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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.
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  • 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 1:39:20
    Today on AirTalk, California braces for another big storm, but how could we take advantage of this wet weather for our drought? Also on the show, the future of the GOP after Kevin McCarthy finally secures Speakership; a new vaccine to save the bees; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, California braces for another big storm, but how could we take advantage of this wet weather for our drought? Also on the show, the future of the GOP after Kevin McCarthy finally secures Speakership; a new vaccine to save the bees; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:13
    Today on AirTalk, why can’t the House vote on a Speaker as deliberations enter day 4 and 12th election. Also on the show, gender associations to jobs are becoming redundant; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, why can’t the House vote on a Speaker as deliberations enter day 4 and 12th election. Also on the show, gender associations to jobs are becoming redundant; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:30:51
    Today on AirTalk, three days and six failed votes, the House is still without a Speaker– the tasks that are put on halt. Also on the show, the latest FDA regulations on CBD ;TV-Talk ; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, three days and six failed votes, the House is still without a Speaker– the tasks that are put on halt. Also on the show, the latest FDA regulations on CBD ;TV-Talk ; and more.
  • Listen 1:40:04
    Today on AirTalk, day 2 of the House Speaker election after Republican Kevin McCarthy failed to win three times yesterday. Also on the show, the extreme winter weather hitting California; the latest on the Southwest flight cancellation debacle; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, day 2 of the House Speaker election after Republican Kevin McCarthy failed to win three times yesterday. Also on the show, the extreme winter weather hitting California; the latest on the Southwest flight cancellation debacle; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:00
    Today on AirTalk, voting commences in Congress to elect a new Speaker of the House– we check in from the capital. Also on the show, new year and some new state laws– what to expect; companies try to regulate the usage of TikTok; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, voting commences in Congress to elect a new Speaker of the House– we check in from the capital. Also on the show, new year and some new state laws– what to expect; companies try to regulate the usage of TikTok; and more.
  • Listen 1:33:01
    Today on AirTalk, could there be a robot K-9 unit in the LAPD? We explain. Also on the show, breaking down the love-hate relationship we have with New Year’s resolutions; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, could there be a robot K-9 unit in the LAPD? We explain. Also on the show, breaking down the love-hate relationship we have with New Year’s resolutions; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:35
    Today on AirTalk, the significance of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to White House. Also on the show, what’s in and not in the new approved Senate spending bill; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the significance of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to White House. Also on the show, what’s in and not in the new approved Senate spending bill; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:40:49
    Today on AirTalk, the future of renters as L.A county extends pandemic eviction moratorium, again. Also on the show, the latest on Title 42 and asylum seekers; water myths you need to know; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the future of renters as L.A county extends pandemic eviction moratorium, again. Also on the show, the latest on Title 42 and asylum seekers; water myths you need to know; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:35
    Today on AirTalk, breaking down what happened at yesterday's Jan. 6th committee hearing? Also on the show, the many events happening in L.A this holiday season; musician and composer Arturo Sandoval stops by; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, breaking down what happened at yesterday's Jan. 6th committee hearing? Also on the show, the many events happening in L.A this holiday season; musician and composer Arturo Sandoval stops by; and more.
  • Listen 41:35
    Today on AirTalk, L.A iconic mountain lion P-22 was euthanized on Saturday– the legacy he leaves behind. Also on the show, the latest on Covid-19 with Dr. Peter Chin Hong, and live coverage of the Jan 6th committee hearing. 
    Today on AirTalk, L.A iconic mountain lion P-22 was euthanized on Saturday– the legacy he leaves behind. Also on the show, the latest on Covid-19 with Dr. Peter Chin Hong, and live coverage of the Jan 6th committee hearing. 

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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