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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: Future of CA AI regulations; Profanity in politics? Food Friday: Genghis Cohen; FilmWeek: What to watch; and The King of Color Documentary.
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Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent vote by the LA County Board of Supervisors that canceled a $1.7 billion contract to replace Men’s Central Jail in Downtown Los Angeles. We also take a look at how California and LA prosecute sex trafficking; and more. -
Listen 1:36:41Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recent proposal by LAUSD that would issue ratings to LA schools and charters on a 1 to 5 scale on things like test scores and improvement. We also examine the decline in participation for highschool football across California; interview LA Metro CEO Phil Washington; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss a recent proposal by LAUSD that would issue ratings to LA schools and charters on a 1 to 5 scale on things like test scores and improvement. We also examine the decline in participation for highschool football across California; interview LA Metro CEO Phil Washington; and more. -
Listen 1:36:26Today on AirTalk, we get the latest from Hong Kong as police continue to clash with protesters at the Hong Kong airport. We also discuss President Trump's recent announcement on delaying tariffs against China and take a look at what the move means for U.S. markets; interview Telemundo co-founder Frank Cruz; and more.Today on AirTalk, we get the latest from Hong Kong as police continue to clash with protesters at the Hong Kong airport. We also discuss President Trump's recent announcement on delaying tariffs against China and take a look at what the move means for U.S. markets; interview Telemundo co-founder Frank Cruz; and more. -
Listen 1:36:04Today 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 backlash behind a draft for a new ethnic studies curriculum in California and examine how the potential course could be taught; 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 backlash behind a draft for a new ethnic studies curriculum in California and examine how the potential course could be taught; and more. -
Listen 1:35:54Today on AirTalk, guest host Libby Denkmann sits down with former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to discuss the factors that led to the attack in Charlottesville, in addition to what could have been done to prevent this and what still needs to be done to prevent the rise of white nationalism and future attacks; and more.Today on AirTalk, guest host Libby Denkmann sits down with former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to discuss the factors that led to the attack in Charlottesville, in addition to what could have been done to prevent this and what still needs to be done to prevent the rise of white nationalism and future attacks; and more. -
Listen 1:36:24Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom joins us to discuss a wide range of topics including the recently signed bill requiring presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns to appear on the CA ballot. We also examine the allegations of sexual misconduct against USC men's health physician Dr. Dennis Kelly; and more.Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom joins us to discuss a wide range of topics including the recently signed bill requiring presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns to appear on the CA ballot. We also examine the allegations of sexual misconduct against USC men's health physician Dr. Dennis Kelly; and more. -
Listen 1:34:50Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the factors driving a political change in Orange County; We also check in on the state of recycling and reusables in California after the closure of RePlanet; examine Google's alleged discrimination against pregnant woman; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the factors driving a political change in Orange County; We also check in on the state of recycling and reusables in California after the closure of RePlanet; examine Google's alleged discrimination against pregnant woman; and more. -
Listen 1:36:20Today on AirTalk, we sit down with DNC Chair Tom Perez to discuss the where the Democratic party is headed as well as what to look for in California’s Primary and House races next year. We also pay tribute to Nobel laureate Toni Morrison; examine the challenges of #MeToo in a highschool setting; and more.Today on AirTalk, we sit down with DNC Chair Tom Perez to discuss the where the Democratic party is headed as well as what to look for in California’s Primary and House races next year. We also pay tribute to Nobel laureate Toni Morrison; examine the challenges of #MeToo in a highschool setting; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the two deadly shootings that occurred over the weekend in El Paso and Dayton and examine the role the internet, white nationalism and gun control played in the shootings; and more. -
Listen 1:36:17Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with two economists to discuss the issues behind millennials becoming homeowners and how these issues could effect the future of the housing market. We also examine where the landmark ruling in the Dynamex case stands as well as analyze who the winners and losers are; and more.Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with two economists to discuss the issues behind millennials becoming homeowners and how these issues could effect the future of the housing market. We also examine where the landmark ruling in the Dynamex case stands as well as analyze who the winners and losers are; 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