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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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    Coping with life-altering violence; Can you actually stick to a New Year’s resolution; Food Friday: ramen; FilmWeek: What to watch; Interview with Brendan Fraser and HIKARI
    Coping with life-altering violence; Can you actually stick to a New Year’s resolution; Food Friday: ramen; FilmWeek: What to watch; Interview with Brendan Fraser and HIKARI

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    Today on AirTalk: Holiday storm? SoCal restaurant industry check-in; When did you first start feeling “old?” LAist year in review; TV Talk.
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    Today on AirTalk: New LAist/USC study on street takeovers; What words do you have trouble spelling? The Palisades fire report weakened; Robby Hoffman; and Is VistaVision back?
    Today on AirTalk: New LAist/USC study on street takeovers; What words do you have trouble spelling? The Palisades fire report weakened; Robby Hoffman; and Is VistaVision back?

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  • Listen 1:36:11
    Today on Airtalk, we discuss the ongoing impeachment saga as the whistleblower's complaint is made public and Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence, testifies before Congress. We also look at the use of Rapid DNA technology in law enforcement; talk about appreciating your local mom n' pop shops; and more.
    Today on Airtalk, we discuss the ongoing impeachment saga as the whistleblower's complaint is made public and Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence, testifies before Congress. We also look at the use of Rapid DNA technology in law enforcement; talk about appreciating your local mom n' pop shops; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:15
    Today on AirTalk, our panel of political analysts discuss the formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump, and the effects it may have on his administration and the 2020 election. We also discuss the history of presidential impeachment; California's car manufacturing past; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, our panel of political analysts discuss the formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump, and the effects it may have on his administration and the 2020 election. We also discuss the history of presidential impeachment; California's car manufacturing past; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:17
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on President Trump and his call to the Ukraine including reports that he ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before the call. We also take a look at Southern California's planned power outages amid this fall's heat wave; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on President Trump and his call to the Ukraine including reports that he ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before the call. We also take a look at Southern California's planned power outages amid this fall's heat wave; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:20
    Today on AirTalk, our 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 check in on the 2020 campaigns in Iowa and New Hampshire; discuss how large scale vaping bans could impact consumers; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, our 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 check in on the 2020 campaigns in Iowa and New Hampshire; discuss how large scale vaping bans could impact consumers; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:19
    Today on AirTalk, as part of the “Covering Climate Now” initiative, we take a look at the proposals from the Democratic candidates as well as the impact of climate change on Western states. Larry Mantle hosts this hour long regional call in special with NPR affiliates from California, Nevada, Phoenix and Colorado.
    Today on AirTalk, as part of the “Covering Climate Now” initiative, we take a look at the proposals from the Democratic candidates as well as the impact of climate change on Western states. Larry Mantle hosts this hour long regional call in special with NPR affiliates from California, Nevada, Phoenix and Colorado.
  • Listen 1:36:14
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss if there should be an age limit for the presidency following former President Jimmy Carter's comments on the subject. We also examine whether or not rideshare companies are doing enough to protect women drivers; take a deeper look at anti-displacement zones in Los Angeles; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss if there should be an age limit for the presidency following former President Jimmy Carter's comments on the subject. We also examine whether or not rideshare companies are doing enough to protect women drivers; take a deeper look at anti-displacement zones in Los Angeles; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we take a closer look at whether or not information on individual felonies and misdemeanors should be publicized following WEHOville's publishing of local arrests records online. We also examine how overdose cases are prosecuted and defended in the wake of Ed Buck's drug arrest; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we take a closer look at whether or not information on individual felonies and misdemeanors should be publicized following WEHOville's publishing of local arrests records online. We also examine how overdose cases are prosecuted and defended in the wake of Ed Buck's drug arrest; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:49
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the legacy of Cokie Roberts, one of the "Founding Mothers of NPR" who died Tuesday at age 75. We also take a look at how this recent state legislative session might be the most revolutionary yet; the ballot proposal trying to reform California's alimony laws; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss the legacy of Cokie Roberts, one of the "Founding Mothers of NPR" who died Tuesday at age 75. We also take a look at how this recent state legislative session might be the most revolutionary yet; the ballot proposal trying to reform California's alimony laws; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:55
    Today on AirTalk, our 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 discuss the impact the Saudi oil facility attack will have on California; examine where money should be spent when fighting climate change; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, our 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 discuss the impact the Saudi oil facility attack will have on California; examine where money should be spent when fighting climate change; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:07
    Today on AirTalk, we recap last night's third democratic presidential debate, with a panel of political analysts. We also examine California's controversial Topical Forest Standard program which legislators will be considering later this month; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we recap last night's third democratic presidential debate, with a panel of political analysts. We also examine California's controversial Topical Forest Standard program which legislators will be considering later this month; 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