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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: 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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    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.
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    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.
  • Listen 1:44:29
    Reactions to Obama's call for immigration reform. Fixing California's teacher layoff process. Anthem Blue Cross plans premium rate hikes. Later, for improved classroom instruction, Stanley Fish says, DON'T rate my professors.
    Reactions to Obama's call for immigration reform. Fixing California's teacher layoff process. Anthem Blue Cross plans premium rate hikes. Later, for improved classroom instruction, Stanley Fish says, DON'T rate my professors.
  • Listen 1:36:31
    Obama renews his push for immigration reform. Do unpaid internships perpetuate inequality? Gingrich, Pawlenty, Romney, Huckabee: is it too soon to talk 2012 GOP candidates? Later, from food and sex to horror movies and abstract art, Paul Bloom tells us how pleasure works.
    Obama renews his push for immigration reform. Do unpaid internships perpetuate inequality? Gingrich, Pawlenty, Romney, Huckabee: is it too soon to talk 2012 GOP candidates? Later, from food and sex to horror movies and abstract art, Paul Bloom tells us how pleasure works.
  • Listen 1:44:26
    Will California adopt digital license plates with ads? What's behind the trend of increased childlessness in the United States? Kagan hearings continue. And the FDA considers approving genetically-engineered salmon that grows at twice the normal rate.
    Will California adopt digital license plates with ads? What's behind the trend of increased childlessness in the United States? Kagan hearings continue. And the FDA considers approving genetically-engineered salmon that grows at twice the normal rate.
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    Supreme Court extends gun rights. Artist John Baldessari gives Larry Mantle a tour of his new exhibition at LACMA. Then, we preview Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination hearings. Later, understanding the Hispanic electorate in America.
    Supreme Court extends gun rights. Artist John Baldessari gives Larry Mantle a tour of his new exhibition at LACMA. Then, we preview Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination hearings. Later, understanding the Hispanic electorate in America.
  • Listen 1:36:32
    Congress reaches a deal on sweeping financial reform bill. Then, without an extension of federal unmployment benefits, what's next for the jobless? And TGI-FilmWeek! Guest host David Lazarus and the critics review the week's new releases, including Knight and Day, Grown-Ups, The Killer Inside Me, Restrepo, and Let It Rain. Later, actress Pam Grier looks back on her life in three acts.
    Congress reaches a deal on sweeping financial reform bill. Then, without an extension of federal unmployment benefits, what's next for the jobless? And TGI-FilmWeek! Guest host David Lazarus and the critics review the week's new releases, including Knight and Day, Grown-Ups, The Killer Inside Me, Restrepo, and Let It Rain. Later, actress Pam Grier looks back on her life in three acts.

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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