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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 1:36:01Today on AirTalk we analyze how much perks matter to American workers and employers compared to money. We also discuss the suit the University of California is facing that seeks access to data that would show whether the university considers race during the admissions process; and more.Today on AirTalk we analyze how much perks matter to American workers and employers compared to money. We also discuss the suit the University of California is facing that seeks access to data that would show whether the university considers race during the admissions process; and more. -
Listen 1:35:19AirTalk’s expert political analysts recap the headlines you might have missed over the weekend in the world of politics and look ahead to what to watch for in the week to come. We also check in on the California wildfires; discuss cultural spins on the traditional American Thanksgiving; and more.AirTalk’s expert political analysts recap the headlines you might have missed over the weekend in the world of politics and look ahead to what to watch for in the week to come. We also check in on the California wildfires; discuss cultural spins on the traditional American Thanksgiving; and more. -
We discuss what the new signature requirements for ballot measures are and what they mean for Californians. We also debate the Education Dept’s newly proposed protections for students accused of sexual assault; and more. -
Listen 1:02:49The Woolsey Fire has charred over 98,000 acres and destroyed more than 500 structures. The fire is now at 57 percent contained. We check in on the latest. We also discuss the legal arguments behind CNN's lawsuit against the president; analyze the effectiveness of fish oil and vitamin D; and more.The Woolsey Fire has charred over 98,000 acres and destroyed more than 500 structures. The fire is now at 57 percent contained. We check in on the latest. We also discuss the legal arguments behind CNN's lawsuit against the president; analyze the effectiveness of fish oil and vitamin D; and more. -
As Democrats pick up 4th GOP House seat in California, AirTalk looks at the future of the party in the Golden State. We also get the latest on the Woolsey Fire and plans for repopulation; examine the future of subscription services and rideshare; and more. -
AirTalk discusses the latest on the Woolsey Fire, as thousands of firefighters remain on the line Tuesday, working to contain it. We also analyze the balance of power in U.S politics after the midterm elections; and more. -
Listen 45:04Firefighters continued battling the Woolsey and Hill fires this weekend. We report the latest and get an update on the status of the fires, the most recent evacuation orders and what we can expect in the coming week. We also recap the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and preview the stories we’re watching this week.Firefighters continued battling the Woolsey and Hill fires this weekend. We report the latest and get an update on the status of the fires, the most recent evacuation orders and what we can expect in the coming week. We also recap the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and preview the stories we’re watching this week. -
Listen 2:02:31Fast-growing fires along the 101 freeway are forcing evacuations in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The two separate fires, Hill and Woolsey, are being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and have destroyed homes and closed freeways.We check in with city officials and reporters to get the latest.Fast-growing fires along the 101 freeway are forcing evacuations in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The two separate fires, Hill and Woolsey, are being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and have destroyed homes and closed freeways.We check in with city officials and reporters to get the latest. -
Listen 1:37:24A gunman opened fire inside a bar popular with college students last night in Thousand Oaks. Twelve people were killed, including a sheriff’s officer who arrived at the scene. We bring you the latest from Thousand Oaks. We also discuss Attorney General Jeff Sessions resignation; and more.A gunman opened fire inside a bar popular with college students last night in Thousand Oaks. Twelve people were killed, including a sheriff’s officer who arrived at the scene. We bring you the latest from Thousand Oaks. We also discuss Attorney General Jeff Sessions resignation; and more. -
Listen 1:25:32In collaboration with the California Dream project, join us for a live statewide call-in show on Wednesday from 11am to noon. We’ll get reaction to the 2018 midterm election results from political reporters around the state and from listeners like you. We'll also examine the key results and takeaways from last night's midterm elections.In collaboration with the California Dream project, join us for a live statewide call-in show on Wednesday from 11am to noon. We’ll get reaction to the 2018 midterm election results from political reporters around the state and from listeners like you. We'll also examine the key results and takeaways from last night's midterm elections.
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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