AirTalk

Today on AirTalk we'll sweat out the effect this heat wave is having on California's power grid, analyze the proposed trade of Dwight Howard to the Lakers, investigate the city's attempt to crack down on ticket scalpers, bring on our KPCC film critics to review the week's new movies for FilmWeek, and discuss just what separates the good political movies from the not-so-good ones.

Today on AirTalk we'll ask why the Anaheim City Council blocked a vote on redistricting, mull over the United States Post Office's report of a loss in the billions, talk to Alfred Molina about his role as Mark Rothko in 'Red,' debate the focus put on celebrity Olympic athletes, and listen to some of comedian D. L. Hughley's ideas for how to make America a better place.

Today on AirTalk we ask who is policing hate groups, figure out the status of the 710 freeway expansion, remember Marvin Hamlisch, and take a look at David Wessel's new book 'Red Ink.'

Today on AirTalk we'll see how the Curiosity landing is putting space exploration back in the spotlight, evaluate NBC's Olympics coverage, gear up for a public hearing in Sherman Oaks regarding helicopter noise, look at the rise of addiction rates in baby boomers, consider the shooting this weekend at a Milwaukee Sikh temple and discuss the evolution of the home.

Today on AirTalk we'll listen to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's comments about Mitt Romney's tax returns, examine why teen pregnancy rates are dropping nationally, prepare for the landing of the Curiosity Mars rover on Sunday, review this week's new movies on FilmWeek, and look back at Marilyn Monroe's life and career in light of the 50th anniversary of her death.

Today on Air Talk we'll look at the protests and support behind the Chick-Fil-A franchises, we'll also invite our distinguished guests who cover the Orange County to recount the week of news in the O.C., the collaboration between USC and former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the other presidential race going on for the most popular candidate on twitter, and beware the internet troll, how anonymity is stirring the pot. Plus, the latest news.

Today on Air Talk we'll discuss President Obama's edge in swing states, New York City's "Latch On NYC" initiative, the latest Olympic games from London recap, what effect the Affordable Care Act may have on the amount of available doctors, the Supreme court taking on CA's prop 8 and a conversation with KPCC's Matt DeBord about the latest Federal Stimulus proposal. Plus, the latest news

Today on Air Talk we'll discuss the GOPs plan for Medi-Cal, why the IOC and the Olympic athletes are at odds over sponsorships, the case of journalist Jonah Lehrer, NBCs newest show "Stars Earns Stripes," what a psychiatrists responsibility to the public good if they have a possibly dangerous patient and a conversation with author Blaine Harden about his new book "Escape From Camp 14." Plus, the latest news.

On AirTalk today we'll discuss Mitt Romney's controversial remarks in Jerusalem, look into a growing rift surrounding California's state parks, recap the London Olympics thus far, dive into the City of Commerce's new aquatic center and introduce you to author James Mann's take on the changes to American foreign policy under President Barack Obama.