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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: $27M property deal funded by taxpayers now under federal investigation, Thanksgiving meal mishaps, TV Talk, FilmWeek, and the Big Lebowski. -
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.
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Today on AirTalk, an update on LA drought conditions and the status of our snowpack. Also on the show, we read into people writing outside their own experiences; kids and their COVID-19 case rates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, checking in on the death of unhoused people during the pandemic in Los Angeles. Also on the show, updates from our correspondent in Ukraine; the latest on the sale of Angel Stadium; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Larry checks in on the latest cases being heard by the Supreme Court this session. Also on the show, an interview with LA County Sheriff candidate Eric Strong; The OC Report; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale looks into a proposed California assembly bill that would ban suspension and expulsion in preschool. Also on the show, the latest news in streaming; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, can Golf Courses and Office Spaces be converted into affordable housing? Also on the show, checking in on the state of Afghan refugee resettlement in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look into two California bills that would expand Kindergarten offerings in the state. Also on the show, a bill to rethinking the funding of schools; ‘Algospeak’ on social media; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at unionization efforts across the country. Also on the show, the transportation mask mandate is struck down; a new book on the state of streaming television; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look into a recent Berkeley IGS Poll about California voter concerns. Also on the show, a new book argues the case for mandatory voting; the latest COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, mental health week concludes with guest host Mariana Dale devoting our first hour to focusing on how the pandemic has impacted the mental health between children and their parents. Also on the show, FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a look at the state of insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse. Also on the show, a roundtable on Governor Newsom’s CARE court; an interview with Molly Shannon; 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