AirTalk

Today we are checking the facts from last night's presidential debate. We'll have a comparison of competing tax measures, Prop 30 and Prop 38. Plus, can California pay for schools without raising taxes? All that and more on today's AirTalk.

We're checking in with KPCC reporter Alice Walton for the latest city council news regarding digital billboards, we preview tonight's presidential debate with POLITICO reporter Ginger Gibson, and more on today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll consider the role of the moderator in the presidential debates, examine the winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics, invite Congressmen Howard Berman and Brad Sherman on for a debate, look at an effort to reveal the names of "johns" to curb prostitution, and analyze the relationship between President Obama and the Supreme Court with Jeffrey Toobin.

Today on AirTalk we analyze the vice presidential debate, investigate the potential opening of a 99 Cents Only store in Beverly Hills, invite our KPCC film critics on for another round of FilmWeek, and take a look at the rise of Netflix.

Today on AirTalk, we preview the Vice Presidential debate with a segment on debate prep, invite our OC journalists on to discuss the big stories from Orange County, sneak a peak at performance scores for California schools, weigh the criticisms of Egypt's new constitution, and debate the international legality of targeted drone attacks.

Today on AirTalk we'll recap the opening of oral arguments over affirmative action at the Supreme Court, discuss Moody's possible downgrading of some California cities, debate the merits of fracking in Inglewood, grab a bite of Frank Stoltze who is at Philippe's in downtown, wade into the public battle over the San Onofre nuclear power plant, stay on the look out for coyotes and examine the legality of international drone attacks.

Today on AirTalk, we'll examine the political scene nationally, in Ohio and the workplace, discuss the beginning of bidding season for AEG, debate Proposition 33, get to the bottom of some gas tank myths and hear about the origin story of Marvel.

Today on AirTalk we'll separate the winners from losers in last nights presidential debate, look at Gov. Jerry Brown's ban on gay conversion therapy, hash-out Proposition 32 and the effect unions can have on campaign contributions, preview the off-season for both the Dodgers and Angels and a trip into the underworld of the pick-up artist. Plus, the latest news.

Today on AirTalk we'll preview tonight's presidential debate, check out a law which could require all porn actors in L.A. to wear condoms, consider the city council's decision to reverse the ban on pot dispensaries, ask for your opinions on former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's new book and figure out how to activate our own "inner lie detectors."

Today on AirTalk we dissect the Latino vote, debate the pros and cons of Proposition 31, consider the constitutionality of Simi Valley's Halloween law targeting sex offenders, question the effects that seismic tests have on marine life, and examine the connection between urban sprawl and city bankruptcy.

Today on AirTalk we look at a new bill approved by Governor Brown, outline the expectations the candidates are setting for themselves before the upcoming debates, listen in to Patt Morrison as she talks to LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, preview the potential Supreme Court cases which could be decided this term, evaluate the state of online privacy laws for children, and celebrate the life and music of Herb Alpert.

Today on AirTalk: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes waves with his speech at the United Nations, the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) has ceased discussions with the City of Los Angeles regarding the establishment of a long-term contract to continue operating the zoo and botanical gardens, KPCC President Bill Davis discusses recent program changes, and on FilmWeek our KPCC film critics join us to review the week's new films and we consider why we are so obsessed with celebrities.

Today on AirTalk we'll take an in-depth look at the media's coverage of the presidential campaign and decide if there's an inherent bias or a sophisticated story-arc being played out, place our bets on this weekend's Carmageddon redux as hype or hysteria, break down the science of sleeping smarter if you can't sleep enough, dissect Proposition 36-- the revamping of the 'Three Strikes' law, and conversation about Hell and the filmmaker who documented our fascination with it. Plus, the latest news.

Today on AirTalk we'll check out recent polls from swing states and check in on the GOP battle for the Senate, talk to Alan Jackson about his run for L.A. County District Attorney, figure out why Feds are cracking down on pot dispensaries here in the Southland, consider Governor Jerry Brown's approval of safety standards for driverless vehicles, and explore just how veganism has become part of mainstream culture in Los Angeles.

Today on AirTalk we'll discuss President Obama's speech to the U.N., review a Stanford study on high civilian deaths from drones, move in to a tiny San Francisco apartment and uncover the reasons why people chose to live in them and the potential hazards of small living quarters, why Californians are choosing to not be Californians anymore and a conversation with author Dave Tomar about his new book, “The Shadow Scholar: How I Made a Living Helping College Kids Cheat”. Plus, the latest news.