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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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    Polls show a majority of Americans (except Hispanics) approve of Arizona's new immigration law. Google vs. Apple, Time Warner vs. Hulu--who will rule tomorrow's tech gadgets? Kerry-Lieberman energy bill. Later, get rid of the performance review.
    Polls show a majority of Americans (except Hispanics) approve of Arizona's new immigration law. Google vs. Apple, Time Warner vs. Hulu--who will rule tomorrow's tech gadgets? Kerry-Lieberman energy bill. Later, get rid of the performance review.
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    Arizona bans ethnic studies programs. Debating an LAUSD parcel tax- should Angelenos pay more to keep their school district afloat? With new prime minister David Cameron, what's next for British government? Later, the pill for men? And, the history of gay life in the Old West.
    Arizona bans ethnic studies programs. Debating an LAUSD parcel tax- should Angelenos pay more to keep their school district afloat? With new prime minister David Cameron, what's next for British government? Later, the pill for men? And, the history of gay life in the Old West.
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    Do suspected terrorists have the right to remain silent? Global universities are turning talk of brain drain to brain circulation. Later, AirTalk on the road from Costa Mesa to explore religious tension on UC campuses.
    Do suspected terrorists have the right to remain silent? Global universities are turning talk of brain drain to brain circulation. Later, AirTalk on the road from Costa Mesa to explore religious tension on UC campuses.
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    President Obama picks Elena Kagan to replace Supreme Court Justice Stevens. What lasting effects will the Gulf oil spill have on wildlife--and energy policy? Remembering Lena Horne. Then, debating Prop 14: should California have an open primary?
    President Obama picks Elena Kagan to replace Supreme Court Justice Stevens. What lasting effects will the Gulf oil spill have on wildlife--and energy policy? Remembering Lena Horne. Then, debating Prop 14: should California have an open primary?
  • Listen 1:44:31
    Trading concerns over the stock market's wild ride. Economy shows largest job growth in four years. Kitty Kelley's take on the life of Oprah Winfrey. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Iron Man 2, Mother and Child, Babies, and The Human Centipede. Later, a history of DreamWorks studios and the men who would be king.
    Trading concerns over the stock market's wild ride. Economy shows largest job growth in four years. Kitty Kelley's take on the life of Oprah Winfrey. And it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Iron Man 2, Mother and Child, Babies, and The Human Centipede. Later, a history of DreamWorks studios and the men who would be king.
  • Listen 1:44:29
    LA to landlords: no rate hikes for (some) renters. A new study says too much or too little sleep can lead to premature death. Limiting tech addiction- could you last three days without your cell phone or the internet? And noise: why we hate it- and can't live without it.
    LA to landlords: no rate hikes for (some) renters. A new study says too much or too little sleep can lead to premature death. Limiting tech addiction- could you last three days without your cell phone or the internet? And noise: why we hate it- and can't live without it.
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    Times Square bomber update. Analyzing the scope of Greece's debt crisis. Britain awaits an exciting and unpredictable election. And veteran news anchor Jim Lehrer discusses his latest novel and life in journalism.
    Times Square bomber update. Analyzing the scope of Greece's debt crisis. Britain awaits an exciting and unpredictable election. And veteran news anchor Jim Lehrer discusses his latest novel and life in journalism.
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    Times Square bombing suspect arrested. Study finds that human growth hormone makes you faster. California's high speed rail plan lacks funds. LA to close hundreds of marijuana dispensaries. And Molly Ringwald talks about getting the pretty back in life.
    Times Square bombing suspect arrested. Study finds that human growth hormone makes you faster. California's high speed rail plan lacks funds. LA to close hundreds of marijuana dispensaries. And Molly Ringwald talks about getting the pretty back in life.
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    Containing the Gulf oil spill. A recap of the California GOP's gubernatorial debate. Michael Shermer explains why there is no better time for humans to be alive than right now. And tortoises are about to cross the finish line to extinction.
    Containing the Gulf oil spill. A recap of the California GOP's gubernatorial debate. Michael Shermer explains why there is no better time for humans to be alive than right now. And tortoises are about to cross the finish line to extinction.
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    Legal challenges to Arizona's immigration law. 100,000 marchers expected at immigrants' rights May Day rally in Downtown LA. Gulf of Mexico oil spill reaches the coast. Is the love affair over between Barack Obama and the White House Press Corps? And T-G-I-FilmWeek! We review newly released movies, including A Nightmare on Elm Street, Furry Vengeance, Please Give, Harry Brown, and The Good Heart. Later, if Jerry Weintraub stops talking, you'll know he's dead.
    Legal challenges to Arizona's immigration law. 100,000 marchers expected at immigrants' rights May Day rally in Downtown LA. Gulf of Mexico oil spill reaches the coast. Is the love affair over between Barack Obama and the White House Press Corps? And T-G-I-FilmWeek! We review newly released movies, including A Nightmare on Elm Street, Furry Vengeance, Please Give, Harry Brown, and The Good Heart. Later, if Jerry Weintraub stops talking, you'll know he's dead.

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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