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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 1:35:13President Trump signed executive actions to advance construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines; California Gov. Jerry Brown delivers a defiant State of the State address; how net neutrality and Netflix might change under newly tapped FCC Chief Ajit Pai; and more.President Trump signed executive actions to advance construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines; California Gov. Jerry Brown delivers a defiant State of the State address; how net neutrality and Netflix might change under newly tapped FCC Chief Ajit Pai; and more. -
Listen 1:34:36We bring you the latest on the Trump administration - rising tensions with media, the executive order on ACA, withdrawing from TPP and more; plus, a look at the Women's March that rocked not only Washington, D.C., but all 50 states across America and over 30 countries worldwide.We bring you the latest on the Trump administration - rising tensions with media, the executive order on ACA, withdrawing from TPP and more; plus, a look at the Women's March that rocked not only Washington, D.C., but all 50 states across America and over 30 countries worldwide. -
Listen 1:35:28Donald Trump became the 45th president of the U.S. today – we take a look at the latest inauguration day news, as well as Trump's speech; we hear from Californians who are currently in D.C., either for the inauguration or the Women's March; plus, Larry and film critics review the week’s latest releases, including ‘Split’ and ‘The Red Turtle.’ TGI-Filmweek!Donald Trump became the 45th president of the U.S. today – we take a look at the latest inauguration day news, as well as Trump's speech; we hear from Californians who are currently in D.C., either for the inauguration or the Women's March; plus, Larry and film critics review the week’s latest releases, including ‘Split’ and ‘The Red Turtle.’ TGI-Filmweek! -
Listen 1:35:08President-elect Trump's EPA nominee Scott Pruitt faced questions about California's right to tougher auto emission regulations during his confirmation hearing; we debate President Obama's decision to commute Chelsea Manning’s prison sentence; and we remember the 44th President of the United States on his final day in office.President-elect Trump's EPA nominee Scott Pruitt faced questions about California's right to tougher auto emission regulations during his confirmation hearing; we debate President Obama's decision to commute Chelsea Manning’s prison sentence; and we remember the 44th President of the United States on his final day in office. -
Listen 1:47:56We bring you Obama's final presidential press conference; analysis and updates on Tom Price's confirmation hearings for secretary of the Health and Human Services Department; and what we can learn from George Washington's 1796 farewell address in the current political climate.We bring you Obama's final presidential press conference; analysis and updates on Tom Price's confirmation hearings for secretary of the Health and Human Services Department; and what we can learn from George Washington's 1796 farewell address in the current political climate. -
Listen 1:35:11Abortion rates are at an all time low since Roe v. Wade - advocates debate why; investigators of South Korea's presidential scandal are requesting a warrant to arrest Samsung heir - we discuss the latest details; after 146 years, Ringling Bros. will cancel "The Greatest Show On Earth" this year; and more.Abortion rates are at an all time low since Roe v. Wade - advocates debate why; investigators of South Korea's presidential scandal are requesting a warrant to arrest Samsung heir - we discuss the latest details; after 146 years, Ringling Bros. will cancel "The Greatest Show On Earth" this year; and more. -
Listen 1:35:27On MLK day, AirTalk is here to round up the latest in politics, including a preview of what's set to take place at Friday's much anticipated inauguration; we'll also hear from Southern Californians heading to D.C. with tickets for the big day - will they be supporting or protesting President-elect Trump?; and we look back on our debate about outgoing President Barack Obama's legacy.On MLK day, AirTalk is here to round up the latest in politics, including a preview of what's set to take place at Friday's much anticipated inauguration; we'll also hear from Southern Californians heading to D.C. with tickets for the big day - will they be supporting or protesting President-elect Trump?; and we look back on our debate about outgoing President Barack Obama's legacy. -
Listen 1:35:23The Justice Department is investigating the FBI and DoJ’s handling of the Clinton email server; what recent storms mean for SoCal in terms of mudslides and the drought; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics discuss the week’s latest releases, as well as the backlash to ‘La La Land’ and the purpose of art house film. TGI-FilmWeek!The Justice Department is investigating the FBI and DoJ’s handling of the Clinton email server; what recent storms mean for SoCal in terms of mudslides and the drought; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics discuss the week’s latest releases, as well as the backlash to ‘La La Land’ and the purpose of art house film. TGI-FilmWeek! -
Amidst the Trump press conference yesterday, you may have missed Tillerson’s confirmation hearing – we do a recap; we debate BuzzFeed’s decision to publish the unverified Trump-Russia dossier; a new study shows that police feel their jobs have gotten tougher; and more. -
Listen 1:35:13We unpack Donald Trump's first press conference as President-elect; what are the legalities of the FBI’s paid Best Buy technician informants?; plus a look at SCOTUS hearing on Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District - which may change how public schools provide education for disabled students.We unpack Donald Trump's first press conference as President-elect; what are the legalities of the FBI’s paid Best Buy technician informants?; plus a look at SCOTUS hearing on Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District - which may change how public schools provide education for disabled students.
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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