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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?
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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Recent Episodes
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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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Today on AirTalk, a Federal judge blocks California law banning guns. Also on the show, the pros and cons of Prop 47; Larry Mantle and the chocolate factory; LA City Council proposes response to hate fliers; and more. -
Listen 1:39:12Today on AirTalk, the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from the primary ballot. Also on the show, the future of charter schools on LAUSD campuses; end of the year check in with local restaurateur Tirsa Farah; more men are becoming primary caregivers for their loved ones; California OKs new rules allowing recycled water to be used as drinking water and more.Today on AirTalk, the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from the primary ballot. Also on the show, the future of charter schools on LAUSD campuses; end of the year check in with local restaurateur Tirsa Farah; more men are becoming primary caregivers for their loved ones; California OKs new rules allowing recycled water to be used as drinking water and more. -
Today on AirTalk, California’s rich exodus. Also on the show, an interfaith dialogue on the war in Gaza; everything you need to know about ketamine treatment; listeners share their favorite holiday movies and more. -
Listen 1:39:33Today on AirTalk, the Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples. Also on the show, how are the politics of immigration shifting within the Democratic party; the history of the Jewish community in Los Angeles; Mayor Karen Bass’s housing goal; what does it mean to be a Godparent? and more.Today on AirTalk, the Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples. Also on the show, how are the politics of immigration shifting within the Democratic party; the history of the Jewish community in Los Angeles; Mayor Karen Bass’s housing goal; what does it mean to be a Godparent? and more. -
Listen 1:39:13Today on AirTalk, final recommendations made by scholars on how to improve accountability in LA City government. Also on the show, tell us all about your favorite third place; the best places for boba in Los Angeles; FilmWeek: ‘Wonka,’ ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ ‘Godard Cinema’ and more.Today on AirTalk, final recommendations made by scholars on how to improve accountability in LA City government. Also on the show, tell us all about your favorite third place; the best places for boba in Los Angeles; FilmWeek: ‘Wonka,’ ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ ‘Godard Cinema’ and more. -
Listen 1:39:08Today on AirTalk, After 110 freeway protest listeners comment on effective protest methods. Also on the show, a new CalMatters piece examines how car insurance rates are impacting drivers; TV-Talk: 6 shows to talk about including ‘The Crown’ Season 6, ‘Jujustu Kaisen’ Season 2, ‘Reacher’ Season 2 and more.Today on AirTalk, After 110 freeway protest listeners comment on effective protest methods. Also on the show, a new CalMatters piece examines how car insurance rates are impacting drivers; TV-Talk: 6 shows to talk about including ‘The Crown’ Season 6, ‘Jujustu Kaisen’ Season 2, ‘Reacher’ Season 2 and more. -
Listen 1:39:19Today on AirTalk, Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles to fix defective autopilot system. Also on the show, LA County’s landfill crisis; EU passes landmark legislation regulating AI; singing your baby to sleep could help their language development; tell us about the best (or worst) surprise party you’ve thrown and more.Today on AirTalk, Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles to fix defective autopilot system. Also on the show, LA County’s landfill crisis; EU passes landmark legislation regulating AI; singing your baby to sleep could help their language development; tell us about the best (or worst) surprise party you’ve thrown and more. -
Listen 1:39:30Today on AirTalk, LA Controller’s audit of LAPD helicopters questions their use. Also on the show, Gen Z weighs in on their spotify wrapped; everything you need to know about cooking oils and how to use them; takeaways from UN Climate Conference COP28; the debate of free speech troubling college campuses across America and more.Today on AirTalk, LA Controller’s audit of LAPD helicopters questions their use. Also on the show, Gen Z weighs in on their spotify wrapped; everything you need to know about cooking oils and how to use them; takeaways from UN Climate Conference COP28; the debate of free speech troubling college campuses across America and more. -
Listen 1:39:13Today on AirTalk, Shohei Ohtani signs a $700 million deal with the Dodgers. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the Southern California to Vegas high speed rail project; historian Jennifer Burns on her biography of Milton Friedman; the history of the Salton Sea; Taylor Swift course to begin next year at Harvard and more.Today on AirTalk, Shohei Ohtani signs a $700 million deal with the Dodgers. Also on the show, everything you need to know about the Southern California to Vegas high speed rail project; historian Jennifer Burns on her biography of Milton Friedman; the history of the Salton Sea; Taylor Swift course to begin next year at Harvard and more. -
Listen 1:39:16Today on AirTalk, what to know about California’s budget deficit. Also on the show, a new book from columnist Taylor Lorenz explores the rise of society's online culture; Nancy Silverton shares the cookie that changed her life; FilmWeek: Poor Things,’ ‘Fast Charlie,’ ‘The Peasants’ and more.Today on AirTalk, what to know about California’s budget deficit. Also on the show, a new book from columnist Taylor Lorenz explores the rise of society's online culture; Nancy Silverton shares the cookie that changed her life; FilmWeek: Poor Things,’ ‘Fast Charlie,’ ‘The Peasants’ and more.
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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