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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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  • Listen 1:39:14
    Today on AirTalk, exclusive interview with L.A. County Supervisor-elect Lindsey Horvath. Also on the show, how to not feel SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder); FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, exclusive interview with L.A. County Supervisor-elect Lindsey Horvath. Also on the show, how to not feel SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder); FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:35
    Today on AirTalk, how the Democrats in the House plan to help Dreamers stay in the country with only a few weeks left in control. Also on the show, are college degrees becoming obsolete?; actress Chita Rivera shares about her new show; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, how the Democrats in the House plan to help Dreamers stay in the country with only a few weeks left in control. Also on the show, are college degrees becoming obsolete?; actress Chita Rivera shares about her new show; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:26
    Today on AirTalk, how LA county plans to combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis as a new report shows unsettling numbers. Also on the show, everything about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD); what politics will look like under Gen Z; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, how LA county plans to combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis as a new report shows unsettling numbers. Also on the show, everything about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD); what politics will look like under Gen Z; and more.
  • Listen 1:02:19
    Today on AirTalk, L.A. county struggles with mental health worker shortage– how they plan to fix that. Also on the show, the latest on the massive protest in China; the future of law school admissions; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, L.A. county struggles with mental health worker shortage– how they plan to fix that. Also on the show, the latest on the massive protest in China; the future of law school admissions; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:20
    Today on AirTalk, we breakdown what’s happening in China amidst massive protests over Covid-19 protocols. Also on the show, the major lawsuit filed by veterans in L.A. against the VA; a dormant volcano erupts after nearly 40 years in Hawaii; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we breakdown what’s happening in China amidst massive protests over Covid-19 protocols. Also on the show, the major lawsuit filed by veterans in L.A. against the VA; a dormant volcano erupts after nearly 40 years in Hawaii; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:32
    Today on AirTalk, a local doctor answers your health questions on how to stay safe for the holiday season. Also on the show, TV-Talk; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a local doctor answers your health questions on how to stay safe for the holiday season. Also on the show, TV-Talk; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:22
    Today on AirTalk, a new study answers what Angelenos want our new mayor to tackle first. Also on the show, school districts are struggling with teacher retention; World Cup 2022 and the many controversies; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a new study answers what Angelenos want our new mayor to tackle first. Also on the show, school districts are struggling with teacher retention; World Cup 2022 and the many controversies; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:26
    Today on AirTalk, nearly two weeks and still counting– why aren’t all the election ballots counted yet? Also on the show, the latest on student loan forgiveness; how to avoid chaos preparing your Thanksgiving meal; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, nearly two weeks and still counting– why aren’t all the election ballots counted yet? Also on the show, the latest on student loan forgiveness; how to avoid chaos preparing your Thanksgiving meal; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:20
    Today on AirTalk, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stepping down– what changes that will bring. Also on the show, how Elon Musk created his loyal fanbase; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stepping down– what changes that will bring. Also on the show, how Elon Musk created his loyal fanbase; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:39:26
    Today on AirTalk, the latest from the polls— Congresswoman Karen Bass projected to be the first woman mayor of L.A. Also on the show, the next phase in NASA’s moon exploration; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest from the polls— Congresswoman Karen Bass projected to be the first woman mayor of L.A. Also on the show, the next phase in NASA’s moon exploration; TV-Talk; 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