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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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  • Listen 1:39:05
    Today on AirTalk, US prosecutors file two lawsuits against Southern California Edison over wildfires; the realities of pop music criticism; Deda Restaurant brings authentic Georgian cuisine to Pasadena; FilmWeek and LA's first annual Silent Film Festival.
    Today on AirTalk, US prosecutors file two lawsuits against Southern California Edison over wildfires; the realities of pop music criticism; Deda Restaurant brings authentic Georgian cuisine to Pasadena; FilmWeek and LA's first annual Silent Film Festival.
  • Listen 1:39:01
    Today on AirTalk, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before a Senate committee to face questions about turmoil in the federal health agencies; LA grapples with bridge home shelter solutions; the NBA will investigate the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard over a potential circumvention of the salary cap; the life and legacy of fashion designer Giorgio Armani; CA's controversial CARE Court system hasn't panned out just yet; are we losing handwriting altogether? and TV Talk.
    Today on AirTalk, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before a Senate committee to face questions about turmoil in the federal health agencies; LA grapples with bridge home shelter solutions; the NBA will investigate the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard over a potential circumvention of the salary cap; the life and legacy of fashion designer Giorgio Armani; CA's controversial CARE Court system hasn't panned out just yet; are we losing handwriting altogether? and TV Talk.
  • Listen 1:39:00
    Today on AirTalk, the states of Washington, Oregon, and California launch a healthcare alliance; Google survives its 5-year-long antitrust lawsuit; a new book on parenting in the smartphone age; Israeli soldiers are fatigued in Gaza, and your favorite fundraising story.
    Today on AirTalk, the states of Washington, Oregon, and California launch a healthcare alliance; Google survives its 5-year-long antitrust lawsuit; a new book on parenting in the smartphone age; Israeli soldiers are fatigued in Gaza, and your favorite fundraising story.
  • Listen 1:39:36
    Today on AirTalk, a check-in on National Guard deployment ruling; US Attorney Essayli's departure; Triple Play; a new book explores how we may be smarter than AI; how tariffs are affecting local importers, and what TV show depicted your job accurately?
    Today on AirTalk, a check-in on National Guard deployment ruling; US Attorney Essayli's departure; Triple Play; a new book explores how we may be smarter than AI; how tariffs are affecting local importers, and what TV show depicted your job accurately?
  • Listen 1:39:05
    Today on AirTalk, CSU students and faculty now have access to ChatGPT; a new investigation finds that C-sections have become the most common inpatient surgery; traditional Filipino baked goods with San and Wolves Bakeshop and FilmWeek.
    Today on AirTalk, CSU students and faculty now have access to ChatGPT; a new investigation finds that C-sections have become the most common inpatient surgery; traditional Filipino baked goods with San and Wolves Bakeshop and FilmWeek.
  • Listen 1:38:54
    Today on AirTalk, a new report outlines LAUSD's decline in enrollment; glamping near Joshua Tree; the soaring life of Amelia Earhart; an update on the Dodgers gondola project; a new bill proposes CA restaurants to display allergens and TV Talk.
    Today on AirTalk, a new report outlines LAUSD's decline in enrollment; glamping near Joshua Tree; the soaring life of Amelia Earhart; an update on the Dodgers gondola project; a new bill proposes CA restaurants to display allergens and TV Talk.
  • Listen 1:38:57
    Today on AirTalk, Cracker Barrel retains its old logo after pressure from conservatives; single dads by choice are on the rise; low-tech solutions to stay cool in the heat; Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement buzz, and the rise of whisper networks for active daters.
    Today on AirTalk, Cracker Barrel retains its old logo after pressure from conservatives; single dads by choice are on the rise; low-tech solutions to stay cool in the heat; Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement buzz, and the rise of whisper networks for active daters.
  • Listen 1:39:08
    Today on AirTalk, how President Trump's latest cuts to the Solar for All program affect SoCal; ICE detention updates; Yo-Yo Ma and Angélique Kidjo join together in concert at The Hollywood Bowl; latest on LA fire insurance claims; how retirement affects mental health, and a new biography on The Everly Brothers.
    Today on AirTalk, how President Trump's latest cuts to the Solar for All program affect SoCal; ICE detention updates; Yo-Yo Ma and Angélique Kidjo join together in concert at The Hollywood Bowl; latest on LA fire insurance claims; how retirement affects mental health, and a new biography on The Everly Brothers.
  • Listen 1:39:07
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on UCLA's negotiations with the Trump administration, check in on international student enrollment; a new book on decision making; immigration during the Gold Rush and what are the different interests with your partner?
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on UCLA's negotiations with the Trump administration, check in on international student enrollment; a new book on decision making; immigration during the Gold Rush and what are the different interests with your partner?
  • Listen 1:39:04
    Today on AirTalk, the FAA clears 158 million dollars in funding for CA airports; Kaila Yu joins us to discuss her new memoir on grappling with her fetishized identity; Villa's Tacos chef discusses their journey and FilmWeek.
    Today on AirTalk, the FAA clears 158 million dollars in funding for CA airports; Kaila Yu joins us to discuss her new memoir on grappling with her fetishized identity; Villa's Tacos chef discusses their journey and FilmWeek.

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