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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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Featured Episode
  • Listen 1:39:14
    Today on AirTalk: Remembering Rob Reiner; The future of student loans; Listeners on Hanukkah; Full body MRIs; and a September interview with Rob Reiner.
    Today on AirTalk: Remembering Rob Reiner; The future of student loans; Listeners on Hanukkah; Full body MRIs; and a September interview with Rob Reiner.

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Recent Episodes
  • Listen 1:39:11
    Today on AirTalk: The annual LA homeless count has begun; 100 years of Los Angeles Central Library; Community clinics today; and Do you like small talk with strangers?
    Today on AirTalk: The annual LA homeless count has begun; 100 years of Los Angeles Central Library; Community clinics today; and Do you like small talk with strangers?
  • Listen 1:39:08
    Today on AirTalk: US aggression towards Greenland; ACA health insurance check-in; Political independence; and a new podcast on water in western states.
    Today on AirTalk: US aggression towards Greenland; ACA health insurance check-in; Political independence; and a new podcast on water in western states.

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  • Listen 1:34:38
    Federal agents served search warrants at 20 locations in Southern California suspected of running “maternity hotels” as well as apartment complexes. Also, the Fourth Amendment comes under fire as arguments begin in the Supreme Court over whether police can inspect hotel and motel registries without a warrant. Then, Hillary Clinton came under fire yesterday after it was revealed that she exclusively used her personal email account while at the State Department.
    Federal agents served search warrants at 20 locations in Southern California suspected of running “maternity hotels” as well as apartment complexes. Also, the Fourth Amendment comes under fire as arguments begin in the Supreme Court over whether police can inspect hotel and motel registries without a warrant. Then, Hillary Clinton came under fire yesterday after it was revealed that she exclusively used her personal email account while at the State Department.
  • Listen 1:35:06
    The California republican party voted to formally welcome the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay political group, to the state GOP yesterday. Also, a homeless man was shot dead by the LAPD on Skid Row in downtown LA on Sunday night. Then, in her six decades in the food criticism business, Mimi Sheraton has travelled the five continents writing about restaurants, testing recipes, and sampling dishes from the boeuf bourguignon to the Sichuan cold jellyfish salad.
    The California republican party voted to formally welcome the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay political group, to the state GOP yesterday. Also, a homeless man was shot dead by the LAPD on Skid Row in downtown LA on Sunday night. Then, in her six decades in the food criticism business, Mimi Sheraton has travelled the five continents writing about restaurants, testing recipes, and sampling dishes from the boeuf bourguignon to the Sichuan cold jellyfish salad.
  • Listen 1:35:22
    The U.S. House could vote on a bill today that would overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act. Also, Facebook is rolling out resources to users who express potential suicidal thoughts. Then, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his new pre-teen book, “Stealing the Game” and his ongoing work with his Skyhook Foundation.
    The U.S. House could vote on a bill today that would overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act. Also, Facebook is rolling out resources to users who express potential suicidal thoughts. Then, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his new pre-teen book, “Stealing the Game” and his ongoing work with his Skyhook Foundation.
  • Listen 1:33:58
    California Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins of San Diego is proposing a package of bills to fund more units of affordable housing. Also, AirTalk looks at the practical and moral sides of refusing to pay back student loans. Then, more businesses are tailoring job descriptions to appeal to millennials' desire for making the world a better place.
    California Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins of San Diego is proposing a package of bills to fund more units of affordable housing. Also, AirTalk looks at the practical and moral sides of refusing to pay back student loans. Then, more businesses are tailoring job descriptions to appeal to millennials' desire for making the world a better place.
  • Listen 1:34:01
    Arguments were heard today in the Supreme Court for the case involving a Muslim woman who said she wasn't hired by Abercrombie & Fitch because she wore a black headscarf to her interview. Also, former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is out of the Senate race. Then, would you vote to ban plastic bags in the 2016 election?
    Arguments were heard today in the Supreme Court for the case involving a Muslim woman who said she wasn't hired by Abercrombie & Fitch because she wore a black headscarf to her interview. Also, former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is out of the Senate race. Then, would you vote to ban plastic bags in the 2016 election?
  • Listen 1:41:38
    Researchers have found that feeding peanut butter to allergy-prone infants helps prevent a peanut allergy. Also, a survey from Los Angeles Metro finds that 22 percent of bus and subway riders had experienced "unwanted sexual behavior." Then, with so much tech available, what's the most effective way to learn a new language?
    Researchers have found that feeding peanut butter to allergy-prone infants helps prevent a peanut allergy. Also, a survey from Los Angeles Metro finds that 22 percent of bus and subway riders had experienced "unwanted sexual behavior." Then, with so much tech available, what's the most effective way to learn a new language?
  • Listen 1:34:32
    “Birdman” soared to four Oscar wins on Sunday night, including best picture and best director,we’ll take a look back at the winners, losers, surprises, and snubs from the 87th Academy Awards. Also, What are the short and long-term implications for Congress if they neglect to fund DHS? Then, three out of four hospitals are not meeting standards for high-risk childbirths.
    “Birdman” soared to four Oscar wins on Sunday night, including best picture and best director,we’ll take a look back at the winners, losers, surprises, and snubs from the 87th Academy Awards. Also, What are the short and long-term implications for Congress if they neglect to fund DHS? Then, three out of four hospitals are not meeting standards for high-risk childbirths.
  • Listen 1:34:25
    The San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders have announced plans for a jointly-constructed, shared, stadium along the 405 Freeway in Carson.Could it finally be time for an LA football team? Also, the country’s top advisory panel wants Americans to eat less meat and more vegetables. Then, film critic David Thomson explores the human condition and why people connect with performance.
    The San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders have announced plans for a jointly-constructed, shared, stadium along the 405 Freeway in Carson.Could it finally be time for an LA football team? Also, the country’s top advisory panel wants Americans to eat less meat and more vegetables. Then, film critic David Thomson explores the human condition and why people connect with performance.
  • Listen 1:33:51
    Almost 180 patients may have been infected by a deadly superbug after being exposed to contaminated medical scopes. How has the response been from UCLA at this point? Also, Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León introduced a new bill on Wednesday that he says would address the state's critical child care shortage. Then, a drag queen weighs in on whether drag is degrading to women.
    Almost 180 patients may have been infected by a deadly superbug after being exposed to contaminated medical scopes. How has the response been from UCLA at this point? Also, Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León introduced a new bill on Wednesday that he says would address the state's critical child care shortage. Then, a drag queen weighs in on whether drag is degrading to women.
  • Listen 1:33:40
    Retailers and business owners across the Southland are feeling the pinch of a work slowdown at the nation’s two busiest ports. Also, the State Water Board is proposing stricter water restrictions that could limit public water used in restaurants, hotels, and fountains. Then, sociologist-turned-model Amanda Czerniawski talks plus-size modeling and today's beauty standards.
    Retailers and business owners across the Southland are feeling the pinch of a work slowdown at the nation’s two busiest ports. Also, the State Water Board is proposing stricter water restrictions that could limit public water used in restaurants, hotels, and fountains. Then, sociologist-turned-model Amanda Czerniawski talks plus-size modeling and today's beauty standards.

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