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Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the proposed legislature that would make it a felony for California parolees to cut off their GPS monitors. We'll also talk about Michigan's right to work law, consider who should be liable for concussions in high risk sports, and look into the role of unmanned space planes. Later, NASA astronaut Joseph Acaba speaks with Larry about his experiences and the future of space travel.

Is a mortgage interest deduction the best way to compromise on fiscal cliff negotiations? Today we'll discuss the fiscal cliff's final weeks, plus look at the Dodgers' spending spree, Alameda County's drug take-back program, and the mountain of sand that could save Malibu beaches. Later, we'll speak with JPL and NASA scientist Donald K. Yeomans about near earth objects. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll talk about the moral culpability of the media in light of the apparent suicide following a royal radio prank and discuss the legal rights of Yelp reviewers and reviewees. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review Hyde Park on Hudson, Quartet, Rust and Bone, Playing for Keeps, and more.

Today on AirTalk, a talk about the end of the port strike and what truly motivated the battle. We discuss the conflict in Syria and the possibility of chemical warfare. We'll also touch on Facebook voting policies and L.A.'s businessperson of the year. Later, 'Other Desert Cities' playwright Jon Robin Baitz joins Larry in the studio to discuss writing, politics and Christmas in the desert.

Downtown LA approves plans to satisfy it's streetcar desire, a new report indicates California is falling behind on its alternative energy strategy and the American Psychiatric Association has released approved changes to be published in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk.

Today, we'll evaluate the repercussions of the port strike in Los Angeles and Long Beach and look into L.A. storm water pollution. We'll also consider the use of the word "homophobia" and the court case ruling that determined pharmaceutical marketing to be a free speech issue. Later, futurist Ray Kurzweil joins us to discuss reverse engineering the brain.

David Lazarus from the LA Times fills in for Larry to discuss the fiscal cliff and the LA teachers union agreement on performance evaluations. Later, composer Alexandre Desplat joins us to discuss his film scores. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll consider the Supreme Court's potential marriage equality decisions and discuss Egpyt's new constitution. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases, and filmmaker Ken Burns joins us to discuss his latest documentary, "The Central Park Five."

A new state audit strongly condemns L.A. Unified’s handling of child abuse, Palestine is about to get one step closer to being recognized as a state by the United Nations, the L.A. City Council may ban circus elephants, and a retired Marine takes charge of California's state parks. Listen in as host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk.

Today we'll discuss the Supreme Court's evaluation of workplace supervision and harassment, speak with LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy, and consider privacy -- in emails and in public schools. Later, we'll talk about fan films with one of the makers of 'Raiders!' All that and more, on AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we look into the Morsi power grab in Egypt, discuss surveillance mannequins, and consider the power of the millennial vote. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review Life of Pi, Hitchcock, Price Check and more.

Today on AirTalk, we rehash the Petraeus affair in the context of sex and romance in the workplace. Later, Oliver Sacks discusses his latest book, 'Hallucinations', and the neuropsychiatric weirdness behind false perceptions.

On today's AirTalk, we discuss the Petraeus resignation and what's next for the C.I.A. We'll consider the gains women, people of color, and the LGBT community are making in Congress and look forward at President Obama's future cabinet. We'll also check in on what's next for the Lakers, and speak with author Mark Bowden about his new book, ‘The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden.’

How will the Democrat supermajority in the California legislature impact the state? And, political strategists and pundits agree that the Hispanic vote represents a lost opportunity for the Romney campaign. Romney’s continued hedging and dodging on the issue of immigration did nothing to endear him to Spanish-speaking voters. Can Obama and the GOP mend fences on immigration reform? Also, Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Wade Major to review the week’s new film releases including Skyfall, Lincoln, and more. TGI-FilmWeek!

Now that the Presidential election is over, Republicans and Democrats in Washington are preparing to avoid a fiscal cliff that could have dire consequences for the U.S. economy. Americans are also getting acclimated to an array of new state laws with national implications regarding recreational and medical marijuana, marriage equality and more. Also, tax-payers in California will be paying higher taxes after approving Proposition 30, which is intended to fund public education across the state. We're talking about all that and more on today's AirTalk.