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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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Los Angeles among major metros to see flight reductions due to government shutdown
Today on AirTalk:
- Flight reductions
- Pelosi retirement
- Chat-GPT erotica
- New response to homelessness in OC
- Interview with Blumhouse CEO
- TV Talk
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Today on AirTalk: flight reductions; Nancy Pelosi's retirement, ChatGPT erotica, a new response to homelessness in OC, an interview with Blumhouse CEO, and TV Talk -
Listen 1:39:02Today on AirTalk, we discuss the early results for Proposition 50; the implications of the NYC mayoral race; an interview with historian Richard Bell on his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World; an interview with LA County's probation chief; and how to restore your mental state after a chaotic dayToday on AirTalk, we discuss the early results for Proposition 50; the implications of the NYC mayoral race; an interview with historian Richard Bell on his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World; an interview with LA County's probation chief; and how to restore your mental state after a chaotic day
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Today on AirTalk: Changes in the Department of Transportation's policy regarding English proficiency are causing a stir; Public opinion changes around nuclear power; NBA season preview; and the basics of Prop 50. -
Today on AirTalk, Warner Bros. Discovery considers a potential sale; an interview with author Jeff Pearlman on his new book about Tupac Shakur; The Dodgers prepare to face off against The Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series; and Cerritos' history as dairy farm country -
Listen 1:04:14Today on AirTalk: Larry interviews the executive director of Covered California; the deluge of robocalls and robotexts; a check-in on the craft-brewing industry; AI data centers and energy usage; Camp Pendleton and the Interstate 5 shutdown; and real-time translation technology and language learning.Today on AirTalk: Larry interviews the executive director of Covered California; the deluge of robocalls and robotexts; a check-in on the craft-brewing industry; AI data centers and energy usage; Camp Pendleton and the Interstate 5 shutdown; and real-time translation technology and language learning. -
An expert and listeners weighed in on why so many of us are superstitious. -
Listen 1:01:48Today on AirTalk, NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg passed away yesterday; LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy joins to talk about her battles with neighborhood squirrel 'Mindy;' we hear from listeners about their own experiences with gardening and wildlife with horticultural consultant Lili Singer; and FilmWeek.Today on AirTalk, NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg passed away yesterday; LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy joins to talk about her battles with neighborhood squirrel 'Mindy;' we hear from listeners about their own experiences with gardening and wildlife with horticultural consultant Lili Singer; and FilmWeek. -
AirTalk listeners shared the challenges and success they've faced in their recoveries. -
Listen 59:13Today on AirTalk, we talk with a RAND researcher about their new report showing an undercount of LA's homeless population by LAHSA, an interview with LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, overview of the Made In L.A. exhibition at the Hammer Museum, Larry talks with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play returns, and TV Talk.Today on AirTalk, we talk with a RAND researcher about their new report showing an undercount of LA's homeless population by LAHSA, an interview with LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, overview of the Made In L.A. exhibition at the Hammer Museum, Larry talks with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play returns, and TV Talk. -
Today on AirTalk, LA County's $2 million settlement with CEO Fesia Davenport, JPL goes through another round of layoffs, and a broadcast of yesterday evening's Palisades' fire recovery event -
Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the storm hitting the region. Also on the show, a new study examines the next big earthquake; check-in on California’s nursing shortage; Kristen Bell talks about her new show; and more. -
Today on AirTalk:- CA passes SB79
- Triple Play
- New book explores Rodney King beating
- Check in on fire recovery efforts
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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