AirTalk

How will the Democrat supermajority in the California legislature impact the state? And, political strategists and pundits agree that the Hispanic vote represents a lost opportunity for the Romney campaign. Romney’s continued hedging and dodging on the issue of immigration did nothing to endear him to Spanish-speaking voters. Can Obama and the GOP mend fences on immigration reform? Also, Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Wade Major to review the week’s new film releases including Skyfall, Lincoln, and more. TGI-FilmWeek!

Now that the Presidential election is over, Republicans and Democrats in Washington are preparing to avoid a fiscal cliff that could have dire consequences for the U.S. economy. Americans are also getting acclimated to an array of new state laws with national implications regarding recreational and medical marijuana, marriage equality and more. Also, tax-payers in California will be paying higher taxes after approving Proposition 30, which is intended to fund public education across the state. We're talking about all that and more on today's AirTalk.

The 2012 election cycle has finally reached its end. The debates, the attack ads, the swing state drama, the super-PACs and the four-hour polling lines were all leading up to the moment when we cast our ballots on November 6th. When the dust settled, Obama emerged victorious and will remain Commander in Chief for four more years. Not only that - the Democrats have once again taken the majority in the Senate, which ensures that the social and economic policies Obama put in place are safe - for now. Today, we rehash the presidential election and state propositions and look forward at what's next in politics.

It's Election Day, and we're bringing you all the latest news on voting issues from across the nation, including what's happening in the swing states, at polling places, and more. If you're looking for a little musical refuge from the presidential election coverage, five-time Grammy-Award-nominated conductor Michael Feinstein joins Larry in studio to discuss his new book “The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in Twelve Songs.”

Today on AirTalk, a we'll do a final presidential campaign rundown, and talk propositions in our ballot primer for California voters. We'll consider the Orange County electorate, discuss what could happen if the election turns into a legal battle, and look at how social media factors into an election. Are you ready to vote?

Today on AirTalk, we look at federal Race to the Top education grants and teachers union refusal to sign on to applications. We'll also consider the role of climate change in modern life and politics. Jeff Goldblum and Theresa Rebeck talk about "Seminar," now at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, and on FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review this week's releases. Later, the makers and subjects of "Burn," a documentary about Detroit firefighters, discuss their film.

We consider the "what ifs" on everyone's radar as election day approaches and look at Florida as a key swing state. We'll also look at Measure J, the transportation tax, and, post-storm communications conundrums, and Southern California's efforts to help recovery after superstorm Sandy. All that and more on today's AirTalk.

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, how will climate change affect the handling of risk management? We examine the lasting impact of the storm, consider the possibilities for the next president's influence over the Supreme Court, take a look at potential future changes to China's one child policy, and discuss Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm. All that and more on Today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we bring you the latest on Sandy, and later delve into the storm's economic repercussions. Governor Jerry Brown stops by between stump speeches to discuss Prop. 30 with Larry, we take a look at the Endeavor exhibit on opening day, and GOP senate candidate Elizabeth Emken talks about her race against Dianne Feinstein.