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Gov. Brown signed a sweeping law this week requiring California by 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 1990 levels - it sets a precedent in the country, but business isn't happy - we hear from both sides; then Matt Lauer's widely criticized performance at NBC's "Commander-in-Chief Forum" inspires a discussion over the role of debate moderators; Plus, Larry & KPCC film critics unpack ‘Sully,’ ‘The Wild Life,’ ‘Other People,’ and more.

KPCC, along with KPBS, KQED and Capital Public Radio, surveyed more than 900 Californians to find out where they stand on state propositions and other topics such as the attainability of the California dream; and Larry Mantle was joined by a panel of guests at San Diego State University for a CA Counts Town Hall to discuss the effects of passing Proposition 66, "The Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act."

The poll, which was administered by a collaboration of four public media organizations, shows 71 percent approval of Prop 64. The measure would allow certain sales of marijuana, as well as cultivation taxes; a whistleblower has accused Duke U of using fraudulent data in more than 60 federal grant applications --we'll talk about the findings and the consequences; and are flight attendants equipped to deal with sexual harassment?

Larry Mantle and political guests Pilar Marrero, Bill Whalen & Mary Plummer unpack this week in the election; How Georgetown tracked the descendants of 272 slaves sold by the university - and how their preferential admission offer is being received; Plus, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar argues we shouldn’t encourage uninformed voters to head to the polls - others disagree

The AirTalk team is off Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy listening to a special CA Counts broadcast about the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana.

If you owned the 49ers, what would you do about Kaepernick?, we look at the grey area in social media advertising and KPCC film critics join Larry Mantle to review this week's newest releases!

Trump & Peña Nieto's difference of opinion on his Mexico visit & immigration speech; immigrants share views on today's American Dream and how it's changing; Plus Delta Airlines is taking heat for cutting lesbian kissing scenes from "Carol" - censoring in-flight entertainment is routine, but is it changing now that everyone's on a tablet?

Donald Trump is visiting Mexico ahead of his immigration speech tonight --how are Latinos reacting?; USC expert suggests a solution to fluctuating pharmaceutical prices; and today marks the first flight from the U.S. to Cuba in more than half a century.

What does the voting hack mean for the future of electronic voting?; forecasting the future of free trade in California and the potential statewide impact of TPP; and why are more parents choosing gender-neutral names?

Donald Trump challenged Hillary Clinton to release detailed medical records, meanwhile recent polls show the Republican candidate to be only a few points behind Clinton; as part of NPR's new series, "A Nation Engaged," AirTalk will look at America's role in the world throughout this week’s programming; and swimming with dolphins may soon be a tourist attraction of the past.