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Will Republicans conclude that Garland is the best choice to to fill the seat; kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart says pornography made her "living hell worse" and is now campaigning against the "drug;" and learning to use smartphone and other tech apps to remedy the sleeping disorder.

Is Donald Trump rethinking his campaign promise to deport millions of people here illegally and how might such a move play with his core supporters? CA Senate Bill 1322 would change the way underage sex workers are charged; Plus, inside NPR's decision to drop reader comments from its website - have extreme comments made many comments sections unusable? And who benefits in the shift to social media?

After accusations of impropriety in his work with pro-Russian politicians, Trump's former campaign chairman resigned this morning; a bill in Sacramento could require institutions to to collect data on more groups under the label “Asian American,” but not everybody's happy about it; plus, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Andy Klein, Justin Chang, and Charles Solomon review this week’s new releases including “War Dogs” with Jonah Hill and Miles Teller. TGI-FilmWeek!

A proposed agreement between a community organization and Los Angeles World Airports could stop years of litigation; after a scandal at the Orange County DA's office, lawmakers in Sacramento are getting closer to passing a bill that could make it a felony for prosecutors to withhold evidence; plus, the author of 'Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon' traces the political trajectory of the former Senator and presidential candidate.

Authorities have arrested a man they suspect is responsible for the Clayton fire in Northern California --what goes into tracking an arsonist?; Olympians are currently taxed for winning medals and for receiving cash bonuses, but new legislation could change that; and Trump has unveiled a vague plan he says will help shield the United States form terrorists.

AirTalk’s weekly political roundtable will preview the week ahead on the campaign trail and take a look at the history of Donald Trump’s truthiness; 3D printers combined with infared heat could soon change the way we eat; and a state official and an environmentalist debate the state of the Salton Sea.

Why ozone levels exceeded federal health standards every day but one in July; racial tensions are high at the Claremont Colleges after a roommate-wanted posting requested "[people of color] only; "plus, Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s new movie releases, including Seth Rogen's raunchy animated comedy "Sausage Party." TGI-FilmWeek!

The Obama administration plans to allow more marijuana research, but the DEA reaffirmed today that it still sees pot as prone to abuse; 'The Reef' development in South LA has residents concerned about rising rents; and as pro football returns to Southern California Saturday, we preview the team and look at how they'll change the Southland's economy

A constitutional law professor analyzes Trump's suggestion that the "Second Amendment people" stop Clinton; Boyle Heights reacts to the officer-involved shooting death of a 14-year-old; plus, is shaming dopers unsportsmanlike or justified?