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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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President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
Listen 1:39:03
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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    Today on Airtalk, we take a look at a class-action complaint against California's independent study framework. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; the Triple Play convenes to discuss the Dodger's lackluster NLCS performance; and more.
    Today on Airtalk, we take a look at a class-action complaint against California's independent study framework. Also on the show, the latest on COVID-19; the Triple Play convenes to discuss the Dodger's lackluster NLCS performance; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we ask listeners to share their thoughts on former joint chiefs chairman Colin Powell, who died Monday of COVID-19 complications. Also on the show, we discuss the latest on the pandemic; how telemetrics could determine auto insurance rates; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we ask listeners to share their thoughts on former joint chiefs chairman Colin Powell, who died Monday of COVID-19 complications. Also on the show, we discuss the latest on the pandemic; how telemetrics could determine auto insurance rates; and more.
  • Listen 1:03:13
    Today on AirTalk, the Triple Play is back to discuss the Dodgers' victory over the Giants in the NLDS. Also on the show, we go over the latest in COVID-19 news; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics.
    Today on AirTalk, the Triple Play is back to discuss the Dodgers' victory over the Giants in the NLDS. Also on the show, we go over the latest in COVID-19 news; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics.
  • Listen 1:03:54
    Today on AirTalk, we examine the corruption charges brought against Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas. Also on the show, the Triple Play convenes to hash out the Dodgers vs. Giants series finale; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we examine the corruption charges brought against Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas. Also on the show, the Triple Play convenes to hash out the Dodgers vs. Giants series finale; the latest on COVID-19; and more.
  • Listen 1:03:32
    Today on AirTalk, we examine the White House's announcement that the Port of Los Angeles will operate on a 24/7 basis. Also on the show, we at the latest on COVID-19; how climate change is affecting California's desert plants; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we examine the White House's announcement that the Port of Los Angeles will operate on a 24/7 basis. Also on the show, we at the latest on COVID-19; how climate change is affecting California's desert plants; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we breakdown how shortages along the global supply chain will affect holiday shopping this year. Also on AirTalk, we look at the latest on COVID-19; Southwest Airline flight cancellations; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we breakdown how shortages along the global supply chain will affect holiday shopping this year. Also on AirTalk, we look at the latest on COVID-19; Southwest Airline flight cancellations; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk we look at the scheduled maintenance of MacArthur Park and how it will affect the unhoused population living there. Also on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on COVID-19; an update on the Orange County oil spill; and more.
    Today on AirTalk we look at the scheduled maintenance of MacArthur Park and how it will affect the unhoused population living there. Also on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on COVID-19; an update on the Orange County oil spill; and more.
  • Listen 1:41:08
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news with Tara Vijayan, M.D. Also on AirTalk, we look at the history of SCOTUS majorities and major decisions; wildlife encounters in Los Angeles; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news with Tara Vijayan, M.D. Also on AirTalk, we look at the history of SCOTUS majorities and major decisions; wildlife encounters in Los Angeles; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more.
  • Listen 1:43:04
    Today on AirTalk, we check in on the ongoing wildlife rescue efforts surrounding the Orange County oil spill. Also on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines; what regulating big tech might actually look like; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we check in on the ongoing wildlife rescue efforts surrounding the Orange County oil spill. Also on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines; what regulating big tech might actually look like; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we examine the practice of offshore oil drilling, and renewed calls to end the practice. Also on AirTalk, we look at the latest COVID-19 headlines; high rates of depression during the pandemic; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we examine the practice of offshore oil drilling, and renewed calls to end the practice. Also on AirTalk, we look at the latest COVID-19 headlines; high rates of depression during the pandemic; 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