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100 episodes
Language
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LAist 89.3Explicit
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Date created
2005/06/23
Latest episode
2026/11/06
Average duration
87 min.
Release period
2 days
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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.
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LAPD under Nithya Raman, out-of-style interests, LA Chocolate Festival, FilmWeek and more
2026/11/06
Today on AirTalk:
LAPD under Raman (0:30)
Something out of style you still love (17:32)
The L.A. Chocolate Festival (35:49)
FilmWeek (51:44)
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Election updates, Democratic majority, 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem,' new bowling exhibit, TV Talk and more
2026/11/05
Today on AirTalk:
Latest on election races (0:30)
Democratic majority's plans for Trump (17:40)
'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' (31:48)
2028 election (51:09)
New midcentury bowling exhibit (1:08:34)
TV Talk (1:24:47)
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Local races and measures, latest election results, Latino voter turnout, AI in elections and more
2026/11/04
Today on AirTalk:
Local races and measures (0:30)
Deep dive into latest election results (16:37)
Early exit polls (51:19)
Latino voter turnout (1:08:31)
AI's role in the election (1:28:51)
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Election Day coverage, local and state races, SCOTUS on CA ballots, voting traditions and more
2026/11/03
Today on AirTalk:
LAist on Election Day (0:30)
Election analysis on local and state races (8:25)
Supreme Court rejects Trump's CA ballot request (34:25)
LAist on Election Day, cont'd (50:55)
Registrars check in (56:32)
Latest in polling data (1:09:07)
Election Day traditions (1:26:44)
LAist on Election Day, cont'd (1:38:15)
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Local and national races, election cram session, CA congressional toss-ups, past LA mayoral elections and more
2026/11/02
Today on AirTalk:
L.A. and Orange County races (0:30)
Last-minute election cram session (26:45)
National races (51:05)
Congressional races (1:08:15)
Looking back at pivotal L.A. mayoral races (1:23:38)
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Prediction markets and elections, remembering Patrick Stewart, holiday tensions, Prime Pizza, FilmWeek and more
2026/10/30
Today on AirTalk:
Prediction markets and elections (0:30)
Navigating holiday expectations and tensions (17:17)
Prime Pizza (34:21)
FilmWeek (51:42)
Remembering Patrick Stewart (1:21:17)
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Karen Bass, MacArthur Park overdoses, new book on the war on terror, Props 44 and 2, TV Talk and more
2026/10/29
Today on AirTalk:
Karen Bass on mayoral race (0:30)
MacArthur Park overdose crisis (22:23)
Past presidencies and the war on terror (38:36)
Prop 44 (51:45)
Prop 2 (1:00:31)
Ballot uncertainty (1:08:11)
TV Talk (1:25:10)
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Remembering Dolores Huerta, election polling, Cole's reopening, new Bob Newhart biography and more
2026/10/28
Today on AirTalk:
Remembering Dolores Huerta (0:30)
New polls on CA gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral race (8:37)
Cole’s French Dip reopening (18:35)
Tom Rosenstiel on new book (27:43)
This week in AI (51:22)
Prop 38 (1:08:23)
New Bob Newhart biography (1:24:13)
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*Correction: During the Cole's French Dip segment, Sean originally misspoke while referencing using the restaurant's Langer's pastrami. Cole's actually plans to be using RC Provisions.
New speed cameras, Michael Giacchino, Props 40, 41 and 42, LA's Jewish labor activism and more
2026/10/27
Today on AirTalk:
LA speed cameras (0:30)
Michael Giacchino (10:15)
Eastern European Jewish immigration (34:09)
Props 40, 41 and 42 (51:43)
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High tide concerns, Prop 3, Biddy Mason's story, AI and digital media, Alzheimer's in relationships and more
2026/10/26
Today on AirTalk:
High tide concerns in SoCal (0:30)
Prop 3: permanent high income taxes (15:21)
Biddy Mason's Black L.A. history (35:06)
AI's impact on digital media (51:30)
Navigating Alzheimer's in relationships (1:23:25)
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Rob Bonta on latest state litigation, OC e-bike charges, Little Fatty, FilmWeek and more
2026/10/23
Today on AirTalk:
Rob Bonta on latest state litigation (0:30)
Orange County D.A. on e-bike usage and charges (14:24)
Little Fatty (24:46)
FilmWeek (34:00)
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LA's film and TV shoots drop, changes at Netflix, novelist Lisa See, nighttime anxiety, TV Talk and more
2026/10/22
Today on AirTalk:
Film and TV shoots drop in L.A. (0:30)
The future of Netflix (7:49)
Novelist Lisa See on new book (19:56)
Anxiety at nighttime (30:32)
TV Talk (51:22)
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Latest on Russia-Ukraine war, Prop 43, NBA preview, misdiagnoses, AI in political ads and more
2026/10/21
Today on AirTalk:
Latest on Russia-Ukraine war (0:30)
Prop 43 (12:37)
NBA preview (25:37)
Misdiagnoses with autoimmune diseases (35:21)
This week in AI (47:47)
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U.S. Senate races, scariest Halloween experiences, Israel's elections, the art of spoilers and more
2026/10/20
Today on AirTalk:
Latest on U.S. Senate races (0:30)
Scariest Halloween experiences (14:21)
Israel elections (33:38)
The art of spoilers (49:01)
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No Kings protests, Prop 37, new LACMA exhibit, Latino voters on Trump, SoCal gay and lesbian bars and more
2026/10/19
Today on AirTalk:
No Kings protests (0:30)
Prop 37 (9:17)
LACMA exhibit on past visions of the future homes (21:21)
Latino voters on Trump (31:58)
The history of gay and lesbian bars in SoCal (43:23)
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Louisa_L1992 2026/08/20
Excellent programming
This show is still going strong after 40 years! Ever since I’ve moved to LA, this show has always been a highlight of my day!
Fifidobson 2023/11/30
Audio volume
Please fix the audio, it’s softer than all the shows I listen to, then the commercial comes on and it’s too loud. Don’t have this issue with other pod...
Heather Bo 2021/09/29
Great Content!
Airtalk provides a wide range of knowledgeable guests, covering many topics of interest. Entertaining and informative!
kickintheeye 2021/05/27
My favorite podcast
I have been listening to AirTalk for over a decade and the show has continued to impress me all these years. Larry is one of the most level-headed, in...
Robert Crosby 2020/06/19
Yes my friend it really good
Awesome B)
kaitlinsnowmd 2018/07/19
Love Larry and the show
But I hate Libby Denkman so much that I’m taking away two stars and cut some of my funding to Kpcc. Bring back Heddy Lynn Herdys and get this clown De...
Winanda 2011/03/12
Intelligent, fair, un-biased radio
Larry is a master, if not the master of his trade. He gives balanced, un-biased , and extremely informative shows covering a wide range of topics. I l...
Singlestick 2010/03/28
Essential Listening
Air Talk is consistently entertaining and informative, not only one of the best public radio talk programs, but one of the best interview programs, pe...
Neumuzik 2009/10/22
Larry rules
You couldn't ask for a more even-handed host than Larry Mantle. He makes every show a delightful, informative journey. Make sure you contribute to KPC...
Sarah Amie 2008/12/16
Larry Mantle is my hero.
Honestly, is anyone more knowledgeable and less pretentious than Larry Mantle? He is the perfect radio host for the knowledge-starved Angeleno. Don't ...
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