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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: How did an Altadena family end up back in a toxic house? Willan on investor home-buying? Food Friday: Smorgasburg; and FilmWeek. -
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Listen 1:35:38Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with a political analysts to parse through Mueller’s statement this morning and discuss what’s next for Congress. We also examine a package of bills making their way through the state legislature that could result in major changes to California's charter school laws; and more.Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with a political analysts to parse through Mueller’s statement this morning and discuss what’s next for Congress. We also examine a package of bills making their way through the state legislature that could result in major changes to California's charter school laws; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the big stories you might’ve missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come in national political news. We also examine the role of Facebook as an arbiter vs. a platform; and more. -
Listen 1:38:02Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Assembly Bill 392, a bill that would give California a new and tougher legal standard to justify the use of deadly force by police. We also examine Washington's legalization of the composting of human remains and the alternatives to traditional burial and cremation; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Assembly Bill 392, a bill that would give California a new and tougher legal standard to justify the use of deadly force by police. We also examine Washington's legalization of the composting of human remains and the alternatives to traditional burial and cremation; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we examine if the hypocrisy of liberalism is to blame for our housing crisis; interview Governor Newsom about his recently launched housing task force; and more. -
Listen 1:38:21Today on AirTalk, we discuss if pursuing impeachment is a wise move for the Democrats ahead of 2020 presidential race. We also take a look at the legal and bioethical questions involved in posthumous reproduction; debate the single use plastic bills moving through the state legislature; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss if pursuing impeachment is a wise move for the Democrats ahead of 2020 presidential race. We also take a look at the legal and bioethical questions involved in posthumous reproduction; debate the single use plastic bills moving through the state legislature; and more. -
Listen 1:38:16Today on AirTalk, we explore the pros and cons of Uber's new "quiet mode" feature and hear reactions from Uber drivers and frequent users. We also examine how sports teams should handle unconfirmed allegations of domestic violence; discuss the most surprising niche magazines you've ever seen; and more.Today on AirTalk, we explore the pros and cons of Uber's new "quiet mode" feature and hear reactions from Uber drivers and frequent users. We also examine how sports teams should handle unconfirmed allegations of domestic violence; discuss the most surprising niche magazines you've ever seen; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, our weekly political roundtable recaps the big stories you might’ve missed over the weekend and looks ahead to the week to come in national political news. We also discuss whether or not the U.S. is ready for an atheist in the oval office; and more. -
Listen 1:38:36Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the Trump administration's cancellation of nearly $1 billion in federal money for California's high-speed rail project. We also examine the tabling of state senator Scott Weiner's controversial housing bill; check in on Boeing and the FAA; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on the Trump administration's cancellation of nearly $1 billion in federal money for California's high-speed rail project. We also examine the tabling of state senator Scott Weiner's controversial housing bill; check in on Boeing and the FAA; and more. -
Listen 1:38:04Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Alabama's new abortion law as well as the spate of new restrictive abortion laws from other states and their impact on Roe v. Wade. We also examine President Trump's new immigration plan; take a look at the future of TV sitcoms after The Big Bang Theory's finale; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on Alabama's new abortion law as well as the spate of new restrictive abortion laws from other states and their impact on Roe v. Wade. We also examine President Trump's new immigration plan; take a look at the future of TV sitcoms after The Big Bang Theory's finale; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore joins Larry Mantle for his monthly check-in. We also discuss the recent LA Times report on the more than 12,200 reported sexual abuse victims within the Boy Scouts; and more.
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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