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On AirTalk today we'll discuss Mitt Romney's controversial remarks in Jerusalem, look into a growing rift surrounding California's state parks, recap the London Olympics thus far, dive into the City of Commerce's new aquatic center and introduce you to author James Mann's take on the changes to American foreign policy under President Barack Obama.

Today on AirTalk we'll look at a study which shows Americans still question the faiths of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, figure out why Facebook has more users but less profits, examine the world of "doping" and the Olympics, invite our KPCC film critics on to review the new movies this week on FilmWeek and consider the legacy of the Hollywood musical.

Today on AirTalk the LA Times' David Lazarus pinch-hits for Larry Mantle to discuss the gun control debate making it's way to the presidential election, the latest on the Sacramento water pipeline project, how YouTube wants its users to reveal their real name when commenting on videos, why a Greek Olympic athlete was dismissed from competition and the role of guns in women's self defense. Plus, the latest news

Today on Air Talk, the L.A. Times' David Lazarus fills in for Larry Mantle to discuss the latest events in Anaheim, how the Brown act was quietly dissolved and what that means for transparency, the controversial Cadiz water effort, the $14 Billion Sacramento pipeline project, the LA city council's vote to ban pot shops and a conversation with David Browne, author of Fire and Rain: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY, and the Lost Story of 1970. Plus, the latest news.

Today on AirTalk, we talk about El Monte's sugary drink tax, the latest news from the HIV/AIDS conference in Washington, D.C., a possible Bay Area driving tax, a new study on teacher merit pay, and Santa Monica's proposed smoking ban for new tenants in condos and apartments.

Today on AirTalk we discuss the court appearance of the man charged in the Aurora, CO shooting, ponder who will be Mitt Romney's running mate, discuss Chick-fil-A's public support of traditional marriage, analyze the deal between DirectTV and Viacom, and listen in to the sounds of the Olympics.

Today on Air Talk host Larry Mantle will help parse out all the latest news and angles of the deadly Aurora, CO shooting that took place after midnight during a screening of The Dark Knight Rises. We'll also feature our film critics panel to discuss the movie and the repercussions this attack will have on the film. Plus, the latest news

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's millions of dollars in losses, see how the decline in marriage corresponds to the voting power of mothers, invite our journalists from Orange County on to discuss regional news, look at a study about unnecessary prostate surgeries, consider a new law about calling in drug overdoses to 9-1-1, and pore over this morning's Emmy nominations.

Today on Air Talk we'll discuss the City of Compton as it contemplates declaring for bankruptcy, take a look at the KPCC series on the sex trade in Los Angeles, the ripple effect for California residents caused by the Northern Arizona power station, the bumpy road of the Presidential campaign trail and an interview with Nancy Segal, Author of Born Together—Reared Apart: The Landmark Minnesota Twin Study. Plus, the latest news

Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the LAPD's response to the Occupy protestors use of chalk, what the CSU budget meeting in Long Beach today means for the future of California Schools, why the Deomcrats "Fiscal Cliff" is a game of chicken for the GOP, Yahoo! gets its woman in Marissa Mayer, and why that soundtrack you hear as you dine-out may be more carefully crafted than just the owners ipod on shuffle. Plus, the latest news.