Larry Mantle

Host, AirTalk

Larry Mantle has been the host of AirTalk on KPCC since April 1st, 1985, making it the longest continuously airing daily talk program in Southern California. Since then, the fourth-generation Angeleno has interviewed thousands of prominent guests on an extraordinary array of topics, and received many journalistic awards in the process. Larry grew up in southwest Los Angeles, Inglewood, and Hollywood. He's a graduate of Hollywood High School and Vanguard University of Southern California. Larry and his wife Kristen are the parents of Desmond.

Recent Stories

AJ Jacobs bases book on series of life experiments Oct. 25, 2009
Latest Census data indicates immigrants leaving California Sept. 22, 2009
California prepares new TV energy efficiency standards Sept. 18, 2009
New book counters conventional wisdom about childrearing Sept. 13, 2009
Cargo traffic down at Southland ports Sept. 9, 2009
How does decline in consumer debt affect American economy? Sept. 9, 2009
Bacardi family story is the story of modern Cuba Sept. 6, 2009
Fried food king holds court at LA County Fair Sept. 5, 2009
LA city attorney is after graffiti taggers Sept. 2, 2009
Station Fire affects popular hiking trails Sept. 2, 2009
Tide turning in fight against Station Fire Sept. 2, 2009
Station Fire's erratic behavior heightens threat to homeowners Sept. 1, 2009
Broadcasters hope Mt. Wilson survives Station Fire Aug. 31, 2009
Businessman proposes renting California's public properties Aug. 23, 2009
New book explores California’s Imperial County Aug. 16, 2009