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The latest on the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey in Ankara; the 538-member Electoral College officially casts ballots for the president of the United States today - how likely are faithless electors able to change the outcome?; a much needed recap on Russia's hacking scandals in 2016's political climate; we speak with 'La La Land's' score composer and location scout; and more.

The U.S. Justice Department launched an investigation of the O.C. district attorney's office over its use of jailhouse informants - are these 'snitches' legally ethical?; President Obama hosts his final press conference; plus Larry and KPCC film critics review the week's newest releases, including 'Rogue One,' 'Collateral Beauty' and more.

Covered California is extending its enrollment deadline until Saturday, December 17th – we sit down with the head of Covered CA to answer your questions; Bakersfield police shot and killed a 73-year-old man with dementia – we look at the challenges of taking care of older adults with cognitive decline, as well as early signs to watch out for; plus, do dating apps make courtship easier or more exhausting?

The U.S. Department of Labor has found evidence that clothing factories in Los Angeles, who supply companies like Ross, TJ Maxx and Forever 21, pay workers as little as $4 an hour; with President-elect Donald Trump vowing to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal, what's next for U.S.-Middle East relations?; we want to hear from AirTalk listeners on how you handle - or forgo - drinking through the holidays; and more.

Trump has chosen Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State and Rick Perry for Energy Secretary – we examine the picks, as well as their likelihood to stand the test of a Senate confirmation; Trump cancelled his Thursday press conference – we look at the precedent and implications of this decision; plus, we bring together Clinton and Trump supporters to #AirTalkItOut.

A CIA report concluded that the Russian government interfered with the 2016 presidential election – we look at the evidence, as well as reactions from Trump, Democrats and the GOP; considering the wide-ranging capabilities of smart phones, will gadgets become obsolete?; Los Angeles is considering legalizing street vendors – we debate the specifics of the plan; and more.

A new report reveals that Russian officials were systematically doping over 1,000 athletes for the Olympic Games; the latest on the impeachment of South Korea’s president; 30 years later, we revisit CA’s warning labels – do they actually make a difference?; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics review ‘La La Land,’ ‘Office Christmas Party’ and other recent movie releases. TGI-FilmWeek!

A new bill calls for attacks against law enforcement to be under the purview of California's hate crime statute; the Los Angeles city attorney's office is expected to file suit against Macy's, Sears, Kohl's and J.C. Penney for false reference pricing in their marketing strategies; Mark Shriver's intimate portrayal of Pope Francis in his latest book; and more.

After President-elect Donald Trump tweeted about the cost of Air Force One, Boeing's stock went down as much as 1 percent - we take a look at how journalists and news outlets should report on the future president's Twitter platform; the Pentagon killed an internal report that found $125 billion in administrative waste; bursting through Facebook bubbles in a heated and contentious election cycle; and more.

Intense debates have sparked among the 538 members of the Electoral College, who are set to cast their votes on December 19 - are they bound to support their state's candidate, or should they be free to vote their conscience?; Amazon launches a new market shopping experience without cash registers or lines; and we take a look at how counterterrorism efforts continue to impact personal privacy and tech concerns one year after the San Bernardino shooting.