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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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Delayed September jobs report shows solid job growth and a slight uptick in unemployment
Today on AirTalk:
- A surprisingly strong jobs report
- What to know about LAX ahead of Thanksgiving travel
- Are California facilities handling toxins are at risk for flooding?
- PUSD budget
- Mexico protests
- TV Talk
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Today on AirTalk: a new jobs report; What to know about LAX ahead of Thanksgiving travel; Are California facilities handling toxins are at risk for flooding? PUSD budget; Mexico protests; and TV Talk. -
Today on AirTalk: The CA gubernatorial race; how periods affect our brains; our expert vet answers your questions; and a check-in on the US-China tech war.
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Today on AirTalk, LAPD announces new chief. Also on the show, we look at the state of hybrid work; Austin tries food from the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival, FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we talk about marriage and voting differences. Also on the show, the latest on the dockworkers strike; a new report on breast cancer shows rising rates amongst younger women, what to watch this week in television on TV Talk; and more. -
Listen 1:39:35Today on AirTalk, The latest from the growing conflict in the Middle East. Also on the show, everything you need to know about PROP 2; how Shohei Ohtani is driving a new wave of tourism in Los Angeles, listeners share how political polarization has impacted their media consumption habits; and more.Today on AirTalk, The latest from the growing conflict in the Middle East. Also on the show, everything you need to know about PROP 2; how Shohei Ohtani is driving a new wave of tourism in Los Angeles, listeners share how political polarization has impacted their media consumption habits; and more. -
Listen 1:39:21Today on AirTalk, Israel-Iran tensions escalate into a ground invasion. Also on the show, the Triple Play look at the Dodgers path to the World Series; everything you need to know about bonds ahead of the election, a new book from NPR music looks at the women who defined genres; and more.Today on AirTalk, Israel-Iran tensions escalate into a ground invasion. Also on the show, the Triple Play look at the Dodgers path to the World Series; everything you need to know about bonds ahead of the election, a new book from NPR music looks at the women who defined genres; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Remembering legendary country musician Kris Kristofferson. Also on the show, the history of Southern California’s donut scene; Katy Perry’s album flop and the fall of female pop stars, Why Open AI looks to convert to a for-profit company; and more. -
How did a 22-year-old law student afford a $1 million home at the center of civil fraud allegations?Today on AirTalk, the $1 million home at the center of a civil fraud investigation. Also on the show, the not so secret world of casting directors; Austin tries Venezuelan arepas, Filmweek reviews; and more. -
Listen 1:39:40Today on AirTalk, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted in a federal corruption investigation. Also on the show, liberal gun ownership is increasing; a new book explores mid-century bowling architecture in America; Larry talks with District 41 Democratic candidate Will Rollins; TV Talk: shows to watch this week; and more.Today on AirTalk, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted in a federal corruption investigation. Also on the show, liberal gun ownership is increasing; a new book explores mid-century bowling architecture in America; Larry talks with District 41 Democratic candidate Will Rollins; TV Talk: shows to watch this week; and more. -
Listen 1:39:35Today on AirTalk, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict explained. Also on the show, listeners share their neighborhood dive bars; California Air Resources Board finds a decrease in emissions; Prop 3: reaffirming the right to same-sex marriage; LA County Sheriff’s Dept bans deputy gangs; and more.Today on AirTalk, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict explained. Also on the show, listeners share their neighborhood dive bars; California Air Resources Board finds a decrease in emissions; Prop 3: reaffirming the right to same-sex marriage; LA County Sheriff’s Dept bans deputy gangs; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we debate PROP 36 . Also on the show, a new study shows us how women’s brains change during pregnancy; everything you need to know about the XEC variant of Covid-19; the storied history of the Dodgers; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the challenges facing Newsom’s gasoline reserve plans. Also on the show, how trustworthy are political polls; should non-citizens be able to vote in municipal elections? Santa Ana will decide; listeners weigh in on teenage internships; and more.
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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