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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 latest on Iran, What's your favorite children's book? Food Friday: Ubefest, FilmWeek, and an interview with the American Cinematheque artistic director. -
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Listen 1:09:05AirTalk brings you partisan analysis of what to expect from Attorney General Jeff Sessions' testimony in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee before the open hearing today. We also debate the controversial Cadiz water project, which would pump water from the Mojave Desert for Southern California; discuss the reason ER visits in California increased under Obamacare; and more.AirTalk brings you partisan analysis of what to expect from Attorney General Jeff Sessions' testimony in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee before the open hearing today. We also debate the controversial Cadiz water project, which would pump water from the Mojave Desert for Southern California; discuss the reason ER visits in California increased under Obamacare; and more. -
Listen 1:35:07AirTalk debates how long Airbnb properties should be available to rent after concerns the home-sharing giant's success is causing companies to take their apartments off the housing market. We also discuss the legal grounds of a lawsuit against President Trump for conflicts of interest overseas; why are fewer teens working summer jobs?; and more.AirTalk debates how long Airbnb properties should be available to rent after concerns the home-sharing giant's success is causing companies to take their apartments off the housing market. We also discuss the legal grounds of a lawsuit against President Trump for conflicts of interest overseas; why are fewer teens working summer jobs?; and more. -
Listen 1:37:38AirTalk debates whether or not Comey broke the law in leaking his memo after reports that Trump's personal attorney plans to file a complaint against the former FBI director. We also look at the future of Britain after the upset in Thursday's UK election; chat with film historian Leonard Maltin on FilmWeek; and more.AirTalk debates whether or not Comey broke the law in leaking his memo after reports that Trump's personal attorney plans to file a complaint against the former FBI director. We also look at the future of Britain after the upset in Thursday's UK election; chat with film historian Leonard Maltin on FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:34:45Today is Comey Day and all eyes are on Washington. AirTalk's stacked panel of reporters and experts dive into three hours of special coverage of former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence committee this morning. What were the biggest revelations? And what questions still remain? We'll bring you deep, smart analysis from all sides.Today is Comey Day and all eyes are on Washington. AirTalk's stacked panel of reporters and experts dive into three hours of special coverage of former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence committee this morning. What were the biggest revelations? And what questions still remain? We'll bring you deep, smart analysis from all sides. -
Listen 1:34:31Congressman Adam Schiff joins AirTalk today to talk about his close following of former FBI Director James Comey's impending testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. We'll also dive into Comey's newly released opening statement; debate an upcoming SCOTUS case on law enforcement's access to cell phone records; and more.Congressman Adam Schiff joins AirTalk today to talk about his close following of former FBI Director James Comey's impending testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. We'll also dive into Comey's newly released opening statement; debate an upcoming SCOTUS case on law enforcement's access to cell phone records; and more. -
Listen 1:35:17AirTalk discusses the future of jury selection in California after the state Supreme Court overturned three convictions because the prosecutor removed 10 prospective jurors who were Latino. We'll also look ahead to ex-FBI Director James Comey's testimony Thursday; what exactly is Bitcoin?; a one-on-one interview with two-time GRAMMY Award winning jazz musician Marcus Miller; and more.AirTalk discusses the future of jury selection in California after the state Supreme Court overturned three convictions because the prosecutor removed 10 prospective jurors who were Latino. We'll also look ahead to ex-FBI Director James Comey's testimony Thursday; what exactly is Bitcoin?; a one-on-one interview with two-time GRAMMY Award winning jazz musician Marcus Miller; and more. -
Listen 1:34:20AirTalk debates California's controversial death penalty measure ahead of the state Supreme Court hearing that will decide its fate tomorrow. We'll also parse through the week's political news; look back at the significance of LA's police reform measure on its 25th anniversary; and more.AirTalk debates California's controversial death penalty measure ahead of the state Supreme Court hearing that will decide its fate tomorrow. We'll also parse through the week's political news; look back at the significance of LA's police reform measure on its 25th anniversary; and more. -
Listen 1:35:08AirTalk debates a state bill aiming to bring down the penalty for knowingly exposing others to HIV - regardless of infection - to a misdemeanor. We'll also discuss the Trump administration's petition asking the Supreme Court to reinstate the travel ban. Plus, reviews of this week's new movie releases on FilmWeek!AirTalk debates a state bill aiming to bring down the penalty for knowingly exposing others to HIV - regardless of infection - to a misdemeanor. We'll also discuss the Trump administration's petition asking the Supreme Court to reinstate the travel ban. Plus, reviews of this week's new movie releases on FilmWeek! -
Listen 2:45:47AirTalk brings extended live coverage and analysis of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord. Plus, debating a bill that would set 8:30 a.m. as the earliest start time for CA schools; a look at new data from the first year of legal physician-assisted suicide in the state; how the decline of the business lunch is affecting the restaurant industry; and more.AirTalk brings extended live coverage and analysis of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord. Plus, debating a bill that would set 8:30 a.m. as the earliest start time for CA schools; a look at new data from the first year of legal physician-assisted suicide in the state; how the decline of the business lunch is affecting the restaurant industry; and more. -
Listen 1:35:11LA Homeless Services Authority's annual report was released this morning, with a 23 percent increase in homelessness throughout the county - we analyze the steep incline. We'll also take a look at the risks behind the Pentagon's missile defense system; former mayor and 2018 gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa; and more.LA Homeless Services Authority's annual report was released this morning, with a 23 percent increase in homelessness throughout the county - we analyze the steep incline. We'll also take a look at the risks behind the Pentagon's missile defense system; former mayor and 2018 gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa; 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