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The Dow hit a record high, but will it have much tangible economic impact? We'll discuss the market and the economy. We'll also consider Governor Brown's education budget and what it means for schools in underserved communities. Later, we'll examine the reasons for voter apathy in local elections and talk about Iceland's proposed ban on pornography -- would it be feasibly in the U.S.? All that and more, on AirTalk.

Today we'll discuss whether fear of liability influences treatment of residents in independent living homes. We'll also take a last look at the Los Angeles mayoral race before voters cast their ballots tomorrow -- is there any way to avoid a run-off election? Later, we'll talk about how the Catholic church could change after with a new Pope, and what a baby "cured" of H.I.V. signals for the future. Happy Grammar Day, from AirTalk.

Sequestration negotiations are down to the wire with no solution in sight. We'll consider how the cuts will affect California's aerospace industry. We'll also discuss the proposed mini-parks that would drive sex offenders out of Wilmington, CA. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review "Jack the Giant Slayer" and the rest of this week's releases, and author Anthony Slide speaks with us about the history of extras in film. All that and more, today on AirTalk.

Today we'll weigh in on L.A.'s clean-up of skid row and the tuberculosis outbreak that's taking the discussion to the Supreme Court. We'll also consider a bill that would reduce the sentence of serious drug crimes in California. Later, Steve Zimmer and Kate Anderson join Larry for a live debate about their school board candidacy, and we examine Cal Baptist University's decision to expel a transgender student.

Have you been negatively affected by cable bundling packages? We'll discuss the Cablevision-Viacom lawsuit. We'll also consider the music industry's first financial gain in years and debate the Measure A sales tax with two opposing L.A. business groups. Later, we'll speak with lawmakers about the release of immigration detainees in advance of the sequestration. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll consider the apology for a controversial tweet from satire site "The Onion" -- should young subjects be off limits? We'll also speak with Sheriff Lee Baca and Sam Paredes about California gun buyback programs. Later, we'll discuss the Supreme Court review of the Voting Rights Act, look into who owns your mugshot, and weigh in on the Yahoo! telecommuting debate.

Today, we'll talk Oscars -- from the host to the length to the acceptance speeches, how could Hollywood's biggest night change to become more interesting? We'll also discuss NBC's falling rating's with Warren Littlefield, former NBC President of Entertainment and author of "Top of the Rock." Later, we'll consider activist investors and the incoming sequestration's effect on the California economy. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll look at possible sequestration scenarios. Also, it's Filmweek. Listen to AirTalk's 11th annual Oscar Preview as our critics make their predictions before the big weekend.

Today on AirTalk, we'll talk about if unnecessary medical treatments are overused and the CDC's report on deaths caused by prescription overdoses. We'll also discuss immigration reform, consider new brain-mapping technology, and check in on updates to the Oscar Pistorius murder case. Later, we'll look at the new Sony Playstation and explore the breakdown of L.A. cars by gender.

A bill was proposed on Thursday to make drugged driving illegal, unless you have a prescription. But could over-the-counter drugs test positive too? Also, Patt Morrison joins us to "Ask the Chief." Then, we'll look at flipped classroom models and if family businesses should be passed down to the next generation. All that and more on AirTalk.