AirTalk

From hair salons to summer camps, employers across the country are putting in noncompete clauses in employment contracts to prevent employees from working for their rivals. California currently bans noncompete clauses, but should it repeal its ban? After, a survey says Los Angeles is one of the worst cities for a "staycation." Then, Peter Baker joins us to talk about his new book, “Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House.”

Should the NCAA pay student athletes if their images are used commercially? Then, we discuss the best ways to go about a mid-career reinvention. Later, we look into how scents affect your retail shopping habits.

The New York Times published a visually stunning infographic and 255 charts that display the industries where jobs have grown and others that have not been as lucky. But, does it really feel like we are back to the pre-recession job market? Also, we discuss the whether or not the role of sexual identity matters in politics in this era. Then, it's Filmweek on AirTalk!

After a fierce battle with Tea Party candidate Tim Donnelly, GOP candidate Neel Kashkari discusses how he will face incumbent Jerry Brown in the November gubernatorial race. Janet Murguia of The National Council of La Raza joins us to talk about immigration reform and her controversial remarks of President Obama. Then, we discuss the new plans for the convention center, and we preview the new exhibition of "Route 66" at the Autry museum.

AirTalk’s panel of political experts are back to analyze and explain the results of yesterday’s California primary elections. Also, with allegations of misconduct from two Uber drivers, should the company be held responsible for criminal drivers? Then, we discuss the Long Beach Register's recent furloughs and the Stanley Cup finals.

In the wake of his return, many questions have been raised about Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s capture days after his release from Taliban custody on May 31. How will the military handle investigations into Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl? LAUSD’s school year is wrapping up this week, but some parents say the curriculum ended weeks ago, and that kids have been academically checked out during the end of the semester. Can LAUSD’s school year be improved?

The deal to release five Taliban detainees for an American prisoner of war is drawing starkly different reactions in Washington. After, we discuss the upcoming California primary elections. Then, David Folkenflik of NPR talks discusses media coverage, and when information turns into overexposure for viewers.

The Army Corps of Engineers has accepted Mayor Garcetti’s push to help revitalize an 11 mile stretch of the Los Angeles River. What does this mean for the future of the LA River? The Los Angeles City Council proposes AMBER-Alert like notifications for hit-and-runs. Would these notifications be effective in preventing hit-and-runs? Later, why do people put up with long lines?