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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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    Today on AirTalk: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids
    Previewing Trump’s address to the nation with an economic check-in
    Today on AirTalk: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids

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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.
    Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Colin Powell Dies Of COVID-19 Complications
    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
    Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, Former USC Dean Indicted On Federal Corruption Charges
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    White House Announces Los Angeles Ports To Operate Around The Clock To Solve Bottleneck Issues
    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.
    Global Supply Chains Are Limited, We Breakdown How It Will Affect 2021 Holiday Shopping
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    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.
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    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.
    Checking In On Wildlife Rescue Efforts After Orange County Oil Spill
    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.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on an oil spill off the Orange County coast. Also on AirTalk, we look at the latest COVID-19 headlines; how the Supreme Court's shadow docket functions; a podcast on the impact of severe illness on relationships; 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