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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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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:
  • 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?

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    Today on AirTalk: Tenth anniversary of the San Bernardino shooting; Tattoos and health; Celebrities in commercials; New UCLA football coach; and DACA recipients.
    Today on AirTalk: Tenth anniversary of the San Bernardino shooting; Tattoos and health; Celebrities in commercials; New UCLA football coach; and DACA recipients.
  • Listen 1:39:02
    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: 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.

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  • Listen 1:33:57
    Today on AirTalk, we preview the issues and elections on tomorrow's California ballot, invite NPR's Tamara Keith to return to her old stomping grounds of KPCC, look at recent public opinion surrounding the state's high-speed rail project, discuss a new law that could force you to save for retirement, and examine "problem people" in life and how best to deal with them.
    Today on AirTalk, we preview the issues and elections on tomorrow's California ballot, invite NPR's Tamara Keith to return to her old stomping grounds of KPCC, look at recent public opinion surrounding the state's high-speed rail project, discuss a new law that could force you to save for retirement, and examine "problem people" in life and how best to deal with them.
  • Listen 1:33:48
    Today on AirTalk we examine this month's jobs report, learn about a bill that could help California food entrepreneurs, talk hockey with L.A. Kings announcer Bob Miller, bring in our critics for another round of FilmWeek reviews, and look at how fairy tales have been adapted to the big screen.
    Today on AirTalk we examine this month's jobs report, learn about a bill that could help California food entrepreneurs, talk hockey with L.A. Kings announcer Bob Miller, bring in our critics for another round of FilmWeek reviews, and look at how fairy tales have been adapted to the big screen.
  • Listen 1:34:51
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss Orange County's Great Park proposal, new teacher evaluations for LAUSD, the effect of super PACs on the election, New York City Mayor Bloomberg's crusade against large sodas, and the movement of men into job sectors traditionally dominated by women.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss Orange County's Great Park proposal, new teacher evaluations for LAUSD, the effect of super PACs on the election, New York City Mayor Bloomberg's crusade against large sodas, and the movement of men into job sectors traditionally dominated by women.
  • Listen 1:36:34
    On today's show we'll get an update on what's happening regarding Syria, see what's coming to Venice Beach in the near future, contemplate the pros and cons of public art and listen in to last night's live debate between candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney.
    On today's show we'll get an update on what's happening regarding Syria, see what's coming to Venice Beach in the near future, contemplate the pros and cons of public art and listen in to last night's live debate between candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney.
  • Listen 1:33:47
    Prop. 29 aims to tax cigarettes & fund cancer research. Prop. 28 seeks to change California Legislature’s term limits. Six candidates vie to replace Cooley in L.A. County District Attorney race. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed to retire. Best spots for outdoor dining in Southern California.
    Prop. 29 aims to tax cigarettes & fund cancer research. Prop. 28 seeks to change California Legislature’s term limits. Six candidates vie to replace Cooley in L.A. County District Attorney race. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed to retire. Best spots for outdoor dining in Southern California.
  • Listen 1:35:01
    AirTalk Event: The history and future of Hollywood film music. Sheila E plays the Playboy. KG Omulo, Christian McBride & Terri Lyne Carrington play the Playboy Jazz Festival. The one, two, three, four of James Brown’s music and life.
    AirTalk Event: The history and future of Hollywood film music. Sheila E plays the Playboy. KG Omulo, Christian McBride & Terri Lyne Carrington play the Playboy Jazz Festival. The one, two, three, four of James Brown’s music and life.
  • Listen 1:33:48
    Subway approved under Beverly Hills. Can the government ban anonymous posts? “Big Willie” Robinson street racing organizer dies. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Henry Sheehan to discuss this week’s new films, including Men in Black 3, Chernobyl Diaries, Moonrise Kingdom and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Those men in black are back.
    Subway approved under Beverly Hills. Can the government ban anonymous posts? “Big Willie” Robinson street racing organizer dies. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Henry Sheehan to discuss this week’s new films, including Men in Black 3, Chernobyl Diaries, Moonrise Kingdom and more. TGI-FilmWeek! Those men in black are back.
  • Listen 1:32:47
    Gallup polls indicate Americans are moving to the left on gay rights, while moving to the right on abortion. Say good-bye plastic bags in LA grocery stores? College is harder than ever to get in, but is it easier once you’re there? Romney education plan heavy on "parental choice." Facebook, Wall Street banks under scrutiny for IPO by lawmakers, attorneys. Edmunds releases 100 most powerful cars list. Plus, the latest news.
    Gallup polls indicate Americans are moving to the left on gay rights, while moving to the right on abortion. Say good-bye plastic bags in LA grocery stores? College is harder than ever to get in, but is it easier once you’re there? Romney education plan heavy on "parental choice." Facebook, Wall Street banks under scrutiny for IPO by lawmakers, attorneys. Edmunds releases 100 most powerful cars list. Plus, the latest news.
  • Listen 1:33:49
    Is it time to allow in-person inmate interviews again? Distracted driver liability– the case of the texter and the textee. Ron Thomas, a man with a mission. Egypt's Indecision 2012. “Fifty Shades of Gray” induces cringes and giggles, but still has the ladies talking and talking. Plus, the latest news.
    Is it time to allow in-person inmate interviews again? Distracted driver liability– the case of the texter and the textee. Ron Thomas, a man with a mission. Egypt's Indecision 2012. “Fifty Shades of Gray” induces cringes and giggles, but still has the ladies talking and talking. Plus, the latest news.
  • Listen 1:33:55
    Ending routine PSA testing. Are the Girl Scouts and the Catholic Church headed for splitsville? Birth control lawsuits. Should the U.S. military cut NASCAR sponsorship spending? Oh, the places you’ll go!
    Ending routine PSA testing. Are the Girl Scouts and the Catholic Church headed for splitsville? Birth control lawsuits. Should the U.S. military cut NASCAR sponsorship spending? Oh, the places you’ll go!

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