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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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Featured Episode
President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
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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Recent Episodes
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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 new jobs report; What to know about LAX ahead of Thanksgiving travel; Are California facilities handling toxins are at risk for flooding? PUSD budget; Mexico protests; and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk, the reasons L.A street vendors are taking the city to court. Also on the show, the future of South Pasadena’s peacock residents; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a look into the role of US- Mexico relations in the fentanyl crisis. Also on the show, a deep dive on how different professions define ‘death’; TV-Talk; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the last L.A city council meeting will be on Friday, and a lot has happened this year– so what can we expect from our local government in 2023? Also on the show, the latest on the U.S drug shortage; the reopening of the Queen Mary; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, future buildings in L.A. will be all-electric– what does the new ordinance mean? Also on the show, the possibility of infinite clean energy; the future of P-22 mountain lion after his capture; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Griffith Park’s pony rides close after more than 70 years. Also on the show, a conversation with LA mayor Karen Bass; the latest on the Jan. 6th investigation; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a look back at some of L.A’s most notable mayors as Karen Bass is set to be sworn into office on Sunday, becoming the city's first female mayor. Also on the show, checking in with a local doctor with the latest on COVID-19; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a new study shows a dramatic increase of hate crimes in L,A, County– what that means. Also on the show, teenagers are aging faster due to the pandemic; TV-Talk; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, what’s next for Mayor Eric Garcetti as his term winds down? Also on the show, sports writer Jeff Perlman talks about his new book; the latest on the UC worker strike; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, California Governor Gavin Newsom has a new plan to tackle high oil prices– highlights from yesterday’s legislative session. Also on the show, the new study about regulations on AirBnB listings; the latest on the Iran protest; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a Colorado web designer takes the state’s LGBTQ anti-discrimination law to the Supreme Court– we explain. Also on the show, why are there not enough EV charging stations?; the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic; and more.
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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