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Today's AirTalk program on 89.3 KPCC, hosted by Larry Mantle, featured a discussion on Proposition 4 (forced waiting period and notification for minor's abortion), and opened the subject up for comments on the AirTalk blog. The program featured Margie Pearson, volunteer and spokeswoman for the Yes on Proposition 4 campaign, and Miriam Gerace, Strategic Communications Director of the No on Prop 4 Campaign. The entire segment can be heard on the AirTalk website.

Seattle is all aflutter about salaries at KEXP, the hallmark indie rock public radio station. As the station struggles to become independent after an initial infusion of cash from Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen, it has made a few financial missteps. But that hasn't stopped it from paying their AM guy, John in the Morning, a $120,000 salary. Which is less than he'd make on commercial radio, but is pretty hefty for a 30-ish indie rock lover in Seattle.

If you were forced to live in a neighboring county, which would you choose? Ventura County is a wussy answer. I agree, but so is Los Angeles County. As much as we naranjeros (Orange Countians) and Angelinos like to spit on it, I’d actually like to try Riverside County, just to say I once lived as a Neanderthal.

• 12:30 pm : Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman