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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: How did an Altadena family end up back in a toxic house? Willan on investor home-buying? Food Friday: Smorgasburg; and FilmWeek. -
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Listen 1:36:04AirTalk hears the latest from Houston as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to flood Texas, forcing an estimated 30,000 residents into shelters. We also dive into the possible ramifications of ending DACA ahead of President Trump's coming decision; look at why young brides and grooms choose to tie the knot despite criticisms; and more.AirTalk hears the latest from Houston as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to flood Texas, forcing an estimated 30,000 residents into shelters. We also dive into the possible ramifications of ending DACA ahead of President Trump's coming decision; look at why young brides and grooms choose to tie the knot despite criticisms; and more. -
Listen 1:36:57AirTalk dives into the effects Whole Foods will have on the grocery industry after new owner Amazon announced it would reduce Whole Foods' prices while maintaining the quality of its products. We also preview the rallies being held in the Bay Area this weekend in the aftermath of Charlottesville; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk dives into the effects Whole Foods will have on the grocery industry after new owner Amazon announced it would reduce Whole Foods' prices while maintaining the quality of its products. We also preview the rallies being held in the Bay Area this weekend in the aftermath of Charlottesville; review this week's movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:35:56AirTalk debates a state bill that would allow local governments to charge fees to finance efforts to capture stormwater in the midst of the California drought. We also analyze the politics of Trump's probe into China's intellectual property laws; are your family heirlooms trash or treasure?; and more.AirTalk debates a state bill that would allow local governments to charge fees to finance efforts to capture stormwater in the midst of the California drought. We also analyze the politics of Trump's probe into China's intellectual property laws; are your family heirlooms trash or treasure?; and more.
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Listen 1:36:14Larry sits down with Mike Feuer after the City of Los Angeles joined legal action against the DOJ Tuesday for withholding funds from “sanctuary cities.” We also hear from listeners about their most influential teachers before school goes back in session; debate the environmental and economic tradeoffs of Trump’s infrastructure executive order; and more.Larry sits down with Mike Feuer after the City of Los Angeles joined legal action against the DOJ Tuesday for withholding funds from “sanctuary cities.” We also hear from listeners about their most influential teachers before school goes back in session; debate the environmental and economic tradeoffs of Trump’s infrastructure executive order; and more. -
Listen 1:36:14AirTalk looks ahead after LA Times Executive Editor and Publisher Davan Maharaj and his second-in-command Marc Duvoisin, among other top editors, were fired Monday. We also debate a proposal that would charge property developers in LA a linkage fee per square foot; how hackers can wreck havoc using only your cell phone number; and more.AirTalk looks ahead after LA Times Executive Editor and Publisher Davan Maharaj and his second-in-command Marc Duvoisin, among other top editors, were fired Monday. We also debate a proposal that would charge property developers in LA a linkage fee per square foot; how hackers can wreck havoc using only your cell phone number; and more. -
Listen 1:37:16Larry Mantle broadcasts live from outside the Mohn Broadcast Center as the Great American Eclipse moves through Southern California, hearing from listeners all over the country as they watched the eclipse. We also parse through the week’s news in politics; explore why Jerry Lewis was such a polarizing comedian; and more.Larry Mantle broadcasts live from outside the Mohn Broadcast Center as the Great American Eclipse moves through Southern California, hearing from listeners all over the country as they watched the eclipse. We also parse through the week’s news in politics; explore why Jerry Lewis was such a polarizing comedian; and more. -
Listen 1:36:55AirTalk dives into the newest information from Barcelona after Spain was hit with two vehicular attacks Thursday. We also look into tech companies’ new role in drawing the line between free speech and hate speech after GoDaddy, Google and more stopped servicing a neo-Nazi website; review this weekend’s new movie releases on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk dives into the newest information from Barcelona after Spain was hit with two vehicular attacks Thursday. We also look into tech companies’ new role in drawing the line between free speech and hate speech after GoDaddy, Google and more stopped servicing a neo-Nazi website; review this weekend’s new movie releases on FilmWeek; and more. -
Seven months into Trump's presidency, AirTalk checks in with supporters of 2016's two presidential candidates. We also debate the ACLU's role in protecting hate speech. -
Listen 1:36:07Larry sits down with republican and democratic strategists to analyze party responses after President Trump backtracked his criticism of the white nationalists in Charlottesville by condemning violence "on many sides." We also dive into what each country wants to get out of the NAFTA renegotiations starting today; what is the alt-left?; and more.Larry sits down with republican and democratic strategists to analyze party responses after President Trump backtracked his criticism of the white nationalists in Charlottesville by condemning violence "on many sides." We also dive into what each country wants to get out of the NAFTA renegotiations starting today; what is the alt-left?; and more. -
Listen 1:36:17AirTalk continues with analysis of Saturday's events in Charlottesville, looking into how cities can plan for protests and upcoming protests in California. We also check in with city and county officials on homelessness; explore the LA tech firm at the center of a DOJ investigation; and more.AirTalk continues with analysis of Saturday's events in Charlottesville, looking into how cities can plan for protests and upcoming protests in California. We also check in with city and county officials on homelessness; explore the LA tech firm at the center of a DOJ investigation; 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