AirTalk

Woe is Obama? AirTalk looks at the hirings, firings, and Capitol Hill battle over health care. Then, as water mains flood Studio City, how is the rest LA's infrastructure holding up? Later, Larry and guests discuss General Stanley McChrystal's new plan for Afghanistan. And, oh the humanity! Author Richard Wrangham tells Larry how cooking made us human.

President Obama will address the nation's schoolchildren next week, and opponents are accusing him of trying to indoctrinate the country's youth. Larry Mantle discusses the uproar over the planned speech. And, scientists may be closer to developing an AIDS vaccine. Larry also talks with So Cal's fried food king, "Chicken Charlie". Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and critics discuss the week's new movies, including All About Steve, Extract, and Amreeka. And Larry talks with Doug Pray, director of Art & Copy.

Larry Mantle gets an update on local fire conditions. Then, the SEC could have stopped Bernard Madoff, but didn't, despite "more than ample information." What went wrong? Finally, Larry talks with Washington Post correspondent T.R. Reid about what the United States can learn from the health care systems of other countries.

Larry Mantle gets an update on fire conditions, then talks with Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich. And Southern California's supermarkets are engaged in a price war to win back consumers. Are your grocery bills lower? Finally, a look at new and innovative treatments for brain cancer.

SPECIAL AIRTALK FIRE COVERAGE BEGINS AT 9AM. Share your fire stories with KPCC at (866) 893-5722.

SPECIAL AIRTALK FIRE COVERAGE BEGINS AT 9AM. Share your fire stories with KPCC at (866) 893-5722.

David gets all the latest news on the fires burning in Southern California. Then, in light of the case of Jaycee Lee Dugard, the 11-year old kidnapped on her way to school almost 20 years ago and found this week in Antioch, David talks with listeners about how much freedom do you give your young children? Then, It's FilmWeek on AirTalk. David and the critics discuss the week’s new film releases, including Taking Woodstock, Five Minutes of Heaven, World’s Greatest Dad, and Play The Game, among others. And, David talks with director and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait.

Guest host David Lazarus looks at air quality at the beginning of Southern California's fire season, finds out more about tax hikes for CA, and gets all the latest news from Orange County. Then, can we afford health care reform? Joe Lieberman says no, while others say we can't afford to wait. And, can routine circumcision reduce the spread of HIV?

Guest host David Lazarus looks at the life and legacy of Senator Edward Kennedy. Then, we hear from all the stakeholders about LAUSD's move to turn over 250 schools to outside interests. And, what do babies think?

Guest Host Jon Beaupré opens the phones to talk about U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate CIA operatives. Also, he checks in with Molly Peterson about water pumps in New Orleans. Then, News Corp. has proposed that major newspapers form a consortium to charge for digital content. Could this model work? And, a look at the popularity of online gaming.