Larry Mantle is an American journalist and radio talk show host for Laist.
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Best Known For:The television program AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Breakthrough:Launched the regional signature daily call-in talk program AirTalk in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Larry Mantle
- Full Name: Larry Mantle
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Current Role: Radio talk show host
- Current Employer: Laist
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles County, California
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kristen Hernandez
- Children: Desmond Mantle
- Beats: Politics / Government, Entertainment, and Lifestyle / Human Interest
Larry Mantle Age
Larry Mantle's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Vanguard University, where he studied Psychology.
- Vanguard University
- Field of Study: Psychology
- Period: 1979
Career & Work
Larry Mantle's career includes acting and entertainment roles with LAist (formerly KPCC) and KPCC.
Organization: LAist (formerly KPCC)
Role: Radio Host
Period: 1985–Present
Details: Pasadena, California · Hosts the long-running daily community call-in and analysis program AirTalk.
Organization: KPCC
Role: News Director
Period: 1983–1985
Details: Pasadena, California · Managed early newsroom expansion parameters for the southern public radio station.
Rise to Fame
Larry Mantle rose to prominence for his role on the radio program AirTalk with Larry Mantle.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes AirTalk with Larry Mantle and FilmWeek.
- Radio Program: AirTalk with Larry Mantle (Host, 1985-Present) — Longest-running daily news talk show currently featured on regional Los Angeles broadcast waves
- Radio Program: FilmWeek (Host, 1985-Present) — Weekly review spin-off segment highlighting current cinema releases with major industry guests
Larry Mantle Family & Relationships
Larry Mantle is married to Kristen Hernandez. He has 1 child, Desmond Mantle.
- Father: John Mantle
- Mother: Carole Hubka
- Children:
- Desmond Mantle
Lesser Known Facts
- He briefly evaluated entering public ministry pathways at the Fuller Theological Seminary before committing to public radio work.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Larry Mantle
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles County, California
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Mantle
- Mother: Carole Hubka
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kristen Hernandez
- Children: Desmond Mantle
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $59,000–$260,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $360,000–$5,143,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Kristen Hernandez (Spouse • Wife)
- John Mantle (Parent • Father)
- Carole Hubka (Parent • Mother)
- Desmond Mantle (Child • Son)
