Sponsored message
Logged in as
Audience-funded nonprofit news
radio tower icon laist logo
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
 — 
See All Episodes
Subscribe

Hey, LA listener!

Download our app for the optimal streaming experience

Apple Store logo Google play logo
  • Listen Now Playing Listen
  • Listen Now Playing Listen
AirTalk Tile 2024
Subscribe

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).

To comment, contact 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.

Show Hosts

Larry Mantle
Larry Mantle
See stories by Larry Mantle
Austin Cross
Austin Cross
See stories by Austin Cross
Featured Episode

Have a question or comment about a segment? Want to pitch us a story?

Fill out the form below, and please include an email address so we're able to follow up if necessary! We're not able to respond to every inquiry, but all submissions are read and reviewed by our production team.
Recent Episodes

Show your support for AirTalk today!

LAist relies on your listener support to power the shows you love. Your donation today enables us to create more great content for you.
  • A school bus is parked outside the Venice High School, where police are investigating allegations of the sexual assault of students at the school in Venice Beach, California on March 14, 2015. Police today are continuing their search for four male suspects who were allegedly part of a group of 14 accused of sexually assaulting two underage girls at the school. AFP PHOTO/MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:30:09
    Apple
    Spotify
    L.A. County prosecutors have decided against filing charges against 15 students at Venice High School accused of sexual assaults. Also, Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates says the ban on participation by openly gay adults can't be sustained. Then, historian Richard Reeves delves into one of the darkest episodes of American history.
    AirTalk for May 21, 2015
    L.A. County prosecutors have decided against filing charges against 15 students at Venice High School accused of sexual assaults. Also, Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates says the ban on participation by openly gay adults can't be sustained. Then, historian Richard Reeves delves into one of the darkest episodes of American history.
  • Fast food workers, healthcare workers and their supporters shout slogans at a rally and march to demand an increase of the minimum wage to 15USD per hour, in Los Angeles on December 4, 2014.
    Listen 1:34:35
    Apple
    Spotify
    Yesterday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Also, how will you remember David Letterman’s legacy? Then, does classical music move you to tears? If you answered yes...you might be an HSP - a highly sensitive person
    AirTalk for May 20, 2015
    Yesterday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Also, how will you remember David Letterman’s legacy? Then, does classical music move you to tears? If you answered yes...you might be an HSP - a highly sensitive person
  • PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: A Rebels motorcycle club member rides from Meckering to Perth on September 12, 2013 in Perth, Australia. An estimated 1000 Rebels from chapters all over Australia gather for the road trip across the country to Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:35:16
    Apple
    Spotify
    Motorcycle clubs are a subject of national discussion after Sunday's mass shootout at a biker gang meet-up in Waco, Texas. Also, where is the line between anti-Semitic speech and free speech? Then, what LA venues have soul to you? Share some of your favorite venue memories.
    AirTalk for May 19, 2015
    Motorcycle clubs are a subject of national discussion after Sunday's mass shootout at a biker gang meet-up in Waco, Texas. Also, where is the line between anti-Semitic speech and free speech? Then, what LA venues have soul to you? Share some of your favorite venue memories.
  • BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 02: A National Guard truck drives by protesters at North Ave., and Pennsylvania Ave., a day after Baltimore authorities released a report on the death of Freddie Gray on May 2, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore City state's attorney, ruled the death of Freddie Gray a homicide and that criminal charges will be filed on six Baltimore City Police officers. Gray, 25, was arrested for possessing a switch blade knife April 12 outside the Gilmor Houses housing project on Baltimore's west side. According to his attorney, Gray died a week later in the hospital from a severe spinal cord injury he received while in police custody. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:35:03
    Apple
    Spotify
    President Obama is announcing today he'll limit the types of surplus military equipment provided to local law enforcement. Also, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American groups filed a federal complaint last week against Harvard University claiming racial bias in undergraduate admissions process. Then, NPR's Sylvia Paggiolio on her long, storied career and the top stories in Europe.
    AirTalk for May 18, 2015
    President Obama is announcing today he'll limit the types of surplus military equipment provided to local law enforcement. Also, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American groups filed a federal complaint last week against Harvard University claiming racial bias in undergraduate admissions process. Then, NPR's Sylvia Paggiolio on her long, storied career and the top stories in Europe.
  • WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 15: US Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) attends the 13th Annual National Hispanic Foundation For The Arts (NHFA) Noche Musical at the Corcoran Gallery of Art on September 15, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Abby Brack/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Loretta Sanchez
    Listen 1:34:53
    Apple
    Spotify
    The fight for U.S. Senate is heating up between California democrats Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez. Also, ABC News’ chief anchor is in hot water after it was disclosed that he donated $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation. Then, Charlize Theron's role in in "Mad Max" has men's rights activists in a huff.
    AirTalk for May 15, 2015
    The fight for U.S. Senate is heating up between California democrats Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez. Also, ABC News’ chief anchor is in hot water after it was disclosed that he donated $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation. Then, Charlize Theron's role in in "Mad Max" has men's rights activists in a huff.
  • LA sheriff's candidate Paul Tanaka answers questions after testifying in a deputy misconduct trial in federal court.
    Listen 1:35:06
    Apple
    Spotify
    Former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka has been indicted by a grand jury for obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Also, Governor Jerry Brown has just released his revision of the state’s 2015 operating budget. Then, researchers predict Southern California could see more than twenty extremely hot days averaging above ninety-five degrees.
    AirTalk for May 14, 2015
    Former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka has been indicted by a grand jury for obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Also, Governor Jerry Brown has just released his revision of the state’s 2015 operating budget. Then, researchers predict Southern California could see more than twenty extremely hot days averaging above ninety-five degrees.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 05: Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) answers questions from reporters following the weekly Democratic caucus policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol May 5, 2015 in Washington, DC. Reid spoke on pending legislation before the U.S. Senate on a balanced budget, an agreement with Iran on nuclear research, and pending trade legislation. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:34:27
    Apple
    Spotify
    President Obama and his party are heading opposite ways over the proposed trade deal with Asia known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Also, a Pew study released this week shows that millennials have now surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. Then, author David McCullough tackles the progression to the airplane in his latest book, “The Wright Brothers.”
    AirTalk for May 13, 2015
    President Obama and his party are heading opposite ways over the proposed trade deal with Asia known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Also, a Pew study released this week shows that millennials have now surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. Then, author David McCullough tackles the progression to the airplane in his latest book, “The Wright Brothers.”
  • Homeless people asleep in the 2nd Street Tunnel in Los Angeles on December 30, 2010.
    Listen 1:33:45
    Apple
    Spotify
    According to the new LA County homeless census, the number of people living in cars, tents, and larger encampments has nearly doubled. Also,the NFL took the air out of the New England Patriots franchise and fans yesterday, slapping quarterback Tom Brady with a four game suspension,. Then, a new study shows that many millennials are choosing to opt out of any kind of religious affiliation.
    AirTalk for May 12, 2015
    According to the new LA County homeless census, the number of people living in cars, tents, and larger encampments has nearly doubled. Also,the NFL took the air out of the New England Patriots franchise and fans yesterday, slapping quarterback Tom Brady with a four game suspension,. Then, a new study shows that many millennials are choosing to opt out of any kind of religious affiliation.
  • Saudi's newly appointed King Salman (R) meets with US President Barack Obama at Erga Palace in Riyadh on January 27, 2015. Obama landed in Saudi Arabia with his wife First Lady Michelle Obama to shore up ties with King Salman and offer condolences after the death of his predecessor Abdullah. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:35:04
    Apple
    Spotify
    It’s a busy start to the week for President Obama, as he hosts a summit of leaders of Arab states this week at camp David. Also, the LA County homeless census is just concluded, and new numbers are expected today, with the biggest growth in Venice. Then, new McDonalds CEO Steve Easterbrook is making some big changes to the iconic burger joint.
    AirTalk for May 11, 2015
    It’s a busy start to the week for President Obama, as he hosts a summit of leaders of Arab states this week at camp David. Also, the LA County homeless census is just concluded, and new numbers are expected today, with the biggest growth in Venice. Then, new McDonalds CEO Steve Easterbrook is making some big changes to the iconic burger joint.
  • File: A photo of police tape.
    Listen 1:34:34
    Apple
    Spotify
    A former aide to California attorney general Kamala Harris and two others were allegedly operating a fake police department that claimed it had ties to dating back thousands of years to the Knights of Templar. Also, what will British Prime Minister David Cameron's victory mean for U.S. policy in the fight against ISIS? Then, it's T-G-I Filmweek!
    AirTalk for May 8, 2015
    A former aide to California attorney general Kamala Harris and two others were allegedly operating a fake police department that claimed it had ties to dating back thousands of years to the Knights of Templar. Also, what will British Prime Minister David Cameron's victory mean for U.S. policy in the fight against ISIS? Then, it's T-G-I Filmweek!
Explore More Programs

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