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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.
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  • 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 1:40:54
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on LAUSD’s plan to combat the ongoing drug crisis on school campuses. This comes after seven reported overdoses within the last month. Also on the show, why are nuclear threats so common?; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on LAUSD’s plan to combat the ongoing drug crisis on school campuses. This comes after seven reported overdoses within the last month. Also on the show, why are nuclear threats so common?; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, a recap on last night’s L.A Mayoral and County Sheriff debate— what the candidates said and how it will impact the polls. Also on the show, coastal fogs and the significance to our state’s ecosystem; the latest in Iran; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a recap on last night’s L.A Mayoral and County Sheriff debate— what the candidates said and how it will impact the polls. Also on the show, coastal fogs and the significance to our state’s ecosystem; the latest in Iran; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:37
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on supervisor Sheila Kuehl's investigation as the case is being taken over by the state. Also on the show, an updated on diesel trucks; the increase of return-to-office workers; SoCal coyotes; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on supervisor Sheila Kuehl's investigation as the case is being taken over by the state. Also on the show, an updated on diesel trucks; the increase of return-to-office workers; SoCal coyotes; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:36
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on Adnan Syed’s famous ‘Serial’ case as he is released from prison. Also on the show, the past and future of EVs; difficult name pronunciation and employment; COVID-19 updates; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on Adnan Syed’s famous ‘Serial’ case as he is released from prison. Also on the show, the past and future of EVs; difficult name pronunciation and employment; COVID-19 updates; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:47
    Today on AirTalk, an update on the Sheriff’s investigation into Supervisor Kuehl. Also on the program, human composting in California; parents and college drop offs; the Queen is laid to rest; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, an update on the Sheriff’s investigation into Supervisor Kuehl. Also on the program, human composting in California; parents and college drop offs; the Queen is laid to rest; and more.
  • Listen 1:40:57
    Today on AirTalk, a former USC Dean of Social Work will plead guilty to an LA County bribery scandal. Also on the program, staying friends with an ex; cybersecurity in education; FilmWeek; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, a former USC Dean of Social Work will plead guilty to an LA County bribery scandal. Also on the program, staying friends with an ex; cybersecurity in education; FilmWeek; and more.
  • Listen 1:43:16
    Today on AirTalk, we look at what’s in store for the newly signed CARE courts law. Also on the program, a railroad strike breakdown; Los Angeles street psychiatry; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, we look at what’s in store for the newly signed CARE courts law. Also on the program, a railroad strike breakdown; Los Angeles street psychiatry; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:42
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies search warrant for the home of Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Also on the program, gasoline prices; gambling proposition ads; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, the latest on the Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies search warrant for the home of Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Also on the program, gasoline prices; gambling proposition ads; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:39
    Today on AirTalk, Larry digs into what’s behind today’s trouble with inflation and the stock market. Also on the program, a book on California wildfires; hobbies we’re bad at but love; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Larry digs into what’s behind today’s trouble with inflation and the stock market. Also on the program, a book on California wildfires; hobbies we’re bad at but love; and more.
  • Listen 1:42:54
    Today on AirTalk, Larry looks into what was behind the recent Cyberattack on LAUSD schools. Also on the program, cheap eats in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more.
    Today on AirTalk, Larry looks into what was behind the recent Cyberattack on LAUSD schools. Also on the program, cheap eats in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; 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