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Today on AirTalk: Post-fire rebuilding; Potential congressional review of US military strikes; Journey across the US by steakhouse; ChatGPT turns 3; L.A. County bans Kratom; Best TV and movie titles.
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  • LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 7: Parents Richard and Elizabeth Jones attend a memorial for their daughter Sarah Jones, an assistant camerawoman who was killed by a train while shooting the Gregg Allman biopic film, Midnight Rider, on March 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. The remembrance of the 27-year-old camerawoman is organized by members of the International Cinematographers Guild and the production community who want to highlight the importance of safety over a production's schedule or budget. The accident which occurred February 20 on a train trestle over the Altamaha River in Georgia and injured seven other crew members. Production on the film starring William Hurt and directed by Randall Miller has been suspended since the February 20 tragedy. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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    Georgia prosecutors have charged the filmmakers involved with Midnight Rider with involuntary manslaughter following the February 20 death of camera assistant Sarah Jones. Also, could a class action lawsuit change the culture of Wall Street? Then, it's Filmweek on AirTalk! Our critics will be discussing this week's movie premieres, the 50th anniversary of A Hard Day's Night and paying tribute to the late Paul Mazursky.
    AirTalk for July 3, 2014
    Georgia prosecutors have charged the filmmakers involved with Midnight Rider with involuntary manslaughter following the February 20 death of camera assistant Sarah Jones. Also, could a class action lawsuit change the culture of Wall Street? Then, it's Filmweek on AirTalk! Our critics will be discussing this week's movie premieres, the 50th anniversary of A Hard Day's Night and paying tribute to the late Paul Mazursky.
  • NOGALES, AZ - JUNE 18: Two young girls watch a World Cup soccer match on a television from their holding area where hundreds of mostly Central American immigrant children are being processed and held at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Nogales Placement Center on June 18, 2014, in Nogales, Arizona. Brownsville, Texas, and Nogales, have been central to processing the more than 47,000 unaccompanied children who have entered the country illegally since Oct. 1. (Photo by Ross D. Franklin-Pool/Getty Images)
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    Three Homeland Security buses carrying women and children immigrants were rerouted to a customs and border facility in San Diego yesterday after protesters blocked the group from reaching a processing center in Murrieta. Also, how free is free speech at Citrus College? Then, should headers in youth soccer be banned?
    AirTalk for July 2, 2014
    Three Homeland Security buses carrying women and children immigrants were rerouted to a customs and border facility in San Diego yesterday after protesters blocked the group from reaching a processing center in Murrieta. Also, how free is free speech at Citrus College? Then, should headers in youth soccer be banned?
  • Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo, Chief of General Internal Medicine University of Miami, wears a stethoscope as he conducts a checkup on Juan Gonzalez at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, as the United States House Republicans in Washington, DC were poised to approve a bill repealing the health care law that last year was signed into law overhauling the U.S. health care system on January 18, 2011 in Miami, Florida.
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    The American College of Physicians is now strongly recommending against annual pelvic exams for healthy women. The news comes after other recommendations that routine exams are also not necessary for all people, so what is necessary? Also, today in California, the minimum wage is rising to $9. Then, does Team USA have what it takes to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals?
    AirTalk for July 1, 2014
    The American College of Physicians is now strongly recommending against annual pelvic exams for healthy women. The news comes after other recommendations that routine exams are also not necessary for all people, so what is necessary? Also, today in California, the minimum wage is rising to $9. Then, does Team USA have what it takes to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals?
  • ANTIOCH, CA - MARCH 25: Customers enter a Hobby Lobby store on March 25, 2014 in Antioch, California. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments from crafts store chain Hobby Lobby about the Affordable Healthcare Act's contraceptive mandate and how it violates the religious freedom of the company and its owners. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:39:01
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    The Supreme Court ruled that religious companies can opt out of covering certain contraceptives in healthcare coverage. But, how does this ruling extend beyond issues around contraception? Also, influx of unaccompanied migrants raises questions about new immigration reform. Then, should Facebook be allowed to use your data for psychological research?
    AirTalk for June 30, 2014
    The Supreme Court ruled that religious companies can opt out of covering certain contraceptives in healthcare coverage. But, how does this ruling extend beyond issues around contraception? Also, influx of unaccompanied migrants raises questions about new immigration reform. Then, should Facebook be allowed to use your data for psychological research?
  • The Golden Gate Bridge is pictured from the Pacific Ocean on October 24, 2008.
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    Bay Area officials voted this morning on a $76-million dollar refurbishment to the Golden Gate Bridge, including funding for suicide prevention nets on either side. Could 20-foot nets on both sides of the bridge have a significant impact on suicide prevention? Also, Is 2016 the right year for marijuana legalization ballot initiatives? Then, it's filmweek on AirTalk!
    AirTalk for June 27, 2014
    Bay Area officials voted this morning on a $76-million dollar refurbishment to the Golden Gate Bridge, including funding for suicide prevention nets on either side. Could 20-foot nets on both sides of the bridge have a significant impact on suicide prevention? Also, Is 2016 the right year for marijuana legalization ballot initiatives? Then, it's filmweek on AirTalk!
  • RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Omar Gonzalez of the United States competes for the ball with Mesut Oezil of Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Today, the Supreme Court voted unanimously to strike down buffer zones in front of abortion clinics. Then, when is it criminal to leave a child in the car? Also, how do you choose your World Cup soccer team alliance? Then we will discuss intrigue and trade rumors abound ahead of tonight’s NBA draft.
    AirTalk for June 26, 2014
    Today, the Supreme Court voted unanimously to strike down buffer zones in front of abortion clinics. Then, when is it criminal to leave a child in the car? Also, how do you choose your World Cup soccer team alliance? Then we will discuss intrigue and trade rumors abound ahead of tonight’s NBA draft.
  • Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia leaves the U.S. Supreme Court after oral arguments April 22, 2014 in Washington, DC. The court ruled that the streaming service was in violation of existing copyright law by retransmitting broadcast televisions programs via miniature antennas for a fee from the company's subscribers.
    Listen 1:00:12
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    The Supreme Court has made two important decisions, ruling against TV streaming service Aereo in a 6-3 decision and ruling that police can not search smartphones of those they arrest, unless they have a search warrant. Also, Richard Gabriel joins us to talk about his new book, "Aquittal: An Insider Reveals the Stories and Strategies Behind Today's Most Infamous Verdicts." Then, we
    AirTalk for June 25, 2014
    The Supreme Court has made two important decisions, ruling against TV streaming service Aereo in a 6-3 decision and ruling that police can not search smartphones of those they arrest, unless they have a search warrant. Also, Richard Gabriel joins us to talk about his new book, "Aquittal: An Insider Reveals the Stories and Strategies Behind Today's Most Infamous Verdicts." Then, we
  • Listen 1:01:24
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    Los Angeles’s City Councils Economic Development Committee is considering a plan that would contribute $138 million in financial assistance to the building of the Frank Gehry-designed Grand Avenue project. Also, a new study by UC Irvine shows that repetition may have negative effects on memorization. Then, the Getty Villa and Center have drained their fountains and pools in an effort to conserve water.
    AirTalk for June 24, 2013
    Los Angeles’s City Councils Economic Development Committee is considering a plan that would contribute $138 million in financial assistance to the building of the Frank Gehry-designed Grand Avenue project. Also, a new study by UC Irvine shows that repetition may have negative effects on memorization. Then, the Getty Villa and Center have drained their fountains and pools in an effort to conserve water.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: California Governor Jerry Brown (R) celebrates with Democratic State Senator Kevin de Leon (L) and Los Angeles councilman Gil Cedillo (C) after signing bill AB60 on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall October 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. California Assembly Bill 60 also known as the Safe and Responsible Driver Act allows illegal immigrants to receive a permit to legally drive in California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
    Listen 1:07:34
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    Proposition 187 would have withheld public services such as healthcare and education from those in the country illegally. We discuss how Latino lawmakers are trying to purge some of the language in the law. Also, should minors convicted for sex crimes be given stiffer sentences? Then, how is extra time calculated in matches in the World Cup?
    AirTalk for June 23, 2014
    Proposition 187 would have withheld public services such as healthcare and education from those in the country illegally. We discuss how Latino lawmakers are trying to purge some of the language in the law. Also, should minors convicted for sex crimes be given stiffer sentences? Then, how is extra time calculated in matches in the World Cup?
  • The Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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    A Presbyterian group has given permission to pastors to marry into same-sex marriages. Also, Assemblyman Chris Holden has a bill asking/pressuring the state Board of Education to add the election of Barack Obama to the public school curriculum. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk!
    AirTalk for June 20, 2014
    A Presbyterian group has given permission to pastors to marry into same-sex marriages. Also, Assemblyman Chris Holden has a bill asking/pressuring the state Board of Education to add the election of Barack Obama to the public school curriculum. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk!
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Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Lucy Copp, Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Associate Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk