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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. -
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Listen 1:39:33Today on AirTalk, UAW reached a deal with GM ending a six week strike. Also on the show, Sierra Nevada’s Bighorn Sheep; Larry interviews authors of KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell book; the history of SoCal water; the climate crisis impact on local trails and more.
Today on AirTalk, UAW reached a deal with GM ending a six week strike. Also on the show, Sierra Nevada’s Bighorn Sheep; Larry interviews authors of KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell book; the history of SoCal water; the climate crisis impact on local trails and more. -
Today on AirTalk, The latest on COVID-19. Also on the show, the legal and moral considerations of civilian death toll in Israel-Hamas war; Treats For Día De Los Muertos; FilmWeek interview with director Alexander Payne and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Updates on the SAG-AFTRA Strike. Also on the show, the history of the Zoellner Quartet; reactions to California’s new DEI recommendations for community colleges; World Series predictions; TV Talk 7 shows to watch and more. -
Listen 1:39:36Today on AirTalk, Meta sued by states for harming young people’s mental health. Also on the show, the Navajo Nation debates repealing gay marriage ban; LAist Studios' Imperfect Paradise new podcast People vs. Karen; why the business model for new antibiotic drugs isn’t working; asking listeners about unforgettable first dates and more.Today on AirTalk, Meta sued by states for harming young people’s mental health. Also on the show, the Navajo Nation debates repealing gay marriage ban; LAist Studios' Imperfect Paradise new podcast People vs. Karen; why the business model for new antibiotic drugs isn’t working; asking listeners about unforgettable first dates and more. -
Today on AirTalk, What to expect as negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP resume today. Also on the show, NBA season preview; In-N-Out turns 75; Larry talks with Glynn Washington of Spooked! and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Israel ramps up Gaza strikes. Also on the show; culinary historian Sarah Lohman discusses her new book; the history of SoCal Filipinos; stories of neighbors who made an impact and more. -
Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA issued a costume warning for Halloween. Also on the show, home sales slow but no budge on prices in California; Southern California Fusion Food; FilmWeek: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘The Persian Version,’ ‘Beyond Utopia’ And More
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Listen 1:03:07Today on AirTalk, Biden grapples with political division amongst democrats over Israel. Also on the show, takeaways from the LA County DA Debate; Rev. Andy Bales on retiring; TV-Talk: Shows To Watch Including ‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 & The Return Of ‘The Daily Show’ and more.
Today on AirTalk, Biden grapples with political division amongst democrats over Israel. Also on the show, takeaways from the LA County DA Debate; Rev. Andy Bales on retiring; TV-Talk: Shows To Watch Including ‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 & The Return Of ‘The Daily Show’ and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Biden visits Israel. Also on the show, California to produce its own affordable Insulin; LAist Investigation into the city of Vernon; LA may finally crack down on ‘Vanlords’; the best fall activities and more. -
Today on AirTalk, House Republicans to vote Jim Jordan as the new speaker. Also on the show, finding Covid-19 vaccines for your kids; an interview with actor Mandy Patinkin; breaking down Newsom’s vetoes; the effects of offshore wind farms 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