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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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Checking in on the CA Gubernatorial race as new faces enter a wide-open race 
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Today on AirTalk: The CA gubernatorial race; how periods affect our brains; our expert vet answers your questions; and a check-in on the US-China tech war.
Today on AirTalk:
  • The CA gubernatorial race heats up
  • How do periods affect our brains?
  • Our expert vet answers your questions
  • Check-in on the US-China tech war

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  • Listen 1:39:04
    Today on AirTalk: The CA gubernatorial race; how periods affect our brains; our expert vet answers your questions; and a check-in on the US-China tech war.
    Today on AirTalk: The CA gubernatorial race; how periods affect our brains; our expert vet answers your questions; and a check-in on the US-China tech war.
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    Today on AirTalk: Weather update; Can regular gun range use lead to brain damage? Could your gut hold potential cures? UC schools in the Trump era; the worst box office in years; and best buys abroad.
    Today on AirTalk: Weather update; Can regular gun range use lead to brain damage? Could your gut hold potential cures? UC schools in the Trump era; the worst box office in years; and best buys abroad.

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  • Listen 1:39:36
    Today on AirTalk, Trump's appeal to keep CA's National Guard in LA will be heard by a San Francisco court; the latest on Israel's military operations in Iran; specialty ice cream shop Salt and Straw's co-founder Tyler Malek, talks about the mastery behind his craft in a new book; an update into LA's houseless community services; a tribute concert to John Coltrane and the 50th anniversary of 'Jaws.'
    Today on AirTalk, Trump's appeal to keep CA's National Guard in LA will be heard by a San Francisco court; the latest on Israel's military operations in Iran; specialty ice cream shop Salt and Straw's co-founder Tyler Malek, talks about the mastery behind his craft in a new book; an update into LA's houseless community services; a tribute concert to John Coltrane and the 50th anniversary of 'Jaws.'
  • Listen 15:42
    An economist tells us what ICE activity in Southern California could mean for the local economy and the national labor force.
    An economist tells us what ICE activity in Southern California could mean for the local economy and the national labor force.
  • Listen 1:39:14
    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the 'No Kings' rallies held here in DTLA and across the US; the economic implications of ICE raids; an archive at the USC Libraries preserves decades of LGBTQ+ history; longtime SoCal slumlord has been CA AG Rob Bonta's latest target; Latino politics amidst latest ICE activity and what your relationship with your neighbor is.
    Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the 'No Kings' rallies held here in DTLA and across the US; the economic implications of ICE raids; an archive at the USC Libraries preserves decades of LGBTQ+ history; longtime SoCal slumlord has been CA AG Rob Bonta's latest target; Latino politics amidst latest ICE activity and what your relationship with your neighbor is.
  • Listen 1:39:15
    Today on AirTalk, LAPD has violated California law in their latest use of crowd control during the ICE protests; a peek into the history of LA's immigrant rights groups; Food Friday: ube pies and FilmWeek.
    Today on AirTalk, LAPD has violated California law in their latest use of crowd control during the ICE protests; a peek into the history of LA's immigrant rights groups; Food Friday: ube pies and FilmWeek.
  • Listen 1:23:24
    Today on AirTalk, some demonstrators are charged by federal and local prosecutors, we take a look at the rights of protestors; a preview of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup; A neuroscientist walks us through how and why we make decisions; the legality around the actions of ICE in SoCal; Nation Geographic commemorates Sally Ride—the first American woman to go to space and TV Talk.
    Today on AirTalk, some demonstrators are charged by federal and local prosecutors, we take a look at the rights of protestors; a preview of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup; A neuroscientist walks us through how and why we make decisions; the legality around the actions of ICE in SoCal; Nation Geographic commemorates Sally Ride—the first American woman to go to space and TV Talk.
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  • Listen 1:39:38
    Today on AirTalk, how the local community is dealing with the ICE raids and subsequent protests; an expert weighs in on how to stay sexually active as you age; Altadena residents look to sell their properties after the raviging Eaton fire and LA's architectural era of Art Deco.
    Today on AirTalk, how the local community is dealing with the ICE raids and subsequent protests; an expert weighs in on how to stay sexually active as you age; Altadena residents look to sell their properties after the raviging Eaton fire and LA's architectural era of Art Deco.
  • Listen 1:45:10
    Today on Airtalk, the latest updates on LA's immigration enforcement, arrests, schools and misinformation; how politics are at play amidst LA's protests; what the OC board of supervisors is going to do to regain the public's trust; LA Mayor Karen Bass joins AirTalk; Funk icon Sly Stone's legacy; are millennials in a midlife crisis? and the positive effects of voluntary celibacy.
    Today on Airtalk, the latest updates on LA's immigration enforcement, arrests, schools and misinformation; how politics are at play amidst LA's protests; what the OC board of supervisors is going to do to regain the public's trust; LA Mayor Karen Bass joins AirTalk; Funk icon Sly Stone's legacy; are millennials in a midlife crisis? and the positive effects of voluntary celibacy.
  • Listen 1:40:16
    Today on AirTalk, Federal immigration sweeps prompt protest and resistance in Los Angeles.
    Today on AirTalk, Federal immigration sweeps prompt protest and resistance in Los Angeles.
  • Listen 1:03:05
    Today on AirTalk, we're discussing how NASA and private space firms will bear the new and fresh Trump/Musk feud; Southern California air regulators vote on regulations to phase out gas-powered appliances; Santa Ana's diverse array of affordable grub and FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ ‘The Ritual,’ and More
    Today on AirTalk, we're discussing how NASA and private space firms will bear the new and fresh Trump/Musk feud; Southern California air regulators vote on regulations to phase out gas-powered appliances; Santa Ana's diverse array of affordable grub and FilmWeek: ‘The Life of Chuck,’ ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ ‘The Ritual,’ 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