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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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    Today on AirTalk: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids
    Today on AirTalk: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids

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    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the deadly Lunar New Year shooting in Monterey Park from our LAist reporters. Also on the show, the challenges to become a substitute teacher; AI in publishing and audiobooks; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the deadly Lunar New Year shooting in Monterey Park from our LAist reporters. Also on the show, the challenges to become a substitute teacher; AI in publishing and audiobooks; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, what the record-setting storm left behind in California. Also on the show, the latest in education as local catholic schools increases in enrollment?; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, what the record-setting storm left behind in California. Also on the show, the latest in education as local catholic schools increases in enrollment?; FilmWeek; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting on the ‘Rust’ movie set– the latest on the investigation. Also on the show, a look into the ‘TikTok aesthetic’; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting on the ‘Rust’ movie set– the latest on the investigation. Also on the show, a look into the ‘TikTok aesthetic’; TV-Talk; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, the impact of the eggs-crutiating high prices for America’s favorite breakfast food on local bakeries. Also on the show, exclusive interview with LAPD Chief Michael More; a look at shrinkflation; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the impact of the eggs-crutiating high prices for America’s favorite breakfast food on local bakeries. Also on the show, exclusive interview with LAPD Chief Michael More; a look at shrinkflation; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, as more classified documents were found at President Biden’s residences, what to expect in the investigation. Also on the show, the impact on China’s economy as its population declines; why are job interviews becoming longer?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, as more classified documents were found at President Biden’s residences, what to expect in the investigation. Also on the show, the impact on China’s economy as its population declines; why are job interviews becoming longer?; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, everything to know about the upcoming storm this weekend in California. Also on the show, a preview of the Charger and Jaguar game; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, everything to know about the upcoming storm this weekend in California. Also on the show, a preview of the Charger and Jaguar game; FilmWeek; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, a rise in reservoir levels put California in the ‘moderate’ drought category– what we can do next. Also on the show, how Newsom’s budget cut could affect the climate crisis; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a rise in reservoir levels put California in the ‘moderate’ drought category– what we can do next. Also on the show, how Newsom’s budget cut could affect the climate crisis; TV-Talk; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the deadly California storm. Also on the show, what the new state budget cut leaves out; the Biden Administration’s newest update on Title 42; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the deadly California storm. Also on the show, what the new state budget cut leaves out; the Biden Administration’s newest update on Title 42; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, flash flood warnings and evacuation orders have been issued all throughout the state amidst this brutal storm– what you should know. Also on the show, the current state of our community colleges; the latest on Covid-19; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, flash flood warnings and evacuation orders have been issued all throughout the state amidst this brutal storm– what you should know. Also on the show, the current state of our community colleges; the latest on Covid-19; and more.
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    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.

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