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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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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. -
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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. -
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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.
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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