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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?
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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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, CalMatters investigation into EDD. Also on the show, SCOTUS hears arguments today on Second Amendment gun rights; a new book examines the life of Mollie Moon; Veteran Series: mental health and PTSD. -
Listen 1:39:20Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA reviewing ‘Last, Best, and Final Offer’ from studios. Also on the show, theoretical physicist Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran on their new book The Warped Side of Our Universe; introducing the Veterans Series: taking a look at the challenges vets face in Southern California; the history of SoCal programmatic architecture and more.Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA reviewing ‘Last, Best, and Final Offer’ from studios. Also on the show, theoretical physicist Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran on their new book The Warped Side of Our Universe; introducing the Veterans Series: taking a look at the challenges vets face in Southern California; the history of SoCal programmatic architecture and more. -
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the Cedar Fair and Six Flags merger. Also on the show, radio's wartime role; testing bargain burgers for food friday; FilmWeek: ‘Fingernails,’ ‘Four Daughters,’ ‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project’ and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Local safety concerns amid the war in Gaza. Also on the show, our hangup with the word cougar; everything you need to know about the Beatles new ai song; TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘Bodies’ & ‘Invincible;’ Talking The Latest TV News and more. -
Today on AirTalk, People with foreign passports enter Rafah crossing. Also on the show, SCOTUS to hear Vidal v Elster trademarking case; the history of gossip; Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya discusses her new memoir and more. -
Today on AirTalk, CSU faculty voted to strike if necessary. Also on the show, author David Kipen discusses his new book on California; a new study finds a link between joint bank accounts and happy marriages; using sick days for time off and more. -
Listen 1:39:33Today on AirTalk, UAW reached a deal with GM ending a six week strike. Also on the show, Sierra Nevada’s Bighorn Sheep; Larry interviews authors of KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell book; the history of SoCal water; the climate crisis impact on local trails and more.
Today on AirTalk, UAW reached a deal with GM ending a six week strike. Also on the show, Sierra Nevada’s Bighorn Sheep; Larry interviews authors of KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell book; the history of SoCal water; the climate crisis impact on local trails and more. -
Today on AirTalk, The latest on COVID-19. Also on the show, the legal and moral considerations of civilian death toll in Israel-Hamas war; Treats For Día De Los Muertos; FilmWeek interview with director Alexander Payne and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Updates on the SAG-AFTRA Strike. Also on the show, the history of the Zoellner Quartet; reactions to California’s new DEI recommendations for community colleges; World Series predictions; TV Talk 7 shows to watch and more. -
Listen 1:39:36Today on AirTalk, Meta sued by states for harming young people’s mental health. Also on the show, the Navajo Nation debates repealing gay marriage ban; LAist Studios' Imperfect Paradise new podcast People vs. Karen; why the business model for new antibiotic drugs isn’t working; asking listeners about unforgettable first dates and more.Today on AirTalk, Meta sued by states for harming young people’s mental health. Also on the show, the Navajo Nation debates repealing gay marriage ban; LAist Studios' Imperfect Paradise new podcast People vs. Karen; why the business model for new antibiotic drugs isn’t working; asking listeners about unforgettable first dates 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