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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, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stepping down– what changes that will bring. Also on the show, how Elon Musk created his loyal fanbase; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the latest from the polls— Congresswoman Karen Bass projected to be the first woman mayor of L.A. Also on the show, the next phase in NASA’s moon exploration; TV-Talk; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, third time’s a charm for Trump? What the future of the Republican Party looks like after his Presidential announcement. Also on the show, the season of struggles for L.A. sports teams; checking in with LAPD Chief Michel Moore; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the control of the House might be in the hands of California— we explain. Also on the show, why are more than 40 thousand UC academic workers on strike?; latest in Covid-19; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, as more ballot results come in for both local and national elections, we’re getting a clearer picture on who’s going to be the winner. Also on the show, the latest on the Russian-Ukraine war; President Biden’s meeting Chinese President Xi; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the inflation on solar energy panels on your roof is angering some climate activists. Also on the show, Caltech Seismology Lab celebrates 100 years; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, this general election is not over yet as ballots are still being counted in L.A. and Orange County— when the next batch will come in. Also on the show, what to expect at the UN climate conference; meditation is the new anxiety medicine; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, votes are trickling in from both local and national races. We bring you the latest results in the L.A Mayor and County Sheriff race as well as congressional races in other key states. -
On this AirTalk election special, Larry is joined by KPCC & LAist Civics and Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze, as well as a roster of experts and a team of reporters spread out around Southern California and the state covering the biggest races.
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Today on AirTalk, live updates from voting centers around Southern California— we bring you the latest. Also on the show, what to expect for this winter storm; the steps to get ready for retirement; 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