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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.

Santa Monica decides which scooter companies it will work with, Figueroa adds bike lanes near USC, California's Community Colleges end remedial courses.

How SoCal cities are responding to sea level rise, why L.A.'s job growth is so sluggish, a homeless housing initiative in Van Nuys lacks proper permitting.

A look at how the Trump Administration's new trade deal with Mexico might affective state, evictions may lead to homelessness, how pelicans recover from oil spills.

Al Gore will be in L.A. this week to run environmentalist activist training, tensions over homeless housing rise in Venice, music on the Porch Day in Highland Park.

Teachers in the L.A. Unified School District started voting Thursday on whether or not to strike, Arizona State University announced it will set up a campus in downtown L.A., Australians fighting California wildfires

The city moves to sue the U.S. Department of Justice, meet Pomona native and NASA-SpaceX astronaut Victor J. Glover, LAPD's new anti-street racing enforcement team.

The effects of Cohen and Manafort, ACLU on California bail reform, the state's net neutrality bill gets another shot in the assembly.

Bail reform loses support from ACLU, what utility fire liability changes can mean for consumers, the criteria to make something an official monument.

What's the potential for more fires this year? Charter Spectrum poises itself to launch a new 24-hour local news channel, new developments on Parker center debate.

CA politicians debate who should pay for post-fire cleanup, from the ashes of the L.A. riots came an urban farm, how to eat well while camping.

Los Angeles remembers the Queen of Soul, Metro demonstrates new body scanners, everything you know about the Formosa Cafe is probably wrong.

L.A. may adopt San Diego program to combat opioid overdoses, Ojai considers lights out, Westlake is the latest battleground over affordable housing.