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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 1:42:09Today on AirTalk, we analyze public attitudes towards socialism and the impact the ideology is having on this year's presidential race. Also on the show, we look back on the history of the Negro League in honor of their centennial and discuss a rental data tracking bill being reintroduced in the state legislature.Today on AirTalk, we analyze public attitudes towards socialism and the impact the ideology is having on this year's presidential race. Also on the show, we look back on the history of the Negro League in honor of their centennial and discuss a rental data tracking bill being reintroduced in the state legislature. -
Listen 1:43:22Today on AirTalk, we analyze the firey debate performance Democrats delivered last night and its impact ahead of the Nevada caucuses. Also on the show, we give an update on local political races with the 'The Denkmann Report'; look at what it meant to drive while black before the civil rights era; and more.Today on AirTalk, we analyze the firey debate performance Democrats delivered last night and its impact ahead of the Nevada caucuses. Also on the show, we give an update on local political races with the 'The Denkmann Report'; look at what it meant to drive while black before the civil rights era; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we talk to LAPD Chief Michel Moore; plus we hear Governor Newsom's State of the State. -
Listen 1:43:33AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. Also on the show, we're taking a look at a bill that hopes to make voting mandatory; analyze how the coronavirus is affecting global business; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. Also on the show, we're taking a look at a bill that hopes to make voting mandatory; analyze how the coronavirus is affecting global business; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss a new proposal to make a stretch of Broadway car-free. Also on the show, we talk about a bill against porch pirates; our FilmWeek critics review the weekend's releases; and more. -
Listen 1:43:35Today on AirTalk, we look into the Measure R proposal that would give the LA Sheriff's Department increased subpoena power. We're also bringing on KPCC politics reporter Libby Denkman to kick off 'The Denkmann Report'; talk about McClatchy filing for bankruptcy; and more.Today on AirTalk, we look into the Measure R proposal that would give the LA Sheriff's Department increased subpoena power. We're also bringing on KPCC politics reporter Libby Denkman to kick off 'The Denkmann Report'; talk about McClatchy filing for bankruptcy; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the results of the New Hampshire Democratic primary. Also on the show, we look at a proposed state school bond; permits for killing mountain lions; and more. -
Listen 1:42:52Today on AirTalk, we look at the new proposal aiming to give cities more control on managing speed limits. Also on the show, we discuss what efforts can be done to recruit more women firefighters; bring together the Triple Play to talk the rumored changes to the MLB playoff season; and more.Today on AirTalk, we look at the new proposal aiming to give cities more control on managing speed limits. Also on the show, we discuss what efforts can be done to recruit more women firefighters; bring together the Triple Play to talk the rumored changes to the MLB playoff season; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable reviews the headlines you might have missed this weekend. Also on the show, we discuss the historic wins at last night's Oscars; bumble bees and California's Endangered Species Act; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the Iowa caucuses and look ahead to the New Hampshire Democratic debate (with guest host Kyle Stokes). Also on the show, Larry Mantle and the FilmWeek critics preview the Oscars.
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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