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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 1:35:57Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the expected announcement of President Trump's executive action on the citizenship question for the 2020 census. We also examine the lack of regulations for fertility clinics after a recent embryo mix up; interview Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist, George F. Will; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the expected announcement of President Trump's executive action on the citizenship question for the 2020 census. We also examine the lack of regulations for fertility clinics after a recent embryo mix up; interview Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist, George F. Will; and more. -
Listen 1:35:41Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on a proposed bill that would triple the rebate that California drivers get for purchasing a full-battery electric vehicle. We also take your questions about earthquake insurance and examine and why so few Californians have it; take a look at consent in modern dating; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on a proposed bill that would triple the rebate that California drivers get for purchasing a full-battery electric vehicle. We also take your questions about earthquake insurance and examine and why so few Californians have it; take a look at consent in modern dating; and more. -
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.
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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