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Today on AirTalk, a new ACLU report shows racial bias in marijuana arrests. Also, should politicians not be allowed to fund raise when Legislature is in session? Then, bystanders have been recently killed in police pursuits. Is there a way to make these chases safer? Later, should companies be allowed to "hack back," and is Los Angeles a "walkable" city? All that and more, today on AirTalk.

The Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement agencies can collect DNA of people arrested for "serious" crimes without waiting for a conviction. How did the justices make their 5-4 ruling? Then, should we have an all-out ban on killer robots or research the technology before someone else does? Also, the trial begins today to determine if Bradley Manning should be charged with Espionage for leaking military documents to Wikileaks, and LAUSD wants high school students to get tested for STDs and get texted the results. Later, a judge allows the Fort Hood shooting suspect represent himself in court. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Alex Jackson is being arraigned today because his pit bulls attacked and killed a 63-year old female jogger. If convicted, Jackson will receive life in prison. Also, strip clubs are receiving Enterprise Zone tax credits. Should the type of company be relevant when obtaining tax credits? Then, the Los Angeles Kings are in the finals, Santa Monica beach is looking at the life of Nick Gabaldon and black surf culture, and our critics join us to review this week's top movies. Later, Peter Rainer chronicles film history, and Michael Feinstein is the new conductor for Pasadena Pops.

A Chinese company has put a $4.72 billion bid for Smithfield Foods Inc, one of the biggest pork producers in the U.S. What would the Chinese company do with Smithfield and what other large acquisitions has China made? Also, why are more Democrats giving commencement speeches than Republicans and does that affect our nation's youth? Then, O.C. journalists recap tragedies and their hot button issues, and Facebook tries to deal with sexist hate speech. Later, are great white sharks actually extinct, and is infidelity becoming more common in marriages? Larry also interviews Michael Feinstein about his new role in Pasadena Pops.

A Pew study shows that women are the main breadwinners for 40% of American households. Has the swing toward women supporting the family been good or bad for America’s children? Also, Marcia Coyle examines the recent highly politicized Supreme Court cases and analyzes how the justices may decide. Then, should wrestling be cut as an Olympic sport, and would the reissuing of classic license plates affect the value original vintage plates? Later, Garrison Keillor of "A Prairie Home Companion" comes to the Greek.

Today on AirTalk, what bills are the California Legislature set to vote on this week? We'll discuss what traffic violations the CHP can crack down on now that fewer people are talking on their phones while driving. Then, should women over 50 be encouraged to get pregnant and should electronic cigarettes be treated like real ones? Later, Phil Jackson talks about his new memoir, plans to return to coaching, or lack thereof, and more.

How did the internet change the game of poker and those who play it? We'll also preview the annual Playboy Jazz Festival and talk to two musicians who will be playing there in June. Then, Larry Tye discusses how Superman became America's superhero, and we'll examine the shifts in immigration reform and look ahead at the legislation to come.

Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the Boy Scouts of America's decision to lift the ban on openly gay members, we'll find out how Heal the Bay rated our favorite California beaches and Jonathan Gold talks about his picks for the top restaurants in L.A. Later, our critics will discuss The Hangover III, Fast and Furious 6 and we'll find out what listeners think of all of these sequels.

Join AirTalk for our live coverage of President Obama's speech on counterterrorism policies, unmanned drone strikes, and the Guantanamo prison. Then, our analysts discuss targeted killings, how else the U.S. can handle counterterrorism and transparency. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Eric Garcetti is the new mayor of Los Angeles. In other races, what will happen now that former Assemblyman Mike Feuer is the new city attorney, Monica Ratliff is on the school board, and marijuana dispensaries are going to be limited? Also, former drug dealer Rick Ross tells his story, and we discuss the politics that moved immigration reform. Then, why is it a bad time to be a L.A. sports coach, should anchored putting be banned in golf, and how did Vermont girl Jody Williams win the Nobel Peace prize?

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