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The Supreme Court has made two important decisions, ruling against TV streaming service Aereo in a 6-3 decision and ruling that police can not search smartphones of those they arrest, unless they have a search warrant. Also, Richard Gabriel joins us to talk about his new book, "Aquittal: An Insider Reveals the Stories and Strategies Behind Today's Most Infamous Verdicts." Then, we

Los Angeles’s City Councils Economic Development Committee is considering a plan that would contribute $138 million in financial assistance to the building of the Frank Gehry-designed Grand Avenue project. Also, a new study by UC Irvine shows that repetition may have negative effects on memorization. Then, the Getty Villa and Center have drained their fountains and pools in an effort to conserve water.

Proposition 187 would have withheld public services such as healthcare and education from those in the country illegally. We discuss how Latino lawmakers are trying to purge some of the language in the law. Also, should minors convicted for sex crimes be given stiffer sentences? Then, how is extra time calculated in matches in the World Cup?

A Presbyterian group has given permission to pastors to marry into same-sex marriages. Also, Assemblyman Chris Holden has a bill asking/pressuring the state Board of Education to add the election of Barack Obama to the public school curriculum. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk!

In an announcement this morning, President Obama said that the US will bolster military resources in the area, but has stressed the idea that the Iraqi military is best equipped to handle the situation. Also, how will the ouster of Dov Charney affect the American Apparel brand? Then, we discuss the effects of counterfeit drugs worldwide.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has revoked the trademark for the Washington Redskins. Also, a parade of recall announcements from GM and other auto companies have left customers bitter, not just about the faulty car parts, but about the system for fixing affected vehicles. Then, would you pick up a hitchhiking robot?

Mayor Eric Garcetti caused quite the uproar on Monday, when he dropped an F-bomb at the LA Kings victory ceremony. We discuss the OJ Simpson chase 20 years later. A new bill could allow underage individuals to consume alcohol.

Militants described as Sunni extremists by some, opportunistic thugs by others have captured the northern Iraq city of Tal Afar today. Then, Starbucks and Arizona State University announced a joint venture today where the coffee chain will provide its employees the opportunity to enroll in free online classes. After, we speak with Adam Rodgers, author of Proof: The Science of Booze.

President Barack Obama today said there is no military solution for the current crisis in Iraq if the Iraqi government fails to address sectarian difference, promote country-wide stability and build capacity of effective security forces. Also, The Los Angeles Parking Freedom Initiative is beginning a ballot effort to cap the price of a parking ticket at $23. Then, it's filmweek on AirTalk!

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s surprising primary loss may shake things up for California. Kevin McCarthy, a Republican congressman from Bakersfield, is considered a likely candidate to fill Cantor’s position when he steps down this summer. After, apps like Square simplify the process of tipping, calculating percentages for you and making payment easier. But they also lead to more spending. Are these apps forcing people to tip more?