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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?
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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.
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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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  • Listen 1:39:29
    Today on AirTalk, Kevin McCarthy will exit Congress by year’s end. Also on the show, a new Stanford study examines the science of reading; husband and wife duo’s new book questions if we should colonize space; listeners share their favorite Hanukkah traditions; TV-Talk: 7 shows to watch and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Kevin McCarthy will exit Congress by year’s end. Also on the show, a new Stanford study examines the science of reading; husband and wife duo’s new book questions if we should colonize space; listeners share their favorite Hanukkah traditions; TV-Talk: 7 shows to watch and more.
  • Listen 1:39:41
    Today on AirTalk, TV sitcom genius and activist Norman Lear dies at 101. Also on the show, Emmy Award winning showrunner Jeff Melvoin tells us about his job in a new book; Actor Patrick Stewart chats with Larry about his new memoir and more.
    Today on AirTalk, TV sitcom genius and activist Norman Lear dies at 101. Also on the show, Emmy Award winning showrunner Jeff Melvoin tells us about his job in a new book; Actor Patrick Stewart chats with Larry about his new memoir and more.
  • Listen 1:39:18
    Today on AirTalk, L.A Times investigation finds Animal shelters are overwhelmed. Also on the show, sleeping pods in Reno, Nevada are combating homelessness; using hypnosis to treat IBS and other ailments; share with us the most embarrassing object you’re emotionally attached to and more.
    Today on AirTalk, L.A Times investigation finds Animal shelters are overwhelmed. Also on the show, sleeping pods in Reno, Nevada are combating homelessness; using hypnosis to treat IBS and other ailments; share with us the most embarrassing object you’re emotionally attached to and more.
  • Listen 1:39:23
    Today on AirTalk, LA City Council puts redistricting on the 2024 ballot. Also on the show, AAA survey shows that drivers know they engage in risky behavior; the history of Southern California citrus; cultural critic Peter Biskind on his new book Pandora's Box: How Guts, Guile, and Greed Upended TV, and more.
    Today on AirTalk, LA City Council puts redistricting on the 2024 ballot. Also on the show, AAA survey shows that drivers know they engage in risky behavior; the history of Southern California citrus; cultural critic Peter Biskind on his new book Pandora's Box: How Guts, Guile, and Greed Upended TV, and more.
  • Listen 1:39:20
    Today on AirTalk, first female Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93 . Also on the show, bringing Californians and Floridians together with Miami’s WLRN in a special joint broadcast; the mighty Cubano sandwich;  FilmWeek: ‘Monster,’ ‘Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer,’ ‘The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill’ and more.
    Today on AirTalk, first female Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93 . Also on the show, bringing Californians and Floridians together with Miami’s WLRN in a special joint broadcast; the mighty Cubano sandwich;  FilmWeek: ‘Monster,’ ‘Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer,’ ‘The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill’ and more.
  • Listen 1:39:23
    Today on AirTalk, LAist investigation into O.C Supervisor Andrew Do. Also on the show, LA County to Launch CARE Court tomorrow; Professor Robert Sapolsky on his new book Determined; TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Slow Horses’ Season 3 ‘High on the Hog,’ ‘De La Calle’ and more.
    Today on AirTalk, LAist investigation into O.C Supervisor Andrew Do. Also on the show, LA County to Launch CARE Court tomorrow; Professor Robert Sapolsky on his new book Determined; TV-Talk: 5 Shows To Watch Including ‘Slow Horses’ Season 3 ‘High on the Hog,’ ‘De La Calle’ and more.
  • Listen 1:39:20
    Today on AirTalk, LA City Council will vote on an independent redistricting commission proposal. Also on the show, the meaning of “eldest daughter syndrome”; how restaurant workers are dealing with mental health; new series of LAist’s ‘Imperfect Paradise’ explores the secrets of the Magic Castle;  new research shows how taking paternity leave helps fathers brain adapt to parenthood and more.
    Today on AirTalk, LA City Council will vote on an independent redistricting commission proposal. Also on the show, the meaning of “eldest daughter syndrome”; how restaurant workers are dealing with mental health; new series of LAist’s ‘Imperfect Paradise’ explores the secrets of the Magic Castle;  new research shows how taking paternity leave helps fathers brain adapt to parenthood and more.
  • Listen 1:08:52
    Today on AirTalk, Concerns about AI remain as actors vote to ratify strike agreement. Also on the show, a new car chase channel debuts on Pluto TV; interest rates may see cuts in 2024; the challenges plaguing workers in the video game industry and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Concerns about AI remain as actors vote to ratify strike agreement. Also on the show, a new car chase channel debuts on Pluto TV; interest rates may see cuts in 2024; the challenges plaguing workers in the video game industry and more.
  • Listen 1:39:24
    Today on AirTalk, comparing California and Florida’s response to COVID-19. Also on the show, author Kliph Nesteroff on comedy culture wars; how the Department of Mental Health is handling LA’s unhoused community; the history of Griffith Park and more.
    Today on AirTalk, comparing California and Florida’s response to COVID-19. Also on the show, author Kliph Nesteroff on comedy culture wars; how the Department of Mental Health is handling LA’s unhoused community; the history of Griffith Park and more.
  • Listen 1:39:16
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss an LAist investigation into the OC Supervisor who funded the daughter organization. Also on the show, today marks sixty years since JFK’s assassination; discussing our biggest Thanksgiving cooking flop; and FilmWeek critics review ‘Napoleon,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘American Symphony' ' and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss an LAist investigation into the OC Supervisor who funded the daughter organization. Also on the show, today marks sixty years since JFK’s assassination; discussing our biggest Thanksgiving cooking flop; and FilmWeek critics review ‘Napoleon,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘American Symphony' ' 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