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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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    Today on AirTalk: Holiday storm? SoCal restaurant industry check-in; When did you first start feeling “old?” LAist year in review; TV Talk.
    Today on AirTalk: Holiday storm? SoCal restaurant industry check-in; When did you first start feeling “old?” LAist year in review; TV Talk.

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  • Listen 1:34:14
    On Today's Air Talk we'll take a look at Gov. Jerry Brown's call for deeper budget cuts, the California state's challenge of the federal Secure Communities Act, we'll open the question to listeners about summer plans for their children, a closer examination of the Obama campaigns strategy and where it needs help, a look at living wills and the author Jill Lepore joins us to talk about her new book The Mansion of Happiness. Plus, the latest news.
    On Today's Air Talk we'll take a look at Gov. Jerry Brown's call for deeper budget cuts, the California state's challenge of the federal Secure Communities Act, we'll open the question to listeners about summer plans for their children, a closer examination of the Obama campaigns strategy and where it needs help, a look at living wills and the author Jill Lepore joins us to talk about her new book The Mansion of Happiness. Plus, the latest news.
  • Listen 1:33:25
    On today's show we recap the King's historic Stanley Cup victory, debate the merits of a nosy neighbor in the Anthony Sanchez case, get an in-depth look at Mexico's presidential elections, discuss the billion-dollar Farm Bill in the senate and talk to legendary sportswriter Frank Deford. Plus, the latest news.
    On today's show we recap the King's historic Stanley Cup victory, debate the merits of a nosy neighbor in the Anthony Sanchez case, get an in-depth look at Mexico's presidential elections, discuss the billion-dollar Farm Bill in the senate and talk to legendary sportswriter Frank Deford. Plus, the latest news.
  • Listen 1:32:56
    On today's show we'll discuss the LA County's crackdown on welfare fraud, an agreement made between LAUSD and the UTLA and the decision over Doe v Deasy, a new poll shows the American public's feeling about cyber-security and examining the words we use with Author Stephen Prothero. Plus, the latest news
    On today's show we'll discuss the LA County's crackdown on welfare fraud, an agreement made between LAUSD and the UTLA and the decision over Doe v Deasy, a new poll shows the American public's feeling about cyber-security and examining the words we use with Author Stephen Prothero. Plus, the latest news
  • Listen 1:34:53
    On Today's Air Talk we'll discuss the impending power down of the San Onofre Nuclear Plant, Mayor Villaraigosa and Jerry Brown's pension reform, Belmont Stakes hopeful I'll Have Another's injury, The Car Talk guys are closing the garage, our critics curate another round of Film week and the return of the L.A. film festival. Plus, the latest news.
    On Today's Air Talk we'll discuss the impending power down of the San Onofre Nuclear Plant, Mayor Villaraigosa and Jerry Brown's pension reform, Belmont Stakes hopeful I'll Have Another's injury, The Car Talk guys are closing the garage, our critics curate another round of Film week and the return of the L.A. film festival. Plus, the latest news.
  • Listen 1:34:43
    Today on Air Talk we'll discuss President Obama's latest visit to Los Angeles, The LA Kings getting another shot at the Stanley Cup in New Jersey, a roundtable discussion with our favorite Orange County journalists, a look at our continuing economic woes and how they are affecting debt collection, a conversation with Rep. Howard Berman on the battle in the San Fernando Valley and handicapping the odds of "I'll Have Another" winning the Triple Crown. Plus, the latest news.
    Today on Air Talk we'll discuss President Obama's latest visit to Los Angeles, The LA Kings getting another shot at the Stanley Cup in New Jersey, a roundtable discussion with our favorite Orange County journalists, a look at our continuing economic woes and how they are affecting debt collection, a conversation with Rep. Howard Berman on the battle in the San Fernando Valley and handicapping the odds of "I'll Have Another" winning the Triple Crown. Plus, the latest news.
  • Listen 1:33:27
    Today on AirTalk we'll pore over California's primary results, take a look at the effect the recall election in Wisconsin could have on unions in our state, reflect on the passing of Ray Bradbury, and get an update on the jury selection in the Jerry Sandusky case.
    Today on AirTalk we'll pore over California's primary results, take a look at the effect the recall election in Wisconsin could have on unions in our state, reflect on the passing of Ray Bradbury, and get an update on the jury selection in the Jerry Sandusky case.
  • Listen 1:32:40
    Today on AirTalk we preview Wisconsin's recall vote and its implications, examine gaming trends in light of E3's kickoff, discover how music can be used to help the homeless, figure out just how polarized this country is, find out why a man was booted from a Barnes & Noble, and listen in to the sweet, sweet sounds of obsolescence.
    Today on AirTalk we preview Wisconsin's recall vote and its implications, examine gaming trends in light of E3's kickoff, discover how music can be used to help the homeless, figure out just how polarized this country is, find out why a man was booted from a Barnes & Noble, and listen in to the sweet, sweet sounds of obsolescence.
  • Listen 1:33:57
    Today on AirTalk, we preview the issues and elections on tomorrow's California ballot, invite NPR's Tamara Keith to return to her old stomping grounds of KPCC, look at recent public opinion surrounding the state's high-speed rail project, discuss a new law that could force you to save for retirement, and examine "problem people" in life and how best to deal with them.
    Today on AirTalk, we preview the issues and elections on tomorrow's California ballot, invite NPR's Tamara Keith to return to her old stomping grounds of KPCC, look at recent public opinion surrounding the state's high-speed rail project, discuss a new law that could force you to save for retirement, and examine "problem people" in life and how best to deal with them.
  • Listen 1:33:48
    Today on AirTalk we examine this month's jobs report, learn about a bill that could help California food entrepreneurs, talk hockey with L.A. Kings announcer Bob Miller, bring in our critics for another round of FilmWeek reviews, and look at how fairy tales have been adapted to the big screen.
    Today on AirTalk we examine this month's jobs report, learn about a bill that could help California food entrepreneurs, talk hockey with L.A. Kings announcer Bob Miller, bring in our critics for another round of FilmWeek reviews, and look at how fairy tales have been adapted to the big screen.
  • Listen 1:34:51
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss Orange County's Great Park proposal, new teacher evaluations for LAUSD, the effect of super PACs on the election, New York City Mayor Bloomberg's crusade against large sodas, and the movement of men into job sectors traditionally dominated by women.
    Today on AirTalk we'll discuss Orange County's Great Park proposal, new teacher evaluations for LAUSD, the effect of super PACs on the election, New York City Mayor Bloomberg's crusade against large sodas, and the movement of men into job sectors traditionally dominated by women.

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