AirTalk

Today, we'll talk about what happens when an open campus gets locked down. We'll also discuss the question of whether Gov. Chris Christie's weight might hurt his presidential hopes, Sen. Nancy Pelosi's reaction to fiscal cliff negotiations in regards to medicare, and the little-used constitutional convention that Assemblyman Mike Gatto wants to use to overturn Citizen's United. Later, former KTBS meteorologist Rhonda Lee speaks with Larry about her recent dismissal. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Should everyone convicted of a DUI be required to install an ignition interlock device on their car? We'll consider the issue as it may apply to California. Patt Morrison checks in with LAPD's Charlie Beck during Ask the Chief. Later, we'll discuss President Obama's recognition of the Syrian Opposition Coalition, speak with Randy Newman about his Rock Hall of Fame induction, and get the scoop on this year's SAG nominations. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the proposed legislature that would make it a felony for California parolees to cut off their GPS monitors. We'll also talk about Michigan's right to work law, consider who should be liable for concussions in high risk sports, and look into the role of unmanned space planes. Later, NASA astronaut Joseph Acaba speaks with Larry about his experiences and the future of space travel.

Is a mortgage interest deduction the best way to compromise on fiscal cliff negotiations? Today we'll discuss the fiscal cliff's final weeks, plus look at the Dodgers' spending spree, Alameda County's drug take-back program, and the mountain of sand that could save Malibu beaches. Later, we'll speak with JPL and NASA scientist Donald K. Yeomans about near earth objects. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll talk about the moral culpability of the media in light of the apparent suicide following a royal radio prank and discuss the legal rights of Yelp reviewers and reviewees. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review Hyde Park on Hudson, Quartet, Rust and Bone, Playing for Keeps, and more.

Today on AirTalk, a talk about the end of the port strike and what truly motivated the battle. We discuss the conflict in Syria and the possibility of chemical warfare. We'll also touch on Facebook voting policies and L.A.'s businessperson of the year. Later, 'Other Desert Cities' playwright Jon Robin Baitz joins Larry in the studio to discuss writing, politics and Christmas in the desert.

Downtown LA approves plans to satisfy it's streetcar desire, a new report indicates California is falling behind on its alternative energy strategy and the American Psychiatric Association has released approved changes to be published in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Host Larry Mantle discusses all that and more on today's AirTalk.

Today, we'll evaluate the repercussions of the port strike in Los Angeles and Long Beach and look into L.A. storm water pollution. We'll also consider the use of the word "homophobia" and the court case ruling that determined pharmaceutical marketing to be a free speech issue. Later, futurist Ray Kurzweil joins us to discuss reverse engineering the brain.

David Lazarus from the LA Times fills in for Larry to discuss the fiscal cliff and the LA teachers union agreement on performance evaluations. Later, composer Alexandre Desplat joins us to discuss his film scores. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll consider the Supreme Court's potential marriage equality decisions and discuss Egpyt's new constitution. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases, and filmmaker Ken Burns joins us to discuss his latest documentary, "The Central Park Five."