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An update on the escalating violence between Israel and Hamas-run Gaza. Is a ground war inevitable? Then on the show, DirecTV will now be able to air Lakers games, but we'll look at how bars and restaurants have been impacted by the Lakers blackout so far. Then we talk to Eric Deggans, author of "Race Baiter," about how the media feeds fears of the 'other,' The Dinner Party guys are here with a weekend's full of hot topics and we give you a rundown of the biggest stories in this week's Friday Flashback.

Republican Governors are meeting in Las Vegas this week to reflect on election outcome and brainstorm the future of the GOP. Then, we talk with Melissa Rosenberg, screenwriter for all five "Twilight" films about the success of the vamp series on the big screen. Plus, we take a look at the life of Wilbur K. Woo, an influential leader in L.A.'s Chinese community who passed away this week at 96. Also, a new study finds that California has the highest poverty rate in the U.S., and much more.

We look into the latest on the Petraeus scandal, and talk to an expert about how the military handles scandals that involve top military brass. Then we look at Jill Kelley, the Tampa-based socialite whose complaint began the revelation of the Petraeus-Broadwell affair. Plus, California gears up to debut its cap-and-trade emissions-reducing program, and NBC investigation looks at allegations of abuse in the Calif. National Guard, we take a look at the French Foreign legion and then we listen in to Obama's first press conference since reelection.

How will the looming fiscal cliff affect California? Then, five women have been elected to the US Senate. We'll look at the role of women in government and why there is a lack of women recognized as geniuses throughout history. Plus, we'll take an early look at who's expected to get Academy Awards nominations this year, we'll check in on a local group offering parenting classes for new dads, we'll check in with two L.A. college sports superfans about the USC vs. UCLA football game this weekend, and much more.

The first issue Obama has to tackle now that the election is over? The looming fiscal cliff, which threatens to push the U.S. into recession and raise the unemployment rate. Plus, singer-songwriters Jill Sobule and Gary Eaton join the show for a political, but friendly battle of the bands, a LA-based training course helps new dads become better fathers. then, The Dinner Party gives us something to talk about this weekend and we take a look back at the week's news with our Friday Flashback.

The high turnout of Latino voters this election cycle may renew interest in immigration reform on Capitol Hill. Plus, San Diego elects a Democrat for mayor for the first time in two decades, NPR's Ari Shapiro joins the show to talk about his year covering the GOP presidential campaign, does the failure of Prop 37 and a soda tax in El Monte signal a shift away from the healthy food movement? and much more.

We take a look at the California propositions: Which ones passed, which ones failed and what happens next? Swing-state Colorado goes to Obama, but it was once a state that Republicans could count on. We look at why that might be. Plus, Molly Munger joins the show with her reaction to Prop 38's failure.

We'll check in at the polls to see how voters are voting this morning. Then, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have been flying all over the U.S. during their campaigns, what's the environmental impact of all that traveling? Plue, Pat Krug tells us about the world's rarest whale, we talk to urban planner Jeff Speck about his quest to create more walkable cities, Jens Lekman joins the show to talk about his new album, "I Know What Love Isn't," and much more.

We break down Prop 32 and help you find resources to get informed before election day tomorrow. Plus, a summary of the California ballot and two LA-area measures in haiku form, we factcheck the multitude of political radio ads currently on the airwaves, we look into the historical accuracy of 'Homeland' and much more.

The results from the 2020 election are completely in now, how face masks are showing up on TV nowadays and what to do this weekend.

How President Trump has tried to dismantle all of the legal ways to immigrate to the U.S. and what President-elect Biden will do for immigration once in office.

LA County could reissue safer-at-home orders if COVID-19 surge continues, could Donald Trump have a future in TV after the White House ? and the latest on Servant of Pod with Nick Quah.

CA's coronavirus cases reach more than 13,000 on Monday, how to explain the election to your kids and CA leaders set to unveil a plan for early learning.

Traveling amid the pandemic? We got you., the impact of the Native American vote on the election and LA County officials considering curfew to limit COVID-19.

The latest in the world of post-election politics, the woman making history in major league sports, what DACA could look like under Biden.

Representative Adam Schiff joins us to discuss the political landscape Biden is inheriting, the latest on COVID-19 and what's happening to child care benefits.

Proposition 15 fails, the L.A. Times settles a class-action pay-disparity lawsuit with employees and Servant of Pod's Nick Quah joins us.

Armenia and Azerbaijan reach deal to end the war, what went wrong with the polls this election cycle and a rock climber reaches a new feat in Yosemite.

Kamala makes history becoming first female vice president, Nithya Raman wins LA City council seat and the latest on the races in Orange County.

The latest on the November election, Ron Howard on his documentary "Rebuilding Paradise" and what to do this weekend in LA.

Republican Strategist Mike Madrid on how the electorate shaped up, what Measure J could mean for the future of L.A. County and coronavirus cases just keep ticking up across the country.