AirTalk

Today on AirTalk, we talk about El Monte's sugary drink tax, the latest news from the HIV/AIDS conference in Washington, D.C., a possible Bay Area driving tax, a new study on teacher merit pay, and Santa Monica's proposed smoking ban for new tenants in condos and apartments.

Today on AirTalk we discuss the court appearance of the man charged in the Aurora, CO shooting, ponder who will be Mitt Romney's running mate, discuss Chick-fil-A's public support of traditional marriage, analyze the deal between DirectTV and Viacom, and listen in to the sounds of the Olympics.

Today on Air Talk host Larry Mantle will help parse out all the latest news and angles of the deadly Aurora, CO shooting that took place after midnight during a screening of The Dark Knight Rises. We'll also feature our film critics panel to discuss the movie and the repercussions this attack will have on the film. Plus, the latest news

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's millions of dollars in losses, see how the decline in marriage corresponds to the voting power of mothers, invite our journalists from Orange County on to discuss regional news, look at a study about unnecessary prostate surgeries, consider a new law about calling in drug overdoses to 9-1-1, and pore over this morning's Emmy nominations.

Today on Air Talk we'll discuss the City of Compton as it contemplates declaring for bankruptcy, take a look at the KPCC series on the sex trade in Los Angeles, the ripple effect for California residents caused by the Northern Arizona power station, the bumpy road of the Presidential campaign trail and an interview with Nancy Segal, Author of Born Together—Reared Apart: The Landmark Minnesota Twin Study. Plus, the latest news

Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the LAPD's response to the Occupy protestors use of chalk, what the CSU budget meeting in Long Beach today means for the future of California Schools, why the Deomcrats "Fiscal Cliff" is a game of chicken for the GOP, Yahoo! gets its woman in Marissa Mayer, and why that soundtrack you hear as you dine-out may be more carefully crafted than just the owners ipod on shuffle. Plus, the latest news.

Today on AirTalk we'll discuss the Florida GOP victory over voter eligibility, recall the 2009 Station Fire, take a bite out of genetically modified apples from Canada, consider whether or not there is such a thing as hands-free texting while driving, examine the case of a British Internet piracy enabler, and author Jesse Bering explains some of the mysteries of life, science and manhood.

TGI FilmWeek! Today on AirTalk we'll look at the latest developments surrounding the changes at MOCA, what Amazon.com may have up their sleeves that could put small businesses in a bind, where our US Olympic team uniforms are actually made and the cavalcade of critics join Larry to discuss Ice Age and more! Plus, the latest news.

On today's Air Talk we'll discuss the new report on the Jerry Sandusky case and what that means for Penn State officials, a conversation with Martine Ehrenclou, author of The Take-Charge Patient: How YOU Can Get the Best Medical Care, a look at families moving across state lines to avoid paying higher taxes, whether or not families should vacation with or without the kids and an interview with Deanne Stillman, author of Desert Reckoning: A Town Sheriff, a Mojave Hermit and the Biggest Manhunt in Modern California History. Plus, the latest news.

Today on Air Talk Larry will discuss the San Bernardino bankruptcy, which Presidential candidate is the real outsourcer, how the circus coming into town will draw more than just fans, what happens when 20 million directv subscribers suddenly lose their MTV and a chat with Carissa Phelps, author of Runaway Girl: Escaping Life on the Streets, One Helping Hand at a Time. Plus, the latest news