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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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Today on AirTalk, Nightmare fire potential in Topanga Canyon; R.I.P Dodgers 2023 Season; California Newsroom finds major loophole in Clean Air Act; the history of SoCal organized labor and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Israel orders Palestinians to evacuate Gaza. Also on the show, Highland Park Chef Teresa Montaño gives us a taste of Spanish-Portuguese cuisine; FilmWeek: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘The Mission,’ ‘Story Ave’ And More. -
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Today on AirTalk, Netanyahu forms unity government. Also on the show, an interview with ATF Director Steve Dettelbach; triple play discusses Dodgers game 3; national coming out day; and more. -
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Today on AirTalk, Israel declares state of war following Hamas attack; exploring the history of Southern California’s Indigenous People; horror stories from landlords and tenants; and more. -
Listen 1:39:27Today on AirTalk, New data suggests that violent crime is on the rise despite strict gun restrictions in California; young adults are living with their families and they like it, a taste from Pasadena’s first culinary festival; FilmWeek: ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ ‘The Royal Hotel,’ “Dicks: The Musical,’ ‘Strange Way of Life’ and more.Today on AirTalk, New data suggests that violent crime is on the rise despite strict gun restrictions in California; young adults are living with their families and they like it, a taste from Pasadena’s first culinary festival; FilmWeek: ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ ‘The Royal Hotel,’ “Dicks: The Musical,’ ‘Strange Way of Life’ and more. -
Today on AirTalk, The future of U.S aid to Ukraine; Also on the show an LAist investigation into foul smelling rendering plants; listeners share what the American flag means to them, the making of a new city; TV Talk: Is Peak TV dead?; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Across the U.S Kaiser healthcare workers strike; Also on the show the significance of this week's Vatican synod; weighing the pro’s and con’s of Metro-Micro, Mayor Bass on the talk of the city; and more. -
Listen 1:39:27Today on AirTalk, SF considers no right on red. Could LA be next? Also on the show, CARE Courts in LA county; Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep on his new book Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America; a review of the biggest cases on the Supreme Court docket this term , West Hollywood Drivers Can Now Video Chat with the Deputies with a new app; and more.
Today on AirTalk, SF considers no right on red. Could LA be next? Also on the show, CARE Courts in LA county; Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep on his new book Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America; a review of the biggest cases on the Supreme Court docket this term , West Hollywood Drivers Can Now Video Chat with the Deputies with a new app; 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