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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).

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President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
Listen 1:39:03
Today on AirTalk: A Ukrainian peace deal? Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods? Food Friday: Armenian Bakery; FilmWeek: What should you watch this week; and Renate Reinsve joins the show.
Today on AirTalk:
  • A Ukrainian peace deal?
  • Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods?
  • Food Friday: Armenian Bakery
  • FilmWeek: What should you watch this week
  • Renate Reinsve joins the show

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  • Listen 1:39:29
    Today on AirTalk, Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. Also on the show, Former State Assemblymember Scott Baugh on his priorities if elected for Congress, a guide to LA’s most underrated museums, we explore how music fandom has changed through Chappell Roan; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. Also on the show, Former State Assemblymember Scott Baugh on his priorities if elected for Congress, a guide to LA’s most underrated museums, we explore how music fandom has changed through Chappell Roan; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:18
    Today on AirTalk, More than a dozen states sue TikTok over children’s mental health concerns. Also on the show, Senator Dave Min on his priorities if elected for Congress, the changing landscape of NIL rules, listeners share the best speakeasies in Los Angeles; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, More than a dozen states sue TikTok over children’s mental health concerns. Also on the show, Senator Dave Min on his priorities if elected for Congress, the changing landscape of NIL rules, listeners share the best speakeasies in Los Angeles; and more.
  • Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about AB 2525, which is aimed at clearing RV encampments. Also on the show, L.A. District Attorney candidate Nathan Hochman, the history of L.A.’s most corrupt mayor and former detective Ron Stallworth, whose book Black Klansman inspired the 2018 Spike Lee movie BlacKkKlansman, has a new book out; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:25
    Today on AirTalk, LAPD announces new chief. Also on the show, we look at the state of hybrid work; Austin tries food from the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival, FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, LAPD announces new chief. Also on the show, we look at the state of hybrid work; Austin tries food from the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival, FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:41
    Today on AirTalk, we talk about marriage and voting differences. Also on the show, the latest on the dockworkers strike; a new report on breast cancer shows rising rates amongst younger women, what to watch this week in television on TV Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we talk about marriage and voting differences. Also on the show, the latest on the dockworkers strike; a new report on breast cancer shows rising rates amongst younger women, what to watch this week in television on TV Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:35
    Today on AirTalk, The latest from the growing conflict in the Middle East. Also on the show, everything you need to know about PROP 2; how Shohei Ohtani is driving a new wave of tourism in Los Angeles, listeners share how political polarization has impacted their media consumption habits; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, The latest from the growing conflict in the Middle East. Also on the show, everything you need to know about PROP 2; how Shohei Ohtani is driving a new wave of tourism in Los Angeles, listeners share how political polarization has impacted their media consumption habits; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:21
    Today on AirTalk, Israel-Iran tensions escalate into a ground invasion. Also on the show, the Triple Play look at the Dodgers path to the World Series; everything you need to know about bonds ahead of the election, a new book from NPR music looks at the women who defined genres; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Israel-Iran tensions escalate into a ground invasion. Also on the show, the Triple Play look at the Dodgers path to the World Series; everything you need to know about bonds ahead of the election, a new book from NPR music looks at the women who defined genres; and more.
  • Listen 1:40:11
    Today on AirTalk, Remembering legendary country musician Kris Kristofferson. Also on the show, the history of Southern California’s donut scene; Katy Perry’s album flop and the fall of female pop stars, Why Open AI looks to convert to a for-profit company; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Remembering legendary country musician Kris Kristofferson. Also on the show, the history of Southern California’s donut scene; Katy Perry’s album flop and the fall of female pop stars, Why Open AI looks to convert to a for-profit company; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:47
    Today on AirTalk, the $1 million home at the center of a civil fraud investigation. Also on the show, the not so secret world of casting directors; Austin tries Venezuelan arepas, Filmweek reviews; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the $1 million home at the center of a civil fraud investigation. Also on the show, the not so secret world of casting directors; Austin tries Venezuelan arepas, Filmweek reviews; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:40
    Today on AirTalk, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted in a federal corruption investigation. Also on the show, liberal gun ownership is increasing; a new book explores mid-century bowling architecture in America; Larry talks with District 41 Democratic candidate Will Rollins; TV Talk: shows to watch this week; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted in a federal corruption investigation. Also on the show, liberal gun ownership is increasing; a new book explores mid-century bowling architecture in America; Larry talks with District 41 Democratic candidate Will Rollins; TV Talk: shows to watch this week; and more.

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