Sponsor
Audience-funded nonprofit news
radio tower icon laist logo
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Subscribe
  • Listen Now Playing Listen

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).

To comment, contact 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
AirTalk Tile 2024
Featured Episode
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

Have a question or comment about a segment? Want to pitch us a story?

Fill out the form below, and please include an email address so we're able to follow up if necessary! We're not able to respond to every inquiry, but all submissions are read and reviewed by our production team.
A row of graphics payment types: Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay and PayPal, and  below a lock with Secure Payment text to the right
Recent Episodes

Show your support for AirTalk today!

LAist relies on your listener support to power the shows you love. Your donation today enables us to create more great content for you.
A row of graphics payment types: Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay and PayPal, and  below a lock with Secure Payment text to the right
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-1`9 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the environmental impacts of electric vehicles and the mining for its battery components; speak to Congressman Adam Schiff about the January 6 commission; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-1`9 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the environmental impacts of electric vehicles and the mining for its battery components; speak to Congressman Adam Schiff about the January 6 commission; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:02
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest Olympics news and what SoCal athletes to look out for. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss what benefits (if any) there are in giving tax credits to film and TV studios; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest Olympics news and what SoCal athletes to look out for. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss what benefits (if any) there are in giving tax credits to film and TV studios; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the process of recycling wastewater and the science behind it. Also on the show, answer your COVID-19 questions; update you on the latest news surrounding the capitol insurrection investigation and cases; & more.
    Today on AirTalk, we break down the process of recycling wastewater and the science behind it. Also on the show, answer your COVID-19 questions; update you on the latest news surrounding the capitol insurrection investigation and cases; & more.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions and update you on the latest. Also on the show, we discuss the recent trends of retail theft; the latest rules for Olympic athletes that choose to protest; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we answer your COVID-19 questions and update you on the latest. Also on the show, we discuss the recent trends of retail theft; the latest rules for Olympic athletes that choose to protest; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:49
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the future of DACA recipients following a recent District judge ruling; update you on the latest surrounding LAPD's botched firework detonation; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions. Also on the show, we discuss the future of DACA recipients following a recent District judge ruling; update you on the latest surrounding LAPD's botched firework detonation; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:35
    Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with Eric Garcetti about his tenure as Los Angeles mayor. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the likelihood and science behind the four-day work week; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with Eric Garcetti about his tenure as Los Angeles mayor. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; discuss the likelihood and science behind the four-day work week; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:02
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show; we analyze LA County's blind removal pilot program; break down the history and future of Southern California's swimming pools; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show; we analyze LA County's blind removal pilot program; break down the history and future of Southern California's swimming pools; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:49
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we break down the laws on California conservatorships; discuss the economic implications of the retirement trends of older workers; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we break down the laws on California conservatorships; discuss the economic implications of the retirement trends of older workers; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:43
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we chat with musician Kamasi Washington on his return to the Hollywood Bowl; break down the rising cost of cars; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we chat with musician Kamasi Washington on his return to the Hollywood Bowl; break down the rising cost of cars; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:58
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the EDD and how the state is looking to assist with its backlog. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; round up this year's list of Emmy nominations; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the EDD and how the state is looking to assist with its backlog. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; round up this year's list of Emmy nominations; 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