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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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  • Listen 1:39:22
    Today on AirTalk, the Biden administration’s new EPA proposal. Also on the show, what the latest Colorado River cuts mean for Californians; do older generations have better work ethic?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the Biden administration’s new EPA proposal. Also on the show, what the latest Colorado River cuts mean for Californians; do older generations have better work ethic?; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:25
    Today on AirTalk, what do bay area residents think about the way San Francisco resolves its crimes? Also on the show, what is the secret to LDRs?; Airtalk listeners share their favorite sauces and condiments; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what do bay area residents think about the way San Francisco resolves its crimes? Also on the show, what is the secret to LDRs?; Airtalk listeners share their favorite sauces and condiments; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:21
    Today on AirTalk, what the conflicting rulings over the abortion pill mifepristone mean. Also on the show, the pros and cons to ‘gentle parenting’; why there have been so many train derailments recently; the increasing number of autism diagnoses in children of color; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what the conflicting rulings over the abortion pill mifepristone mean. Also on the show, the pros and cons to ‘gentle parenting’; why there have been so many train derailments recently; the increasing number of autism diagnoses in children of color; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:14
    Today on AirTalk, LA Metro is playing classical music at the Westlake-MacArthur Park station. Also on the show, the Easter Drag March in Los Angeles; what it means to have ‘imposter syndrome’; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, LA Metro is playing classical music at the Westlake-MacArthur Park station. Also on the show, the Easter Drag March in Los Angeles; what it means to have ‘imposter syndrome’; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:37:58
    Today on AirTalk, the lawsuit against the LAPD for the leaked photos of undercover officers. Also on the show, the growing mental health crisis of college students and how parents can help; TV Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the lawsuit against the LAPD for the leaked photos of undercover officers. Also on the show, the growing mental health crisis of college students and how parents can help; TV Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:22
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on former President Donald Trump’s arraignment. Also on the show, why you love your neighborhood; the new tax under Measure ULA is now in effect; there’s a proposal to allow accents on government documents in California; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on former President Donald Trump’s arraignment. Also on the show, why you love your neighborhood; the new tax under Measure ULA is now in effect; there’s a proposal to allow accents on government documents in California; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:16
    Today on AirTalk, the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. Also on the show, the debate over childhood sleepovers; the SoCal native piloting NASA’s Artemis II mission; the unknown story of First Lady Edith Wilson; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. Also on the show, the debate over childhood sleepovers; the SoCal native piloting NASA’s Artemis II mission; the unknown story of First Lady Edith Wilson; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:02
    Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump arrives in New York today for arraignment. Also on the show, a new study finds biomarkers that can predict PTSD; the City Council D6 special election; the controversy behind the use of aerial fire retardants; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, former President Donald Trump arrives in New York today for arraignment. Also on the show, a new study finds biomarkers that can predict PTSD; the City Council D6 special election; the controversy behind the use of aerial fire retardants; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:26
    Today on AirTalk, a New York grand jury indicts Trump. Also on the show, LA City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas is found guilty; LA County’s COVID eviction protections end; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a New York grand jury indicts Trump. Also on the show, LA City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas is found guilty; LA County’s COVID eviction protections end; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:25
    Today on AirTalk, the Queen Mary reopens for public tours April 1. Also on the show, a new report from the California Reading Coalition shows students still struggling post-pandemic; it’s opening day at Dodgers Stadium; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the Queen Mary reopens for public tours April 1. Also on the show, a new report from the California Reading Coalition shows students still struggling post-pandemic; it’s opening day at Dodgers Stadium; and more.

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