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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
    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: Holiday storm? SoCal restaurant industry check-in; When did you first start feeling “old?” LAist year in review; TV Talk.
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    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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  • Listen 1:35:02
    A beachfront property in, say Santa Monica or Malibu, might cost you millions of dollars, but a new report is putting the value of that investment into question. We also discuss the latest on immigration; examine the elimination of AP classes at seven private schools in the D.C. area; and more
    A beachfront property in, say Santa Monica or Malibu, might cost you millions of dollars, but a new report is putting the value of that investment into question. We also discuss the latest on immigration; examine the elimination of AP classes at seven private schools in the D.C. area; and more
  • Listen 1:36:31
    A new initiative found its way to the November ballot, adding fuel to the ongoing rent control debate in California. We also dive into the psychological impact of family separation in light of pending GOP immigration bills; discuss Trump's announcement to create a sixth branch of military; and more.
    A new initiative found its way to the November ballot, adding fuel to the ongoing rent control debate in California. We also dive into the psychological impact of family separation in light of pending GOP immigration bills; discuss Trump's announcement to create a sixth branch of military; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:04
    AirTalk's weekly political roundtable covers the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and previews what to watch for this week in national politics. We also look into LA County's plan to create a transportation boarding school; examine the role of AI in the world of sports; and more.
    AirTalk's weekly political roundtable covers the headlines you might have missed over the weekend and previews what to watch for this week in national politics. We also look into LA County's plan to create a transportation boarding school; examine the role of AI in the world of sports; and more.
  • Listen 1:37:02
    The Department of Justice Inspector General released a 500 pages long report on Thursday on the handling of the Clinton email investigation. We also examine the lawsuit against Harvard claims; speak with composer Michael Giacchino; and more.
    The Department of Justice Inspector General released a 500 pages long report on Thursday on the handling of the Clinton email investigation. We also examine the lawsuit against Harvard claims; speak with composer Michael Giacchino; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:53
    L.A.'s mayor joins Larry on the show today to update listeners on a variety of issues affecting the city. We also debate a new initiative to strip immigration "cheaters" of their citizenship; review a new conclusion on the classic psychological experiment dubbed "the marshmallow test,"; and more.
    L.A.'s mayor joins Larry on the show today to update listeners on a variety of issues affecting the city. We also debate a new initiative to strip immigration "cheaters" of their citizenship; review a new conclusion on the classic psychological experiment dubbed "the marshmallow test,"; and more.
  • Listen 1:37:02
    November's ballot will quite possibly include an initiative to split California into three separate states – what are the motives behind the proposal and what are its chances of passing? We also look into the accuracy of online ancestry tests; get a preview of FIFA World Cup 2018; and more.
    November's ballot will quite possibly include an initiative to split California into three separate states – what are the motives behind the proposal and what are its chances of passing? We also look into the accuracy of online ancestry tests; get a preview of FIFA World Cup 2018; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:54
    The LAUSD board meets today to vote on how best to handle some of the district's lowest-performing schools, where frustrated parents have voiced major concerns. We discuss the issues as well as possible outcomes. We also debrief on the Singapore summit; question why Uber wants to know its passengers' sobriety statuses; and more.
    The LAUSD board meets today to vote on how best to handle some of the district's lowest-performing schools, where frustrated parents have voiced major concerns. We discuss the issues as well as possible outcomes. We also debrief on the Singapore summit; question why Uber wants to know its passengers' sobriety statuses; and more.
  • Listen 1:37:08
    The historic summit between U.S. and North Korean leaders will take place tonight. We discuss the significance and expectations, while also addressing its meaning to local Korean-Americans. Also on the show today is our weekly political round table; a debate over the development of Tejon Ranch; and more.
    The historic summit between U.S. and North Korean leaders will take place tonight. We discuss the significance and expectations, while also addressing its meaning to local Korean-Americans. Also on the show today is our weekly political round table; a debate over the development of Tejon Ranch; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:36
    CNN confirmed this morning that TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain died of a suicide in France. We pay tribute to Bourdain, and analyze a new CDC report stating that suicide rates have risen. We also invite your calls on personal experiences with suicidal thoughts, or to ask our experts advice if you are still struggling.
    CNN confirmed this morning that TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain died of a suicide in France. We pay tribute to Bourdain, and analyze a new CDC report stating that suicide rates have risen. We also invite your calls on personal experiences with suicidal thoughts, or to ask our experts advice if you are still struggling.
  • Listen 1:36:28
    A report released by LAUSD states that, unless curbed, the district is facing a $400-million deficit by 2021. We analyze its options. We also discuss authorities' plans to increase prosecutions of illegal border crossings; debate tighter regulations for emotional support animals on planes; and more.
    A report released by LAUSD states that, unless curbed, the district is facing a $400-million deficit by 2021. We analyze its options. We also discuss authorities' plans to increase prosecutions of illegal border crossings; debate tighter regulations for emotional support animals on planes; and more.

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