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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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President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
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- A Ukrainian peace deal?
- Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods?
- Food Friday: Armenian Bakery
- FilmWeek: What should you watch this week
- Renate Reinsve joins the show
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Today on AirTalk: A Ukrainian peace deal? Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods? Food Friday: Armenian Bakery; FilmWeek: What should you watch this week; and Renate Reinsve joins the show. -
Today on AirTalk: a new jobs report; What to know about LAX ahead of Thanksgiving travel; Are California facilities handling toxins are at risk for flooding? PUSD budget; Mexico protests; and TV Talk.
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Listen 1:39:11Today on AirTalk, a look into the role online sleuthing and digital vigilantism is playing within the protests against the war on Gaza on college campuses. Also on the show, chef Jordan Kahn drops by to discuss reopening his famed Culver City restaurant Vespertine; our film critics review the latest releases; Larry talks with director Jane Schoenbrun and actor Justice Smith on their new film ‘I Saw The TV Glow;’ and more.Today on AirTalk, a look into the role online sleuthing and digital vigilantism is playing within the protests against the war on Gaza on college campuses. Also on the show, chef Jordan Kahn drops by to discuss reopening his famed Culver City restaurant Vespertine; our film critics review the latest releases; Larry talks with director Jane Schoenbrun and actor Justice Smith on their new film ‘I Saw The TV Glow;’ and more. -
Listen 1:41:30Today on AirTalk, the latest on this morning's UCLA encampment dispersal led by hundreds of police in riot gear. Also on the show, a new survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows shifting expectations for those heading into retirement; our critics review the latest shows on TV and streaming; and more.Today on AirTalk, the latest on this morning's UCLA encampment dispersal led by hundreds of police in riot gear. Also on the show, a new survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows shifting expectations for those heading into retirement; our critics review the latest shows on TV and streaming; and more. -
Listen 1:40:15Today on AirTalk, a look into the violent clashes that brokeout overnight at UCLA between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counterprotesters, leading UCLA to call in LAPD for help. Also on the show, LAist Correspondent Emily Guerin joins us to talk about the new Imperfect Paradise series on California’s Colorado River negotiations; what the data says about how crime trends affects our behaviors; and more.Today on AirTalk, a look into the violent clashes that brokeout overnight at UCLA between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counterprotesters, leading UCLA to call in LAPD for help. Also on the show, LAist Correspondent Emily Guerin joins us to talk about the new Imperfect Paradise series on California’s Colorado River negotiations; what the data says about how crime trends affects our behaviors; and more. -
Listen 1:39:17Today on AirTalk, an update on the USC encampment protests and what you need to know about USC President Carol Folt’s meeting yesterday with pro-Palestienian protesters. Also on the show, New York Times media reporter Benjamin Mullin drops in to discuss his recent article on the behind-the-scenes issues at NPR; what the LA County Superior Court’s strike down of Senate Bill 9 means for the future of single-family zoning laws; and more.Today on AirTalk, an update on the USC encampment protests and what you need to know about USC President Carol Folt’s meeting yesterday with pro-Palestienian protesters. Also on the show, New York Times media reporter Benjamin Mullin drops in to discuss his recent article on the behind-the-scenes issues at NPR; what the LA County Superior Court’s strike down of Senate Bill 9 means for the future of single-family zoning laws; and more. -
Listen 1:39:07Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about Metro is addressing safety concerns for bus riders and drivers alike. Also on the show, a look into the current state of retail theft and what companies are doing to thwart would-be thieves; a deep-dive into the vast history of student activism; and more.Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about Metro is addressing safety concerns for bus riders and drivers alike. Also on the show, a look into the current state of retail theft and what companies are doing to thwart would-be thieves; a deep-dive into the vast history of student activism; and more. -
Listen 1:39:16Today on AirTalk, the latest on the charges filed Wednesday against a top aide to Los Angeles DA George Gascón. Also on the show, a conversation with Karla Vasquez on her new cookbook highlighting Salvadoran cuisine; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more.Today on AirTalk, the latest on the charges filed Wednesday against a top aide to Los Angeles DA George Gascón. Also on the show, a conversation with Karla Vasquez on her new cookbook highlighting Salvadoran cuisine; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more. -
Listen 49:25Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election. Also on the show, a dive into the history and recent disappearance of TV laugh tracks; our TV critics review the latest releases on streaming and TV; and more.Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election. Also on the show, a dive into the history and recent disappearance of TV laugh tracks; our TV critics review the latest releases on streaming and TV; and more. -
Listen 1:41:13Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the student camp-in movement and the pro-Palestinian protests happening across California universities. Also on the show, a look at the Supreme Court case that considers immunity for former President Trump; Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sits down to talk about her city budget proposal; and more.Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the student camp-in movement and the pro-Palestinian protests happening across California universities. Also on the show, a look at the Supreme Court case that considers immunity for former President Trump; Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sits down to talk about her city budget proposal; and more. -
Listen 1:39:52Today on AirTalk, we take a look at Mayor Bass’ new city budget proposal. Also on the show, a new ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll finds that Americans are more angry than proud when asked about recent news events and American politics; breaking down LA's concealed carry permit process; and more.Today on AirTalk, we take a look at Mayor Bass’ new city budget proposal. Also on the show, a new ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll finds that Americans are more angry than proud when asked about recent news events and American politics; breaking down LA's concealed carry permit process; and more. -
Listen 1:39:03Today on AirTalk, a look into why thousands of new apartments in Los Angeles are being built without on-site parking and what that might mean for neighborhoods. Also on the show, what the future holds for the Los Angeles River; a new LAist guide on California’s composting law; and more.Today on AirTalk, a look into why thousands of new apartments in Los Angeles are being built without on-site parking and what that might mean for neighborhoods. Also on the show, what the future holds for the Los Angeles River; a new LAist guide on California’s composting law; 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