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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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Today on AirTalk: The latest predictions for Senate races, political influencers, Tesla safety, local housing, CD-3 candidate Barri Worth Girvan and TV Talk. -
Today on AirTalk: Republican candidate Steve Hilton, Meta's new AI assistant, federal prosecutor Bill Essayli, Berkeley IGS polls and David Benoit on new cello concerto piece.
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Listen 1:35:51Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest Neuralink, a company founded by Tesla and SpaceX creator Elon Musk, and their ambitious plans to create implantable brain–machine interfaces. We also examine home ownership rates among African Americans and Hispanics in the U.S; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest Neuralink, a company founded by Tesla and SpaceX creator Elon Musk, and their ambitious plans to create implantable brain–machine interfaces. We also examine home ownership rates among African Americans and Hispanics in the U.S; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore joins Larry Mantle for his monthly check-in. We also discuss on a proposed bus rapid transit line from North Hollywood to Pasadena that has caused some controversy among Eagle Rock residents; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on California Senate Bill 206, a bill that would allow college athletes to make money off their name, image, or likeness. We also examine and debunk the biggest medical myths; get an update on LA's ShakeAlert app; and more.
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Listen 1:36:07Today 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 examine President Trump's new asylum policy and get an update on the expected ICE raids; 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 examine President Trump's new asylum policy and get an update on the expected ICE raids; and more. -
Listen 1:36:12Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's comments calling out four progressive freshmen democratic representatives for dividing the Democratic party. We also examine Netflix's ban on depictions of smoking from their original content rated TV-14 or PG-13 and under; and more.Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's comments calling out four progressive freshmen democratic representatives for dividing the Democratic party. We also examine Netflix's ban on depictions of smoking from their original content rated TV-14 or PG-13 and under; and more.
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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.
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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.
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Credits & Support
Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Amy Lopez, Apprentice News Clerk
Ava Calbreath, Apprentice News Clerk