Today on AirTalk, we will cover the latest developments in the Menendez brothers’ fight for freedom as LA County DA recommends resentencing. We will hear from the son of legendary folk singer Jim Croce, A.J., who is currently on a Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary tour in which he honors his father through music. On this week’s Food Friday, the ri…

Feature: Larry talks to Sean Baker and Mikey Madison about the work that went into making ‘Anora’ Since his 2012 feature-length film Starlet, critically acclaimed director Sean Baker has made films that bring realism to the lives of sex workers across the United States. Angelenos are likely familiar with the locations of Starlet and Tangerine, with…

FilmWeek: 'Venom: The Last Dance,' 'Conclave,' 'Memoir of a Snail,' and More Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon Venom: The Last Dance Conclave Memoir of a Snail Martha My Name is Alfred Hitchcock Magpie Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Kiki’s D…

Following the death of beloved Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the team's longtime Spanish language broadcaster Jaime Jarrín, who was Fernando's translator during his days with the team, spoke with AirTalk host Larry Mantle about the loss of his friend and former broadcasting partner, his memories of "Fernandomania," Fernando's importance to L…

Help! It's the attack of the zombie… leaves?!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, we will go over where and how to cast your ballot for the election season. We will get into the context of the LA City Council candidate who said ‘F– the police.’ We will see what there is to learn from the outcome of Argentina repealing rent control. The LA Times owner has decided against endorsing a presidential candidate, we wi…

What’s black, white, and LOVES siestas?LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, we will break down the latest developments in the Andrew Do fraud investigation with the LAist reporter who broke the story, Nick Gerda. High holiday travel costs have people looking for destination alternatives; we’ll talk about this year’s travel trends. LA and New York NPR teams will be making a bet on the World Series. Call in…

Morning sickness? *retch*!!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, we will talk about the SoCal Kaiser mental health worker strike and tell you why it is happening and how it might affect patients. We will get to the bottom of the surge in chocolate prices this holiday season, give updates on the House and Senate races, and cover how holiday travelers are going to alternative destinations due to …

Someday they’ll find it–the Rainbow Connection!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, we will start with a TriplePlay as the Dodgers are headed to the World Series. We will cover the largest dam removal in US history which has just been completed in California; we will look back at the history of the iconic LA landmark, The Angels Flight; we will tell you how your home solar panels can help prevent CA blackouts and…

Freaky Fractals!LAist 89.3 által

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…

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms. Smile 2 Wide Release Anora In Select Theaters Rumors In Select Theaters Exhibiting Forgiveness In Select Theaters Woman of the Hour In Select Theaters and Streaming on Netflix Goodrich Laemmle Newhal…

COVID detection is literally going down the toilet!LAist 89.3 által

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the…

Today on AirTalk, we will talk about why Nevada could be the swing state to win the election. Larry will talk sports for the Triple Play. Also on the show, we will cover earthquake preparation and The Great Shakeout. We are going to give you all the facts on both CA Prop 34 and LA City Charter Amendment DD before you hit the polls. Larry will chat …

Get my medicine! From the printer!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, we will talk about the Los Angeles city attorney office’s decision not to prosecute the couple at the center of the racist city hall recording scandal. Larry will talk with director Carl Franklin about his experience in the film industry and his newest projects. Also on the show, we will look into how grading inflation might impac…

Pee-yew! Is that the smell of…. greenhouse… GAS?!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, we will talk about the U.S. troops and THAAD anti-missile defense system that have touched down in Israel. Also on the show, we will talk about Californians who are switching political parties, the rise of all things mushrooms and a housing nonprofit’s undercover investigation which revealed alleged section 8 discrimination. Today…

Got an itch you can’t scratch?LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, we will go over Harris and Trump’s campaign strategies, we will dive deep into the Salton Sea water conservation problems, L.A. County’s proposed Measure G, and the complexities of caring for an aging parent. Today on AirTalk: The nitty-gritty of Harris and Trump’s campaign strategies (0:15) The Salton Sea's conservation problems …

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Piece by Piece Wide Release The Apprentice Wide Release My Hero Academia: You’re Next Wide Release We Live In Time In Select Theaters | Expands to Wide Release October 18th Last of the Sea …

Referred to by Vulture as a box office “Mega Flop(olis),” Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long project didn’t have an ideal opening, making $4,000,000 domestically across 1,854 theaters. Coppola, now 85 years old, hasn’t gotten much love from audiences for the film, although one sequence has become the subject of many online memes. Megalopolis also …

Vitamins… for veggies?!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, we will cover the history and significance of National Coming Out Day with a licensed marriage and family therapist on K-12 post-pandemic test scores, and we will meet Danny Rodriguez, the founder and chef of Pablito's Tacos. National Coming Out Day (0:15) California test scores are on the rise (21:34) Pablito's Tacos: a Peruvian …

Dude, where’s my neighborhood?LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, Larry commences the Tripleplay. Also on the show, incumbent George Gascon discusses re-election campaign, officials will give a lowdown on California Proposition 32, we will speak to the author of Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210, and last but not least we have Tv-Talk with the latest on the hottest new shows. Th…

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the…

Does Jaws have taste buds? He did eat a helicopter…LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. Also on the show, Former State Assemblymember Scott Baugh on his priorities if elected for Congress, a guide to LA’s most underrated museums, we explore how music fandom has changed through Chappell Roan; and more. Hurricane Milton to land in Florida (00:17) Former State Assemblymember Scott Ba…

Pain switch? Turn it off!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, More than a dozen states sue TikTok over children’s mental health concerns. Also on the show, Senator Dave Min on his priorities if elected for Congress, the changing landscape of NIL rules, listeners share the best speakeasies in Los Angeles; and more. TikTok sued over mental health concerns (00:17) Senator Dave Min talks campaig…

Windblown hair? Don’t care!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about AB252 aimed at clearing RV encampments. Also on the show, LA District Attorney candidate Nathan Hochman, the history of LA’s most corrupt mayor, Ron Stallworth author of 'Blackkklansman' has a new book out; and more. AB252 explained (00:17) LA DA candidate Nathan Hochman (22:08) SoCal history: Fra…

Tech can help endangered animals? RHI-NOT!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, LAPD announces new chief. Also on the show, we look at the state of hybrid work; Austin tries food from the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival, FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more. And the new LAPD chief is (00:17) The state of hybrid work (24:27) Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival (33:50) FilmWeek …

Daniel Day-Lewis is coming out of retirement, seven years after his last movie, for a film directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis. The project was announced Tuesday by Focus Features and Plan B, who are partnering on “Anemone.” The film, Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut, will star his father along with Sean Bean and Samantha Morton. The two Day-Lewi…

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. Joker:Folie a Deux Wide Release The Outrun In Select Theaters Blink In Select Theaters Stripped For Parts: American Journalism On The Brink Laemmle Royal [West LA] Daytime Revolution In Select Theaters…

Thirst trap? Water you gonna do about it?!LAist 89.3 által

Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the…

Today on AirTalk, we talk about marriage and voting differences. Also on the show, the latest on the dockworkers strike; a new report on breast cancer shows rising rates amongst younger women, what to watch this week in television on TV Talk; and more. Navigating mixed political marriages (00:15) How the East Coast dockworkers strike affects our po…

A tiny solution to your garden’s weed problem! 10/03/24LAist 89.3 által

In 2020, California voters rejected a bond measure that sought to borrow $15 billion to modernize and rebuild K-12 facilities and community colleges. Four years later, California voters are being asked to consider a new $10 billion bond measure to repair and renovate existing public schools and community college facilities. In California, there’s n…

Today on AirTalk, The latest from the growing conflict in the Middle East. Also on the show, everything you need to know about PROP 2; how Shohei Ohtani is driving a new wave of tourism in Los Angeles, listeners share how political polarization has impacted their media consumption habits; and more. The latest from the Middle East (00:17) Prop 2 exp…

Tiny cancer warriors ZOOMING to the rescue!LAist 89.3 által

Today on AirTalk, Israel-Iran tensions escalate to ground invasion. Also on the show, the Triple Play look at the Dodgers path to the World Series; everything you need to know about bonds ahead of the election, a new book from NPR music looks at the women who defined genres; and more. Israel-Iran tensions escalate (00:17) District 45: meet Derek Tr…

What’s grosser than a public toilet?! Cleaning it!LAist 89.3 által