AirTalk

A Superior Court judge ruled that LAPD's impound policy is illegal. Is it a good idea to have lenient policies for unlicensed drivers? Also, it's back-to-school time! Do you think starting the school year earlier is better for students? Next, will most people opt out of emergency alerts on their cell phone, and how will the rising price of California homes affect homeowners? Then, could you forgive sexting in your relationship? Last, we'll look at the pros and cons of the orderliness of homeowner associations.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder hopes for major changes to the criminal justice system. In an ABA meeting today, Holder advocated that low-level, non-violent drug offenders shouldn’t receive minimum mandatory sentences. Also, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under two shouldn't have any screen time, but are iPads the best new pacifiers? Then, are cow growth hormones harming cows and driving up the cost of beef? Later, Princeton Review ranks the top party schools, and author David Robertson explains how Legos built their empire.

Bob Filner says he doesn't think he can get a fair trial in San Diego. Should he be granted a change of venue? Then, what percentage of votes should bond measures need to pass? Is 55 percent enough? And we'll talk about NFL player Riley Cooper recently blurting out a racial slur at a concert. How will his teammates react? What type of offensive speech are you willing to forgive? Then, Florida is set to implement race-based education goals for students next year. Is that a good idea? Later, how long would you want to live if you got to choose? And we'll talk about the 'Queens of Noise' when we discuss Evelyn McDonnell's new book on The Runaways.

The tragedy in Venice Beach is sparking possible new safety measures. What do you think should be done? Then, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is in rehab for two weeks. Will the treatment actually help him? Next, what does your messy or clean workspace say about you? Then, would closing Fannie and Freddie help homebuyers? Next, are doctors over treating back problems? Last, beer consumption in the US is dropping. Are you drinking more wine than beer?

Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, purchased the Washington Post. Do you think this is a good move? Next, should planes change the way they take off at the John Wayne airport to reduce noise? Then, the FDA is now regulating gluten-free labeling. Will this lead to more self-diagnoses? Next, US embassies are closing in several countries, but is this the proper response to Al Qaeda chatter? Then, we're talking about the fractured GOP. How should the republican party change? Last, we're talking with author Michael D’Antonio about the abuse in the Catholic church.

It's been a summer of leaks and exposed government surveillance programs. In latest news, your snail mail is being tracked too. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe yesterday confirmed the existence of a mail scanning program. Are you surprised or alarmed? How does this surveillance compare to electronic data? Also, will graduate students be paying the price for lower student loan interest rates for undergrads, and how do you feel about wildlife in your neighborhood? Later, our Filmweek critics review the latest movies and discuss the value or lack thereof of remakes. Which classics should never be remade? All that and more, today on AirTalk.

AirTalk interviews the new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Cheryl Boone Isaacs will not only be the first African American president, she will also face some challenges like finding the next host of the Oscars. Will she broaden the Academy's diversity? Also, should movie tickets be priced on a sliding scale, what will Snowden do now that he's been granted temporary asylum in Russia, and is the word "Caucasian" outdated and inaccurate? Then, Janet Yellen is being considered as the next Federal Reserve chair-woman, but despite her credentials, her gender may actually help her chances of getting the job. Later, UCSD paleo-biologist Richard Norris talks about how greenhouse gases can alter the ocean ecosystems, the NFL Pro Bowl may undergo some major changes, and author Lew Irwin talks about bombings in U.S. history.

Peace talks between Israel and Palestine are on again, but is anything different this time around? Then, after learning about the troubled assisted living industry, how can people ensure that seniors get adequate care? Later, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck is here to talk about the Zimmerman protests, hit-and-runs, police training and more. Then, we'll talk about Scott Simon tweeting about his mother's passing. Was it a positive thing, or does tweeting about a death make it less sacred? Then, is methane hydrate a viable alternative energy source? And how safe is it to extract? Finally, do you work on vacation? If so, you're one of 61 percent of Americans who does.