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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.

Can the new education secretary change things in our local schools? Why weed is hot for Valentine's Day. And the town goes gaga for a new Ikea.

Betsy Devos is confirmed as the new Secretary of Education. What will this mean for California? Plus an increase in heroin addiction among millennials and new music offerings from Kid Koala and Bel Biv DeVoe.

The ongoing court battle over the travel ban, a look at your March 7th election ballot, and we examine if California can survive without federal funding.

From too little water to too much. Why California can't save all of the recent rains, President Trump and the black agenda, the legalities of renting land for pot use, and sweet treats for Long Beach.

UC Berkeley students protest Milo Yiannopoulos, Budweiser releases Super Bowl ad with immigration theme, the economic future of the Inland Empire.

What President Trump's Supreme Court pick could mean for California, how a L.A. councilwoman plans to cut sex trafficking, fashion, function and medical necessity.

California senators say no to Sessions, San Bernardino's police chief speaks out on President Trump's executive orders, why South L.A. is making its own rules

We examine the events following the executive orders on immigration, we look at the history of immigration in California, and reactions from LA's Iranian community.

The state of US-Mexico relations, including kids in activism, and the Autry launches the pop-up dinner series, "Flavors: Historic California"

The long history of the US-Mexican border, a plan to combat rising traffic deaths in LA, and KTLA turns 70-years-old.

The D.A. not to prosecute officers involved in shooting death of Ezell Ford, President Trump to reveal more about U.S./Mexico border wall, and LA's homeless count.

What the latest rain storms mean for California's drought, diversity of the Academy Award nominations and Governor Brown delivers the annual State of the State address.