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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, California Governor Gavin Newsom has a new plan to tackle high oil prices– highlights from yesterday’s legislative session. Also on the show, the new study about regulations on AirBnB listings; the latest on the Iran protest; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a Colorado web designer takes the state’s LGBTQ anti-discrimination law to the Supreme Court– we explain. Also on the show, why are there not enough EV charging stations?; the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, exclusive interview with L.A. County Supervisor-elect Lindsey Horvath. Also on the show, how to not feel SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder); FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, how the Democrats in the House plan to help Dreamers stay in the country with only a few weeks left in control. Also on the show, are college degrees becoming obsolete?; actress Chita Rivera shares about her new show; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, how LA county plans to combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis as a new report shows unsettling numbers. Also on the show, everything about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD); what politics will look like under Gen Z; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, L.A. county struggles with mental health worker shortage– how they plan to fix that. Also on the show, the latest on the massive protest in China; the future of law school admissions; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we breakdown what’s happening in China amidst massive protests over Covid-19 protocols. Also on the show, the major lawsuit filed by veterans in L.A. against the VA; a dormant volcano erupts after nearly 40 years in Hawaii; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a local doctor answers your health questions on how to stay safe for the holiday season. Also on the show, TV-Talk; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a new study answers what Angelenos want our new mayor to tackle first. Also on the show, school districts are struggling with teacher retention; World Cup 2022 and the many controversies; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, nearly two weeks and still counting– why aren’t all the election ballots counted yet? Also on the show, the latest on student loan forgiveness; how to avoid chaos preparing your Thanksgiving meal; 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