
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 234 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Today on AirTalk:
Summer heat wave (0:30)
Electric vehicles (20:00)
Classic board and card games (37:15)
Arroyo Seco water (51:27)
Best alien movies (1:10:45)
TV Talk (1:24:32)
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The LA28 homelessness problem (0:30)
A new study on fentanyl recovery (18:27)
Dad bod (33:20)
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Belgium defeats U.S. (0:30)
LAHSA's past and future (12:39)
Favorite beaches (35:26)
DSA memberships (51:25)
Best tacos in SoCal (1:25:06)
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AI chatbot voting (0:30)
Early math testing (19:05)
Disneyland's tech innovation (33:11)
World Cup heartbreak for Mexico (50:58)
PlayStation physical copies (1:08:46)
Most hated car features (1:26:06)
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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 podcasts.
Please fix the audio volume, it’s softer than all the shows I listen to so I need to change the volume way up to be able to listen, but it hurts my ears when the commercial comes on and when next podcast starts playing before I had chance to change the volume.
Love the show otherwise and is a supporter.
Airtalk provides a wide range of knowledgeable guests, covering many topics of interest. Entertaining and informative!
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, intelligent, and gracious hosts you can find. Larry avoids bias and presses both sides of the issue. Years ago the time slot changed and I was not able to listen on my commute but I now listen to the podcast everyday and I contribute dollars to KPCC quarterly as my gratitude for the quality programming of AirTalk. -Matthew, Windsor Square, Los Angele... more
I remember a time when NPR was one of the few places left where you could get unbiased news information that showcased both sides of an argument, sadly that is no longer the case. Larry Mantle is a very fair host, he is always calm and collected, and very knowledgeable. My issue is that the guests they have come on his shows are disproportionately left leaning which unfortunately is the new trend among most media outlets and it’s truly disheartening to know that NPR now fits into that category.
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A broad, LA-focused talk show blends hard-hitting policy analysis with timely cultural and science conversations. Across recent episodes, listeners have heard expert takes on local government, public health, education, and technology, often anchored by in-depth interviews with university researchers, policy analysts, journalists, and industry observers. The program frequently features live caller engagement, field reports from local officials, and cross-disciplinary discussions that connect governance with everyday life in Southern California. A standout trait is its willingness to host a wide range of voices—from policymakers and researchers to entertainers discussing media trends—giving listeners practical takeaways for civic life, health... more
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