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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 1:35:51Today on AirTalk, we discuss the future of the LAUSD in light of recent budget approvals and the failure of Measure EE. We also take a look at the amended vaccine-exemption state bill; examine how LA city officials might change the way homeless encampments are cleaned up; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the future of the LAUSD in light of recent budget approvals and the failure of Measure EE. We also take a look at the amended vaccine-exemption state bill; examine how LA city officials might change the way homeless encampments are cleaned up; and more. -
Listen 1:35:17Today on AirTalk, we examine how California should fund wildfire liability for utility companies. We also take a look back at the OJ chase and analyze how the media has changed when covering police chases and other major breaking news events; discuss the history of the slavery reparations movement; and more.Today on AirTalk, we examine how California should fund wildfire liability for utility companies. We also take a look back at the OJ chase and analyze how the media has changed when covering police chases and other major breaking news events; discuss the history of the slavery reparations movement; and more. -
Listen 1:35:15Today 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 protests in Hong Kong; examine how the acquisition of Anthony Davis changes expectations for next years Lakers' season; 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 protests in Hong Kong; examine how the acquisition of Anthony Davis changes expectations for next years Lakers' season; and more. -
Listen 1:35:26Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on California's new $214.8 billion budget as it heads to Governor Newsom's desk for review. We also examine Uber and Lyft's push back against a California bill that would classify their drivers as employees, which would entitle them to a wide range of benefits; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on California's new $214.8 billion budget as it heads to Governor Newsom's desk for review. We also examine Uber and Lyft's push back against a California bill that would classify their drivers as employees, which would entitle them to a wide range of benefits; and more. -
Listen 1:35:29Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on two L.A. City Councilmembers' accusations against neighboring cities for pushing people experiencing homelessness out of their towns and across the border into Los Angeles. We also examine what black voters are looking for in a presidential candidate; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on two L.A. City Councilmembers' accusations against neighboring cities for pushing people experiencing homelessness out of their towns and across the border into Los Angeles. We also examine what black voters are looking for in a presidential candidate; and more. -
Listen 1:35:52Today on AirTalk, we examine a proposed bill that would protect homeless people living in their vehicles by preventing cities from impounding cars that have received five or more unpaid parking tickets or out of date registration. We also discuss how using GPS impacts your brain and sense of place; and more.Today on AirTalk, we examine a proposed bill that would protect homeless people living in their vehicles by preventing cities from impounding cars that have received five or more unpaid parking tickets or out of date registration. We also discuss how using GPS impacts your brain and sense of place; and more. -
Listen 1:34:30Today on AirTalk, we'll dive into the importance of the democratic presidential debates as well as the dynamic between the party conventions, the cable networks and the candidates themselves. We'll also discuss a new study from the Pew Research Center on "fake news"; and more.Today on AirTalk, we'll dive into the importance of the democratic presidential debates as well as the dynamic between the party conventions, the cable networks and the candidates themselves. We'll also discuss a new study from the Pew Research Center on "fake news"; and more. -
Listen 1:34:30Today 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 take a look at what's in Governor Newsom's first state budget; hear from LGBTQ listeners about what the Pride Parade means to them today; 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 take a look at what's in Governor Newsom's first state budget; hear from LGBTQ listeners about what the Pride Parade means to them today; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss NASA's decision to open the International Space Station to private astronauts; a group of young people who are suing the U.S. government over climate change; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the efforts to preserve oral histories of those who served. We also examine how safe LA streets are for pedestrians; the court cases that could upend the Indian Child Welfare Act; 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