Next Up:
0:00
0:00
-
Listen Listen
AirTalk
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).
To comment, contact 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
To comment, contact 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
Show Hosts
Featured Episode
The first post-fire home in the Palisades has been built
Today on AirTalk:
- Post-fire rebuilding
- Potential congressional review of US military strikes
- Journey across the US by steakhouse
- ChatGPT turns 3
- L.A. County bans Kratom
- What are the best tv & movie titles?
Have a question or comment about a segment? Want to pitch us a story?
Fill out the form below, and please include an email address so we're able to follow up if necessary! We're not able to respond to every inquiry, but all submissions are read and reviewed by our production team.
Recent Episodes
-
Today on AirTalk: Post-fire rebuilding; Potential congressional review of US military strikes; Journey across the US by steakhouse; ChatGPT turns 3; L.A. County bans Kratom; Best TV and movie titles.
-
Today on AirTalk: $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation, Thanksgiving meal mishaps, TV Talk, FilmWeek, and the Big Lebowski.
Show your support for AirTalk today!
-
Listen 1:35:02What is it that enables someone to face head on the risk of death or serious injury? Also, after the Ashley Madison hack, under what circumstances is it okay for the media to contact victims of a hack that illegally publicizes people’s private information? Then, a study out of the University of Denver finds that people who started dating in high school tend to have more productive romantic relationships later in life.What is it that enables someone to face head on the risk of death or serious injury? Also, after the Ashley Madison hack, under what circumstances is it okay for the media to contact victims of a hack that illegally publicizes people’s private information? Then, a study out of the University of Denver finds that people who started dating in high school tend to have more productive romantic relationships later in life.
-
Listen 1:35:09Donald Trump continues his rise in GOP Presidential polls, but Jeb Bush is the solid number two. Also, the Pentagon evaluation renews its debate over closing the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Then, after negotiating another bailout deal, Alexis Tsipras resigned yesterday. How might this affect Greek's bailout deal?Donald Trump continues his rise in GOP Presidential polls, but Jeb Bush is the solid number two. Also, the Pentagon evaluation renews its debate over closing the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Then, after negotiating another bailout deal, Alexis Tsipras resigned yesterday. How might this affect Greek's bailout deal?
-
Listen 1:35:05An unprecedented, class action lawsuit against the Compton Unified School District could have a big impact on schools across the country. Also, what would happen if Los Angeles police only pulled people over for imminently dangerous road behaviors? Then, at the next stop of its #AT30 tour, AirTalk discusses "Authenticity and gentrification: The future of identity in Santa Ana and beyond" at the Discovery Cube in Santa Ana.An unprecedented, class action lawsuit against the Compton Unified School District could have a big impact on schools across the country. Also, what would happen if Los Angeles police only pulled people over for imminently dangerous road behaviors? Then, at the next stop of its #AT30 tour, AirTalk discusses "Authenticity and gentrification: The future of identity in Santa Ana and beyond" at the Discovery Cube in Santa Ana.
-
Listen 1:34:57Should Uber and Lyft be able to pick up passengers at LAX? Also, Donald Trump has created a sentiment around immigration that seems to have shifted the terms of the primary race and the focus of the conversation to a topic many of the other Republican candidates desperately wanted to avoid. Then, what would happen of Los Angeles police only pulled people over for imminently dangerous road behaviors?Should Uber and Lyft be able to pick up passengers at LAX? Also, Donald Trump has created a sentiment around immigration that seems to have shifted the terms of the primary race and the focus of the conversation to a topic many of the other Republican candidates desperately wanted to avoid. Then, what would happen of Los Angeles police only pulled people over for imminently dangerous road behaviors?
-
Listen 1:34:05According to a new study, kids who vape are 4x more likely to smoke tobacco. Also, for the third time since 2010, a little pink pill that purports to increases sexual desire in women is up for approval from the FDA. Then, in “We Believe the Children,” writer Richard Beck examines the various forces at work in the McMartin preschool trial that helped fanned the hysteria of child sexual abuse across the country.According to a new study, kids who vape are 4x more likely to smoke tobacco. Also, for the third time since 2010, a little pink pill that purports to increases sexual desire in women is up for approval from the FDA. Then, in “We Believe the Children,” writer Richard Beck examines the various forces at work in the McMartin preschool trial that helped fanned the hysteria of child sexual abuse across the country.
-
Listen 1:34:48Political observer David Mark and POLITICO reporter Hada Gold join Larry to round up the latest in election politics. Also, Amazon’s workplace practices have come under scrutiny after a fierce New York Times piece detailing what it expects from employees. Then, strategy. Precision. Obsession. For SCRABBLE enthusiasts, playing can evoke these words, and not just to score points.Political observer David Mark and POLITICO reporter Hada Gold join Larry to round up the latest in election politics. Also, Amazon’s workplace practices have come under scrutiny after a fierce New York Times piece detailing what it expects from employees. Then, strategy. Precision. Obsession. For SCRABBLE enthusiasts, playing can evoke these words, and not just to score points.
-
Listen 1:34:47The South Coast Air Quality Management District says the draft EIR on the 710 extension is essentially useless because it didn’t account for the amount of cancerous emissions the tunnel project would cause. Also, a recent study looked at the Pacific Northwest’s tidal wetland vulnerability to rising sea levels. Then, a vote in Congress on the Iran nuclear deal is slated for September, and both sides of the debate have been fighting to be heard.The South Coast Air Quality Management District says the draft EIR on the 710 extension is essentially useless because it didn’t account for the amount of cancerous emissions the tunnel project would cause. Also, a recent study looked at the Pacific Northwest’s tidal wetland vulnerability to rising sea levels. Then, a vote in Congress on the Iran nuclear deal is slated for September, and both sides of the debate have been fighting to be heard.
-
Listen 1:35:04Two ordinances went into effect that shorten the time homeless people have to clear out their belongings after being asked to move, but concerns haven’t ebbed. Also, Nancy Jo Sales’s latest piece for Vanity Fair looks at how mobile dating apps have changed the way millennials approach dating and sex, with particular emphasis on the LA-based company Tinder. Then, what do you collect? Why do you collect what you collect?Two ordinances went into effect that shorten the time homeless people have to clear out their belongings after being asked to move, but concerns haven’t ebbed. Also, Nancy Jo Sales’s latest piece for Vanity Fair looks at how mobile dating apps have changed the way millennials approach dating and sex, with particular emphasis on the LA-based company Tinder. Then, what do you collect? Why do you collect what you collect?
-
Listen 1:34:30Yesterday Los Angeles County Supervisors and LA City Councilmembers made big bets on a dramatically different future for transportation and incarceration. Also, after months of refusal, Hillary Clinton agreed to turn over her personal email server to the Justice Department. Then, you’ve no doubt heard of women’s studies, but men’s studies?Yesterday Los Angeles County Supervisors and LA City Councilmembers made big bets on a dramatically different future for transportation and incarceration. Also, after months of refusal, Hillary Clinton agreed to turn over her personal email server to the Justice Department. Then, you’ve no doubt heard of women’s studies, but men’s studies?
-
Listen 1:34:53Mayor Eric Garcetti says the city is prepared to cover any cost overrun or revenue shortfall if Los Angeles is chosen to host the 2024 Olympics. Also, while the news media continues to play “Guess what Donald Trump said this time?” Bernie Sanders has quietly been climbing the Democratic polls in the background. Then, call us at 866-893-5722 to tell us about your favorite dive in Los Angeles County and beyond!Mayor Eric Garcetti says the city is prepared to cover any cost overrun or revenue shortfall if Los Angeles is chosen to host the 2024 Olympics. Also, while the news media continues to play “Guess what Donald Trump said this time?” Bernie Sanders has quietly been climbing the Democratic polls in the background. Then, call us at 866-893-5722 to tell us about your favorite dive in Los Angeles County and beyond!
Explore More Programs
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