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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 1:39:18
    Today on AirTalk, what KPCC’s rebranding means for us and you. We explain. Also on the show, how could SoCal prepare for an destructive earthquake; the key to sleeping better; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what KPCC’s rebranding means for us and you. We explain. Also on the show, how could SoCal prepare for an destructive earthquake; the key to sleeping better; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:29
    Today on AirTalk, the latest updates on COVID-19 in California and the rise of death rates. Also on the show, an exclusive interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; the future of the wine industry; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest updates on COVID-19 in California and the rise of death rates. Also on the show, an exclusive interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; the future of the wine industry; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:21
    Today on AirTalk, the Echo Park fence is coming down-what happens next? Also on the show, what has changed 10 years after the Christopher Dorner manhunt; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the Echo Park fence is coming down-what happens next? Also on the show, what has changed 10 years after the Christopher Dorner manhunt; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:20
    Today on AirTalk, the battle for California’s Senate seat– who has entered the race so far? Also on the show, Los Angeles Public Library celebrates 150 years; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the battle for California’s Senate seat– who has entered the race so far? Also on the show, Los Angeles Public Library celebrates 150 years; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:34
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on California’s new plan on Colorado River water usage. Also on the show, a look back at the Boeing 747 as it took its final flight; a deep dive into the effects of childhood obesity and weight loss methods; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on California’s new plan on Colorado River water usage. Also on the show, a look back at the Boeing 747 as it took its final flight; a deep dive into the effects of childhood obesity and weight loss methods; and more.
  • Listen 1:38:56
    Today on AirTalk, the six western states that rely on the Colorado River missed the water usage reduction deadline– how this affects California. Also on the show, the latest on the historic tech industry layoffs; how to live to 100; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the six western states that rely on the Colorado River missed the water usage reduction deadline– how this affects California. Also on the show, the latest on the historic tech industry layoffs; how to live to 100; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:54
    Today on AirTalk, Memphis police released body cam video of Tyre Nichols arrest over the weekend, sparking protests across the country– we explain. Also on the show, what’s the deal with gas stoves?; why schools still teach cursive?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Memphis police released body cam video of Tyre Nichols arrest over the weekend, sparking protests across the country– we explain. Also on the show, what’s the deal with gas stoves?; why schools still teach cursive?; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:14
    Today on AirTalk, a preview of LAHSA’s homeless count results– what to expect in the future report. Also on the show, how the Disney company celebrates its 100th year of magic; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a preview of LAHSA’s homeless count results– what to expect in the future report. Also on the show, how the Disney company celebrates its 100th year of magic; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:38:57
    Today on AirTalk, LA County extends renter protection until March– what you need to know. Also on the show, Adam Schiff running for Senate 2024; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, LA County extends renter protection until March– what you need to know. Also on the show, Adam Schiff running for Senate 2024; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:22
    Today on AirTalk, the future of gun control in California amidst three mass shootings in the last three days. Also on the show, explaining the Google ad lawsuit; the significance of the New Hampshire primaries; and more
    Today on AirTalk, the future of gun control in California amidst three mass shootings in the last three days. Also on the show, explaining the Google ad lawsuit; the significance of the New Hampshire primaries; 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