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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 look at what the new drought restrictions mean for the future of lawn care. Also on the show, our interviews with Sheriff candidates continue; Post-COVID live performances; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, an update on LA drought conditions and the status of our snowpack. Also on the show, we read into people writing outside their own experiences; kids and their COVID-19 case rates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, checking in on the death of unhoused people during the pandemic in Los Angeles. Also on the show, updates from our correspondent in Ukraine; the latest on the sale of Angel Stadium; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Larry checks in on the latest cases being heard by the Supreme Court this session. Also on the show, an interview with LA County Sheriff candidate Eric Strong; The OC Report; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale looks into a proposed California assembly bill that would ban suspension and expulsion in preschool. Also on the show, the latest news in streaming; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, can Golf Courses and Office Spaces be converted into affordable housing? Also on the show, checking in on the state of Afghan refugee resettlement in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look into two California bills that would expand Kindergarten offerings in the state. Also on the show, a bill to rethinking the funding of schools; ‘Algospeak’ on social media; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at unionization efforts across the country. Also on the show, the transportation mask mandate is struck down; a new book on the state of streaming television; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look into a recent Berkeley IGS Poll about California voter concerns. Also on the show, a new book argues the case for mandatory voting; the latest COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, mental health week concludes with guest host Mariana Dale devoting our first hour to focusing on how the pandemic has impacted the mental health between children and their parents. Also on the show, FilmWeek; and more.
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Credits & Support
Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Amy Lopez, Apprentice News Clerk
Ava Calbreath, Apprentice News Clerk