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AirTalk

Larry Mantle

Booking Overview

This daily public-radio current-affairs interview show focuses on Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, public policy, science, entertainment, and the arts, typically featuring local candidates and elected officials alongside subject-matter experts, authors, and media figures. Credible pitches include California and regional policymakers, experts on timely public issues, researchers, authors, and entertainment or film professionals with a strong Los Angeles connection; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.4k subscribers

Instagram: 152.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

atcomments@laist.com

scprdev@scpr.org

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Host

Larry Mantle - Longtime Southern California radio journalist and host of AirTalk, covering regional news, public affairs, politics, science, culture, and entertainment.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Local or California elected officials and political candidates, recognized experts on current public-policy issues, researchers, authors, and established professionals in science, film, television, and the arts.
Required Achievements:  
Elected office or candidacy for a significant regional or statewide position, Recognized subject-matter expertise in a timely news or policy area, Authorship of a relevant book or substantial professional work, Established career in Southern California media, entertainment, science, or the arts

Recent Guest Discussions

Sonja Shaw - Superintendent Race

Tim Shaw - Orange County Supervisor Race

Katrina Foley - Orange County Politics And Public Affairs

John McKinney - Los Angeles City Attorney Race

Don Wagner - California Secretary Of State Race

Recent Topics

News, Politics, Los Angeles, Public Policy, Film

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
AirTalk
:

New Burbank Airport terminal, Prop 4, acne advice, cost of the 'American Dream' and more

October 13, 2026

Today on AirTalk: Burbank airport terminal opens (0:30) Prop 4 (16:33) Acne dos and don'ts (34:59) American Dream economics (51:41) CA wine glut (1:07:36) New book on the history of American bread (1:23:58) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

Latest on coastal flooding, Proposition 1, Robert Luna, new owner of Vroman's and more

October 12, 2026

Today on AirTalk: Latest on coastal flooding (0:30) Prop. 1 (21:04) Vroman's Bookstore and its new owner (31:22) L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna (51:32) Bass and Raman debate (1:19:24) Commonly misused words (1:26:08) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

Views on the death penalty, adults buying toys, Seline, FilmWeek and more

October 09, 2026

Today on AirTalk: Views on death penalty (0:30) Why adults are playing with toys (19:32) Dave Beran on Michelin star restaurant (37:06) FilmWeek (51:37) ‘Frat Pack’ comedies of the early 2000s (1:27:37) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
AirTalk
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How do I get in touch with AirTalk?

AirTalk is hosted by Larry Mantle. Its publicly listed emails are atcomments@laist.com and scprdev@scpr.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for AirTalk?

The publicly listed emails for AirTalk: atcomments@laist.com and scprdev@scpr.org.

How many listeners does AirTalk have?

Podseeker estimates AirTalk reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for AirTalk?

AirTalk typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local or California elected officials and political candidates, recognized experts on current public-policy issues, researchers, authors, and established professionals in science, film, television, and the arts. Common among recent guests: Elected office or candidacy for a significant regional or statewide position; Recognized subject-matter expertise in a timely news or policy area; Authorship of a relevant book or substantial professional work. Recent guests include Sonja Shaw, Tim Shaw, and Katrina Foley.

How hard is it to get booked on AirTalk?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does AirTalk cover?

Recent episodes cover News, Politics, Los Angeles, Public Policy, and Film. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

atcomments@laist.com

scprdev@scpr.org

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