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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 LAist: The one year anniversary of the fires; Palisades and Altadena Community Recovery; An interview with Mayor Karen Bass; and more. -
Today on AirTalk: The latest on Venezuela; What bills come into effect January 2026? A history of U.S. involvement in Latin America; and PetTalk: Ask a vet!
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Today on AirTalk, we discuss the recent death of H. Ross Perot and look back on his life. We also discuss newly announced regulations by LA city officials prohibiting short-term rentals of non-primary residences; and more. -
Listen 1:36:11Today on AirTalk, we discuss this week in politics, including new developments on the Trump administration's attempts to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census. We also look at MAD Magazine as it nears the end of production after 67 years of publication; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss this week in politics, including new developments on the Trump administration's attempts to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census. We also look at MAD Magazine as it nears the end of production after 67 years of publication; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we talk about the strongest earthquake in 20 years that shook Southern California on Thursday morning. We also discuss the prevalence of illegal fireworks being set off throughout the city and the impact of their noise; and more. -
Listen 1:35:39Today on AirTalk, we discuss the pros and cons of a ban on law enforcement using facial recognition software on body camera footage in California. We also sit down with Darrell Steinberg, the head of California’s new Commission On Homelessness And Housing; remember car industry icon Lee Iacocca; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the pros and cons of a ban on law enforcement using facial recognition software on body camera footage in California. We also sit down with Darrell Steinberg, the head of California’s new Commission On Homelessness And Housing; remember car industry icon Lee Iacocca; and more. -
Listen 1:36:12Today on AirTalk, we take a look back at the Supreme Court's rulings for this past term, and discuss what these rulings could mean for major cases going forward. We also examine a California bill that could broaden when wiretapping can be used as evidence in court; explore the future of sports betting in California; and more.Today on AirTalk, we take a look back at the Supreme Court's rulings for this past term, and discuss what these rulings could mean for major cases going forward. We also examine a California bill that could broaden when wiretapping can be used as evidence in court; explore the future of sports betting in California; and more. -
Listen 1:36:14Today on AirTalk, we examine the economic impact of a potential grocery workers strike and take a look back at the impact of the last strike. Also, 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; and more.Today on AirTalk, we examine the economic impact of a potential grocery workers strike and take a look back at the impact of the last strike. Also, 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; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the future of DACA after the Supreme Court set a time frame for the high-stakes legal argument later this year. We also dive into the second night of the Democratic candidate debates with a panel of political analysts; and more. -
Listen 1:36:14Today on AirTalk, we recap the first night of the democratic primary debates with a panel of political analysts. We also break down the two big decisions from the Supreme Court and explain their practical and political implications going forward; take a look back at the Stonewall riots for its 50th anniversary; and more.Today on AirTalk, we recap the first night of the democratic primary debates with a panel of political analysts. We also break down the two big decisions from the Supreme Court and explain their practical and political implications going forward; take a look back at the Stonewall riots for its 50th anniversary; and more. -
Listen 1:36:34Today on AirTalk, we discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to increase housing throughout California and the pushback from cities around the state. We also take a look back at horse death numbers throughout the years; the international rise of women's soccer and the fight for equal pay within the sport; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to increase housing throughout California and the pushback from cities around the state. We also take a look back at horse death numbers throughout the years; the international rise of women's soccer and the fight for equal pay within the sport; and more. -
Listen 1:36:01Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on why Democrats are at odds with one another over a funding bill that would send $4.5 billion in aid to the U.S.-Mexico border. We also take a look at the potential effects the Supreme Court ruling on the census citizenship question could have on California; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on why Democrats are at odds with one another over a funding bill that would send $4.5 billion in aid to the U.S.-Mexico border. We also take a look at the potential effects the Supreme Court ruling on the census citizenship question could have on California; 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