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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: Weather update; Can regular gun range use lead to brain damage? Could your gut hold potential cures? UC schools in the Trump era; the worst box office in years; and best buys abroad.
    Today on AirTalk: Weather update; Can regular gun range use lead to brain damage? Could your gut hold potential cures? UC schools in the Trump era; the worst box office in years; and best buys abroad.

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  • Listen 1:36:03
    We bring you the latest on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' Russia allegations; plus, AirTalk's voter cram session is here to prep you on L.A.'s March 7 primary and May 16 general election, including a deep dive on Measure S and Measure H.
    We bring you the latest on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' Russia allegations; plus, AirTalk's voter cram session is here to prep you on L.A.'s March 7 primary and May 16 general election, including a deep dive on Measure S and Measure H.
  • Listen 1:35:22
    It wasn't a "State of the Union," but a joint Congress heard President Trump's address Tuesday night - we recap and breakdown the highlights; Mitchell Schwartz is LA Mayor Eric Garcetti's biggest contender for the upcoming election - what is his vision for LA and how would he accomplish it?; you can teach your kids to be financially savvy, even if you're not; and more.
    It wasn't a "State of the Union," but a joint Congress heard President Trump's address Tuesday night - we recap and breakdown the highlights; Mitchell Schwartz is LA Mayor Eric Garcetti's biggest contender for the upcoming election - what is his vision for LA and how would he accomplish it?; you can teach your kids to be financially savvy, even if you're not; and more.
  • Listen 1:34:36
    President Trump will address his first joint session of Congress tonight; LA Mayor Eric Garcetti is campaigning for reelection - what has his tenure achieved for Angelenos so far? He stops by AirTalk's studio; we check in with Sheriff McDonnell on the latest issues LASD is tackling, including Metro's new security plan; and more.
    President Trump will address his first joint session of Congress tonight; LA Mayor Eric Garcetti is campaigning for reelection - what has his tenure achieved for Angelenos so far? He stops by AirTalk's studio; we check in with Sheriff McDonnell on the latest issues LASD is tackling, including Metro's new security plan; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:10
    We update you on the latest in politics, including the new head of the DNC and the upcoming State of the Union; last week, Trump blasted the media's use of anonymous sources - we debate the ethics of the practice; what were your reactions to the 2017 Oscars?; and more.
    We update you on the latest in politics, including the new head of the DNC and the upcoming State of the Union; last week, Trump blasted the media's use of anonymous sources - we debate the ethics of the practice; what were your reactions to the 2017 Oscars?; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:06
    Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Trump would not follow Obama’s permissive approach to marijuana, alarming the pot industry – we look at what that means for CA; plus, our annual Oscar preview ahead of Sunday’s award show. TGI-FilmWeek!
    Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Trump would not follow Obama’s permissive approach to marijuana, alarming the pot industry – we look at what that means for CA; plus, our annual Oscar preview ahead of Sunday’s award show. TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 1:35:19
    The ACLU sent a letter Thursday asking law enforcement to stop ICE from using ruses when investigating undocumented immigrants; we dispel some common misconceptions about the Constitution; a look at the race for DNC Chair; we want to hear about which LA coffee shops have the coolest spaces; and more.
    The ACLU sent a letter Thursday asking law enforcement to stop ICE from using ruses when investigating undocumented immigrants; we dispel some common misconceptions about the Constitution; a look at the race for DNC Chair; we want to hear about which LA coffee shops have the coolest spaces; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:39
    We look at a CA bill that proposes universal state healthcare, as well as Rep. Issa’s repeal plan; LA’s March 7th elections are approaching – we do a primer on Measures S, H, M and N; according to a new report, millennials aren’t migrating as much as previous generations – we explore the trend; and more.
    We look at a CA bill that proposes universal state healthcare, as well as Rep. Issa’s repeal plan; LA’s March 7th elections are approaching – we do a primer on Measures S, H, M and N; according to a new report, millennials aren’t migrating as much as previous generations – we explore the trend; and more.
  • Listen 1:34:59
    We round up the latest in politics - President Trump's extensive plan on immigration enforcement, his new pick for National Security Advisor, SCOTUS hearings and more; how hackers can steal personal data while you charge your phone in public; we talk to Tony Fletcher about the life of singer Wilson Pickett; and more.
    We round up the latest in politics - President Trump's extensive plan on immigration enforcement, his new pick for National Security Advisor, SCOTUS hearings and more; how hackers can steal personal data while you charge your phone in public; we talk to Tony Fletcher about the life of singer Wilson Pickett; and more.
  • Listen 1:35:23
    The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating ways to repeal DACA; with the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Japanese Internment Executive Order coming up on Sunday, we look back and remember; plus, Larry and film critics review the week’s latest releases, including “A Cure for Wellness” and “The Great Wall.” TGI-FilmWeek!
    The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating ways to repeal DACA; with the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Japanese Internment Executive Order coming up on Sunday, we look back and remember; plus, Larry and film critics review the week’s latest releases, including “A Cure for Wellness” and “The Great Wall.” TGI-FilmWeek!
  • Listen 1:35:06
    We discuss the new Labor Secretary choice, as well as the latest leaks coming from D.C.; whether you're participating or intentionally not participating in the #DayWithoutImmigrants, we want to hear from you; plus, limited endorsement and new guidelines on human gene editing; and more.
    We discuss the new Labor Secretary choice, as well as the latest leaks coming from D.C.; whether you're participating or intentionally not participating in the #DayWithoutImmigrants, we want to hear from you; plus, limited endorsement and new guidelines on human gene editing; 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