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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.

How a national weigh-in on police incidents caught on tape can be good and bad, what goes into choosing a school for your child, rules of the road for bicyclists.

The latest on the fatal shooting of a man on LA's Skid Row, how new generations identify with being Jewish, selections for Read Across America day.

Making Net Neutrality coverage interesting, 'The Dress' that's gone viral and why we see it in different colors, John Boorman's film, 'Queen and Country.'

More on the identity of 'Jihadi John,' Google's plans to expand in Mountain View, why less women are able to recognize when they are having a heart attack.

The latest on the investigation into the Metrolink crash in Oxnard, women in the Silicon Valley workforce, Inglewood votes for 80,000-seat stadium.

The latest updates on the Metrolink crash, Alaska becomes the third state to legalize recreational marijuana, Tuesday Reviewsday.

A review of the 2015 Oscars red carpet fashion, impacts of the affordable healthcare tax form flub, is there an appetite for the NFL in LA?

The mayor of Carson talks about plans for an NFL stadium, how other hospitals handled infection outbreaks similar to UCLA's, 'Nightcrawler' director talks Oscar nod.

A check in with Janice Hahn on her decision to run for L.A. County Board of Supervisors, mapping the Middle East in a different way, will Apple dive into the auto industry?

Developments in the shooting death of a Latino man, California's growing population could impact water, ASU basketball's 'Curtain of Distraction.'

New legislation could bar grand juries from police shooting cases, 'Imitation Game' director Morten Tyldum, a local man is a finalist in the Mars One mission.

Why social media shaming is getting out of hand, President Obama's Cyber Security Summit at Stanford, the Oscars head outdoors for an 11-day event.