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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, we have the latest on the Andrew Do investigation as a federal grand jury investigates his daughter’s nonprofit, we will break down the results of the recently released L.A. County Youth Sports Survey, and for Food Friday, we will have on co-owners of the new Santa Monica sandwich joint, Bread Head, Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder. 
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    About the Show

    Join Larry Mantle Monday-Thursday 9-11am and Austin Cross on Fridays on LAist's lively discussion program. Airs on 89.3 FM and streaming on LAist.com and the LAist app.

    Meet the AirTalk team

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    Previous Episodes
    • Today on AirTalk, Mayor Bass to select the next LAPD Chief. Also on the show, a construction project in San Pedro reveals a trove of marine fossils from L.A.’s prehistoric past; we take a look at Prop 35; a new study finds teenage girls’ brains aged during the pandemic; what you should know about Measure A; our TV critics review the latest shows; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, a look into the three AI bills Governor Gavin Newsom signed on Tuesday. Also on the show, a federal judge has ordered officials to add thousands more homes for unhoused veterans in the Los Angeles area; everything you should know about California’s underground puppy mill; we examine Prop 33 on the upcoming November ballot; author Alison Fragale talks about her new book ‘Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve;’ and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, we look into why California is suing a respected homeless services nonprofit. Also on the show, Jarl Mohn drops by to talk about the art collection he and his wife are donating to three LA museums; author David Randall talks about his new book ‘Into Unknown Skies: An Unlikely Team, a Daring Race, and the First Flight Around the World;’ what you need to know about LAUSD allowing 10 schools to opt out of standardized testing; listeners share their whether allowances help teach kids personal finance; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, we breakdown the historic wins and surprises from last night’s Emmys. Also on the show, what a long awaited analysis on the state of rent control policies in Los Angeles says; author Arlie Hochschild talks about her new book ‘Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right;’ we get into the nuances of addiction, recovery, and the overall framing of it all; a new poll finds Americans are news fatigued; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the Vietnam war memorial caught up in the recent Andrew Do fraud allegations. Also on the show, we speak with the owners of Heritage Restaurant on what it means to be a “zero waste” chef; we share a slice of Detroit style pizza with the founder of Detroit Pizza Depot; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; LAist film critic Peter Rainer highlights the top films from TIFF; Larry Mantle interviews Josh Frank on his new film series mashing silent films with rock music; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, new analysis from CalMatters finds that homelessness is continuing to grow in California, but at a slower rate. Also on the show, we explore the future of vertical farming; author Terry Szuplat talks about his new book “Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience;” the PST ART series returns to SoCal; our TV critics review the newest shows; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, we recap last night’s debate between Harris and Trump. Also on the show, everything you need to know about induction stoves; we look into why Gen Alpha has become obsessed with skincare; the latest on the fire impacting SoCal communities; the science and stigma of pit bulls; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, Philanthropists raise $15M for L.A Local News Initiative. Also on the show, what to expect for the presidential debate; everything you need to know about California agave; LAist’s Erin Stone reports on water limitation in the Imperial Valley; we remember actor James Earl Jones; and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on the wildfires impacting SoCal communities. Also on the show, we remember Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes; we dig into how the San Fernando Valley could be the future of urban farming; Daniel Levitin talks about his new book ‘I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music As Medicine;’ William Deverell, host of the Western Edition podcast, stops by to preview the new season on Pasadena's hidden history; Larry Mantle interviews Charlotte Shane on her new book ‘An Honest Woman: A Memoir Of Love And Sex Work;’and more.
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    • Today on AirTalk, the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August — what that means for the economy. Also on the show, we stay cool with tom yum sorbet and golden egg threads gelato from Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe; the owner of Pie n’ Burger drops by to talk about the best autumn pies; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; we examine the return of the erotic drama at this year’s film festivals; and more.
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    Catch up on the best interviews and segments, handpicked by Larry Mantle and the team. Plus, info on upcoming live events, dispatches from Larry and more!
    Credits
    Host, AirTalk
    Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report A.M. Edition
    Senior Producer, AirTalk & FilmWeek
    Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
    Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
    Associate Producer, AirTalk & FilmWeek
    Associate Producer, on-call
    Apprentice News Clerk, AirTalk
    Apprentice News Clerk, FilmWeek