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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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    Following the first CA gubernatorial debate, we dig into what stood out
    Today on AirTalk: CA gubernatorial debate recap; The family influencer industry; Latest on LAHSA; What can bird restoration efforts teach us? and TV Talk.
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    Today on AirTalk: Jet fuel shortage; Marine protected areas; Should college be 3 years? Prediction market explainer; LA theater; and a documentary on Yiddish theater.
    Jet fuel and its consequences have been a disaster for the traveling public
    Today on AirTalk: Jet fuel shortage; Marine protected areas; Should college be 3 years? Prediction market explainer; LA theater; and a documentary on Yiddish theater.
  • A view of Los Angeles City Hall from below, with a tall palm tree in the forefront and the light blue sky in the background.
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    Today on AirTalk: Mayor Karen Bass’s budget proposal; LAUSD screen time proposal; Civics; and interviews with LA Mayoral candidates Nithya Raman and Rae Huang.
    What is in Mayor Karen Bass’s budget proposal?
    Today on AirTalk: Mayor Karen Bass’s budget proposal; LAUSD screen time proposal; Civics; and interviews with LA Mayoral candidates Nithya Raman and Rae Huang.
  • A night time photo of a multi-story building with the name, "Clifton's" outside. People are hanging out outside.
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    Today on AirTalk: Downtown L.A.; Student loan repayment; SoCal History: Culver City; E-bikes; California's cannabis industry; and what's your relationship with marijuana?
    As Clifton's plans to shutter its doors, we check in on Downtown LA
    Today on AirTalk: Downtown L.A.; Student loan repayment; SoCal History: Culver City; E-bikes; California's cannabis industry; and what's your relationship with marijuana?
  • Fort Wayne, Ind., is known as the "City of Churches." The city is home to more than 350 churches, many of which also run their own schools.
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    Today on AirTalk: New data on young men and religion; Self-storage; Detroit-style pizza; FilmWeek; and What is a film producer?
    Gallup data: young men's religiosity continues to grow
    Today on AirTalk: New data on young men and religion; Self-storage; Detroit-style pizza; FilmWeek; and What is a film producer?
  • Rep. Eric Swalwell, a man with light skin tone, wearing a blue zip-up sweater, speaks as he gestures with his hands. Out of focus in the background are two people, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi, and a wall of posters.
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    Today on AirTalk: The state of the California governor’s race; PetTalk: ask a vet! The LA Times Festival of Books; and TV Talk.
    After Swalwell’s exit, a new poll shows the current state of the California governor’s race
    Today on AirTalk: The state of the California governor’s race; PetTalk: ask a vet! The LA Times Festival of Books; and TV Talk.
  • A male present person with a light skin tone holding up his hands. He is dressed ornately in red and white.
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    Today on AirTalk: Popes and politics; L.A. City Charter reform proposals; Doing things alone; Will Gen Z save moviegoing? A chimpanzee civil war? and Grief and comedy.
    The history of popes and politics
    Today on AirTalk: Popes and politics; L.A. City Charter reform proposals; Doing things alone; Will Gen Z save moviegoing? A chimpanzee civil war? and Grief and comedy.
  • A woman's face, which is medium skin tone, is hidden behind a piece of white poster board that says "Parents supports educators!"
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    Today on AirTalk: LAUSD averts strike, How is the war in Iran affecting local ports? Interviews with Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra, and Adam Miller.
    LAUSD averts strike
    Today on AirTalk: LAUSD averts strike, How is the war in Iran affecting local ports? Interviews with Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra, and Adam Miller.
  • A man in a suit jacket and no tie holds a mic. He wears a wedding band on his left hand.
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    Today on AirTalk: Where does the governor’s race stand? LAUSD strike update; How California cleaned up its skies; The Moth comes to LA; and 2026 NHL and NBA Playoffs Preview.
    With Swalwell out, where does the governor’s race stand?
    Today on AirTalk: Where does the governor’s race stand? LAUSD strike update; How California cleaned up its skies; The Moth comes to LA; and 2026 NHL and NBA Playoffs Preview.
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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