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John Kerry made his case for military intervention in Syria in a press conference this morning. Did he change your opinion of whether the US should take action? Then we'll discuss whether police wearing cameras on their person would improve their behavior and that of suspects. And later, our critics talk with Larry about the Labor Day weekend releases and we'll find out what's happening in the porn industry these days. TGI-FilmWeek!

The New York Times website was down for nearly two days because of an external attack. Other news organizations have suffered the same fate. What kind of damage can this type of hacking do? Next, Nissan plan to build the first self-driving car. Would you buy one? Then, is a post-college test the best way to judge a graduate's value to potential employers and what makes e-cigarettes so appealing? Lastly, author David Epstein says some people have a gene that affects their athletic abilities. Can you test for a sports gene?

The United States is deciding a strategy for acting in Syria. What action, if any, should the U.S. take against Syria? Then, new legislation could require all imitation guns in Los Angeles to be painted a neon color. Would that law really help protect police? Next, should political bloggers disclose their financial ties, and why is workers comp insurance going up for small businesses? Then, the Huffington Post will no longer allow anonymous commenters. Is this a good thing? Lastly, since Americans are facing a caregiver shortage, what will happen to the aging baby boomer population?

A senate bill proposed in California could lower drug sentences for small quantities of cocaine and heroin. Does the bill perpetrate hard drug use? Then, the prosecution in the James Holmes trial does not want the jury to hear testimonies on death penalty procedures.How will this impact the trial? Next, the Peterson Automotive Museum is getting a total renovation and TGIF it's Filmweek with our critics. Lastly, we talk with Val Kilmer about his one-man show called "Citizen Twain," where he plays Mark Twain. The play will show at the Pasadena Playhouse.

President Obama launches a push for college cost reforms. Should colleges be ranked by affordability? Then, should more cities follow Mission Viejo and fine residents for disruptive house parties, and would basketball be better with no free throws? Also, reports say San Diego Mayor Bob Filner will resign, and a military chaplain wants to be become the Navy's first nontheist "humanist" chaplain. Lastly, a new study finds men want women to chip in more when dating. Who should pay for the first date?

Bradley Manning has been sentenced to 35 years in prison with the possibility of parole. Was the judge too harsh or too lenient on Manning? Also, California and Nevada lawmakers are trying to agree on environmental rules for Lake Tahoe, and we discuss if non-vaccinating parents should be liable when other kids get sick. Then, do cell phone searches require warrants, and is gentrification good for your hometown? Lastly, AirTalk remembers NPR host and jazz musician Marian McPartland.

Who do you think has the best chance of being the next President? Could Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, or Chris Christie really be in the running? Next, we'll look at what causes wildfires to start and spread. Then, San Francisco banned firefighters from using helmet cameras. Do you think the cameras are an invasion of privacy? Next, we'll look at how the continued tensions in Egypt are dividing other Mid-East countries. Then, a new study shows college hook-ups are not as frequent as once believed, and what are the new changes for the LA Auto Show? Lastly, we'll remember novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard.