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Today on AirTalk we look at a new bill approved by Governor Brown, outline the expectations the candidates are setting for themselves before the upcoming debates, listen in to Patt Morrison as she talks to LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, preview the potential Supreme Court cases which could be decided this term, evaluate the state of online privacy laws for children, and celebrate the life and music of Herb Alpert.

Today on AirTalk: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes waves with his speech at the United Nations, the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) has ceased discussions with the City of Los Angeles regarding the establishment of a long-term contract to continue operating the zoo and botanical gardens, KPCC President Bill Davis discusses recent program changes, and on FilmWeek our KPCC film critics join us to review the week's new films and we consider why we are so obsessed with celebrities.

Today on AirTalk we'll take an in-depth look at the media's coverage of the presidential campaign and decide if there's an inherent bias or a sophisticated story-arc being played out, place our bets on this weekend's Carmageddon redux as hype or hysteria, break down the science of sleeping smarter if you can't sleep enough, dissect Proposition 36-- the revamping of the 'Three Strikes' law, and conversation about Hell and the filmmaker who documented our fascination with it. Plus, the latest news.

Today on AirTalk we'll check out recent polls from swing states and check in on the GOP battle for the Senate, talk to Alan Jackson about his run for L.A. County District Attorney, figure out why Feds are cracking down on pot dispensaries here in the Southland, consider Governor Jerry Brown's approval of safety standards for driverless vehicles, and explore just how veganism has become part of mainstream culture in Los Angeles.

Today on AirTalk we'll discuss President Obama's speech to the U.N., review a Stanford study on high civilian deaths from drones, move in to a tiny San Francisco apartment and uncover the reasons why people chose to live in them and the potential hazards of small living quarters, why Californians are choosing to not be Californians anymore and a conversation with author Dave Tomar about his new book, “The Shadow Scholar: How I Made a Living Helping College Kids Cheat”. Plus, the latest news.

Today on AirTalk we'll consider the ethics of CNN's reporting on Ambassador Stevens' journal, untangle the knot of a potential ban on pot dispensaries in Los Angeles, look forward to "Pulpit Freedom Sunday," see how early voting affects campaigning, evaluate the performance of the NFL replacement refs thus far, and take Honda's stalwart Accord out for a spin.

Today on AirTalk we'll track down the latest on the Space Shuttle Endeavours maiden voyage home, uncover California's new online voter registration initiative, a look at higher education's move into online classes, TGI-Filmweek with our esteemed panel of critics and a conversation with film historian Robert Harris and Executive Vice President of Film Restoration at Sony, Grover Crisp about the re-release of the epic film "Lawrence of Arabia". Plus, the latest news.

Today on Airtalk we get stuck on malfunctioning amusement park rides, consider the pros and cons of labeling genetically modified food in California, take a look at proposals to the visa system, dig deeper into Chick-fil-A's recent announcement to no longer fund anti-gay groups, and take a look at post-Nelson Mandela South Africa.

On Today's AirTalk we'll take a look at entertainment giant and Staples Center owner AEG who recently went up for sale and who may be interested in acquiring the company, cover the latest polls in the Presidential race with a keen look at swing state numbers, a conversation with Producer/ Director Robert Lorenz about his new movie "Trouble With The Curve", the newest budget proposal from the City of L.A. administrators and what they have planned for pension plans for their employees and Patt Morrison will sit in the drivers seat and have a conversation with LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy. Plus, the latest news.

Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the latest poll numbers between Mitt Romney and President Obama and how the latest comments made by Romney could have hurt his position, how the California emissions standards may be forcing small trucking and transportation owners out of business, the ripple effect "insider shootings" are having in Afghanistan and on NATO troops in the middle east, the latest attacks from Syria causing a massive strain on Middle East diplomacy and the dangerous fascination with the media's coverage of high speed police chases. Plus, the latest news