AirTalk

As the Republican convention begins Cleveland, we check in with the California delegation; how local law enforcement is responding to the shooting deaths of three Baton Rouge police officers; and you weigh in about the first news story that you remember.

At least 84 are dead after a truck plowed through Bastille Day crowds in the French coastal city of Nice: how it might affect our national security policy going forward; Trump confirms via Twitter that his VP will be Indiana governor Mike Pence; plus KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Tim Cogshell this week's latest releases, including the "Ghostbusters" reboot.

The LA County Board of Supervisors voted to place a tax on the November ballot that would redirect revenues from marijuana to help the homeless; new techniques in education are helping to maximize quiet kids' hidden potential; and you share stories about your worst summer trips.

Why it matters that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg called Trump a 'faker'; Chief Beck & L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti meet with President Obama to discuss race and policing; and following criticism - and blow-back - of Renée Zellweger's looks in the new "Bridget Jones" installment, we ask: "when is an actor's appearance relevant to film criticism?"

We ask if Bernie's fans will follow him to the Clinton camp; we hear from President Obama, live from the Dallas memorial service and take your calls after.

Legal experts debate the Dallas PD's decision to use a bomb-wielding robot to end the standoff with shooting suspect Micah Xavier Johnson; we ask you to weigh in about how you've talked about last week's shootings with friends and family; and an explanation of California's new Racial and Identity Profiling Board

Larry Mantle speaks with a panel of experts to discuss last night's attack on Dallas police, plus KPCC film critics Claudia Puig, Charles Solomon and Peter Rainer share their reviews on this week's films including 'The Secret Life of Pets.'

A pair of controversial, fatal shootings of Black men by police has reignited criticism of law enforcement practices - a look at the protocol; Then, the Green Party has picked up momentum - could candidate Jill Stein cast a Nader effect on this year's election; and America's obsession with small talk.

Opponents of CA's newly implemented childhood vax law are suing in federal court - we hear from both sides; the state senate is considering a bill aimed at companies boycotting Israel over its policies related to Palestinians - does it infringe on freedom of speech? Automakers worry a fatal Tesla autopilot crash could have a chilling effect on the driverless car industry; Plus, how classic summer BBQ is evolving for vegetarians, the gluten-free, and others on restricted diets.

Our weekly round table breaks down this morning's remarks from FBI Director James Comey recommending no criminal charges against Hillary Clinton; lawyers debate whether or not charges should still be filed; a new study finds compulsory diversity programs may actually hinder diversity in firms; & Los Angeles Magazine's chief restaurant critic Patric Kuh is in-studio talking about the origins of the "artisanal" food movement and his new book, "Finding the Flavors We Lost"