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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: Where does the governor’s race stand? LAUSD strike update; How California cleaned up its skies; The Moth comes to LA; and 2026 NHL and NBA Playoffs Preview.
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Today on AirTalk: Artemis II; Favorite videogame soundtracks; Food Friday: Ubefest; FilmWeek; and Hitler’s efforts to infiltrate Hollywood. -
Today on AirTalk: A super El Nino? How do video games impact your relationships? Trucking industry check-in Desi Arnaz's legacy; and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk: Proposal for new sales tax; Smart glasses pose serious privacy concerns; How do we fix education? What is food delivery like in 2026? and Pet Talk. -
Today on AirTalk; LA Mayoral race, Older drivers are more prone to danger, LA 2028 Olympic check-in, Route 66 turns 100 -
Today on Airtalk: 2026 Winter Olympics, Why birding is booming, Food Friday and FilmWeek -
City Hall and mayors' race updates, Oscars playoff music, Gayle Feldman, Invasive species, Prenups and TV Talk -
Washington Post layoffs, high-grossing theaters. activity and aging, longetivity and genetics, Michael Connelly, and favorite legal tv shows. -
CA disaster reports delays, how to cope with hearing loss, safe parking zones, and composer Marc Shaiman. -
2026 Grammys, CA gubernatorial, stuffed animals, LA fire insurance, Bari Weiss at CBS, and Tom Bradley's legacy. -
Today on AirTalk: ICE roundup; AI's impact on the job application process? Food Friday; FilmWeek; and A new book on ‘A Star is Born.’ -
Today on AirTalk: Protest songs; Restaurant check-in; The Culting of America; What goes into a ‘know your rights’ training?; Social media addiction lawsuits; and TV Talk. -
Today on AirTalk: New executive order for fire rebuilding; Are narcissists everywhere? Michael Shermer; The state of LA's soundstages; Underwater car loans; and David Denby.
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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