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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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Today on AirTalk: State of the Union; What are 5200 holds? Decorating as a couple; New research on how Black Americans define family; and Healing from sibling sexual abuse.
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Today on AirTalk: Nithya Raman; 4th anniversary of the war in Ukraine; Understanding Tourette's; California's economy after tariffs; Disappearances; and Moving for a spouse. -
Today on AirTalk: the latest in Mexico; Growing up in an apartment; CA's TK system; AI self-tasking and Barstow-to-Vegas desert racing
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Listen 1:38:57Today on AirTalk, Austin breaks down new state public health guidelines on Covid-19 Isolation. Also on the show, how black investors are dominating the stock market; a taste of Greek cuisine; FilmWeek: ‘The Kitchen,’ ‘Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell,’ ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ and more.Today on AirTalk, Austin breaks down new state public health guidelines on Covid-19 Isolation. Also on the show, how black investors are dominating the stock market; a taste of Greek cuisine; FilmWeek: ‘The Kitchen,’ ‘Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell,’ ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ and more. -
Today on AirTalk, local bookstores Vroman’s and Book Soup go up for sale. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Eric Siddall; everything you need to know about Guatemala’s new president; fan etiquette and more. -
Today on AirTalk, 30th Anniversary of the Northridge quake. Also on the show, Larry talks with LAPD Chief Moore; NPR Science Correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce on her new book; listeners share memories of the Northridge quake and more. -
Today on AirTalk, SCOTUS agrees to hear homelessness case. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Judge Debra Archuleta; the history of RMS Queen Mary; remembering the legacy of MLK and more. -
Today on AirTalk, How the IRS gets millionaires to pay their taxes. Also on the show, everything you need to know about energy vampires; Luca Servodio on the best sandwiches in Los Angeles; FilmWeek: ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘The Book of Clarence,’ ‘Role Play’ and more. -
Listen 1:39:11Today on AirTalk, New legislation takes aim at youth tackle football. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the presidential election in Taiwan; Andersen’s Split Pea Soup to close after a century; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch including ‘Grimsburg,’ ‘Echo’ and more.Today on AirTalk, New legislation takes aim at youth tackle football. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the presidential election in Taiwan; Andersen’s Split Pea Soup to close after a century; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch including ‘Grimsburg,’ ‘Echo’ and more. -
Today on AirTalk, LAist/KNPR Simulcast. Also on the show, the state of local journalism in Los Angeles and San Quentin State Prison reform. -
Today on AirTalk, LA Times increases newspaper delivery rates. Also on the show, listeners share their haircut horror stories; Larry talks with Director Michael Mann about his new film “Ferrari”; what does the moon mean to you and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Everything you need to know about Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet blowout. Also on the show, weighing the painful pros and cons of IUDs; the history of Southern California smog; author Judith Tick on her new biography of Ella Fitzgerald and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Ventura County is asking you not to share homegrown fruit. Also on the show, how to talk about healthy food substitutions; Austin tries Rosca de Reyes cake from La Monarca; Larry interviews actor Coleman Domingo about Rustin and more.
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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