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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 1:34:09LAPD Chief Charlie Beck joins AirTalk for his monthly check-in - we'll talk about the latest law enforcement trends and take your questions; plus, the big SCOTUS case Justice Gorsuch will be hearing on church-state separation; and we also want to hear from AirTalk listeners about forgiveness - what helps you to move on, or what haven't you been able to let go of?; and more.LAPD Chief Charlie Beck joins AirTalk for his monthly check-in - we'll talk about the latest law enforcement trends and take your questions; plus, the big SCOTUS case Justice Gorsuch will be hearing on church-state separation; and we also want to hear from AirTalk listeners about forgiveness - what helps you to move on, or what haven't you been able to let go of?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:03President Trump is expected to sign an executive order today that calls on the government to 'buy American, hire American' whenever possible - we debate the pros & cons and its impact on the H-1B visa program. We'll also take a look at a new bill attempting to reform California's bail system; whether baseball is too boring; and more.President Trump is expected to sign an executive order today that calls on the government to 'buy American, hire American' whenever possible - we debate the pros & cons and its impact on the H-1B visa program. We'll also take a look at a new bill attempting to reform California's bail system; whether baseball is too boring; and more. -
Listen 1:35:30The Beachwood path, one of the most popular routes to the iconic Hollywood sign, is about to shut down - we take a look at the strife between residents, tourists and City Hall, and why the decision was made. We'll also cover the latest in politics, falling numbers in LA's film and TV production; and more.The Beachwood path, one of the most popular routes to the iconic Hollywood sign, is about to shut down - we take a look at the strife between residents, tourists and City Hall, and why the decision was made. We'll also cover the latest in politics, falling numbers in LA's film and TV production; and more. -
Listen 1:35:03Depending on what you're reading, Trump's core supporters are either happy with his recent reversals or they're abandoning ship - what's going with his base?; we analyze the bombing in Afghanistan and the latest in politics; plus, what are your favorite Mars movies?; and more.Depending on what you're reading, Trump's core supporters are either happy with his recent reversals or they're abandoning ship - what's going with his base?; we analyze the bombing in Afghanistan and the latest in politics; plus, what are your favorite Mars movies?; and more. -
Listen 1:35:02As we approach the benchmark of Trump's first 100 days in office, we discuss whether it's fair to judge a president by what is accomplished in their first three months; the first lawsuit against Trump's border wall was filed - does it stand a chance?; plus, we want to hear the craziest thing you've done as a kid; and more.As we approach the benchmark of Trump's first 100 days in office, we discuss whether it's fair to judge a president by what is accomplished in their first three months; the first lawsuit against Trump's border wall was filed - does it stand a chance?; plus, we want to hear the craziest thing you've done as a kid; and more. -
Listen 1:35:22L.A. officials are looking into options for getting homeless people with severe mental illnesses off the county's streets - we host a roundtable to discuss potential rule expansions for involuntary hospitalization; plus, opioid and heroin safe spaces may sound counterintuitive, but are they actually a good idea?; we talk to Cheech, of Cheech & Chong fame; and more.L.A. officials are looking into options for getting homeless people with severe mental illnesses off the county's streets - we host a roundtable to discuss potential rule expansions for involuntary hospitalization; plus, opioid and heroin safe spaces may sound counterintuitive, but are they actually a good idea?; we talk to Cheech, of Cheech & Chong fame; and more. -
Listen 1:35:11In the aftermath of Monday's shooting at North Park Elementary School, questions are being raised about how to identify suspicious individuals on campus and what protocols exist to ensure safety - we hear from two different experts; we also cover why filing taxes in the U.S. is so complicated; the rise of super fandom in business marketing models; and more.In the aftermath of Monday's shooting at North Park Elementary School, questions are being raised about how to identify suspicious individuals on campus and what protocols exist to ensure safety - we hear from two different experts; we also cover why filing taxes in the U.S. is so complicated; the rise of super fandom in business marketing models; and more. -
Bob Miller, the legendary broadcaster for the LA Kings, called his final two games for the hockey team - we talk to him about his legacy and farewell; as televangelism wanes, what’s next for political evangelists?; the latest on Syria, Russia, Egypt; and more. -
Listen 1:35:15Today the Senate voted along party lines to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court - we discuss what that means for cases in the pipeline; we examine the U.S. airstrike on Syria and implications of foreign policy going forward; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review the latest movies for FilmWeek; and more.Today the Senate voted along party lines to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court - we discuss what that means for cases in the pipeline; we examine the U.S. airstrike on Syria and implications of foreign policy going forward; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review the latest movies for FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:34:10YouTube TV launched on Wednesday, hoping its brand will revive television audiences, and especially younger generations, to pay for its streaming services. At $35 per month, you can get a bundle of channels including news, sports and entertainment. Would you make the switch? We want to hear form AirTalk listeners. We also cover the latest on the Hill, a recent spike in LA hate crimes; and more.YouTube TV launched on Wednesday, hoping its brand will revive television audiences, and especially younger generations, to pay for its streaming services. At $35 per month, you can get a bundle of channels including news, sports and entertainment. Would you make the switch? We want to hear form AirTalk listeners. We also cover the latest on the Hill, a recent spike in LA hate crimes; 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