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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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  • Listen 1:39:21
    Today on AirTalk, The latest on COVID-19. Also on the show, everything you need to know about hearing aids; FilmWeek: Dune: Part Two, The Reverend, Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate and more.
    Today on AirTalk, The latest on COVID-19. Also on the show, everything you need to know about hearing aids; FilmWeek: Dune: Part Two, The Reverend, Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate and more.
  • Listen 1:39:12
    Today on AirTalk, The latest news from the entertainment industry. Also on the show, Larry interviews Director Denis Villeneuve about Dune; the future of AI Porn; TV Talk: 8 shows to watch this week; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, The latest news from the entertainment industry. Also on the show, Larry interviews Director Denis Villeneuve about Dune; the future of AI Porn; TV Talk: 8 shows to watch this week; and more.
  • In this photo illustration, Open AI's newly released text-to-video "Sora" tool is advertised on their website on a monitor  in Washington, DC, on February 16, 2024.
    Will Artificial Intelligence Turn The Porn Industry Upside-Down?
    Today on AirTalk, The latest news from the entertainment industry. Also on the show, Larry interviews Director Denis Villeneuve about Dune; the future of AI Porn; TV Talk: 8 shows to watch this week; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:26
    Today on AirTalk, Macy’s to close 150 stores. Also on the show, Listeners weigh in on accompanying minors in Torrance mall; everything you need to know about measure HLA; late in life therapy; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Macy’s to close 150 stores. Also on the show, Listeners weigh in on accompanying minors in Torrance mall; everything you need to know about measure HLA; late in life therapy; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:28
    Today on AirTalk, The FTC suit against Kroger and Albertsons merger explained. Also on the show, who is Paramount’s next owner; dating apps are more addictive than you think; Mstyslav Chernov discusses ‘20 Days In Mariupol’; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, The FTC suit against Kroger and Albertsons merger explained. Also on the show, who is Paramount’s next owner; dating apps are more addictive than you think; Mstyslav Chernov discusses ‘20 Days In Mariupol’; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:09
    Today on AirTalk, Atlantic current AMOC faces collapse. Also on the show, the history of the Academy Awards ; the state of California’s snowpack; author Rebecca Gibbs discusses the fraudulent history of wine; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Atlantic current AMOC faces collapse. Also on the show, the history of the Academy Awards ; the state of California’s snowpack; author Rebecca Gibbs discusses the fraudulent history of wine; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:17
    Today on AirTalk, Dodger’s Gondola project is one step closer to approval. Also on the show, what happened to our social connections; FilmWeek: ‘Io Capitano,’ ‘Ennio,’ ‘Stopmotion; Larry Interviews “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Dodger’s Gondola project is one step closer to approval. Also on the show, what happened to our social connections; FilmWeek: ‘Io Capitano,’ ‘Ennio,’ ‘Stopmotion; Larry Interviews “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:03
    Today on AirTalk, Inland Empire’s warehouse slump. Also on the show, why faith based films are on the rise in hollywood; everything you need to know about LA area codes; TV-Talk: 5 Shows to watch this week; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Inland Empire’s warehouse slump. Also on the show, why faith based films are on the rise in hollywood; everything you need to know about LA area codes; TV-Talk: 5 Shows to watch this week; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:16
    Today on AirTalk, Palos Verdes Peninsula landslides. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Moore; new season of Imperfect Paradise; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Palos Verdes Peninsula landslides. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Moore; new season of Imperfect Paradise; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:05
    Today on AirTalk, Huntington Beach residents vote on ID at polls. Also on the show, the history of LA street art; the worst parking in LA; turning down promotions; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Huntington Beach residents vote on ID at polls. Also on the show, the history of LA street art; the worst parking in LA; turning down promotions; and more.

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