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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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President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
Listen 1:39:03
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 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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  • Listen 1:39:31
    Today on AirTalk, co-creator of The Daily Show Madeleine Smithberg talks about Jon Stewart’s return. Also on the show, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologizes for Super Bowl ad that was run by American Values super PAC; the rich history of California’s Black community in Los Angeles; everything you need to know about Love Languages; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, co-creator of The Daily Show Madeleine Smithberg talks about Jon Stewart’s return. Also on the show, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologizes for Super Bowl ad that was run by American Values super PAC; the rich history of California’s Black community in Los Angeles; everything you need to know about Love Languages; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:09
    Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty prepare to vote on a tentative agreement that would raise wages and provide more paid family leave. Also on the show, a new book documents the decades-long humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border; Austin Cross speaks with the owners of James Beard Semifinalists Gusto Bread; FilmWeek: ‘The Monk and the Gun,’ ‘The Space Race,’ ‘Disco Boy’; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty prepare to vote on a tentative agreement that would raise wages and provide more paid family leave. Also on the show, a new book documents the decades-long humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border; Austin Cross speaks with the owners of James Beard Semifinalists Gusto Bread; FilmWeek: ‘The Monk and the Gun,’ ‘The Space Race,’ ‘Disco Boy’; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:31
    Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot. Also on the show, when to know if it’s time to end therapy; everything you need to know about how Las Vegas is prepping for the Super Bowl; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot. Also on the show, when to know if it’s time to end therapy; everything you need to know about how Las Vegas is prepping for the Super Bowl; TV-Talk: 5 shows to watch; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:24
    Today on AirTalk, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced massive layoffs. Also on the show, what a new study reveals about the mind-body-pain connection; everything you need to know about nicotine pouch Zyn; Zach Woods talks with Larry about his new show satirizing public radio; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced massive layoffs. Also on the show, what a new study reveals about the mind-body-pain connection; everything you need to know about nicotine pouch Zyn; Zach Woods talks with Larry about his new show satirizing public radio; and more.
  • Listen 1:27:43
    Today on AirTalk, L.A battles the atmospheric river. Also on the show, Facebook celebrates its vicennial; everything you need to know about EV infrastructure; LA County DA candidate Dan Kapelovitz; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, L.A battles the atmospheric river. Also on the show, Facebook celebrates its vicennial; everything you need to know about EV infrastructure; LA County DA candidate Dan Kapelovitz; and more.
  • Listen 1:38:54
    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal atmospheric river. Also on the show, LAist Voter Game Plan launch; LA County DA candidate Judge Craig Mitchell; how to sustain the dwindling rice supply; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal atmospheric river. Also on the show, LAist Voter Game Plan launch; LA County DA candidate Judge Craig Mitchell; how to sustain the dwindling rice supply; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:10
    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal storm. Also on the show, experts weigh in on the Apple Vision Pro; Austin tries Portuguese food from Barra Santos; FilmWeek: ‘Argylle,’ ‘The Promised Land,’ ‘How To Have Sex’; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the SoCal storm. Also on the show, experts weigh in on the Apple Vision Pro; Austin tries Portuguese food from Barra Santos; FilmWeek: ‘Argylle,’ ‘The Promised Land,’ ‘How To Have Sex’; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:16
    Today on AirTalk, an atmospheric river drenches California. Also on the show, everything you need to know about consensual non-monogamy; the illegal marijuana market in Southern California; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Final Season; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, an atmospheric river drenches California. Also on the show, everything you need to know about consensual non-monogamy; the illegal marijuana market in Southern California; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Mr & Mrs. Smith,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Final Season; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:23
    Today on AirTalk, Remembering Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Also on the show, understanding prop 1; LA County DA incumbent and candidate George Gascón; listeners share their must have status symbol; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Remembering Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Also on the show, understanding prop 1; LA County DA incumbent and candidate George Gascón; listeners share their must have status symbol; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:32
    Today on AirTalk, 23andMe data breach lawsuit. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Nathan Hochman; why restaurants are getting louder; listeners share how they feel about parental financial assistance; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, 23andMe data breach lawsuit. Also on the show, LA County DA candidate Nathan Hochman; why restaurants are getting louder; listeners share how they feel about parental financial assistance; and more.

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