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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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  • In this photo illustration, a Lexie Lumen hearing aid rests on a pharmacy counter at a Walgreens store on October 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, The latest on COVID-19. Also on the show, everything you need to know about hearing aids; FilmWeek: Dune: Part Two, The Reverend, Megamind vs The Doom Syndicate and more.
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  • In this photo illustration, Open AI's newly released text-to-video "Sora" tool is advertised on their website on a monitor in Washington, DC, on February 16, 2024.
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    Today on AirTalk, The latest news from the entertainment industry. Also on the show, Larry interviews Director Denis Villeneuve about Dune; the future of AI Porn; TV Talk: 8 shows to watch this week; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, The latest news from the entertainment industry. Also on the show, Larry interviews Director Denis Villeneuve about Dune; the future of AI Porn; TV Talk: 8 shows to watch this week; and more.
  • In this photo illustration, Open AI's newly released text-to-video "Sora" tool is advertised on their website on a monitor in Washington, DC, on February 16, 2024.
    Will Artificial Intelligence Turn The Porn Industry Upside-Down?
    Today on AirTalk, The latest news from the entertainment industry. Also on the show, Larry interviews Director Denis Villeneuve about Dune; the future of AI Porn; TV Talk: 8 shows to watch this week; and more.
  • Pedestrians walk by a Macy's store that is set to close on February 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, Macy’s to close 150 stores. Also on the show, Listeners weigh in on accompanying minors in Torrance mall; everything you need to know about measure HLA; late in life therapy; and more.
    Macy’s Downsize To Include 150 Stores, Including Its City Block-Wide Store In San Francisco
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  • An Albertsons grocery store logo is displayed outside one if its locations on February 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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    Today on AirTalk, The FTC suit against Kroger and Albertsons merger explained. Also on the show, who is Paramount’s next owner; dating apps are more addictive than you think; Mstyslav Chernov discusses ‘20 Days In Mariupol’; and more.
    What’s Behind The FTC’s Suit To Block The Kroger And Albertsons Merger
    Today on AirTalk, The FTC suit against Kroger and Albertsons merger explained. Also on the show, who is Paramount’s next owner; dating apps are more addictive than you think; Mstyslav Chernov discusses ‘20 Days In Mariupol’; and more.
  • Rolling waves in the sea at Woolacombe, North Devon, UK.
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    Today on AirTalk, Atlantic current AMOC faces collapse. Also on the show, the history of the Academy Awards ; the state of California’s snowpack; author Rebecca Gibbs discusses the fraudulent history of wine; and more.
    A Vital Ocean Current Could Be Vulnerable To Climate Change – What You Need To Know
    Today on AirTalk, Atlantic current AMOC faces collapse. Also on the show, the history of the Academy Awards ; the state of California’s snowpack; author Rebecca Gibbs discusses the fraudulent history of wine; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, Dodger’s Gondola project is one step closer to approval. Also on the show, what happened to our social connections; FilmWeek: ‘Io Capitano,’ ‘Ennio,’ ‘Stopmotion; Larry Interviews “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara; and more.
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  • A logistics center (aka warehouse), located at the junction of Interstate 215 and Caljalco Road, is viewed on November 17, 2021, in Perris Valley, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, Inland Empire’s warehouse slump. Also on the show, why faith based films are on the rise in hollywood; everything you need to know about LA area codes; TV-Talk: 5 Shows to watch this week; and more.
    Once an Economic Engine For The Region, The Inland Empire’s Warehouse Industry Enters a Downturn
    Today on AirTalk, Inland Empire’s warehouse slump. Also on the show, why faith based films are on the rise in hollywood; everything you need to know about LA area codes; TV-Talk: 5 Shows to watch this week; and more.
  • An aerial image shows vehicles driving on a damaged section of road past the Wayfarers Chapel in a landslide prone area following its closure due to land movement after heavy rains in Rancho Palos Verdes, California on February 16, 2024
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    Today on AirTalk, Palos Verdes Peninsula landslides. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Moore; new season of Imperfect Paradise; and more.
    Latest On Palos Verdes Peninsula Landslides As Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Asks For State Emergency Declaration
    Today on AirTalk, Palos Verdes Peninsula landslides. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Moore; new season of Imperfect Paradise; and more.
  • A surfer walks with his board into the ocean on an empty beach on November 3, 2020 in Huntington Beach, California.
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    Today on AirTalk, Huntington Beach residents vote on ID at polls. Also on the show, the history of LA street art; the worst parking in LA; turning down promotions; and more.
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Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Amy Lopez, Apprentice News Clerk
Ava Calbreath, Apprentice News Clerk