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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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Recent Episodes
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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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Discussing the use of interrogation tactics with the alleged Paris attacker, Salah Abdeslam; debating the controversy over music rights in political campaigns and looking at the development of the L.A. River and who the changes will serve. -
The capture of the last known fugitive from the Paris attacks has been wounded and captured; discussing what it means for researchers to publish studies directly online and TGI-FilmWeek with Gavin Hood, director of "Eye in the Sky." -
Discussing the anti-trust concerns with the Tribune's buy of the OC Register; former NYC Transportation Commissioner wants to make L.A. streets work for everyone; and analyzing a condition where people can't enjoy songs. -
Discussing Obama's pick for the next Supreme Court Justice: Merrick Garland; Chief Beck stops by the studio to talk about tasers, police use-of-force and more; after Super Tuesday, what happens next for the remaining presidential candidates? -
How will today's wins and losses affect the presidential race?; Should welfare programs be used to measure the income inequality gap?; The L.A. Sports Arena will host it's last and final performance on Saturday, what are some of your most memorable experiences there? -
Listen 1:35:00Discussing where candidates stand before Super Tuesday and the upset at Trump rallies; senior reporter at Reuters, David K. Randall, stops by to chat about his book which recounts the historic fight to keep Malibu private and debating new recommendations for changes to the LAPD's use of force.Discussing where candidates stand before Super Tuesday and the upset at Trump rallies; senior reporter at Reuters, David K. Randall, stops by to chat about his book which recounts the historic fight to keep Malibu private and debating new recommendations for changes to the LAPD's use of force. -
Discussing the dynamics of how families influence the youth on the subject of politics; a new procedure could mean living kidney transplants could be available from anyone, and TGI-FilmWeek with "The Hollywood Reporter's" favorite movie quotes. -
A new UCLA study reveals shocking statistics about the number of Californians with diabetes or pre-diabetes; we take a closer look at the documents to learn more about the group's tactics; and would you support the removal of Daylight Saving Time? -
Listen 1:34:39Senator Bernie Sanders scored himself a big victory in Michigan’s primary on Tuesday, securing 50% of the vote in a state many believed would go to Hillary Clinton; weighing the result of Proposition 47 and how rising housing costs are effecting California's housing market.Senator Bernie Sanders scored himself a big victory in Michigan’s primary on Tuesday, securing 50% of the vote in a state many believed would go to Hillary Clinton; weighing the result of Proposition 47 and how rising housing costs are effecting California's housing market. -
After Sunday night's debate, some are calling Bernie Sanders' reaction to Hillary Clinton's interruption sexist; discussing the psychology, security and law issues surrounding Erin Andrews' settlement and comparing the foreign policies of Sanders and Clinton.
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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