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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: Nithya Raman; 4th anniversary of the war in Ukraine; Understanding Tourette's; California's economy after tariffs; Disappearances; and Moving for a spouse.
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Today on AirTalk: the latest in Mexico; Growing up in an apartment; CA's TK system; AI self-tasking and Barstow-to-Vegas desert racing
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Today on AirTalk: SCOTUS decision on Trump's tariffs; AI Astroturfing is already here; Food Friday: Omakase coffee; FilmWeek: What to watch; and Interview with Wagner Moura.
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Listen 1:39:35Today on AirTalk, new analysis from CalMatters finds that homelessness is continuing to grow in California, but at a slower rate. Also on the show, we explore the future of vertical farming; author Terry Szuplat talks about his new book “Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience;” the PST ART series returns to SoCal; our TV critics review the newest shows; and more.Today on AirTalk, new analysis from CalMatters finds that homelessness is continuing to grow in California, but at a slower rate. Also on the show, we explore the future of vertical farming; author Terry Szuplat talks about his new book “Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience;” the PST ART series returns to SoCal; our TV critics review the newest shows; and more.
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Listen 1:40:17Today on AirTalk, we recap last night’s debate between Harris and Trump. Also on the show, everything you need to know about induction stoves; we look into why Gen Alpha has become obsessed with skincare; the latest on the fire impacting SoCal communities; the science and stigma of pit bulls; and more.Today on AirTalk, we recap last night’s debate between Harris and Trump. Also on the show, everything you need to know about induction stoves; we look into why Gen Alpha has become obsessed with skincare; the latest on the fire impacting SoCal communities; the science and stigma of pit bulls; and more.
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Listen 1:39:47Today on AirTalk, Philanthropists raise $15M for L.A Local News Initiative. Also on the show, what to expect for the presidential debate; everything you need to know about California agave; LAist’s Erin Stone reports on water limitation in the Imperial Valley; we remember actor James Earl Jones; and more.Today on AirTalk, Philanthropists raise $15M for L.A Local News Initiative. Also on the show, what to expect for the presidential debate; everything you need to know about California agave; LAist’s Erin Stone reports on water limitation in the Imperial Valley; we remember actor James Earl Jones; and more.
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Listen 1:33:19Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the wildfires impacting SoCal communities. Also on the show, we remember Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes; we dig into how the San Fernando Valley could be the future of urban farming; Daniel Levitin talks about his new book ‘I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music As Medicine;’ William Deverell, host of the Western Edition podcast, stops by to preview the new season on Pasadena's hidden history; Larry Mantle interviews Charlotte Shane on her new book ‘An Honest Woman: A Memoir Of Love And Sex Work;’and more.Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the wildfires impacting SoCal communities. Also on the show, we remember Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes; we dig into how the San Fernando Valley could be the future of urban farming; Daniel Levitin talks about his new book ‘I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music As Medicine;’ William Deverell, host of the Western Edition podcast, stops by to preview the new season on Pasadena's hidden history; Larry Mantle interviews Charlotte Shane on her new book ‘An Honest Woman: A Memoir Of Love And Sex Work;’and more.
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Listen 1:39:59Today on AirTalk, the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August — what that means for the economy. Also on the show, we stay cool with tom yum sorbet and golden egg threads gelato from Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe; the owner of Pie n’ Burger drops by to talk about the best autumn pies; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we examine the return of the erotic drama at this year’s film festivals; and more.Today on AirTalk, the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August — what that means for the economy. Also on the show, we stay cool with tom yum sorbet and golden egg threads gelato from Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe; the owner of Pie n’ Burger drops by to talk about the best autumn pies; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we examine the return of the erotic drama at this year’s film festivals; and more.
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Listen 1:39:33Today on AirTalk, listeners share how encampment clearings have affected their neighborhoods. Also on the show, UC Davis opens first of its kind research center dedicated to studying coffee; we talk best Happy Hours in Los Angeles with Brain De Los Santos, host of the LAist podcast, How To LA; we examine why Rancho Palos Verdes is prone to landslides; author Michael Connelly joins us to talk about his new podcast docuseries ‘The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood;’ our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.Today on AirTalk, listeners share how encampment clearings have affected their neighborhoods. Also on the show, UC Davis opens first of its kind research center dedicated to studying coffee; we talk best Happy Hours in Los Angeles with Brain De Los Santos, host of the LAist podcast, How To LA; we examine why Rancho Palos Verdes is prone to landslides; author Michael Connelly joins us to talk about his new podcast docuseries ‘The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood;’ our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.
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Listen 1:40:25Today on AirTalk, listeners share their opinions on a bill that would require all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit. Also on the show, we discuss the rise of deepfake nudes and what you can do to protect yourself; Los Angeles Times opinion writer Karin Klein talks about her new book ‘Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving Without a Degree;’ we preview the latest season of LAist studios’ podcast Imperfect Paradise; author Mike Madrid on his new book ‘The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy;’ Larry interviews author, journalist, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz; and more.Today on AirTalk, listeners share their opinions on a bill that would require all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit. Also on the show, we discuss the rise of deepfake nudes and what you can do to protect yourself; Los Angeles Times opinion writer Karin Klein talks about her new book ‘Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving Without a Degree;’ we preview the latest season of LAist studios’ podcast Imperfect Paradise; author Mike Madrid on his new book ‘The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy;’ Larry interviews author, journalist, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz; and more.
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Listen 1:39:55Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Rancho Palos Verdes land movement as SoCalEdison announces power shut offs for residents and evacuation warnings are issued. Also on the show, we remember Linda Deutsch, AP court reporter; California Legislature passes milestone cell phone ban in schools – we discuss the challenges parents and educators may face; Larry interviews LA LOM about their debut album and their move from playing hotel lobbies to opening for Vampire Weekend; and more.Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Rancho Palos Verdes land movement as SoCalEdison announces power shut offs for residents and evacuation warnings are issued. Also on the show, we remember Linda Deutsch, AP court reporter; California Legislature passes milestone cell phone ban in schools – we discuss the challenges parents and educators may face; Larry interviews LA LOM about their debut album and their move from playing hotel lobbies to opening for Vampire Weekend; and more.
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Listen 1:39:20Today on AirTalk, from AI to cellphone bans, we take a closer look at California bills that you should be aware of. Also on the show, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Wednesday warning about the stresses of parenting; we celebrate all things bagels with the co-owner of Belle’s Bagels; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews film historian Nat Segaloff on his new book ‘The Naughty Bits;’ and more.Today on AirTalk, from AI to cellphone bans, we take a closer look at California bills that you should be aware of. Also on the show, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Wednesday warning about the stresses of parenting; we celebrate all things bagels with the co-owner of Belle’s Bagels; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews film historian Nat Segaloff on his new book ‘The Naughty Bits;’ and more.
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Listen 1:39:19Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the future of the sports streaming market. Also on the show, Lucia Knell and Gabriel Reilich talk about their new book ‘GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity;’ we celebrate the movies that put labor and its workers front-and-center; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the future of the sports streaming market. Also on the show, Lucia Knell and Gabriel Reilich talk about their new book ‘GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity;’ we celebrate the movies that put labor and its workers front-and-center; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.
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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