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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: The annual LA homeless count has begun; 100 years of Los Angeles Central Library; Community clinics today; and Do you like small talk with strangers?
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Recent Episodes
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Today on AirTalk: US aggression towards Greenland; ACA health insurance check-in; Political independence; and a new podcast on water in western states. -
How did Orange County become a hotbed for Neo-Nazis? Food Friday: Northeast LA baked goods; FilmWeek: What to watch; and actor Virginia Madsen and filmmaker Steven Grayhm.
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Today on AirTalk, Larry checks in on the latest cases being heard by the Supreme Court this session. Also on the show, an interview with LA County Sheriff candidate Eric Strong; The OC Report; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, guest host Mariana Dale looks into a proposed California assembly bill that would ban suspension and expulsion in preschool. Also on the show, the latest news in streaming; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, can Golf Courses and Office Spaces be converted into affordable housing? Also on the show, checking in on the state of Afghan refugee resettlement in Southern California; COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look into two California bills that would expand Kindergarten offerings in the state. Also on the show, a bill to rethinking the funding of schools; ‘Algospeak’ on social media; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at unionization efforts across the country. Also on the show, the transportation mask mandate is struck down; a new book on the state of streaming television; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look into a recent Berkeley IGS Poll about California voter concerns. Also on the show, a new book argues the case for mandatory voting; the latest COVID-19 updates; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, mental health week concludes with guest host Mariana Dale devoting our first hour to focusing on how the pandemic has impacted the mental health between children and their parents. Also on the show, FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, a look at the state of insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse. Also on the show, a roundtable on Governor Newsom’s CARE court; an interview with Molly Shannon; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, mental health week continues with a focus on various modern treatments for mental illnesses. Also on the show, California enrollment numbers dropping; live sports and streaming services; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, mental health week continues with an in-depth look into psychotherapy. Also on the show, how labor shortages could be impacting Summer travel plans; an update on current inflation rates; 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