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We'll discuss what people think about the terms Obamacare versus Affordable Care Act. Do you find the term Obamacare more political sounding? Then, what's next for LAUSD and the iPads. Should the district end the program? Next, there are reports that Al Jazeera reprimanded an employee for cursing in the newsroom. It is ever appropriate to swear at work? Lastly, we'll look at the benefits and drawbacks of a three-year medical school.

The Democrats have rejected the Republicans attempt to fund part of the government during the shutdown. Will the Republicans be able to shift the blame? Next, it's our OC Roundtable where we discuss San Onofre decommissioning, and the politics of Angel Stadium. Then the Huntington Beach Riot over the summer created tension between residents and "909ers." What can be done to mend these strained relations? Next, the Dodgers are without two main center fielders, can they still win? Lastly, we talk with author Diane Ravitch about the dangers of privatizing public education.

Now that the Government has officially shutdown, what does that mean for citizens? What do California lawmakers think? Then, Obamacare launches online today in California. Will you be signing up? Next, a new survey shows LGBT performers still experience a lot of discrimination in Hollywood. If you work in the industry, what has been your experience? Then, how much of the Jewish identity centers around religion? Lastly we look at what's new in guerrilla style filmmaking.

Congress has reached its last day to end the stalemate that could result in a possible government shutdown. If this happens, what will the impact be? Then, competing Obamacare ads battle for people's attention. How effective are these ads? Next, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House today to discuss nuclear weapons. Do you think the meeting will be successful? Then, a London based atheist church announced it was going on a global missionary tour. Does this church go against what atheism stands for? Next, LAUSD deals with iPad and truancy problems. Lastly, we talk with humorist Mo Rocca about his cooking show.

Patt Morrision is guest hosting on AirTalk today. The Intergovernmental panel on climate change released a summary showing that it is extremely likely that human influence is the cause of global warming. Does this report leave room for doubt about global warming? Then, McDonalds announced it will offer more fruits and vegetables on its menu. How will this impact people's diets? Next, we talk with Los Angeles' first film czar, Tom Sherak about his plans for keeping production in the area. Then, some are calling for a boycott after Barilla Pasta's anti-gay comments. Lastly, TGI-Filmweek!

Guest Host Patt Morrison joins us on AirTalk today. Is Senator John McCain Washington's last hope as a moderator in the midst the political gridlock? Then, a California Veterinarian seeks a broader ban on declawing cats. Would you consider declawing? Next, at a hearing tonight the public will get its first look at the decommission of the San Onofre Nuclear plant. Does the public want to know more? Then, a Dodgers fan is stabbed to death after a game in San Francisco. How will security at games change? Next, the army is revising its tattoo policy. Would this make it harder for people to get in? Lastly, do kids need a participation trophies, or should they learn to lose?

Guest Host Patt Morrison joins us on AirTalk today. Senator Ted Cruz concluded his 21-hour marathon to defund Obamacare. Did this faux-filibuster help or harm Ted Cruz? Then, a bill on Governor's Brown's desk would allow some community colleges to charge more for popular classes. Is this a disadvantage to low-income students? Next, we talk with actor Lorenzo Pisoni about his one man show, "Humor Abuse." Then, we talk with physicist Carl Haber, who is a recipient of the MacArthur Genius Grant. Lastly, Popular Science ends its article comments, and when it is okay to take pictures of a stranger?

Relations between the US and Iran may be on a path to improvement with President Obama emphasizing a need for diplomatic engagement with Iran at this morning's UN General Assembly. What will this mean for Iran's nuclear program? And Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that gives minors the right to delete materials they post online. Will this benefit kids who post impulsively online? How will it be enforced? Then, we'll talk about haters on the internet. What's it like to be the subject of online hatred? Later, we'll talk about the future of the Muslim Brotherhood after the group's activities were banned yesterday by an Egyptian court. Then, we'll talk about our favorite banned books and find out what goes into writing an iconic rock ballad when we talk to legendary songwriter Mike Stoller.

The debate over defunding Obamacare has caused a rift in the Republican party. What are the strategies some Republicans think will work best? Then, should sexual assault cases be held to different criteria in military courts? Next, are parents talking to their children about the consequences of online video confessions? Then, we'll take a look at the updates from the Kenya mall attacks. California became the first state to regulate ride-sharing. How will this impact taxi cabs? Lastly, we'll talk with author Samantha Geimer about her book, "Girl: A Life in the Shadows of Roman Polanski."

Economists at the University of Pacific predict a dramatic growth in employment numbers for California in the next year. Where would the jobs come from? Then, in a recent interview Pope Francis said the Church needs to change its direction. What do you think of the Pope's more liberal viewpoints? Next, France wants to ban child beauty pageants. Should the U.S. do the same? Then, TGIF it's Filmweek with our critics reviewing the latest releases including Enough Said, and Prisoners. Lastly, we'll interview actor Daniel Bruhl about his role in the upcoming film Rush.