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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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Listen 1:39:02Today on AirTalk, we explore a new lawsuit that alleges LA city leaders of 'thwarting' a Venice homeless housing development. Also on the show, we look into who best to turn to when seeking advice; we dig into Filipino comfort food with the co-owner of Spoon & Pork; our FilmWeek critics review the latest release; Larry Mantle interviews actor Colman Domingo on his new film ‘Sing Sing;’ and more.Today on AirTalk, we explore a new lawsuit that alleges LA city leaders of 'thwarting' a Venice homeless housing development. Also on the show, we look into who best to turn to when seeking advice; we dig into Filipino comfort food with the co-owner of Spoon & Pork; our FilmWeek critics review the latest release; Larry Mantle interviews actor Colman Domingo on his new film ‘Sing Sing;’ and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office filed a lawsuit against an Airbnb influencer for allegedly illegally listing properties on vacation rental platforms. Also on the show, the latest on the Kroger and Albertsons merger; author Nicola Twilley stops by to talk about her new book ‘Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves;’ we rundown what to expect from the upcoming Republican National Convention; our TV critics review the best TV of the year so far; and more. -
Listen 1:39:37Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County and a look at the heat wave hitting Southern California. Also on the show, how a smaller prison population is impacting California’s available firefighters; we get an update on the France and UK elections; we examine why Americans are becoming skeptical of higher education; we explore the evolution of makeup trends throughout history; and more.Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County and a look at the heat wave hitting Southern California. Also on the show, how a smaller prison population is impacting California’s available firefighters; we get an update on the France and UK elections; we examine why Americans are becoming skeptical of higher education; we explore the evolution of makeup trends throughout history; and more. -
Listen 1:39:24Today on AirTalk, the latest on the White House response to President Biden’s health. Also on the show, Skydance Media buys Paramount Global; we examine what happened to NYC’s ‘congestion pricing’ system and if there’s been ripple effects; we explore what presidential immunity means; a new study finds a culprit behind declining butterfly populations; new book ‘Our Kindred Creatures: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals’ explains our recent empathy toward animals; and more.Today on AirTalk, the latest on the White House response to President Biden’s health. Also on the show, Skydance Media buys Paramount Global; we examine what happened to NYC’s ‘congestion pricing’ system and if there’s been ripple effects; we explore what presidential immunity means; a new study finds a culprit behind declining butterfly populations; new book ‘Our Kindred Creatures: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals’ explains our recent empathy toward animals; and more. -
Listen 1:39:30Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new proposal that looks to expand the size of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members. Also on the show, we dive into the history of the iconic Valley Girl accent; listeners share their thoughts on President Biden remaining in the 2024 presidential race; Larry Mantle and his son Desmond preview their new LAist podcast ‘Passing The Mantle;’ author Eric Weiner stops by to talk about his book ‘Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful life;’ and more.Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new proposal that looks to expand the size of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members. Also on the show, we dive into the history of the iconic Valley Girl accent; listeners share their thoughts on President Biden remaining in the 2024 presidential race; Larry Mantle and his son Desmond preview their new LAist podcast ‘Passing The Mantle;’ author Eric Weiner stops by to talk about his book ‘Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful life;’ and more. -
Father and son offer generational perspectives on a wide-range of issues, sharing their drive to understand the world — and the people — around them. -
Today on AirTalk, we’re sharing some of the best of Austin Cross on AirTalk Friday. First up, we take a deep dive into the world of hearing aids. Also on the show, author Bethonie Butler talks about her book ‘Black TV: Five Decades of Groundbreaking Television from Soul Train to Black-ish and Beyond;’ chef, baker, and author Nancy Silverton talks with us about life-changing cookies; Larry Mantle and our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we explore the legacy of Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 classic ‘Seven Samurai;' and more. -
Listen 1:39:21Today on AirTalk, we dig into the nine California state props that have qualified for the November ballot. Also on the show, a look into why the Therapeutic Van Transport Pilot Program in LA may be coming to an end; Chaz Ebert drops by to talk about her new book ‘It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness;’ we preview LAist’s Tournament of Cheeseburgers at Smorgasburg this weekend; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.Today on AirTalk, we dig into the nine California state props that have qualified for the November ballot. Also on the show, a look into why the Therapeutic Van Transport Pilot Program in LA may be coming to an end; Chaz Ebert drops by to talk about her new book ‘It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness;’ we preview LAist’s Tournament of Cheeseburgers at Smorgasburg this weekend; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more. -
Listen 1:39:33Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Southern California’s latest heat wave. Also on the show, we explore forgiveness and what research says about its mental health and physiological benefits; we get an update on COVID-19 variants; we dive into the concept of ‘medium friends’ and the best ways to navigate those relationships; and more.Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about Southern California’s latest heat wave. Also on the show, we explore forgiveness and what research says about its mental health and physiological benefits; we get an update on COVID-19 variants; we dive into the concept of ‘medium friends’ and the best ways to navigate those relationships; and more. -
Listen 1:39:09Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. Also on the show, how a hill in Irvine is providing us a glimpse into California’s drought-ridden future; we explore the rise of ‘micro-cheating;’ we breakdown the new California laws going into effect this month; Eric Sprankle talks about his new book ‘DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation;’ and more.Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. Also on the show, how a hill in Irvine is providing us a glimpse into California’s drought-ridden future; we explore the rise of ‘micro-cheating;’ we breakdown the new California laws going into effect this month; Eric Sprankle talks about his new book ‘DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation;’ and more.
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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