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Guest host Frank Stoltze leads Airtalk today. An Amnesty International investigation found that drones kill innocence civilians. Does the United States owe any compensation to victims? Then, a Bike Summit in the bay area will explore mainstreaming cycling. What would need to happen for cyclists and motorists to safely share the road? Next, Apple is unveiling its latest iPad and iPad mini. What improvements do you think this model will have? Then, we'll talk with people who listen to police scanners and share the information with the public. Is this helpful? Lastly, we explore the mysterious migration patterns of the monarch butterfly.

LAUSD is moving to enforce a policy that groups students of similar English fluency together. Will this benefit or hurt students? Then, we'll talk about the Dodgers future after Friday's night elimination. Next, the Oakland Police Department is cracking down on prostitution by sending out "Dear John," letters. Do you think this campaign will be effective? Then, what can be done to improve the Affordable Care Act's website, and is the tentative deal JP Morgan Chase reached with the Justice Department a good one? Lastly, we'll talk about the China credit agency downgrading the US debt, and we'll talk with author Scott Adams about succeeding despite failure.

A federal jury found Sheriff Lee Baca personally liable for failing to stop inmate abuse at Men's Central Jail. Should the County step in and pay on his behalf? Then, Mexico still has a long way to go to improve their local police forces. What can be do to help reform it? Next, we preview the upcoming game with the Dodgers, and should community colleges be able to offer 4-year degree programs? Then, TGIF it's filmweek with our critics reviewing "The Fifth Estate," "Carrie," and more! Lastly, we talk with screenwriter John Ridley about "12 Years a Slave."

Congress has passed a deal to end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling. Since this is a temporary deal, what happens next? Then, a coalition of California mayors are pushing for a public pension measure. Is such a ballot legal? Next, how can an early warning system inform residents of an earthquake? Do such systems really work? Then, President Obama wants Congress to tackle issues such as the farm bill and immigration reform. Is this the right timing to push for new laws? Next, we'll talk with the director of the film, "God Loves Uganda," and we'll talk with author Kevin Smith about our biology determining our political party.

The Senate has reached a deal to raise the debt limit and end the government shutdown. Will this deal pass? Then, a new poll by the Pew Research Center shows most voters want their incumbents out of office. But will they re-elect them? Next, who should take the lead on campus sexual assault cases? Should it be campus police or law enforcement? Then, are fraternities and sororities good or bad for students? Next, we'll discuss what's next for the Dodgers after last night's loss. What are the chances they win their next three games? Lastly, we'll talk with author Henry Bushkin, about his book on the late Johnny Carson.

Mayor Garcetti discusses Los Angeles earthquake preparedness. Then, should it be mandatory for old buildings in the city to be retrofitted in case of earthquakes? Next, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Michigan's banning of race-based university admissions. How could this ruling impact California students? Then, a new survey shows most Americans are not in the political center, and should there be open enrollment for advanced placement classes? Lastly, we're talking with author Jesse Bering about the sexual deviant in all of us.

The government shutdown continues as both sides try to reach an agreement before the Oct. 17 debt ceiling deadline. We'll talk about the options now on the table. Then, we want to hear from AirTalk listeners about your experiences with Obamacare. How do the prices compare to your current coverage? Later, is the Obama administration transparent enough for your liking? Then, we'll talk to James Franco about his latest project--a book, "Actors Anonymous."

California Attorney General Kamal Harris filed a lawsuit against for-profit college Corinthian Colleges, Inc for making false claims to students. What do you think the outcome of the trial will be? Then, Maine is the first state to allow prescriptions drugs to be imported from other countries. Do you support this move if it cuts down on prescription drug costs? Next, we are remembering astronaut Scott Carpenter. He was the second American to orbit the earth. Lastly, TGIF it's Filmweek with our critics talking about Captain Phillips, Muscle Shoal and much more!

House Speaker John Boehner announced a proposal this morning that would extend the government's ability to borrow money through mid-November. Will Senate Democrats accept that proposal? And October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. We'll talk to Harvey Hubbell, who himself is dyslexic and directed 'Dislecksia: The Movie,' which is being released this weekend. Then, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Trust Act yesterday. We'll talk about that and other new immigration-related laws in California. And later, we'll discuss the University of Minnesota's head football coach Jerry Kill, who suffers from epilepsy.

Salmonella has been found in some Foster Farm chicken, but the company isn't ordering a recall. Does the presence of Salmonella in food demand a recall or can you avoid becoming ill by handling and cooking food properly? Then, new psychology research has found that people with extreme political ideologies think their views more superior to others than do moderates. Where do you stand? Later, should Twitter shut down accounts that publicize DUI checkpoints? And we'll discuss the site's IPO. Then, we'll talk to Malcolm Gladwell about his latest book on overcoming as an underdog, 'David and Goliath.'