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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 1:42:05Today on AirTalk, we talk to parents of children 5 and under about how they're managing the complexities of being unable to vaccinate their kids. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases; and more.Today on AirTalk, we talk to parents of children 5 and under about how they're managing the complexities of being unable to vaccinate their kids. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; KPCC film critics Christy Lemire, Andy Klein and Charles Solomon review this weekend's new movie releases; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the influence of Parent-Teacher Associations in LAUSD and California at large. Also on the show, we answer your COVID-19 questions; take a look at the prep being done at SoFi stadium for the Super Bowl; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we check in with how students and teachers are managing the new Omicron surge in schools. Also on the show, discuss the latest COVID-19 news; hear from listeners about unique places they've "worked from home"; and more. -
Today on Airtalk, we look at how the pandemic has affected people's relationship with religion. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; exploring Gov. Newsom's budget proposal; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at the impact a proposed universal healthcare bill would have on California. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; how civil wars start, and how to prevent them; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we remember the life and groundbreaking career of Hollywood star Sidney Poitier. Also on the show, we cover the latest in COVID-19; a look at hospital staffing issues. -
Today on AirTalk, we remember the Jan. 6 insurrection one year later. Also on the show, we cover the latest in COVID-19; a look at upcoming tech in 2022; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at how domestic extremism has evolved since the Capitol insurrection last year. Also on the show, we cover the latest in COVID-19; a check in on L.A.'s mayoral race; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at how the Capitol insurrection will affect future elections. Also on the show, we cover the latest COVID-19 headlines; a check in on the state's snowpack levels; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at the aftermath of last year's insurrection at the Capitol. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; a round up of new state laws; 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