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On today's show, the latest on the health care rollout on the verge of the enrollment deadline. Then, is NSA spying having a chilling effect on writers? How did the pope's first year go? And--who is funnier--Brits or Americans? Later, we explore why so few of today's Christmas songs eclipse the genre's classics.

Confusion about the Affordable Care Act continues as the enrollment deadline nears. Next, a look inside California's private foster care system and Montana Senator Max Baucus' apportionment to China ambassador. Then, we explore Canada's prostitution laws and discuss how to handle holiday huggers in the workplace.

Today on AirTalk, we'll hear President Obama's parting words for 2013 in a live press conference. Then on FilmWeek we'll review all of this week's releases--including Spike Jonze's 'Her' and 'Anchorman 2.' Then, should great voice performances earn acting awards?

Today on AirTalk, millions of Target customers' credit card accounts may have been compromised. Is your information at risk? Then, we'll discuss the President's outlook on NSA surveillance reform, the end of an era at Inglewood's Hollywood Park and customer service in the social media world. Later, the L.A. Times Food crew stops by with holiday recipes.

Today on AirTalk, we review The Milken Institute's 2013 "best performing cities" rankings. Then, we ask LAPD Chief Charlie Beck about deadly police pursuits and a jaywalking crackdown. Later, a look at efforts to reform concealed carry laws and a conversation with acclaimed 'Nebraska' director Alexander Payne.

A new editorial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that you may be wasting your money on multivitamins. The LA based Space Exploration Technologies Corp., won the leasing rights to to a Kennedy Space Center launch pad used for myriad moon missions over the decades. Later, we discuss the constitutionality of Utah's anti-polygamy law.

Do you think the US should offer amnesty for Edward Snowden to stem the leaks? Should the AP have published CIA agent expose after government objections? We take a look at the population increases in Los Angeles and the state of California. Later, we talk about office holiday parties.

A Judge has deemed Hollywood development plans "fatally flawed." We discuss what the implications are for Hollywood. It seems that rent is always too high. What effect do high rent prices have in Los Angeles? Later, we talk about leading ladies taking charge in films this year.

LA leaders are calling for more oversight at the LA County Sheriff's Department. Next, a look at this year's fire season, crime convictions reporting requirements on job applications, and NSA domestic spying. Then, we explore a project that trains journalists in conflict zones and discuss holiday tipping etiquette.

A bipartisan budget deal has arrived. House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan and Democratic Sen. Patty Murray have come together on a 2-year budget agreement. The Los Angeles City Council approved a $6 million settlement for the case surrounding ticket quotas. As the world continues to mourn Nelson Mandela's death, we discuss South Africa's future. As the end of the year approaches, Congress debates whether or not to extend unemployment benefits again. Later, we look at the impact that taking photos has on your memory.