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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: What was in your Spotify Wrapped? AirTalk Live in Rancho Mirage; and TV Talk: What to watch.
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    Today on AirTalk: What was in your Spotify Wrapped? AirTalk Live in Rancho Mirage; and TV Talk: What to watch.
    Today on AirTalk: What was in your Spotify Wrapped? AirTalk Live in Rancho Mirage; and TV Talk: What to watch.
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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?

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    Super Tuesday; Presidential Primaries: Now and Then; President Bush's Budget; Election Law
    Super Tuesday; Presidential Primaries: Now and Then; President Bush's Budget; Election Law
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    Super Tuesday Preview; The Youth Vote: Will It Make A Difference?; Writers Strike Update; Screenwriter And Director Of "Ratatouille," Brad Bird
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    The Democratic Debate; Proposition 92 Debate; Screenwriter And Playwright Ronald Harwood; Filmweek Reviews
    The Democratic Debate; Proposition 92 Debate; Screenwriter And Playwright Ronald Harwood; Filmweek Reviews
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    Presidential Campaign Update; Propostion S: Tax Increase Or Tax Reduction?; Talking Politics At Work; Monrovia Gang Warfare; Scent And Attraction
    Presidential Campaign Update; Propostion S: Tax Increase Or Tax Reduction?; Talking Politics At Work; Monrovia Gang Warfare; Scent And Attraction
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    Results Of The Florida Primary; Baptist Schism?; Leonard Nimoy
    Results Of The Florida Primary; Baptist Schism?; Leonard Nimoy
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    Los Angeles Times/CNN/Politico Presidential Poll; Governor's Health Care Bill Fails In The State Senate; L.A. City Mandatory Neutering Ordinance; State of the Union Commentary; The Life Of An Abortion Doctor
    Los Angeles Times/CNN/Politico Presidential Poll; Governor's Health Care Bill Fails In The State Senate; L.A. City Mandatory Neutering Ordinance; State of the Union Commentary; The Life Of An Abortion Doctor
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    South Carolina Primary Results; Condoleeza Rice; Florida Primary Preview; Michael Shermer
    South Carolina Primary Results; Condoleeza Rice; Florida Primary Preview; Michael Shermer
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    Drought Doubt; Economic Stimulus and Jumbo Loans; Gas Guzzler Tax? Assembly Proposes Clean Car Discount Bill; Otto Preminger; Filmweek Reviews
    Drought Doubt; Economic Stimulus and Jumbo Loans; Gas Guzzler Tax? Assembly Proposes Clean Car Discount Bill; Otto Preminger; Filmweek Reviews
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    Primary Concerns: California Speaks Up
    Primary Concerns: California Speaks Up
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    Update On The WGA Strike; Economic Stimulus Plan For Los Angeles; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; God In The White House; Gang Leader For A Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes To The Streets
    Update On The WGA Strike; Economic Stimulus Plan For Los Angeles; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; God In The White House; Gang Leader For A Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes To The Streets

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