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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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AirTalk debates the proposed redevelopment of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. We also parse through the politics of passing the Senate healthcare bill; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; why is it so hard to make a great rom-com?; and more. -
Listen 1:21:07AirTalk speaks with attorney Thomas Saenz, whose group, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, is suing the state, arguing that low reimbursements for doctors primarily hurt Medi-Cal patients. We also discuss Trump's visit to Paris and the newest version of the GOP health care bill; debate new admissions requirements for UC schools; and more.AirTalk speaks with attorney Thomas Saenz, whose group, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, is suing the state, arguing that low reimbursements for doctors primarily hurt Medi-Cal patients. We also discuss Trump's visit to Paris and the newest version of the GOP health care bill; debate new admissions requirements for UC schools; and more. -
Listen 1:36:06AirTalk sits down with L.A. Metro CEO Phil Washington to check in on transportation updates, including efforts to improve bus service and Metro's decision to kill the 710 Freeway tunnel expansion project. We also get the latest GOP reactions to Trump Jr.'s released Russia emails; explore AT&T's involvement in today's net neutrality protest; and more.AirTalk sits down with L.A. Metro CEO Phil Washington to check in on transportation updates, including efforts to improve bus service and Metro's decision to kill the 710 Freeway tunnel expansion project. We also get the latest GOP reactions to Trump Jr.'s released Russia emails; explore AT&T's involvement in today's net neutrality protest; and more. -
Listen 1:36:15AirTalk breaks down the implications of two state environmental bills proposed yesterday, including one on California's controversial cap-and-trade program. We also discuss the latest surrounding Donald Trump Jr.'s email chain leading up to a meeting with a Russian government attorney; Mosul after ISIS; how to find love after loss; and more.AirTalk breaks down the implications of two state environmental bills proposed yesterday, including one on California's controversial cap-and-trade program. We also discuss the latest surrounding Donald Trump Jr.'s email chain leading up to a meeting with a Russian government attorney; Mosul after ISIS; how to find love after loss; and more. -
Listen 1:36:11Trump joined world leaders at the G20 summit in Hamburg this past week - AirTalk dives into analysis of the events in our latest politics roundup. We also take a look at a California bill that would mandate a minimum age for child marriage; news outlets pushing Congress for exemption to antitrust laws; the revival of vinyl; and more.Trump joined world leaders at the G20 summit in Hamburg this past week - AirTalk dives into analysis of the events in our latest politics roundup. We also take a look at a California bill that would mandate a minimum age for child marriage; news outlets pushing Congress for exemption to antitrust laws; the revival of vinyl; and more. -
Listen 1:35:57Jobs numbers for June were released this morning - AirTalk speaks with experts following the story about what these numbers mean and how California fits into the national story. We also speak with Senator Al Franken about his new book; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.Jobs numbers for June were released this morning - AirTalk speaks with experts following the story about what these numbers mean and how California fits into the national story. We also speak with Senator Al Franken about his new book; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:36:46The CA bill, introduced by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), would mandate police body camera footage to be publicly released, but is there a way to standardize releases without compromising investigations? We also take a look at the lack of research and regulations behind therapy animals; economic impacts of historically low U.S. fertility rates; your favorite road trip stories; and more.The CA bill, introduced by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), would mandate police body camera footage to be publicly released, but is there a way to standardize releases without compromising investigations? We also take a look at the lack of research and regulations behind therapy animals; economic impacts of historically low U.S. fertility rates; your favorite road trip stories; and more. -
Listen 1:36:08AirTalk wants to know how you think the minimum wage hike will affect employment now that Angelenos are making $12 an hour. We also look at U.S. options after North Korea successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with the capacity to reach Alaska; is online therapy comparable to an in-person session?; and more.AirTalk wants to know how you think the minimum wage hike will affect employment now that Angelenos are making $12 an hour. We also look at U.S. options after North Korea successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with the capacity to reach Alaska; is online therapy comparable to an in-person session?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:09President Trump set off another Twitter storm this weekend after tweeting out a GIF of himself body-slamming CNN. Was it promoting violence? Or is the president allowed to have a sense of humor? We want AirTalk listeners to weigh in on how they process Trump's tweets. We also get the latest on the Senate health care bill; talk cybersecurity with the company that shut down Wannacry; and more.President Trump set off another Twitter storm this weekend after tweeting out a GIF of himself body-slamming CNN. Was it promoting violence? Or is the president allowed to have a sense of humor? We want AirTalk listeners to weigh in on how they process Trump's tweets. We also get the latest on the Senate health care bill; talk cybersecurity with the company that shut down Wannacry; and more. -
Listen 1:35:11Yesterday, the chair of President Trump’s Election Integrity Commission requested voter-roll data from each state, claiming the information will prevent voter-fraud. AirTalk speaks with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, who says California will not comply with the request. We also discuss opposition to bike lanes; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.Yesterday, the chair of President Trump’s Election Integrity Commission requested voter-roll data from each state, claiming the information will prevent voter-fraud. AirTalk speaks with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, who says California will not comply with the request. We also discuss opposition to bike lanes; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; 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