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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: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids
    Previewing Trump’s address to the nation with an economic check-in
    Today on AirTalk: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids

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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