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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 latest on the protest in Iran as it enters its third week. Also on the show, the supreme court case that could potentially change the internet; the current chaos in the chess world; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a halt on oil– why production is being cut short and how it will affect our already skyrocketing gas prices. Also on the show, take two on Elon Musk buying Twitter; should jaywalking be legalized in California; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the state’s water crisis continues as California enters a fourth consecutive year of drought. Also on the show, deep dive into Prop 28; remembering country star Loretta Lynn; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the LAUSD's hacker situation– what happened next after the district denied the ransom? Also on the show, updates on California gas prices; a new term for the Supreme Court; and more. -
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Today on AirTalk, why are teachers across the nation burnt-out and stepping down? Also on the show, sentencing reforms in California’s justice system; FilmWeek; and more. -
Listen 1:42:51Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom is still working through the stack of legislative bills that are on his desk– the ones he approved and vetoed yesterday. Also on the show, a new update on commercial housing developments; our weeklong series on California prisons continues; and more.Today on AirTalk, Governor Gavin Newsom is still working through the stack of legislative bills that are on his desk– the ones he approved and vetoed yesterday. Also on the show, a new update on commercial housing developments; our weeklong series on California prisons continues; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we are discussing the danger and impact of Hurricane Ian as it moves into Florida. Also on the show, high school football culture in Orange County; the local registrar office tells us how to get ready to vote; and more. -
Listen 1:42:51Today on AirTalk, we are continuing our series on The State of California Prisons. Today we discuss the ethics of solitary confinement and the impacts on mental health. Also on the show, school district representatives respond to why students’ test scores are not released yet; the latest on Covid-19 in LA county; and more.Today on AirTalk, we are continuing our series on The State of California Prisons. Today we discuss the ethics of solitary confinement and the impacts on mental health. Also on the show, school district representatives respond to why students’ test scores are not released yet; the latest on Covid-19 in LA county; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, where is Governor Gavin Newsom at on those new legislation bills? He has 500 more to decide in just five days. Also on the show, we breakdown the latest on prisons in California; NASA is bringing sci-fi fantasy to life today; 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