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Today on the show, we'll have analysis of President Obama's speech about changes to the NSA. Then, the Sunset Strip venue Whisky A Go Go turns 50 this year. How is it faring in a changing music landscape? Plus, Kenneth Branagh talks "Shadow Recruit," Gov. Brown declares a drought in California, plus much more.

Academy Award nominations were announced today! We'll speak with nominee, screenwriter John Ridley. Plus, we'll look at the economics behind Oscar-bait films. Then Senator Barbara Boxer discusses Congress's failure to extend unemployment benefits, California's ongoing struggle with deadly Valley Fever, and Caltech debunks some common earthquake myths. Finally, Director Wong Kar-wai talks about getting "The Grandmaster" to the big screen and much more.

Today on the show, we'll discuss Obama's upcoming speech on changes to the NSA. Then, the LA Forum is reopening today after a multimillion-dollar renovation. We'll hear from two former Lakers about their favorite memories at the venue. Plus, is our digital-dependent culture vulnerable to earthquakes? Finally, App Chat, 'Las Marthas' documentary and much more.

Today on the show, we'll speak with the father of slain homeless man Kelly Thomas about the not-guilty verdict in his wrongful death trial. Then, the ACA is still struggling to enroll Spanish-speaking people. Plus, the effect of novels on the health of your brain, this week's new music, "Friday Night Tykes" unveils the competitive world of Texas youth football and much more.

First, we'll hear about the changes President Obama wants to make to the NSA. Can he get Congress to agree? Then, we'll hear more about the Target fraud case and whether they could have done more to prevent a cyberattack. Plus, we take a look at California's earthquake warning system, we discuss last night's Golden Globes show and more.

Today, we'll start with a look at Obama's plan to designate "Promise Zones" in cities to combat poverty. Then, Designer Diane von Furstenberg's iconic wrap dress turns 40. We'll take a tour of a local exhibition honoring the design. Then, LA band The Record Company stops by KPCC for an interview and a live set of their new music. Plus, the latest on the Kelly Thomas trial, Jahi McMath, and whale watching in SoCal.

Today, we'll talk to a Colorado pot shop owner to hear how business is booming, one week after the drug was legalized in the state. Also, we'll hear from two chefs about how to incorporate cannabis into meals. Then, Governor Jerry Brown releases his latest budget. We'll learn about what's in it and what it means for California. Then, we'll learn about the public image of Nicaragua's first lady, plus much more.

Today, we'll begin with a look at the war on poverty, 50 years later. Then, who might succeed Lee Baca as LA County Sheriff? We'll also look at his legacy when it comes to immigration. Plus, Slate's Emily Yoffe joins us to offer some advice on dealing with workplace pet peeves, an Airbnb house in Glendale is shut down due to raucous parties, the author of "Trickster's Hat" unleashes our creative mind's potential, and much more.

Today we'll start with the news that L.A. Sheriff Lee Baca is planning to retire. What will that mean for the future of the department? Then, flu season is in full force in the U.S., "Saturday Night Live," hires the first black, female cast member in five years and a Glendale Airbnb house is shut down for noise. Plus, we'll check in on the CES conference in Las Vegas and much more.

We look at all that we know about the vote locally, the presidential election and criminal justice reform efforts in CA.

We check-in on voting centers all across L.A. County, what tech companies are doing to neutralize the spread of disinformation and Nick Quah joins us.

L.A. and the OC are seeing a huge wave of early voting and Paola Ramos discusses what it means to be Latinx and how the Latino vote could impact the election.

We catch up on the latest in politics ahead of the election, discuss what could come for immigration policy if Trump is re-elected and what to do this weekend.

The census count is far from over, what's at stake politically and economically from the final count and all the legal challenges against the census count.

The LA Dodgers finally have another World Series, what social service workers are doing to get the homeless vote out in LA and Nick Quah joins us again.

We break down more critical races ahead of next Tuesday, update you on the Silverado Fire and dive into the history of Salvadoreños in the greater Los Angeles area.

The Silverado fire burns about 4,000 acres, today's the first day of our new series on immigration, and all the updates on the World Series.

The Debate, Supreme Court and all those mail in ballots - we dig into it all on State of Affairs, plus we hear from the guy who is helping create the sound of the pandemic World Series.

We are taking a look at the world of politics through the eyes of some young local poets, breaking down some ballot props and discussing the status of homeless students.

Several people allege that Rick Jacobs, a consultant to LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, sexually harassed them, what's happening with movie theaters and Nick Quah joins us.

We break down the latest on voting in SoCal, what the future of amusement parks will be and the Target in Hollywood is getting read to open Sunday.