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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: a New AP-NORC poll on support of Trump among Latino Voter; Roblox launches a parent council amid safety concerns; and the history of smog in LA. Also Triple Play on the World Series; Larry interviews William Shatner about 'Wrath of Khan;' and a new book on the Black Dahlia murder.
        Is Trump’s Latino vote waning?
        Today on AirTalk: a New AP-NORC poll on support of Trump among Latino Voter; Roblox launches a parent council amid safety concerns; and the history of smog in LA. Also Triple Play on the World Series; Larry interviews William Shatner about 'Wrath of Khan;' and a new book on the Black Dahlia murder.

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            Today on AirTalk, we carry President Biden's live speech on the crisis in Ukraine, and provide analysis of the situation. Also on the show, we cover the latest on COVID-19; kid's online privacy; and more.
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          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