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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, Larry digs into what’s behind today’s trouble with inflation and the stock market. Also on the program, a book on California wildfires; hobbies we’re bad at but love; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Larry looks into what was behind the recent Cyberattack on LAUSD schools. Also on the program, cheap eats in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III. Also on the program, the LAHSA Homeless count; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the health of Queen Elizabeth the II up to the announcement of her passing. -
Today on AirTalk, further updates on the California heat wave and wildfires. Also on the program, unaddressed dyslexia in adults; a Jimi Hendrix album preview; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, updates on the California heat wave and water shortages. Also on the program, surveillance in China; an interview with Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, guest host Austin Cross takes a look at a group of new California bills focused on energy and climate. Also on the program, a cell phone ban in schools; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, which bills passed and which failed at the end of the California legislative session last night. Also on the program, COVID-19 updates; pandemic renter protections ending; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look into which bills will make the cut as the California legislative ends today. Also on the program, teachers and dyslexic education; a poll on Black American opinions; and more. -
Listen 1:42:36Today on AirTalk, we discuss California Assembly Bill 257 a bill that has now reached governor Newsom's desk and may affect the fast food industry. Also on the program, we discuss how Greenland's ice sheets are being affected by climate change; preview the newest LAist podcast 'How to LA;' and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss California Assembly Bill 257 a bill that has now reached governor Newsom's desk and may affect the fast food industry. Also on the program, we discuss how Greenland's ice sheets are being affected by climate change; preview the newest LAist podcast 'How to LA;' 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