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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 two proposals competing to make sports betting legal in California. Also on the show, we check-in with the LAX taxi strike; revisit the SB 50 housing bill making it through the legislature for a third time; and more. -
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. We also talk with Iranian listeners in the LA community about their reaction to the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict; get a preview of CES 2020; and more.Week In Politics: Iran Latest, Witholding Pattern On Articles Of Impeachment, Castro Is Out And MoreAirTalk’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. We also talk with Iranian listeners in the LA community about their reaction to the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict; get a preview of CES 2020; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we break down the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict as tensions rise after a U.S. drone strike kills top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. -
Listen 1:43:25Today on AirTalk, we discuss the proposed ban on e-cigarette flavors the Trump Administration is expected to announce soon. Also on the show, we take a look at the LAUSD teachers' strike one year later; explore the hidden history of Los Angeles through graffiti art; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the proposed ban on e-cigarette flavors the Trump Administration is expected to announce soon. Also on the show, we take a look at the LAUSD teachers' strike one year later; explore the hidden history of Los Angeles through graffiti art; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss a new California privacy law going into effect tomorrow. Also on the show, we take a look at the "silver tsunami" housing phenomenon; protests in Baghdad; and more. -
AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable looks back at 2019’s biggest political headlines, as well as the ones you may have missed that will have the greatest impact down the line. Also on the show, we break down the AB5 law that is set to go into affect on Wednesday. -
Today on AirTalk, we bring together our political panel to discuss their key takeaways from last night's sixth Democratic debate in Los Angeles. We also take a look at the LA District Attorney's report finding no evidence of misconduct at Santa Anita Park. -
Today on AirTalk, we're joined by Rep. Adam Schiff and our panel of political analysts to breakdown the historic impeachment vote and what's to come in the process. Also on the show, we talk to DNC Chair Tom Perez ahead of tonight's sixth Democratic debate. -
Listen 1:43:16Today on AirTalk, we answer your questions about the impeachment process as the House moves forward with a full vote on Wednesday. We also take a look at the different options being proposed for student debt relief in 2020; pay respects to the brands we lost in the last decade; and more.Impeachment Watch: The Ground Rules For Wednesday’s Vote. What Are Your Questions About The Process?Today on AirTalk, we answer your questions about the impeachment process as the House moves forward with a full vote on Wednesday. We also take a look at the different options being proposed for student debt relief in 2020; pay respects to the brands we lost in the last decade; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, our political analysts discuss the week's biggest headlines. Also on the show, we discuss L.A.'s latest public transportation news; check in on the California bullet train; and more.
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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