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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, California Democratic divide over Israel-Hamas war. Also on the show, Rockefeller Foundation president Dr. Rajiv Shah on his new book; challenges drivers over 70 face at the DMV; tips and tricks for Thanksgiving cooking and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Sam Altman joins Microsoft after being ousted as CEO at OpenAI. Also on the show, cellphone bans in school; Larry talks with LA Mayor Karen Bass; the best Deli’s in LA and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Why California is facing a maternity crisis. Also on the show, the future of the weight loss drug market; FilmWeek: ‘Dream Scenario,’ ‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite,’ ‘Saltburn’, FilmWeek Feature: Larry Interviews Taika Waititi and more. -
Listen 1:39:16Today on AirTalk, exploring how the U.S Census calculates Indigenous or Native American identity. Also on the show, new research from Pew examines American tipping culture; the history of TB in Los Angeles; TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ and more.Today on AirTalk, exploring how the U.S Census calculates Indigenous or Native American identity. Also on the show, new research from Pew examines American tipping culture; the history of TB in Los Angeles; TV-Talk: 7 Shows To Watch Including ‘Julia’ Season 2, ‘The Crown’ Final Season & ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the SAG-AFTRA tentative deal. Also on the show, Larry talks with LAPD Chief Moore; No Labels co-founder Holly Page on the organizations intentions for the 2024 elections; UCLA study finds Gen Z wants less sex on screen and more. -
Listen 1:39:15Today on AirTalk, How to navigate conversations about the conflict overseas over the holidays . Also on the show, the growing popularity of homeschool education; CA legislature passes bill to improve media literacy in K-12; how to access mental health benefits plans through your employer; an interview with bestselling author Michael Connelly and more .
Today on AirTalk, How to navigate conversations about the conflict overseas over the holidays . Also on the show, the growing popularity of homeschool education; CA legislature passes bill to improve media literacy in K-12; how to access mental health benefits plans through your employer; an interview with bestselling author Michael Connelly and more . -
Listen 1:25:54Today on AirTalk, The latest on the I-10 freeway closure. Also on the show, looking back at five years since the Woolsey Fire; Professor Molly Manning on her new book The War of Words; the importance of the Tustin Hangars; navigating family gatherings during the holidays and more.Today on AirTalk, The latest on the I-10 freeway closure. Also on the show, looking back at five years since the Woolsey Fire; Professor Molly Manning on her new book The War of Words; the importance of the Tustin Hangars; navigating family gatherings during the holidays and more. -
Listen 1:39:19Today on AirTalk, Veteran Series: the issues facing millions of women who return home from service. Also on the show, celebrating Diwali with these sweet treats; how this viral test tells if your relationship is meant to last; FilmWeek: ‘The Marvels’ ‘Your Lucky Day,’ ‘Bella’ and more.Today on AirTalk, Veteran Series: the issues facing millions of women who return home from service. Also on the show, celebrating Diwali with these sweet treats; how this viral test tells if your relationship is meant to last; FilmWeek: ‘The Marvels’ ‘Your Lucky Day,’ ‘Bella’ and more. -
Listen 1:39:27Today on AirTalk, Hollywood strikes end as SAG-AFTRA reaches a deal with studios. Also on the show, author Sarah Royal discusses her biography A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic And Determined Life Of Lucille Ball; Veterans Series IV: Kai Ryssdal discusses his experience as a U.S. Navy veteran; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Curse,’ ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Everyone Else Burns’ and more.
Today on AirTalk, Hollywood strikes end as SAG-AFTRA reaches a deal with studios. Also on the show, author Sarah Royal discusses her biography A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic And Determined Life Of Lucille Ball; Veterans Series IV: Kai Ryssdal discusses his experience as a U.S. Navy veteran; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Curse,’ ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Everyone Else Burns’ and more. -
Listen 1:39:30Today on AirTalk, new research from UCLA examines the conditions of young California workers. Also on the show, how deepfake AI pornography is influencing your life; an interview with The Doors drummer John Densmore on his new book ; Veteran Series: understanding VA benefits and more.Today on AirTalk, new research from UCLA examines the conditions of young California workers. Also on the show, how deepfake AI pornography is influencing your life; an interview with The Doors drummer John Densmore on his new book ; Veteran Series: understanding VA benefits 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