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One week ago today, the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut sparked an outcry to renew the national conversation on gun control which has reached all the way up to the nation’s highest office. The National Rifle Association responded by holding a press conference this morning. In his speech, Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre invoked the Sandy Hook tragedy, saying that we as a nation have fallen short in protecting “the most beloved, innocent and vulnerable members of the American family - our children.” And he called on Congress to immediately put armed police officers in every school.

Is it the end of the world as we know it? Today, we’ll consider the turning over of the Mayan calendar, discuss Toyota’s poor crash test ratings, and talk about the best way to react to violent emergency situations. Later, we’ll speak with “Silver Linings Playbook” director David O’ Russell. All that and more, on AirTalk.

In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, local officials are taking steps towards gun safety reforms. We'll discuss what California legislators are doing about gun control. Dr. Mark Lachs joins Larry to talk all things health -- no insurance needed. We'll also consider the Benghazi report and it's potential impact on a possible Clinton presidential run. Later, we'll talk about holiday food and speak with Richard Gere about his role in Arbitrage.

Within hours of the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, dozens of news networks were reporting erroneous information, but why? What can be done to minimize inaccurate reports following breaking news? And, with Susan Rice bowing out of the running for Secretary of State, who will succeed Hillary Clinton? Plus, what do you really need to know about the fiscal cliff? All that and more in today's AirTalk.

Today, as Newtown and the nation mourns, we focus the conversation on mental health and gun control. Also, Chief Becks plan to keep LAUSD schools safe. Later, director Benh Zeitlin rallies ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild.’ All that and more, on AirTalk.

Multiple students and adults were shot and killed at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut this morning. On AirTalk today, we will report on the latest breaking news of this tragic event.

Today, we'll talk about what happens when an open campus gets locked down. We'll also discuss the question of whether Gov. Chris Christie's weight might hurt his presidential hopes, Sen. Nancy Pelosi's reaction to fiscal cliff negotiations in regards to medicare, and the little-used constitutional convention that Assemblyman Mike Gatto wants to use to overturn Citizen's United. Later, former KTBS meteorologist Rhonda Lee speaks with Larry about her recent dismissal. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Should everyone convicted of a DUI be required to install an ignition interlock device on their car? We'll consider the issue as it may apply to California. Patt Morrison checks in with LAPD's Charlie Beck during Ask the Chief. Later, we'll discuss President Obama's recognition of the Syrian Opposition Coalition, speak with Randy Newman about his Rock Hall of Fame induction, and get the scoop on this year's SAG nominations. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the proposed legislature that would make it a felony for California parolees to cut off their GPS monitors. We'll also talk about Michigan's right to work law, consider who should be liable for concussions in high risk sports, and look into the role of unmanned space planes. Later, NASA astronaut Joseph Acaba speaks with Larry about his experiences and the future of space travel.

Is a mortgage interest deduction the best way to compromise on fiscal cliff negotiations? Today we'll discuss the fiscal cliff's final weeks, plus look at the Dodgers' spending spree, Alameda County's drug take-back program, and the mountain of sand that could save Malibu beaches. Later, we'll speak with JPL and NASA scientist Donald K. Yeomans about near earth objects. All that and more, on AirTalk.