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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: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids
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Today on AirTalk: Holiday storm? SoCal restaurant industry check-in; When did you first start feeling “old?” LAist year in review; TV Talk. -
Today on AirTalk: New LAist/USC study on street takeovers; What words do you have trouble spelling? The Palisades fire report weakened; Robby Hoffman; and Is VistaVision back?
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We remember the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin and her legacy in music. We also examine a horse that is suing its former owner for neglect; discuss why newspapers across the country are denouncing the president's media attacks; and more. -
Listen 1:36:27We talk with Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore for the first AirTalk monthly check-in on AirTalk. We also examine the proverbial 'casting couch' amidst the new Harvey Weinstein lawsuit; discuss the movement surrounding the release of 'Crazy Rich Asians'; and more.We talk with Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore for the first AirTalk monthly check-in on AirTalk. We also examine the proverbial 'casting couch' amidst the new Harvey Weinstein lawsuit; discuss the movement surrounding the release of 'Crazy Rich Asians'; and more. -
We discuss how and why the wildfires might affect homeowners insurance, even if your home wasn’t damaged. We also examine if the U.S. should follow France's new law that bans smartphones on school grounds; debate foot pursuit policy post-Stephon Clark; and more. -
Listen 1:36:17AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might’ve missed this weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also discuss an investigation that found that many Google services store your location data; examine the jury's ruling against Monsanto in Roundup; and more.AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable recaps the headlines you might’ve missed this weekend and looks ahead to the week to come. We also discuss an investigation that found that many Google services store your location data; examine the jury's ruling against Monsanto in Roundup; and more. -
We check in on the Holy Fire in Orange and Riverside counties ignited on Monday; We also discuss the lawsuit against the city of Santa Monica, impact of electric cars on CA power grid; and more. -
We discuss the severe housing affordability crisis in California and how activists are campaigning to impose rent control. We also look into the Oscars' potential 'popular film' category; talk about limiting the speed of electric scooters; and more. -
We check in with Phil Washington, head of LA's Metro, on all the latest public transit news. We also ask – "What's going on with Elon Musk?"; get an update from today's Aliso Canyon gas leak press conference; and more. -
Listen 1:36:18Some say post-fire logging and tree thinning can help prevent future blazes, others disagree. We look at both sides. We also dive into new development plans along LA Metro's Orange Line; analyze the removal of Alex Jones and his projects from social media and other websites; and more.Some say post-fire logging and tree thinning can help prevent future blazes, others disagree. We look at both sides. We also dive into new development plans along LA Metro's Orange Line; analyze the removal of Alex Jones and his projects from social media and other websites; and more. -
Listen 1:36:41In April, the California Supreme Court ruled on new classifications for what it means to be an independent contractor, blurring the lines between contracted workers and employees. We debate the rules. We also host our weekly political round table; look at Snapchat's potential influence on body dysmorphia; and more.In April, the California Supreme Court ruled on new classifications for what it means to be an independent contractor, blurring the lines between contracted workers and employees. We debate the rules. We also host our weekly political round table; look at Snapchat's potential influence on body dysmorphia; and more. -
Listen 1:36:00The DOJ announced today that they would be reviewing the 1948 antitrust decision regarding Hollywood studios' exclusivity rights to films. We discuss the implications. We also dive into Governor Brown's phone tax solution for a new, statewide 911 system; review the latest film releases on FilmWeek; and more.The DOJ announced today that they would be reviewing the 1948 antitrust decision regarding Hollywood studios' exclusivity rights to films. We discuss the implications. We also dive into Governor Brown's phone tax solution for a new, statewide 911 system; review the latest film releases on FilmWeek; 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