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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.
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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  • Listen 1:04:05
    Today on AirTalk, what to expect as the latest stormy weather moves into Southern California. Also on the show, new California Bill to protect abortion rights; what happens when the state’s COVID Eviction rule expires?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what to expect as the latest stormy weather moves into Southern California. Also on the show, new California Bill to protect abortion rights; what happens when the state’s COVID Eviction rule expires?; and more.
  • Listen 1:02:53
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the LAUSD union strike and what parents are saying. Also on the show, one month since the massive earthquake in Turkey; does marriage keep you alive longer?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the LAUSD union strike and what parents are saying. Also on the show, one month since the massive earthquake in Turkey; does marriage keep you alive longer?; and more.
  • Listen 59:23
    Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about the upcoming LAUSD strike. Also on the show, how the rainy season is impacting allergies; a look back on 20 years since the Iraq invasion; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about the upcoming LAUSD strike. Also on the show, how the rainy season is impacting allergies; a look back on 20 years since the Iraq invasion; and more.
  • Listen 1:02:29
    Today on AirTalk, heavy downpour is causing landslides and flooding, threatening erosions in our coastal communities. as Also on the show, when will California’s high speed trains be finished?; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, heavy downpour is causing landslides and flooding, threatening erosions in our coastal communities. as Also on the show, when will California’s high speed trains be finished?; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:02:38
    Today on AirTalk, California lifts water restrictions amidst heavy rain and snow drowns the state. Also on the show, the madness ensuing in college basketball; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, California lifts water restrictions amidst heavy rain and snow drowns the state. Also on the show, the madness ensuing in college basketball; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:01:51
    Today on AirTalk, the impact of the canceled salmon fishing season has on different regions and native tribes. Also on the show, one-on-one with LAPD Chief Michael Moore; how gut health can affect your overall health; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the impact of the canceled salmon fishing season has on different regions and native tribes. Also on the show, one-on-one with LAPD Chief Michael Moore; how gut health can affect your overall health; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:23
    Today on AirTalk, what to expect as the latest atmospheric river hits the state. Also on the show, how white lies can ease anxiety for dementia patients; one-on-one with Mayor Karen Bass; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what to expect as the latest atmospheric river hits the state. Also on the show, how white lies can ease anxiety for dementia patients; one-on-one with Mayor Karen Bass; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:25
    Today on AirTalk, what is happening to Silicon Valley Bank and the impact it’s causing– we explain. Also on the show, the highlights from the 95th Oscar; looking back at the last 3 years of Covid and what we learned; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what is happening to Silicon Valley Bank and the impact it’s causing– we explain. Also on the show, the highlights from the 95th Oscar; looking back at the last 3 years of Covid and what we learned; and more.
  • Listen 1:40:05
    Today on AirTalk, the delicious feast that’s returning to the Rose Bowl – we tell you more. Also on the show, the warm atmospheric river coming to California;  FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the delicious feast that’s returning to the Rose Bowl – we tell you more. Also on the show, the warm atmospheric river coming to California;  FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:03
    Today on AirTalk, the vote on a new housing ordinance in Huntington Beach. What is it and what to expect. Also on the show, the latest on former L.A. politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ trial; the rise in colon cancer among young people; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the vote on a new housing ordinance in Huntington Beach. What is it and what to expect. Also on the show, the latest on former L.A. politician Mark Ridley-Thomas’ trial; the rise in colon cancer among young people; 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