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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: the end of the penny; why Linkedin posts are so strange; Food Friday: Cook like an Armenian grandmother; FilmWeek: the latest releases; and a new biography of actor Cesar Romero.
    Today on AirTalk: the end of the penny; why Linkedin posts are so strange; Food Friday: Cook like an Armenian grandmother; FilmWeek: the latest releases; and a new biography of actor Cesar Romero.

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  • Listen 1:36:12
    San Francisco announced that it's looking to open two SDI's by August, but how do these facilities operate and what is their impact on the health of drug users? We also check in on how Hawaii is coping with the new fissure eruption in Kilauea; dive into the chaos of tomorrow's royal wedding; and more.
    San Francisco announced that it's looking to open two SDI's by August, but how do these facilities operate and what is their impact on the health of drug users? We also check in on how Hawaii is coping with the new fissure eruption in Kilauea; dive into the chaos of tomorrow's royal wedding; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:45
    California is losing population to domestic migration, people relocating to this state have significantly higher incomes than those leaving it, according to reports. We also meet the candidates for Orange County Sheriff; discuss five propositions in the November ballot; and more.
    California is losing population to domestic migration, people relocating to this state have significantly higher incomes than those leaving it, according to reports. We also meet the candidates for Orange County Sheriff; discuss five propositions in the November ballot; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:37
    It's been a series of "lasts" for LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, who's 40 years of service are coming to a close with the approach of his June retirement. As he stops in for his final AirTalk visit, we go over recent public safety news and reminisce on the chief's legacy. We also debate the "Amazon tax"; debate Yanny vs. Laurel; and more
    It's been a series of "lasts" for LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, who's 40 years of service are coming to a close with the approach of his June retirement. As he stops in for his final AirTalk visit, we go over recent public safety news and reminisce on the chief's legacy. We also debate the "Amazon tax"; debate Yanny vs. Laurel; and more
  • Listen 1:36:08
    LA County has lower rates of opioid use and abuse than much of the US. Some research says one reason is the cultural resistance among many Latinos and other minorities to take pills for pain. We also analyze the IDF’s use-of-force policies; discuss the US DOT trial commercial drone program; and more.
    LA County has lower rates of opioid use and abuse than much of the US. Some research says one reason is the cultural resistance among many Latinos and other minorities to take pills for pain. We also analyze the IDF’s use-of-force policies; discuss the US DOT trial commercial drone program; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:07
    On Monday, the 70th anniversary of Israel’s formation, the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem– a move that was met with thousands of Palestinian protesters at the Gaza Strip and West Bank borders. We also discuss the future of the Iran nuke deal; analyze SCOTUS’ sports gambling decision; and more.
    On Monday, the 70th anniversary of Israel’s formation, the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem– a move that was met with thousands of Palestinian protesters at the Gaza Strip and West Bank borders. We also discuss the future of the Iran nuke deal; analyze SCOTUS’ sports gambling decision; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:55
    Last week, LA City Attorney filed a federal suit against the top six manufacturers and three wholesale distributors of prescription painkillers, alleging deceptive marketing practices to boost sales and contributing to the nation’s opioid epidemic. We also get the latest updates on Kilauea; discuss Governor Brown's updated budget; and more.
    Last week, LA City Attorney filed a federal suit against the top six manufacturers and three wholesale distributors of prescription painkillers, alleging deceptive marketing practices to boost sales and contributing to the nation’s opioid epidemic. We also get the latest updates on Kilauea; discuss Governor Brown's updated budget; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:25
    It's official. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be meeting in just over one month. We analyze the details and how the release of the three U.S. hostages plays into the announcement. We also recap Gina Haspel's senate hearing; celebrate renowned physicist Richard Feynman's 100th birthday; and more
    It's official. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be meeting in just over one month. We analyze the details and how the release of the three U.S. hostages plays into the announcement. We also recap Gina Haspel's senate hearing; celebrate renowned physicist Richard Feynman's 100th birthday; and more
  • Listen 1:35:56
    The University of Michigan is being sued over their definition of harassment in their student code of conduct. We also discuss award-winning journalist Patt Morrison's new book; sit down with California AG candidate Eric Early; and more.
    The University of Michigan is being sued over their definition of harassment in their student code of conduct. We also discuss award-winning journalist Patt Morrison's new book; sit down with California AG candidate Eric Early; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:53
    AirTalk covers the president's decision to pull out of Iran nuclear accord. We also interview L.A. County sheriff candidate Bob Lindsey; dive into AEG's announcement that it will be expanding the Los Angeles Convention Center; and more.
    AirTalk covers the president's decision to pull out of Iran nuclear accord. We also interview L.A. County sheriff candidate Bob Lindsey; dive into AEG's announcement that it will be expanding the Los Angeles Convention Center; and more.
  • Listen 1:36:08
    With the GOP convention occurring this past weekend, our political analysts have a lot to recap during our weekly round table. We also analyze FYF Fest's event cancellation; look into the rise of robocalls; and more.
    With the GOP convention occurring this past weekend, our political analysts have a lot to recap during our weekly round table. We also analyze FYF Fest's event cancellation; look into the rise of robocalls; 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