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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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    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the races in the Orange County election as the voting deadline slowly approaches. Also on the show, an update on the CBS and LAPD sexual assault allegation cover up; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the races in the Orange County election as the voting deadline slowly approaches. Also on the show, an update on the CBS and LAPD sexual assault allegation cover up; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:37
    Today on AirTalk, the controversy on ballot drop box sites as a federal judge restricts armed activist groups surrounding them in Arizona. Also on the show, a look into security measures for politicians; interview with L.A mayoral candidate Karen Bass; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the controversy on ballot drop box sites as a federal judge restricts armed activist groups surrounding them in Arizona. Also on the show, a look into security measures for politicians; interview with L.A mayoral candidate Karen Bass; and more.
  • Listen 1:53:16
    Today on AirTalk, we are live with a special event helping you prepare for the general election. Also on the show, the exhibitions at the new Summit of the Arts museum in Orange County.
    Today on AirTalk, we are live with a special event helping you prepare for the general election. Also on the show, the exhibitions at the new Summit of the Arts museum in Orange County.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action is being tested today in the Supreme Court. Also on the show, Nasa is seriously exploring UFOs and aliens in outer space; why is up with our obsession with big cars?; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the future of affirmative action is being tested today in the Supreme Court. Also on the show, Nasa is seriously exploring UFOs and aliens in outer space; why is up with our obsession with big cars?; and more.
  • Listen 1:41:03
    Today on AirTalk, Twitter welcomed a new owner overnight, but will Elon Musk’s vision for the social media giant actually be viable? Also on the show, it’s never too late to tie the knot; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Twitter welcomed a new owner overnight, but will Elon Musk’s vision for the social media giant actually be viable? Also on the show, it’s never too late to tie the knot; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, mortgage rates are now at an all-time high— what economists are saying about this. Also on the show, the future of social media giant Twitter as reports show user decline; TV-Talk; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, mortgage rates are now at an all-time high— what economists are saying about this. Also on the show, the future of social media giant Twitter as reports show user decline; TV-Talk; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:35
    Today on AirTalk, we cover the LAPD beginning a probe into the leaking of audio from city councilmembers earlier this month. Also on the program, an interview with sheriff candidate Robert Luna; remembering L.A. writer Mike Davis; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we cover the LAPD beginning a probe into the leaking of audio from city councilmembers earlier this month. Also on the program, an interview with sheriff candidate Robert Luna; remembering L.A. writer Mike Davis; and more.
  • Listen 1:43:03
    Today on AirTalk, have you heard of the ‘Builder’s Remedy’ law? And how does this covert law affect you? Also on the show, the Dodger gondola project is one step closer to fruition; what the latest test scores reveal about kids in school; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, have you heard of the ‘Builder’s Remedy’ law? And how does this covert law affect you? Also on the show, the Dodger gondola project is one step closer to fruition; what the latest test scores reveal about kids in school; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, we discuss last weekend's protest against the Iranian Government Also on the program, we discuss the latest with California's economy; sit down with LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we discuss last weekend's protest against the Iranian Government Also on the program, we discuss the latest with California's economy; sit down with LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva; and more.
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    Today on AirTalk, backlogs at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have eased, but the environmental damages that have caused. Also on the show, California Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Lance Christensen stops by; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, backlogs at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have eased, but the environmental damages that have caused. Also on the show, California Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Lance Christensen stops by; FilmWeek; 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