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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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    Today on AirTalk: The latest on Venezuela; What bills come into effect January 2026? A history of U.S. involvement in Latin America; and PetTalk: Ask a vet!
    Today on AirTalk: The latest on Venezuela; What bills come into effect January 2026? A history of U.S. involvement in Latin America; and PetTalk: Ask a vet!

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  • Listen 1:36:35
    BP will proceed with test to stop Gulf oil flow. California Chief Justice Ron George will not seek reelection. Will Congress renew Bush tax cuts set to expire? Should cash-strapped Social Security make you wait to retire until age 70? Later, Hamlet's Blackberry: a philosophy for managing electronics addiction.
    BP will proceed with test to stop Gulf oil flow. California Chief Justice Ron George will not seek reelection. Will Congress renew Bush tax cuts set to expire? Should cash-strapped Social Security make you wait to retire until age 70? Later, Hamlet's Blackberry: a philosophy for managing electronics addiction.
  • Listen 1:36:04
    Big F-in deal for FCC: appeals court strikes down fines for fleeting expletives. Next, is being an only child a blessing or a curse? Then, should California collect DNA from anyone accused of a felony? The NAACP elaborates on why it's calling the Tea Party racist. Later, ew - what shady, sketchy everyday sights creep you out?
    Big F-in deal for FCC: appeals court strikes down fines for fleeting expletives. Next, is being an only child a blessing or a curse? Then, should California collect DNA from anyone accused of a felony? The NAACP elaborates on why it's calling the Tea Party racist. Later, ew - what shady, sketchy everyday sights creep you out?
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    Obama's approval ratings hit new low. Mosque expansions face opposition--what's behind it? Jerry Brown defends California's program of DNA sampling of suspects. Is the Tea Party racist? Later, a look at the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
  • Listen 1:36:28
    Switzerland denies the U.S. extradition request for Roman Polanski. A look at the future of the music industry and its fight for survival. Day 83 of the BP oil spill. Later, medical overtreatment: when does more care mean less?
    Switzerland denies the U.S. extradition request for Roman Polanski. A look at the future of the music industry and its fight for survival. Day 83 of the BP oil spill. Later, medical overtreatment: when does more care mean less?
  • Listen 1:36:30
    How hard is it to convict a police officer when civilians are killed? California Assembly Speaker John Perez is in the House taking your questions about the budget and more. Then, what do women want... in the marketplace? Later, T-G-I-FilmWeek! Reviews of Despicable Me, Predators, The Kids are Alright, and The Girl Who Played with Fire. Later, actress Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford join Larry to discuss Love Ranch.
    How hard is it to convict a police officer when civilians are killed? California Assembly Speaker John Perez is in the House taking your questions about the budget and more. Then, what do women want... in the marketplace? Later, T-G-I-FilmWeek! Reviews of Despicable Me, Predators, The Kids are Alright, and The Girl Who Played with Fire. Later, actress Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford join Larry to discuss Love Ranch.
  • Listen 1:44:27
    What will LeBron James do? Emmy noms announced. Should McDonald's ban the toys from Happy Meals? What would such a move mean for other kinds of kid-targeted advertising? Xavier Becerra is in the House. Spain vs. Netherlands for the World Cup final. Later, Peter Buffet's thoughts on life and money.
    What will LeBron James do? Emmy noms announced. Should McDonald's ban the toys from Happy Meals? What would such a move mean for other kinds of kid-targeted advertising? Xavier Becerra is in the House. Spain vs. Netherlands for the World Cup final. Later, Peter Buffet's thoughts on life and money.
  • Listen 1:36:30
    Oakland awaits a verdict in the BART shooting trial. Next, reports of a swap of detained spies between the U.S. and Russia. Then, when a relationship status changes to "divorced," how are marriage lawyers using information on Facebook in the courtroom? And Beth Raymer shares her experiences running an offshore sports booking office.
    Oakland awaits a verdict in the BART shooting trial. Next, reports of a swap of detained spies between the U.S. and Russia. Then, when a relationship status changes to "divorced," how are marriage lawyers using information on Facebook in the courtroom? And Beth Raymer shares her experiences running an offshore sports booking office.
  • Listen 1:44:31
    Justice Department challenges Arizona immigration law. Should farm workers be entitled to overtime pay? Netanyahu's White House visit. Later, unwinding—and unplugging—on vacation.
    Justice Department challenges Arizona immigration law. Should farm workers be entitled to overtime pay? Netanyahu's White House visit. Later, unwinding—and unplugging—on vacation.
  • Listen 1:37:08
    Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use? Debating November's Prop 19. Then, the life and career of Willie Mays. Later, Fred Harvey's railway restaurant empire.
    Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use? Debating November's Prop 19. Then, the life and career of Willie Mays. Later, Fred Harvey's railway restaurant empire.
  • Listen 1:36:29
    What do last month's unemployment figures mean for an economic recovery? Advertising that looks like journalism in the LA Times. Larry visits the Anime Expo. And TGI-FilmWeek! Larry and the critics review the week's new movies, including Twilight: Eclipse, The Last Airbender, and Love Ranch. Next, we open the phones to hear what listeners think about Twilight: Eclipse. Later, Oliver Stone discusses his political documentary South of the Border.
    What do last month's unemployment figures mean for an economic recovery? Advertising that looks like journalism in the LA Times. Larry visits the Anime Expo. And TGI-FilmWeek! Larry and the critics review the week's new movies, including Twilight: Eclipse, The Last Airbender, and Love Ranch. Next, we open the phones to hear what listeners think about Twilight: Eclipse. Later, Oliver Stone discusses his political documentary South of the Border.

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