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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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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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  • Listen 1:44:58
    The latest on the arrest of director Roman Polanski; Larry talks to Bruce Lisker, who spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of his mother before his conviction was overturned last month; Did officials underestimate the Station fire?; News about Iran's long-range missile tests; A look at plans for NASA's next frontier: Mars.
    The latest on the arrest of director Roman Polanski; Larry talks to Bruce Lisker, who spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of his mother before his conviction was overturned last month; Did officials underestimate the Station fire?; News about Iran's long-range missile tests; A look at plans for NASA's next frontier: Mars.
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    The latest about Iran's nuclear program, SAG chooses a new president, Ruth Reichl of Gourmet Magazine, FilmWeek on AirTalk, and actress Annette Bening.
    The latest about Iran's nuclear program, SAG chooses a new president, Ruth Reichl of Gourmet Magazine, FilmWeek on AirTalk, and actress Annette Bening.
  • Listen 1:44:59
    Larry Mantle finds out about UC students and faculty protesting state budget cuts, gets an overview of the gubernatorial candidates vying for California's Republican nomination, and discusses the latest OC news with the OC Journalists Roundtable. Later, Larry looks at the real estate trend of strategic defaults, and talks to filmmaker Ken Burns about his new series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea".
    Larry Mantle finds out about UC students and faculty protesting state budget cuts, gets an overview of the gubernatorial candidates vying for California's Republican nomination, and discusses the latest OC news with the OC Journalists Roundtable. Later, Larry looks at the real estate trend of strategic defaults, and talks to filmmaker Ken Burns about his new series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea".
  • Listen 1:44:59
    Larry analyzes President Obama's speech at the U.N. and his pledge on climate change, talks with LA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, gets an update on Obama's foreign policy meetings, and discusses the latest menopause research.
    Larry analyzes President Obama's speech at the U.N. and his pledge on climate change, talks with LA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, gets an update on Obama's foreign policy meetings, and discusses the latest menopause research.
  • Listen 1:43:52
    Coverage of the Avenues gang raid, the future of transportation in Southern CA and the Mobility 21 conference, the immigrant population drops nationwide, and two Angelenos win MacArthur "genius" grants
    Coverage of the Avenues gang raid, the future of transportation in Southern CA and the Mobility 21 conference, the immigrant population drops nationwide, and two Angelenos win MacArthur "genius" grants
  • Listen 1:44:58
    An update on the Station fire, then Larry Mantle moderates a debate with three candidates vying to represent the 2nd District on the LA City Council. Also, a look at the recommendations from a state tax commission. Later, Larry talks with child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan about his new book, "Overcoming ADHD". And what's up with the latest Google logos?
    An update on the Station fire, then Larry Mantle moderates a debate with three candidates vying to represent the 2nd District on the LA City Council. Also, a look at the recommendations from a state tax commission. Later, Larry talks with child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan about his new book, "Overcoming ADHD". And what's up with the latest Google logos?
  • Listen 1:44:59
    The LA city budget- deal or no deal? Then Larry looks at the governor's plan to reduce prison overcrowding, as well as new energy standards for big-screen televisions. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the KPCC film critics discuss this week's new releases.
    The LA city budget- deal or no deal? Then Larry looks at the governor's plan to reduce prison overcrowding, as well as new energy standards for big-screen televisions. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the KPCC film critics discuss this week's new releases.
  • Listen 1:44:58
    Orange County offers to drop charges on arrests in exchange for a DNA sample; Larry talks with William Ouchi about how to raise school performance; a look at ACORN; and Kristin Tillquist, author of "Capitalizing on Kindness" tells us why nice guys finish first in the workplace.
    Orange County offers to drop charges on arrests in exchange for a DNA sample; Larry talks with William Ouchi about how to raise school performance; a look at ACORN; and Kristin Tillquist, author of "Capitalizing on Kindness" tells us why nice guys finish first in the workplace.
  • Listen 1:44:58
    Larry Mantle discusses Max Baucus' health plan, and examines the newly released test scores for CA's public schools. Then, will ticketing students for cutting class promote better attendance? With recent high-profile outbursts in the news, where has civility gone? And as the Station Fire reaches full containment, a look at the recovery process.
    Larry Mantle discusses Max Baucus' health plan, and examines the newly released test scores for CA's public schools. Then, will ticketing students for cutting class promote better attendance? With recent high-profile outbursts in the news, where has civility gone? And as the Station Fire reaches full containment, a look at the recovery process.
  • Listen 1:44:59
    Trouble is brewing for the LA city budget. Then, is non-profit news the next wave for journalism? And, we crack open Ted Kennedy's autobiography "True Compass", and Frank Bruni's memoir "Born Round".
    Trouble is brewing for the LA city budget. Then, is non-profit news the next wave for journalism? And, we crack open Ted Kennedy's autobiography "True Compass", and Frank Bruni's memoir "Born Round".

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