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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
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    Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director.
    Today on AirTalk: The latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director.

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  • Listen 1:35:45
    The Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing determined that Russian hacking in the U.S. midterm election was inevitable, so how should California prepare for the threat? We speak with Secretary of State Alex Padilla. We also look at Israel's future after the Netanyahu scandal; and more.
    The Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing determined that Russian hacking in the U.S. midterm election was inevitable, so how should California prepare for the threat? We speak with Secretary of State Alex Padilla. We also look at Israel's future after the Netanyahu scandal; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:50
    The "Affordable Housing Act" aims to repeal the law preventing rent control on buildings built in 1995 or later, but opponents fear this may halt construction of future housing and limit the market even further. We also check-in on SoCal's winter rain (or lack there of); discuss endurance with author Alex Hutchinson; and more.
    The "Affordable Housing Act" aims to repeal the law preventing rent control on buildings built in 1995 or later, but opponents fear this may halt construction of future housing and limit the market even further. We also check-in on SoCal's winter rain (or lack there of); discuss endurance with author Alex Hutchinson; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:11
    City Council is considering two measures that would help officials expedite housing solutions by circumventing current protocol, raising concerns from those in government and local communities. We debate the pro's and con's. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; and more.
    City Council is considering two measures that would help officials expedite housing solutions by circumventing current protocol, raising concerns from those in government and local communities. We debate the pro's and con's. We also conduct our weekly political roundtable; and more.
  • Listen 1:37:19
    Larry sits down with LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell for a check in on the department, including three recent deputy-involved shootings that created a contentious emergency town hall meeting in South LA this week. We also break down what’s in the new budget bill; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
    Larry sits down with LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell for a check in on the department, including three recent deputy-involved shootings that created a contentious emergency town hall meeting in South LA this week. We also break down what’s in the new budget bill; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:56
    The DOJ is requesting that the 2020 Census count include citizenship status, but critics say that this would create inaccuracies in the numbers, affecting a multitude of government programs. We also discuss morality clauses in the wake of #MeToo; tomorrow's start to the 2018 Winter Olympics; and more.
    The DOJ is requesting that the 2020 Census count include citizenship status, but critics say that this would create inaccuracies in the numbers, affecting a multitude of government programs. We also discuss morality clauses in the wake of #MeToo; tomorrow's start to the 2018 Winter Olympics; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:55
    The LA Times will return to local ownership for the first time in 18 years after billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong purchased the paper and its sister publication, The San Diego Union-Tribune. We also dive into the symbolism behind President Trump’s request for a military parade; where’s the DACA deal in Congress’ budget?; and more.
    The LA Times will return to local ownership for the first time in 18 years after billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong purchased the paper and its sister publication, The San Diego Union-Tribune. We also dive into the symbolism behind President Trump’s request for a military parade; where’s the DACA deal in Congress’ budget?; and more.
  • Listen 25:21
    AirTalk weighs preserving the Mojave desert against energy development after the Trump administration announced plans to get rid of California’s Desert Renewable Energy Conservation plan. We also dive into what the stock market swings mean for your wallet; what was your experience going to college at an older age?; and more.
    AirTalk weighs preserving the Mojave desert against energy development after the Trump administration announced plans to get rid of California’s Desert Renewable Energy Conservation plan. We also dive into what the stock market swings mean for your wallet; what was your experience going to college at an older age?; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:13
    California Legislature released documents outlining a slew of sexual harassment incidents, including the names of accused lawmakers and details into how the cases were handled. We explore the content and impact of these documents. We also look into Amazon's latest patent; the week in politics; and more.
    California Legislature released documents outlining a slew of sexual harassment incidents, including the names of accused lawmakers and details into how the cases were handled. We explore the content and impact of these documents. We also look into Amazon's latest patent; the week in politics; and more.
  • Listen 1:37:39
    AirTalk brings you the latest after the Nunes memo dropped this morning: what will its effect be on the FBI, the Mueller investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the election and general politics in DC? We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek – plus, a dive into how much Oscar campaigns really influence Academy voters.
    AirTalk brings you the latest after the Nunes memo dropped this morning: what will its effect be on the FBI, the Mueller investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the election and general politics in DC? We also review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek – plus, a dive into how much Oscar campaigns really influence Academy voters.
  • Listen 1:36:02
    With two Republican Representatives eschewing reelection, Democrats in Orange County are pushing hard for a November win, but the question remains whether traditionally conservative O.C. will bite. Today's show also addresses new info on the Russian probe; debates the legitimacy of "fancy tacos"; and more.
    With two Republican Representatives eschewing reelection, Democrats in Orange County are pushing hard for a November win, but the question remains whether traditionally conservative O.C. will bite. Today's show also addresses new info on the Russian probe; debates the legitimacy of "fancy tacos"; and more.

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