly inspections of all home schools; Angelenos, how has the city’s worsening traffic changed your life?; and more.The California DMV announced Monday autonomous vehicles without safety drivers will be allowed to test on public roads as soon as April – are you ready to run into them on the streets? We also debate a new bill that would require yearly inspections of all home schools; Angelenos, how has the city’s worsening traffic changed your life?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:26We examine the latest on Janus v. AFSCME, a SCOTUS case which debates the constitutionality of public employee unions forcing those who don't want to be members to pay collective bargaining costs. We also conduct our weekly politics discussion and review gendered coverage of the Olympics.We examine the latest on Janus v. AFSCME, a SCOTUS case which debates the constitutionality of public employee unions forcing those who don't want to be members to pay collective bargaining costs. We also conduct our weekly politics discussion and review gendered coverage of the Olympics. -
Listen 1:36:48AirTalk sits down with former state senator Tony Mendoza after he resigned following a sexual harassment investigation that found he “more likely than not” made inappropriate advances in Sacramento. We also dive into a SCOTUS case that could significantly affect public sector unions; review this week’s releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk sits down with former state senator Tony Mendoza after he resigned following a sexual harassment investigation that found he “more likely than not” made inappropriate advances in Sacramento. We also dive into a SCOTUS case that could significantly affect public sector unions; review this week’s releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
AirTalk sits down with Metro CEO Phil Washington to get the latest on LA’s transit system. We also debate teachers having guns in the classroom after President Trump’s suggestion; is SoCal ready for the new normal of homelessness?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:35Larry sits down with Chief Beck after his unexpected retirement announcement last month to talk about why he chose to leave the position early and the process of finding LA’s next police chief. We also bring you the latest on the sexual harassment allegations in the CA capitol; should the state reform its cash bail system for low income defendants?; and more.Larry sits down with Chief Beck after his unexpected retirement announcement last month to talk about why he chose to leave the position early and the process of finding LA’s next police chief. We also bring you the latest on the sexual harassment allegations in the CA capitol; should the state reform its cash bail system for low income defendants?; and more. -
Listen 1:36:00Students across the country have been blowing up social media feeds advocating for gun control since school shooter Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people last week – but can they force change? We also give you the latest on the Russia probe indictments; have you ever moved because of your political beliefs?; and more.Students across the country have been blowing up social media feeds advocating for gun control since school shooter Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people last week – but can they force change? We also give you the latest on the Russia probe indictments; have you ever moved because of your political beliefs?; 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