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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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Featured Episode
President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
Today on AirTalk:
- A Ukrainian peace deal?
- Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods?
- Food Friday: Armenian Bakery
- FilmWeek: What should you watch this week
- Renate Reinsve joins the show
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Recent Episodes
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Today on AirTalk: Thanksgiving travel check-in; AI and the music industry; 2025 resolutions; Forestry Service check-in; MAGA accounts overseas; and how to talk politics at Thanksgiving. -
Today on AirTalk: Warner Bros. Discovery sale; pending federal court cases; Thanksgiving side dishes; and CBP surveillance.
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Today on AirTalk, the delicious feast that’s returning to the Rose Bowl – we tell you more. Also on the show, the warm atmospheric river coming to California; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the vote on a new housing ordinance in Huntington Beach. What is it and what to expect. Also on the show, the latest on former L.A. politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ trial; the rise in colon cancer among young people; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the Biden administration might be resurrecting a controversial immigration order. What does this mean for our border? Also on the show, the underlying racism in water rights; why break-up songs are such bops; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, illegal casino operations are everywhere L.A. Why you don’t see or know about them. Also on the show, how U.S sanctions are actually affecting Russia’s economy; how to extend your friendship with your work spouse?; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the new bill implementing even more restrictions on TikTok. Also on the show, how mass layoffs are affecting diversity in companies; why are students not majoring in English anymore?; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, how religious is the younger generation? We find out. Also on the show, the benefits and challenges of ‘buying American.’; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, should LAPD limit taking non-emergency 911 calls? We explain. Also on the show, what to expect in the next SoCal storm; Tv-Talk; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we explain the new theory on covid virus origins and check in with a local doctor on the latest pandemic updates. Also on the show, how fast can car companies transition to EV?; why is hemp so popular? ; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the latest update on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness. Also on the show, how residents of San Bernardino County are surviving the storm; the truth about coding bootcamps; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the impact and recovery of California’s record snow and rain with even more on the way. Also on the show, how should city council re-tackle redistricting?; the latest on LAUSD’s database breach; 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