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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: CA colleges settlements; AI Disney characters? Giving up gifts; Mayor Karen Bass; LA County inspector general retires; More water for CA farms; and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk, California gas prices rise above six dollars for the first time, how is it impacting Los Angeles residents? Also on the show, TikTok self-diagnoses; COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we break down the major uptick of road deaths in America. Also on the show, LA housing difficulties; a projected drop in school enrollment; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we dig into what California’s budget surplus means for the state. Also on the show, California electrical grid stressors; COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, taking a look at two mass shootings that took place this past weekend. Also on the show, what to do about the baby formula shortage in America; COVID updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, looking at the California Coastal Commission’s rejection of a desalination plant in Huntington Beach. Also on the show, we hear about UCLA’s new Hip Hop Initiative; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look ahead to what states are planning for the future of reproductive rights. Also on the show, a preview of LAist’s Voter Game Plan; Encore Careers; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we have a panel on to discuss further California water restrictions. Also on the program, household labor during the pandemic; COVID updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at the coverage of IVF costs in California. Also on the program, is ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ a viable alternative to credit; COVID updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we take a look at the value of four year colleges in California. Also on the program, checking in on Roe and the midterms; COVID updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the achievement gap during the pandemic with experts. Also on the program, we recap our "Meet the Candidates" series for L.A. County Sheriff; review this week's big movie releases; 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