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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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Listen 1:43:06Today on AirTalk, we discuss recent efforts from CA governor Newsom to limit the effects of our current drought and how this is being dealt with locally. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more.
Today on AirTalk, we discuss recent efforts from CA governor Newsom to limit the effects of our current drought and how this is being dealt with locally. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; film critics Amy Nicholson, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases; and more. -
Listen 1:42:38Today on AirTalk, we discuss California's plan to give reparations to those who were forcibly sterilized decades ago. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, breakdown a report that showed a large majority of American metro areas are more segregated now than they were in 1990, and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss California's plan to give reparations to those who were forcibly sterilized decades ago. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, breakdown a report that showed a large majority of American metro areas are more segregated now than they were in 1990, and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we break down the city and county of Los Angeles efforts to overturn a previous court injunction that required they house unhoused persons by October 18. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions, discuss the NCAA's new NIL rules, and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we review a state bill to decriminalize psychedelics; discuss how the city is responding to the use of illegal fireworks; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we break down the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we review a state bill to decriminalize psychedelics; discuss how the city is responding to the use of illegal fireworks; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we give an update on where the gubernatorial recall election stands; review the newest movies with our KPCC film critics; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we give an update on where the gubernatorial recall election stands; review the newest movies with our KPCC film critics; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we break down the Supreme Court's most recent rulings; analyze how domestic violence became the number one cause of homelessness for women in LA; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest COVID-19 news. Also on the show, we break down the Supreme Court's most recent rulings; analyze how domestic violence became the number one cause of homelessness for women in LA; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss President Joe Biden's meeting with state leaders on wildfire prevention efforts. Also on the show, we break down the latest COVID-19 news; talk with outgoing LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner about his biggest challenges; 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