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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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President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
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Today on AirTalk: A Ukrainian peace deal? Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods? Food Friday: Armenian Bakery; FilmWeek: What should you watch this week; and Renate Reinsve joins the show.
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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  • US President Joe Biden disembarks from Marine One upon arrival at Cape Henlopen State Park in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on August 7, 2022, for a trip to his beach home following his recovery from Covid.
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    Today on AirTalk, Larry’s back and he opens the show with a COVID-19 AMA. Also on the program, a California drought update; Latinos in Government; California flood risks; and more.
    COVID-19 AMA: Larry Vs. COVID, Case Numbers Level Out In LA County And More
    Today on AirTalk, Larry’s back and he opens the show with a COVID-19 AMA. Also on the program, a California drought update; Latinos in Government; California flood risks; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale covers the Windsor Hills crash and what can be done to prevent these fatal accidents. Also on the program, we preview challenges districts face this school year; break down why probation officers are still using pepper spray despite being banned; and more.
    Angelenos Want To Put An End To Deadly Speeding In LA Following Windsor Hills Crash That Killed 5. How Can It Be Done?
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale covers the Windsor Hills crash and what can be done to prevent these fatal accidents. Also on the program, we preview challenges districts face this school year; break down why probation officers are still using pepper spray despite being banned; and more.
  • A woman wearing a facemask enters a building where the Employment Development Department has its offices in Los Angeles, California on May 4, 2020.
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    Today on AirTalk, Sharon looks into difficulties accessing California EDD. Also on the show, dyslexia screening in early education; beer trends; and more.
    EDD Update: New Report Details Difficulties With Administering Payments & More
    Today on AirTalk, Sharon looks into difficulties accessing California EDD. Also on the show, dyslexia screening in early education; beer trends; and more.
  • The U.S. Capitol building is seen on the evening of August 6, 2022 in Washington, DC.The U.S. Senate plans to work through the night to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, expected to conclude on Sunday, August 7th.
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    Today on AirTalk, Sharon asks congressional experts what the Inflation Reduction Act means for Californians. Also on the show, expensive electric vehicles; community schools; and more.
    What’s In The Inflation Reduction Act & What's Its Impact On Californians?
    Today on AirTalk, Sharon asks congressional experts what the Inflation Reduction Act means for Californians. Also on the show, expensive electric vehicles; community schools; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Sharon McNary looks into a proposal that would require hotels in LA to rent out vacant rooms to unhoused people. Also on the show, COVID updates; DDT Dumping; and more.
    Should Hotels Be Forced To Rent Out Vacant Rooms To Unhoused People? Voters Will Decide
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Sharon McNary looks into a proposal that would require hotels in LA to rent out vacant rooms to unhoused people. Also on the show, COVID updates; DDT Dumping; and more.
  • National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby waits to be introduced during the daily briefing at the White House on August 02, 2022 in Washington, DC. Kirby answered a range of questions related to the announcement on Monday of a U.S. strike that killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
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    Today on AirTalk, Austin asks security experts how American intelligence and defense strategies have evolved over the past two decades. Also on the show, sedentary millennial living; FilmWeek; and more.
    More Than 20 Years Have Passed Since The ‘War On Terror,’ How Has American Defense & Intelligence Changed?
    Today on AirTalk, Austin asks security experts how American intelligence and defense strategies have evolved over the past two decades. Also on the show, sedentary millennial living; FilmWeek; and more.
  • US' Women's National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player Brittney Griner, who was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and later charged with illegal possession of cannabis, holds a picture of her team as she stands inside a defendants' cage before a court hearing in Khimki outside Moscow, on August 4, 2022.
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    Today on AirTalk, Austin looks into Brittney Grimer’s imprisonment in Russia and what the U.S. Government does for Americans detained abroad. Also on the show, a preview of LAist’s new dyslexia project; and more.
    As Russian Judge Finds Brittney Griner Guilty–How Will The US Negotiate Her Release?
    Today on AirTalk, Austin looks into Brittney Grimer’s imprisonment in Russia and what the U.S. Government does for Americans detained abroad. Also on the show, a preview of LAist’s new dyslexia project; and more.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers congratulate one another after they beat the San Francisco Giants as a tribute to Vin Scully is shown on the video board at Oracle Park on August 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Vin Scully passed away earlier today.
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    Today on AirTalk, Austin takes calls from expert guests and listeners remembering Dodgers sports broadcaster Vin Scully, who passed away yesterday at the age of 94.
    Remembering Legendary Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully
    Today on AirTalk, Austin takes calls from expert guests and listeners remembering Dodgers sports broadcaster Vin Scully, who passed away yesterday at the age of 94.
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    Today on AirTalk, guest host Austin Cross looks into the significance of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s stop in Taiwan today. Also on the show, remembering icons Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols; and more.
    What Does House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Mean For Future US-China Relations?
    Today on AirTalk, guest host Austin Cross looks into the significance of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s stop in Taiwan today. Also on the show, remembering icons Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols; and more.
  • A caution sign is posted at the Castaic Lake reservoir in Los Angeles County on May 3, 2022 in Castaic, California. The reservoir, part of the State Water Project, is currently at 52 percent capacity, below the historic average of 60 percent.
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    Today on AirTalk, Sharon examines California’s gradual shift to a desert climate and what can be done to slow its aridification. Also on the show, unexpected outdoor activities in LA; FilmWeek; and more.
    As Our Climate Permanently Changes How Is California Fighting Aridification?
    Today on AirTalk, Sharon examines California’s gradual shift to a desert climate and what can be done to slow its aridification. Also on the show, unexpected outdoor activities in LA; FilmWeek; and more.
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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