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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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LA County mask law enforcement ban
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Today on AirTalk: LA County law enforcement mask ban; Zillow removes climate risk feature; Ragebaiting; CA's high electric bills; and Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping?
Today on AirTalk:
  • LA County moves ahead with mask ban for law enforcement
  • Zillow removes climate risk feature
  • Ragebaiting
  • CA's high electric bills
  • Transitional kindergarten
  • Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping?

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  • Listen 1:39:15
    Today on AirTalk: LA County law enforcement mask ban; Zillow removes climate risk feature; Ragebaiting; CA's high electric bills; and Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping?
    Today on AirTalk: LA County law enforcement mask ban; Zillow removes climate risk feature; Ragebaiting; CA's high electric bills; and Why isn't Gen Z holiday shopping?
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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.

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    LAUSD revamps teacher evaluations. Tom Burrell challenges the myth of black inferiority. How effective is the Mexican government's war on drug cartels? Later, Tammy Wynette's life and love in song.
    LAUSD revamps teacher evaluations. Tom Burrell challenges the myth of black inferiority. How effective is the Mexican government's war on drug cartels? Later, Tammy Wynette's life and love in song.
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    The final count(down) on health care. The Supreme Court looks at free speech at military funerals and background checks at JPL. Are gender-neutral dorms the future of college living? Later, Larry talks with Ted Conover about how roads are changing the world and the way we live.
    The final count(down) on health care. The Supreme Court looks at free speech at military funerals and background checks at JPL. Are gender-neutral dorms the future of college living? Later, Larry talks with Ted Conover about how roads are changing the world and the way we live.
  • Listen 1:44:31
    California Republicans meet for their state convention. Why is Rahm Emanuel getting so much attention? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review the week's new movies, including The Green Zone, Remember Me, She's Out of My League, and Our Family Wedding. Later, George Lucas' guide to timeless films.
    California Republicans meet for their state convention. Why is Rahm Emanuel getting so much attention? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review the week's new movies, including The Green Zone, Remember Me, She's Out of My League, and Our Family Wedding. Later, George Lucas' guide to timeless films.
  • Listen 1:37:02
    LA County Supervisors on a spending spree. Are charter schools more segregated than traditional public schools? The future of Google in China. Later, Guns, Germs and Steel author Jared Diamond on Natural Experiments of History.
    LA County Supervisors on a spending spree. Are charter schools more segregated than traditional public schools? The future of Google in China. Later, Guns, Germs and Steel author Jared Diamond on Natural Experiments of History.
  • Listen 1:36:53
    Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Israel. Should you move your money from "too big too fail" institutions to smaller banks? Later, why are conservatives so angry, and why are liberals so condescending? And California's proposed legislation to ban sex offenders from social networking sites.
    Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Israel. Should you move your money from "too big too fail" institutions to smaller banks? Later, why are conservatives so angry, and why are liberals so condescending? And California's proposed legislation to ban sex offenders from social networking sites.
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    Campbell, Ashburn, Massa, Rangel... politicians behaving badly. Are traditional businesses turning to freelancers and outsourcing? Later, Money for Nothing. John Gillespie on how corporate boards are dragging down the economy.
    Campbell, Ashburn, Massa, Rangel... politicians behaving badly. Are traditional businesses turning to freelancers and outsourcing? Later, Money for Nothing. John Gillespie on how corporate boards are dragging down the economy.
  • Listen 1:36:51
    The best and worst of the 2010 Oscars. Will mandatory cuts to greenhouse gases be rolled back in November? The future of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Then, a look back at the icy times of Cro Magnon.
    The best and worst of the 2010 Oscars. Will mandatory cuts to greenhouse gases be rolled back in November? The future of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Then, a look back at the icy times of Cro Magnon.
  • Listen 1:37:00
    An economic news roundup. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. First, a look at Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland, then the 8th annual Academy Awards preview show from Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre. Larry and the critics weigh in on who they think should take home the Oscar on Sunday.
    An economic news roundup. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. First, a look at Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland, then the 8th annual Academy Awards preview show from Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre. Larry and the critics weigh in on who they think should take home the Oscar on Sunday.
  • Listen 1:36:26
    Californians protest cuts to public education. The latest news and developments from Orange County. A look at Obama's health care proposal. Then, you say tomato, I say shut up.
    Californians protest cuts to public education. The latest news and developments from Orange County. A look at Obama's health care proposal. Then, you say tomato, I say shut up.
  • Listen 1:37:54
    Pot advocates sue the City of Los Angeles. Racial tension at the UC schools. Postal Service cuts Saturday delivery. A consumer lawsuit targets makers of fish oil supplements. Later, the life and career of basketball icon Jerry West.
    Pot advocates sue the City of Los Angeles. Racial tension at the UC schools. Postal Service cuts Saturday delivery. A consumer lawsuit targets makers of fish oil supplements. Later, the life and career of basketball icon Jerry West.

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