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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: Trump's primetime speech; Can romantasy save your sex life? What can LA learn from the Twin Cities? Holiday movies: What to watch; and Advices from kids
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Today on AirTalk, we look at Gov. Newsom's plan to help Californians at the pump. Also on the show, we look at Citizen's plan to supply private security through its app; the latest on COVID-19; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we preview Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings. Also on the show, we cover the latest on Ukraine; our daily COVID-19 update; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at the role TikTok is playing in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; FilmWeek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on Ukraine and explore the history of Russia-Ukraine relations. Also on the show, we look at Netflix limiting account sharing; our daily COVID-19 update; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Also on the show, we discuss the pros and cons of year round daylight saving time; our daily COVID-19 update; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on Ukraine and look into whether Russia is committing war crimes in the country. Also on the show we hash out March Madness; our daily COVID-19 update; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at the latest out of Ukraine and check in with SoCal's Eastern European diaspora. Also on the show, we look at making friends as adults; our daily COVID-19 update; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we speak again with Patricia, a resident of Ukraine who has fled Kyiv amidst the Russian invasion. Also on the show, the Triple Play celebrates baseball being back; Filmweek; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we cover the latest on the crisis in Ukraine on Putin's narrowing options. Also on the show, we look at the soaring prices of cars; our daily COVID-19 update; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, we look at why societies turn to heroism during times of distress. Also on the show, we look at pushes to legalize sports betting in California; our daily COVID-19 update; 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