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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?
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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 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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  • Signage is seen at the picket line outside Warner Bros. Studios on October 23, 2023 in Burbank, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, What to expect as negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP resume today. Also on the show, NBA season preview; In-N-Out turns 75; Larry talks with Glynn Washington of Spooked! and more.
    Negotiations Between SAG-AFTRA and The AMPTP Resume Today – What To Expect
    Today on AirTalk, What to expect as negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP resume today. Also on the show, NBA season preview; In-N-Out turns 75; Larry talks with Glynn Washington of Spooked! and more.
  • A picture taken from Israel's southern city of Sderot shows smoke billowing during a Israeli strike on Gaza.
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    Today on AirTalk, Israel ramps up Gaza strikes. Also on the show; culinary historian Sarah Lohman discusses her new book; the history of SoCal Filipinos; stories of neighbors who made an impact and more.
    Israel Ramps Up Strikes On Gaza As US Advises Delaying Ground Offensive To Allow Talks On Captives
    Today on AirTalk, Israel ramps up Gaza strikes. Also on the show; culinary historian Sarah Lohman discusses her new book; the history of SoCal Filipinos; stories of neighbors who made an impact and more.
  • Striking SAG-AFTRA members and supporters picket outside Paramount Studios on day 98 of their strike against the Hollywood studios
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    Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA issued a costume warning for Halloween. Also on the show, home sales slow but no budge on prices in California; Southern California Fusion Food; FilmWeek: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘The Persian Version,’ ‘Beyond Utopia’ And More
    Halloween Costumes Now On Strike? The Latest With SAG, Actors And Studios
    Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA issued a costume warning for Halloween. Also on the show, home sales slow but no budge on prices in California; Southern California Fusion Food; FilmWeek: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘The Persian Version,’ ‘Beyond Utopia’ And More
  • Us Democratic Senator from West Virginia Joe Manchin (L) and Democratic Senator from New Jersey Cory Booker arrive for a briefing for senators on the Israel-Hamas conflict at the US Capitol.
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    Today on AirTalk, Biden grapples with political division amongst democrats over Israel. Also on the show, takeaways from the LA County DA Debate; Rev. Andy Bales on retiring; TV-Talk: Shows To Watch Including ‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 & The Return Of ‘The Daily Show’ and more.
    How is Biden Navigating Domestic Opinion On The Conflict In Israel?
    Today on AirTalk, Biden grapples with political division amongst democrats over Israel. Also on the show, takeaways from the LA County DA Debate; Rev. Andy Bales on retiring; TV-Talk: Shows To Watch Including ‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 & The Return Of ‘The Daily Show’ and more.
  • US President Joe Biden holds a press conference following a solidarity visit to Israel, on October 18, 2023.
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    Today on AirTalk, Biden visits Israel. Also on the show, California to produce its own affordable Insulin; LAist Investigation into the city of Vernon; LA may finally crack down on ‘Vanlords’; the best fall activities and more.
    Update On Israel-Palestine War As Biden Gives Speech Offering Aid & Support To Israel
    Today on AirTalk, Biden visits Israel. Also on the show, California to produce its own affordable Insulin; LAist Investigation into the city of Vernon; LA may finally crack down on ‘Vanlords’; the best fall activities and more.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 16: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) speaks briefly to reporters as he departs a House Republican Caucus at the U.S. Capitol.
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    Today on AirTalk, House Republicans to vote Jim Jordan as the new speaker. Also on the show, finding Covid-19 vaccines for your kids; an interview with actor Mandy Patinkin; breaking down Newsom’s vetoes; the effects of offshore wind farms and more.
    After Two Weeks Without A Speaker, The House Votes Today In Hopes Of Avoiding A Shutdown
    Today on AirTalk, House Republicans to vote Jim Jordan as the new speaker. Also on the show, finding Covid-19 vaccines for your kids; an interview with actor Mandy Patinkin; breaking down Newsom’s vetoes; the effects of offshore wind farms and more.
  • Eric Rector covers his face as he runs down a hill from flames racing through the Topanga Canyon area east of 02 November 1993.
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    Today on AirTalk, Nightmare fire potential in Topanga Canyon; R.I.P Dodgers 2023 Season; California Newsroom finds major loophole in Clean Air Act; the history of SoCal organized labor and more.
    The Ever-Present Risk Of Wind-Driven Wildfire In Topanga Canyon, And How Local Experts Are Working To Mitigate It
    Today on AirTalk, Nightmare fire potential in Topanga Canyon; R.I.P Dodgers 2023 Season; California Newsroom finds major loophole in Clean Air Act; the history of SoCal organized labor and more.
  • Israel's Iron Dome air defence system (L) intercept rockets launched from Gaza
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    Today on AirTalk, Israel orders Palestinians to evacuate Gaza. Also on the show, Highland Park Chef Teresa Montaño gives us a taste of Spanish-Portuguese cuisine; FilmWeek: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘The Mission,’ ‘Story Ave’ And More.
    As A Ground Invasion Looms, Israel Orders Palestinians To Evacuate North Gaza
    Today on AirTalk, Israel orders Palestinians to evacuate Gaza. Also on the show, Highland Park Chef Teresa Montaño gives us a taste of Spanish-Portuguese cuisine; FilmWeek: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘The Mission,’ ‘Story Ave’ And More.
  • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Workers walking in a SAG-AFTRA picket line at the Sony Pictures Studios, on October 11, 2023.
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    Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP negotiations come to a halt. Also on the show, a prolific LA law firm faked cases in court; an interview with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca; TV Talk: 5 Shows To Watch and more.
    Negotiations Break Down Between SAG-AFTRA And The AMPTP – What’s Next?
    Today on AirTalk, SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP negotiations come to a halt. Also on the show, a prolific LA law firm faked cases in court; an interview with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca; TV Talk: 5 Shows To Watch and more.
  • A man waves the Israeli flag across from Israeli army positions near the border area with Gaza on October 11, 2023.
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    Today on AirTalk, Netanyahu forms unity government. Also on the show, an interview with ATF Director Steve Dettelbach; triple play discusses Dodgers game 3; national coming out day; and more.
    Israel Forms Unity Government As Strikes Continue On Gaza
    Today on AirTalk, Netanyahu forms unity government. Also on the show, an interview with ATF Director Steve Dettelbach; triple play discusses Dodgers game 3; national coming out day; 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