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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.

Reporters on the east coast give us a storm update, and we consider the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the presidential election. We also examine the problems and controversies of e-voting in swing states, discuss the Supreme Court wiretapping case, and speak with Senator Dianne Feinstein about her plans for the next six years. All that and more on today's AirTalk.

On today's AirTalk, we consider whether information about foreclosed homes should be publicly available before they're on the market and look at the conundrum of Tom Cruise's latest defamation lawsuit. Nate Silver of the FiveThirtyEight blog discusses his new book on statistics. On FilmWeek, Larry and the critics review Chasing Mavericks, Fun Size, and more, and Tom Hanks talks about his role in Cloud Atlas.

Following the presidential debate about foreign policy, a new Pew Research poll indicates that Americans wants the U.S to limit its involvement in foreign affairs. Also, a California court has ruled selling medical marijuana is legal. Plus, as the Lakers get ready for a new season, Time Warner Cable finds itself on the defense as it scrambles to find distributors for its new Lakers channel. As we close in on the final stretch of the presidential race, both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama strive to win votes in the swing state of Nevada. And how free are college campuses when it comes to free speech? On today's AirTalk.

The gender gap isn’t closed when it comes to equal pay: a new study of recent graduates shows a demonstrable difference in wages between women and men who are just entering the workforce. Also, the former district attorney and the current district attorney of Los Angeles debate California Proposition 34, which seeks to end the death penalty. We also take a look at how accurate medical study results really are and Steely Dan’s co-founder Donald Fagen gives us an earful on his new music.

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced off in another feisty debate last night in Boca Raton. The candidates debated foreign policy, with a heavy focus on relations in the Middle East. Today, we check the facts from the debate and discuss the nuts and bolts of foreign policy. We also get to the bottom of abandoned California Proposition 40 and check in with KPCC reporter Frank Stolze, who's taking voters' temperature at Inglewood’s Serving Spoon. Plus, Monster energy drinks are under federal investigation after a 14-year-old girl died after consuming two cans of the caffeinated beverage. All that and more on today's AirTalk.

Today on AirTalk, we look forward to tonight's foreign policy debate and consider the importance of newspaper endorsements in an election. We'll also discuss media giant Rupert Murdoch's potential purchase of the L.A. Times, Texas cheerleaders with bible-passage banners, and the Khan Academy education revolution.