AirTalk

Today on AirTalk, we look into the Morsi power grab in Egypt, discuss surveillance mannequins, and consider the power of the millennial vote. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review Life of Pi, Hitchcock, Price Check and more.

Larry speaks with Jacob Tomsky, Jennifer Watts, and Timothy Egan about their new books. Plus, we revisit some of our favorite segments of late: sidewalk vendor bans, high school popularity, and the education revolution are on our Thanksgiving table on today's AirTalk.

Will the most recent cease-fire in Gaza last? We check in on developments in the Middle East, and negotiations between Israel and Hamas. We'll also discuss holiday protests, including the pre-Thanksgiving LAX actions and Walmart's Black Friday strike. Just in time for Thanksgiving, “Consider the Fork” author Bee Wilson joins Larry to talk about the history of we cook and eat. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss the investigation of four Southern California men arrested in an alleged terrorist plot. We'll also look into the ways the Affordable Care Act affects small businesses and speak with Grover Norquist about tax reform. Later, Stephen T. Asma joins Larry to talk about his new book, 'Against Fairness.'

What is the role of the United States in the Gaza conflict? Today we'll look at the disputes in the Middle east, consider union opposition to a proposed L.A. city sales tax, and discuss whether the Rose Bowl should become the temporary home for an L.A. football team. Later, we'll speak with Kamala Harris about her latest human trafficking report and talk about racism on social media. All that and more, on today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we'll discuss Laguna Beach's new law that holds parents accountable for underage drinking. We'll take a look at the most recent conflict in the Gaza strip, and later consider the crosstown rivalry between USC and UCLA before the Rose Bowl game this weekend. On FilmWeek, the critics join Larry to review Anna Karenina, Silver Linings Playbook, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2, and more.

Will a union strike be the end of Twinkies maker Hostess? Today we'll discuss the potential end of the brand, new California Community College chancellor Brice W. Harris, and whether residents of states with low risk for natural disasters should be paying taxes to fund federal aid for high-risk states. We'll also consider the constitutionality of the Anti-Paparazzi Act and speak with actor Christopher Plummer about his most recent role.

Today, we keep up to date with the Obama press conference and it's impact on next year's cabinet and Congress. We'll discuss Black Friday's steady takeover of Thanksgiving Thursday and L.A. city council's half-sent tax hike for real estate. We'll also revisit the Petraeus affair with rights to privacy in mind, and consider the red state-blue state divide and how to bridge the gap. All that and more, on AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we rehash the Petraeus affair in the context of sex and romance in the workplace. Later, Oliver Sacks discusses his latest book, 'Hallucinations', and the neuropsychiatric weirdness behind false perceptions.

On today's AirTalk, we discuss the Petraeus resignation and what's next for the C.I.A. We'll consider the gains women, people of color, and the LGBT community are making in Congress and look forward at President Obama's future cabinet. We'll also check in on what's next for the Lakers, and speak with author Mark Bowden about his new book, ‘The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden.’