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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 explore the future of forest management in California. Also on the show, we break down the latest COVID-19 headlines; discuss LA and LB's ports announcing plans to have truckers and longshoreman work longer hours; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we look at the future of the California GOP; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we learn the latest on the Los Angeles County's proof of vaccination order. Also on the show, we discuss a new move from researchers to bring back the woolly mammoth from extinction; analyze the legality of vaccine religious exemptions; and more. -
Today on AirTalk we take a look at what's next for Gavin Newsom now that he's survived a recall attempt, LAPD Chief Moore talks about vaccine mandates for police, and an infectious disease expert answers your Covid-19 Questions. -
Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest election day recall news. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; we take a look at what controversial bills will be awaiting Newsom's desk; and more. -
Listen 1:42:40Today on AirTalk, we break down what you need to know about the California gubernatorial recall ahead of tomorrow's election. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk about how Animal Hospitals have been overwhelmed by the pet boom that has occurred during the pandemic; and more.Today on AirTalk, we break down what you need to know about the California gubernatorial recall ahead of tomorrow's election. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; talk about how Animal Hospitals have been overwhelmed by the pet boom that has occurred during the pandemic; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we chat with KPCC listeners on how the September 11 attacks impacted them. Also on the show, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news; review the newest movie releases with our KPCC critics; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we learn more about what Muslim and Arab-Americans advocacy has looked like in the past 20 years. Also on the show, we break down the latest COVID-19 news; discuss LAUSD's proposal for a vaccine mandate for eligible students; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we talk to former California governor Gray Davis about his recall election in 2003. Also on the show, we update you on the latest unemployment news; hear from listeners who served in Afghanistan to learn how it affected their mental health; and more. -
Listen 1:42:32Today on AirTalk, we speak with Muslim religious leaders and scholars from Southern California to discuss how 9/11 has impacted how they practice their faiths and their lives as a whole. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; speak with Gubernatorial recall candidate John Cox; and more.Today on AirTalk, we speak with Muslim religious leaders and scholars from Southern California to discuss how 9/11 has impacted how they practice their faiths and their lives as a whole. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; speak with Gubernatorial recall candidate John Cox; 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