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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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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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    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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    David Lazarus discusses the fallout from the Iranian elections and opens up the phones to find out what types of new opportunities are being explored by college grads in this tough economic climate.
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    Larry discusses the explosive situtation in Iran, the important legal decision on age discrimination, FilmWeek with all the week's new releases, and an interview with actor Patricia Clarkson.
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    Larry discusses the latest on the Iran elections, California home prices are going up, and the new book, Fingerprints of God: The Search for the Science of Spirituality.
    Larry discusses the latest on the Iran elections, California home prices are going up, and the new book, Fingerprints of God: The Search for the Science of Spirituality.
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    Larry discusses the extension of benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers, and takes listener calls on Obama's response to the Iranian elections.
    Larry discusses the extension of benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers, and takes listener calls on Obama's response to the Iranian elections.
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    Larry talks about the continuing protests in Iran, immigration issues in Vernon, the state budget, new regulations on the financial industry and Monica Seles
    Larry talks about the continuing protests in Iran, immigration issues in Vernon, the state budget, new regulations on the financial industry and Monica Seles
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    On Monday, Larry talks with Japan's Ambassador to the United States, Ichiro Fujisaki, and with David Helvarg, author of "Rescue Warriors: The U.S. Coast Guard"
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    Larry discusses the U.N.'s move to place tough sanctions on North Korea, the FDA and regualtion of tobacco, the Iranian elections and FilmWeek
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    Larry discusses the latest Orange County news, the Iranian presidential elections and the new book by Robert Wright, "The Evolution of God."
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    Larry talks about SAG's contract approval, the politics of health care reform, California's budget woes and all the latest science news.
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    The freeway is free, right? Pay to drive in HOV lanes coming to LA. Plus, Obama’s goals for health care reform—a health care debate, and the book Food for a Younger Land. Join the conversation

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