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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?
Listen 1:39:03
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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    Today on AirTalk, what to expect and prepare for in the upcoming storm moving into SoCal. Also on the show, how to keep senior drivers safe on the roads; why do some couples sleep apart; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what to expect and prepare for in the upcoming storm moving into SoCal. Also on the show, how to keep senior drivers safe on the roads; why do some couples sleep apart; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, how a Supreme Court case hearing today could transform the internet. Also on the show, why modern love stories now start online; hear what people love about their neighborhoods; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, how a Supreme Court case hearing today could transform the internet. Also on the show, why modern love stories now start online; hear what people love about their neighborhoods; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:29
    Today on AirTalk, how did President Biden handle the spy balloon in our sky and the impact on his presidency. Also on the show, why some families treat pets like children; Filmweek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, how did President Biden handle the spy balloon in our sky and the impact on his presidency. Also on the show, why some families treat pets like children; Filmweek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:43
    Today on AirTalk, why L.A public transit still needs more improvement. Also on the show, there’s a new type of birth control… but for men; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, why L.A public transit still needs more improvement. Also on the show, there’s a new type of birth control… but for men; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:27
    Today on AirTalk, Congresswoman Katie Porter talks about her Senate race. Also on the show, is hydrogen the future of clean energy?; why is snow melting faster than ever in California?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Congresswoman Katie Porter talks about her Senate race. Also on the show, is hydrogen the future of clean energy?; why is snow melting faster than ever in California?; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:23
    Today on AirTalk, why teenage girls are struggling more with mental health and how we can help. Also on the show, one-on-one with L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna; preparing California buildings for The Big One; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, why teenage girls are struggling more with mental health and how we can help. Also on the show, one-on-one with L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna; preparing California buildings for The Big One; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:54
    Today on AirTalk, the U.S airspace is getting crowded amidst more unidentified objects detected and shot down over the weekend. Also on the show, the difficulties of modern-day parenting; new composting rules in L.A; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the U.S airspace is getting crowded amidst more unidentified objects detected and shot down over the weekend. Also on the show, the difficulties of modern-day parenting; new composting rules in L.A; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:22
    Today on AirTalk, the latest rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria as the death toll continues to rise. Also on the show, the misconceptions about menopause; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria as the death toll continues to rise. Also on the show, the misconceptions about menopause; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:20
    Today on AirTalk, a new round of layoffs as Disney plans to eliminate seven thousand workers. Also on the show, the future of outdoor dining for covid impacted restaurants; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a new round of layoffs as Disney plans to eliminate seven thousand workers. Also on the show, the future of outdoor dining for covid impacted restaurants; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:43
    Today on AirTalk, Gustavo Dudamel is heading to the New York Philharmonic– the legacy he leaves behind in L.A. Also on the show, Mayor Karen Bass on her 50 days in office; Lakers Lebron James now the highest scoring player in NBA history; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Gustavo Dudamel is heading to the New York Philharmonic– the legacy he leaves behind in L.A. Also on the show, Mayor Karen Bass on her 50 days in office; Lakers Lebron James now the highest scoring player in NBA history; 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