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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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Appeals court arguments on travel ban, forecasting Russia’s 2017 aspirations & an app for heartbreakTrump’s travel ban goes before the 9th circuit – what will the three-judge panel decide?; we analyze Russia’s aspirations and motivations in 2017; an interview with the creator of an app that guides users through heartbreak; and more. -
We bring you up to date on the travel ban and other weekend developments; new city of L.A. restrictions on where homeless people can and can’t sleep in their cars; a psychologist explores the evolution and meaning of desire; and more. -
Listen 1:35:20A new pollution reduction plan is expected to be approved today – what that means for business and smog in SoCal; Trump issues new sanctions on Iran in response to their recent ballistic missile test – we bring you the latest; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics discuss ‘The Comedian,’ ‘The Space Between Us’ and other movie releases. TGI-FilmWeek!A new pollution reduction plan is expected to be approved today – what that means for business and smog in SoCal; Trump issues new sanctions on Iran in response to their recent ballistic missile test – we bring you the latest; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics discuss ‘The Comedian,’ ‘The Space Between Us’ and other movie releases. TGI-FilmWeek! -
We look at the legal challenges to Trump’s immigration executive order, including that of L.A. federal judge Birotte; what putting Iran “on notice” means for foreign policy and security; new youth footballs rules to make the sport safer; and more. -
Listen 1:35:23On Tuesday, Trump tapped Neil Gorsuch for Scalia’s vacant SCOTUS seat – we debate the pick; in the wake of the Quebec shooting, how are Muslim leaders and communities coping?; plus, in divided times, some businesses are choosing to embrace politics, while other stay away – how should businesses position themselves?On Tuesday, Trump tapped Neil Gorsuch for Scalia’s vacant SCOTUS seat – we debate the pick; in the wake of the Quebec shooting, how are Muslim leaders and communities coping?; plus, in divided times, some businesses are choosing to embrace politics, while other stay away – how should businesses position themselves? -
Listen 1:35:25On Monday, Acting Attorney General Sally Yates said she would not defend Trump’s immigration executive order, and was subsequently – we debate the move; the Trump transition team staff reportedly planned to privatize the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and cut arts funding – how would this affect us?; will the Trump administration impact LA’s Olympic bid?; and more.On Monday, Acting Attorney General Sally Yates said she would not defend Trump’s immigration executive order, and was subsequently – we debate the move; the Trump transition team staff reportedly planned to privatize the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and cut arts funding – how would this affect us?; will the Trump administration impact LA’s Olympic bid?; and more. -
Listen 1:34:50Chaos has ensued at airports around the country following President Trump's executive order on immigration - is this constitutional? Will it keep Americans safe? Which nations were banned and why? We debate the impact; plus, we talk to writer Graeme Wood about a rising and ranking ISIS member whom he discovered to be an American from Texas: John Georgelas.Chaos has ensued at airports around the country following President Trump's executive order on immigration - is this constitutional? Will it keep Americans safe? Which nations were banned and why? We debate the impact; plus, we talk to writer Graeme Wood about a rising and ranking ISIS member whom he discovered to be an American from Texas: John Georgelas. -
Listen 1:35:14Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May hold a joint press conference – we bring you the latest on their statements, as well as the Mexican President’s meeting cancellation; AirTalk will be moving to 10am, starting Monday – we chat with Terry Gross, who will be taking the noon slot; plus Larry and film critics review the week’s latest releases. TGI-FilmWeek!Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May hold a joint press conference – we bring you the latest on their statements, as well as the Mexican President’s meeting cancellation; AirTalk will be moving to 10am, starting Monday – we chat with Terry Gross, who will be taking the noon slot; plus Larry and film critics review the week’s latest releases. TGI-FilmWeek! -
We dive into Trump’s executive orders on immigration and refugees; we debate Betsy Devos’ education plan; a look at Trump’s SCOTUS shortlist; what are your disgusting, delicious guilty food pleasures?; and more. -
Listen 1:34:25Trump signed an executive order to build the Mexico-U.S. wall Wednesday – we dive into the logistics and funding, as well as his executive actions on sanctuary cities; a new CDC quarantine rule has critics fearful for civil liberties; plus, author Michael Lewis explores the friendship behind behavioral economics.Trump signed an executive order to build the Mexico-U.S. wall Wednesday – we dive into the logistics and funding, as well as his executive actions on sanctuary cities; a new CDC quarantine rule has critics fearful for civil liberties; plus, author Michael Lewis explores the friendship behind behavioral economics.
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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