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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: Latest on Superintendent Carvalho; Chinamaxxing; How much sharing is too much sharing? LA28 Olympics; Interview with Raphael Saadiq; and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk: State of the Union; What are 5200 holds? New research on how Black Americans define family; and Healing from sibling sexual abuse. -
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, speed cameras may soon hit Los Angeles’ streets with a new bill. Also on the show, why the military is seeing declines in recruitment; the weight-loss drugs rivaling Ozempic; a new book details the growing prosperity of rural, small towns; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a new social media app that has everyone in knots– everything about Meta’s Threads. Also on the show, the future of AI music in nominations and awards; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a new poll reveals Americans' loyalty to democracy– we explain. Also on the show, Mayor Karen Bass is here for her monthly visit; TV-Talk; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, what are the costs of fireworks on our health. Also on the show, the latest in SoCal’s hotel worker strike; the era of thrifting everything, not just clothes; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, why are some fireworks in LA County canceled? Also on the show, How help your pets during July 4th celebration; LAHSA on the latest homelessness count report; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, what will happen next as the Supreme Court rejects Biden’s student loan debt relief plan. Also on the show, psychedelics are becoming mainstream– what you need to know; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, what the supreme court decision to ban affirmative action means to colleges. Also on the show, how solar farms took over our desert; Tv-Talk; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, why are Californians leaving the state? Also on the show, the next big thing in modern medicine; how to find yourself again after having kids; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a look at a new report on the U.S Government’s role during the capital insurrection. Also on the show, the expansion on the San Gabriel Mountain; how to combat your picky eaters; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, who are the Russia Wagners group? Also on the show, how much is too much grand-parenting?; how toxic are chemicals released by gas stoves?; 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