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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 1:35:55Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on AB-5, as the bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers in the gig economy is sent to Governor Gavin Newsom. We also examine why our healthcare system is so expensive and what can be done to fix it; take a look at the rise of hard seltzer; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on AB-5, as the bill that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers in the gig economy is sent to Governor Gavin Newsom. We also examine why our healthcare system is so expensive and what can be done to fix it; take a look at the rise of hard seltzer; and more. -
Listen 1:36:24Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on members of the Trump administration's visit to Los Angeles to tour areas of homelessness and meet with city officials to discuss the crisis. We also examine the psychological consequences of running lock down drills in grade schools; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on members of the Trump administration's visit to Los Angeles to tour areas of homelessness and meet with city officials to discuss the crisis. We also examine the psychological consequences of running lock down drills in grade schools; and more. -
Listen 1:34:52Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the bills recently signed by Governor Newsom that crack down on doctors who write fraudulent medical exemptions for school children's vaccinations. We also examine the legal implications for college athletes if they're allowed to profit from their likeness; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the bills recently signed by Governor Newsom that crack down on doctors who write fraudulent medical exemptions for school children's vaccinations. We also examine the legal implications for college athletes if they're allowed to profit from their likeness; and more. -
Listen 1:36:33Today 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 examine how artists should respond to reviews and criticize; discuss how couples navigate breakups on social media; 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 examine how artists should respond to reviews and criticize; discuss how couples navigate breakups on social media; and more. -
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases. -
Listen 1:41:14Today on AirTalk, we discuss the FDA's investigation connecting a chemical contaminant derived from vitamin E to recent vaping illnesses such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and a severe cough. We also examine the latest on The Conception boat fire as the NTSB starts their investigation; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the FDA's investigation connecting a chemical contaminant derived from vitamin E to recent vaping illnesses such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and a severe cough. We also examine the latest on The Conception boat fire as the NTSB starts their investigation; and more. -
Listen 1:35:13Today on AirTalk, we discuss a bill that would crack down on vaccine exemptions as well as doctors who sell fraudulent medical exemptions. We also examine whether or not giving capacity should be a factor in college admissions; get the latest on Hurricane Dorian as it heads past the Carolinas; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a bill that would crack down on vaccine exemptions as well as doctors who sell fraudulent medical exemptions. We also examine whether or not giving capacity should be a factor in college admissions; get the latest on Hurricane Dorian as it heads past the Carolinas; and more. -
Listen 1:36:08Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on coastal communities along the East Coast. We also discuss the pros and cons of a potential return of redevelopment agencies in California; interview Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez; and more.Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on coastal communities along the East Coast. We also discuss the pros and cons of a potential return of redevelopment agencies in California; interview Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez; and more. -
Listen 1:39:52Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the dive boat fire that happened early Monday morning off the coast of Santa Cruz Island. Our weekly political roundtable also recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come; and more.Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the dive boat fire that happened early Monday morning off the coast of Santa Cruz Island. Our weekly political roundtable also recaps the major headlines you might’ve missed in politics news over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come; and more. -
Listen 1:36:04Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on a new study from an international collaboration of researchers about the genes that influence same-sex behavior. We also examine the pros and cons of long-term antidepressant use; take a closer look at Uber and Lyft's potential ballot measure on gig workers; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on a new study from an international collaboration of researchers about the genes that influence same-sex behavior. We also examine the pros and cons of long-term antidepressant use; take a closer look at Uber and Lyft's potential ballot measure on gig workers; 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