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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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Today on AirTalk, we examine the oil spill off the Orange County coast and its potential impact on Southern California. Also on Airtalk, we examine the latest COVID-19 headlines; Instagram's effect on teens; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we speak with KPCC/LAist criminal justice reporter Emily Elena Dugdale about her year of reporting on sheriffs in Antelope Valley Schools. Also on Airtalk, we look at the rise of parasocial relationships; the latest COVID-19 headlines. -
Listen 1:42:48Today on AirTalk, we discuss SB 2, a bill Gov. Newsom is expected to sign that would reform policing in California, and the impending deadline for L.A. County workers to get vaccinated. Also on the show, we look at land acknowledgment; Machiavelli For Women; an upcoming Sumo Wrestling tournament; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss SB 2, a bill Gov. Newsom is expected to sign that would reform policing in California, and the impending deadline for L.A. County workers to get vaccinated. Also on the show, we look at land acknowledgment; Machiavelli For Women; an upcoming Sumo Wrestling tournament; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the upcoming strike authorization vote by Hollywood crew union members. Also on the show: the latest on Covid-19; Moratorium lapse on home insurance in wildfire zones; Workers struggle with overtime amid labor shortage; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we answer questions tenants and landlords may have heading into the end of eviction protections. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk to Evan Osnos on his book "Wildland"; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the current state of the Los Angeles mayoral race. Also on the show, we break down the latest COVID-19 news; check in on what bills are being discussed in Congress; and more. -
Listen 1:42:10Today on AirTalk, we speak with residents from Inglewood about how the publicly re-opened SoFi stadium is affecting their city; look into what a recent decision from an appeals court means for the homeless people living on Skid Row; discuss the latest Covid-19 headlines; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more.Today on AirTalk, we speak with residents from Inglewood about how the publicly re-opened SoFi stadium is affecting their city; look into what a recent decision from an appeals court means for the homeless people living on Skid Row; discuss the latest Covid-19 headlines; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more. -
Listen 1:43:00Today on AirTalk, the California drought is getting worse but our water usage hasn’t been leveling off; invasive mosquitoes are making a new home in Southern California; an update on Deputy gang activity in the LA County Sheriff’s Department; the history of LA’s Mexican-American baseball teams; Dr. Sam Torbati comes on to discuss Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more!Today on AirTalk, the California drought is getting worse but our water usage hasn’t been leveling off; invasive mosquitoes are making a new home in Southern California; an update on Deputy gang activity in the LA County Sheriff’s Department; the history of LA’s Mexican-American baseball teams; Dr. Sam Torbati comes on to discuss Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more! -
Listen 1:43:03Today on AirTalk, a conversation with the author of a new book about the Supreme Court and its history of ruling on police; Firefighters are getting injured--sometimes fatally--during training; a discussion about College partying and concerns over campus assaults doubling this year; a look into what’s going on with all those Robocalls; a Doctor takes on the latest Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more!Today on AirTalk, a conversation with the author of a new book about the Supreme Court and its history of ruling on police; Firefighters are getting injured--sometimes fatally--during training; a discussion about College partying and concerns over campus assaults doubling this year; a look into what’s going on with all those Robocalls; a Doctor takes on the latest Covid-19 questions and headlines; and more! -
Listen 1:43:02Today on AirTalk Congressman Adam Schiff discusses a new House Bill being introduced to curb presidential powers, a conversation with the author of a new book on the role of Testosterone in society, a comparison between how New York and California view their political institutions, your daily dose of Covid-19 questions and answers, a discussion on the portrayal of Latinos in media; and more!Today on AirTalk Congressman Adam Schiff discusses a new House Bill being introduced to curb presidential powers, a conversation with the author of a new book on the role of Testosterone in society, a comparison between how New York and California view their political institutions, your daily dose of Covid-19 questions and answers, a discussion on the portrayal of Latinos in media; 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