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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
What’s the latest with the Jeffrey Epstein files
Today on AirTalk:
- What's in the Epstein files?
- How is the music industry reacting to AI music?
- A new book on the rise of the NFL
- How are SSRIs affecting our sex drives?
- The history of performance reviews
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Recent Episodes
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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: the latest on the Epstein files; AI songs on the Billboard charts; the rise of the NFL; SSRIs and their impact on our sex drive; and the history of performance reviews.
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Listen 1:04:14Today on AirTalk: Larry interviews the executive director of Covered California; the deluge of robocalls and robotexts; a check-in on the craft-brewing industry; AI data centers and energy usage; Camp Pendleton and the Interstate 5 shutdown; and real-time translation technology and language learning.Today on AirTalk: Larry interviews the executive director of Covered California; the deluge of robocalls and robotexts; a check-in on the craft-brewing industry; AI data centers and energy usage; Camp Pendleton and the Interstate 5 shutdown; and real-time translation technology and language learning. -
An expert and listeners weighed in on why so many of us are superstitious. -
Listen 1:01:48Today on AirTalk, NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg passed away yesterday; LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy joins to talk about her battles with neighborhood squirrel 'Mindy;' we hear from listeners about their own experiences with gardening and wildlife with horticultural consultant Lili Singer; and FilmWeek.Today on AirTalk, NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg passed away yesterday; LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy joins to talk about her battles with neighborhood squirrel 'Mindy;' we hear from listeners about their own experiences with gardening and wildlife with horticultural consultant Lili Singer; and FilmWeek. -
AirTalk listeners shared the challenges and success they've faced in their recoveries. -
Listen 59:13Today on AirTalk, we talk with a RAND researcher about their new report showing an undercount of LA's homeless population by LAHSA, an interview with LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, overview of the Made In L.A. exhibition at the Hammer Museum, Larry talks with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play returns, and TV Talk.Today on AirTalk, we talk with a RAND researcher about their new report showing an undercount of LA's homeless population by LAHSA, an interview with LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, overview of the Made In L.A. exhibition at the Hammer Museum, Larry talks with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play returns, and TV Talk. -
Today on AirTalk, LA County's $2 million settlement with CEO Fesia Davenport, JPL goes through another round of layoffs, and a broadcast of yesterday evening's Palisades' fire recovery event -
Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the storm hitting the region. Also on the show, a new study examines the next big earthquake; check-in on California’s nursing shortage; Kristen Bell talks about her new show; and more. -
Today on AirTalk:- CA passes SB79
- Triple Play
- New book explores Rodney King beating
- Check in on fire recovery efforts
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LAUSD test scores improve again, exceeding pre-pandemic performance. Here’s what parents should knowToday on AirTalk, LAUSD test scores improve; telling others about your health issues; unlikely non-resturant places for the best eats in So-Cal, and FilmWeek. -
Today on AirTalk, LAFD releases After-Action report; A new book on Bruce Lee; U.S. colleges ask Trump for access to federal funding; CA FAIR Plan rate increase and TV Talk.
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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