On today's show, building relationships between the police and the public, a couple held in Qatar in connection with the death of their daughter are cleared of all wrongdoing, and an update on the investigation into the use of psychotropic medications for foster children. Plus we'll talk to actor John Leguizamo about his latest film, why we spend money for the holidays and we'll look at the latest in entertainment with our regular segment, On The Lot.
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• 7:44
After Ferguson, Obama meets with cabinet officials, civil rights and religious leaders and law enforcement officers at the White House about reforms.
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• 6:44
The case of the American couple being held in Qatar took an unusual turn recently.
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• 7:36
The case of the missing 43 students in Mexico has brought to the front long-simmering tension throughout the country about a breakdown in law and order.
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• 7:34
Sony Pictures got hack, we get a taste of the new Star Wars movie and much more this week in "On The Lot," our weekly peek behind the scenes in Hollywood.
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• 7:29
The Mexican "corrido" is a type of folk ballad that typically tells a story. Host Alex Cohen learns about a whole new batch of corridos that musicians have written about the 43 missing students from journalist Julie Schwietert Collazo.
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• 7:40
Leguizamo stars as an actor named Jesse. His career has stalled, but eventually finds success by being himself up on stage. It's not too far off from the path that Leguizamo took himself trying to make it as an entertainer.
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• 5:55
Investigative reporter Karen de Sa traces the intricate network that brings together pharmaceutical drug companies with the doctors who are prescribing powerful psychotropic medication to foster children.
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• 5:23
Curbing the urge to splurge on holiday bargains could help you start the new year with more cash in your pocket.
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• 4:52
Why a LA based fashionista is clothing for a cause with "Dressember"
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• 5:02
Los Angeles puppeteer Bob Baker died over the weekend. His theater, near downtown, has delighted kids of all ages for decades, but the building was recently sold, leaving questions about whether the puppet show can still go on in his absence.
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• 9:02
Fairytales with a modern twist head "Into the Woods" at the Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center starting December 2.