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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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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. -
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. -
Listen 1:36:07Trump will take the stage today at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Dallas, TX. The weekend's event falls under a cloud of shifting perspectives over gun rights, sparked by the Parkland shooting. We discuss the state and future of the NRA; we also get the latest on Kilauea's volcanic eruption; and more.Trump will take the stage today at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Dallas, TX. The weekend's event falls under a cloud of shifting perspectives over gun rights, sparked by the Parkland shooting. We discuss the state and future of the NRA; we also get the latest on Kilauea's volcanic eruption; and more. -
Listen 1:35:18We bring you a special collaboration with KNPR’s public affairs show, State of Nevada, looking at how the high cost of living is driving people out of California in search of a better life in other cities. We also talk to newly-minted LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner; discuss air pollution in SoCal; and more.We bring you a special collaboration with KNPR’s public affairs show, State of Nevada, looking at how the high cost of living is driving people out of California in search of a better life in other cities. We also talk to newly-minted LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner; discuss air pollution in SoCal; and more. -
Listen 1:36:26With direct primary elections only a month away, AirTalk dives into all the major news and information relating to the state and congressional races. We also discuss the rise in fentanyl-related overdoses; dive into this weekend's NASA launch of its Mars InSight craft; and more.With direct primary elections only a month away, AirTalk dives into all the major news and information relating to the state and congressional races. We also discuss the rise in fentanyl-related overdoses; dive into this weekend's NASA launch of its Mars InSight craft; and more. -
Listen 1:36:32The California Supreme Court filed a major ruling on Monday, ordering services like Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. What does this entail, and will the decision hold up? We also analyze Mueller's 49 questions for Trump; and more.The California Supreme Court filed a major ruling on Monday, ordering services like Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. What does this entail, and will the decision hold up? We also analyze Mueller's 49 questions for Trump; and more. -
Listen 1:36:44A large group of Central American migrants reached the U.S. border on Sunday, but were told by border inspectors that there was no room to accommodate them. With the migrants refusing to leave, what options are border agents looking at? We also dive into our weekly political round table; look into the T-Mobile/Sprint merger; and more.A large group of Central American migrants reached the U.S. border on Sunday, but were told by border inspectors that there was no room to accommodate them. With the migrants refusing to leave, what options are border agents looking at? We also dive into our weekly political round table; look into the T-Mobile/Sprint merger; and more. -
Listen 1:36:25AirTalk dives into the newly approved Metro proposal to install mobile showers at two LA Metro stops and public restrooms at all new rail stations. We also bring you the latest on North and South Korea’s summit, where leaders pledged ‘era of peace’; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk dives into the newly approved Metro proposal to install mobile showers at two LA Metro stops and public restrooms at all new rail stations. We also bring you the latest on North and South Korea’s summit, where leaders pledged ‘era of peace’; review this week’s movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:37AirTalk dives into the history of the ‘Golden State Killer’ after suspect Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, was arrested yesterday. We also look to the future of the VA after Trump’s nominee Ronny Jackson withdrew his nomination; Facebook’s data scandal has Google flying under the radar, but for how long?; and more.AirTalk dives into the history of the ‘Golden State Killer’ after suspect Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, was arrested yesterday. We also look to the future of the VA after Trump’s nominee Ronny Jackson withdrew his nomination; Facebook’s data scandal has Google flying under the radar, but for how long?; and more. -
Listen 1:34:24AirTalk dives into the implications of a new recommendation from a Latino immigrant activist group: don’t talk to cops. We also talk about the possible issues that arise when bosses use humor in the workplace; what is the ‘incel rebellion’ the Toronto van driver who killed 10 people mentioned?; and more.AirTalk dives into the implications of a new recommendation from a Latino immigrant activist group: don’t talk to cops. We also talk about the possible issues that arise when bosses use humor in the workplace; what is the ‘incel rebellion’ the Toronto van driver who killed 10 people mentioned?; 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