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
Publicly listed emails
atcomments@laist.com
scprdev@scpr.org
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Larry Mantle - Longtime Southern California radio journalist and host of AirTalk, covering regional news, public affairs, politics, science, culture, and entertainment.
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
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.
MTR Network Main Feed · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
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.
The publicly listed emails for AirTalk: atcomments@laist.com and scprdev@scpr.org.
Podseeker estimates AirTalk reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
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
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scprdev@scpr.org
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