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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.

Following the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, we bring you the latest details, thoughts from local community members and advice from experts on how to heal emotionally after a mass shooting.

Students at an Altadena charter school are cheering on voters at the polls today, L.A. Metro and Uber are offering free rides to the voting booth, the latest new music with Tuesday Reviewsday.

All the news you can use before heading to the midterms, where to get a free ride to the polls, what women need to know about uterine fibroids.

State lawmakers react to President Trump's plan to send 15,000 troops to the border, new leadership for the Sativa Water District, changes to the 2020 U.S. Census.

L.A. considers plans to regulate street vendors, new study ranks states on rates of premature death in infants, why wait times for U.S. citizenship are increasing.

The history of ballot initiatives in California, the latest news you can use heading into the midterm election, and our listeners share their personal ghost stories.

Where people vote in Los Angeles could be changing in 2020, autonomous vehicles could impact where people choose to live, this week's latest new music.

We recap how the Dodgers lost on their own home turf over the weekend, how autonomous vehicles will affects jobs in Los Angeles, the latest Hollywood news.

How Calfornia lawmakers are reacting to a spate of suspicious packages being delivered to Democrats, meet some Dodgers superfans, how to engage young voters.

Migrants who have caravanned to the U.S. border in the past, bringing dead celebrities back to life for holographic performances, spreading ashes in Disneyland.

Dodgers lose to Red Sox in game one of the World Series, the state of healthcare in SoCal's district 45 heading into the midterms, Prop 13 fairness.