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World leaders meet in Copenhagen for the United Nations summit on climate change; Christine Essel and Paul Krekorian vie for 2nd District City Council seat ; can couples improve their marriages?; increasing access to dental care.

An economic news roundup, and Larry previews the LA Auto show with Dan Neil. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC critics review the week's releases, and a talk with legendary actress Leslie Caron.

Comcast-NBC Universal to merge; Tiger Watch; latest news from the OC; economics columnist Justin Fox doubts that markets can regulate themselves; and MOCA celebrates it's 30th anniversary.

Analyzing Obama's speech at West Point. Why won't the U.S. sign the landmine treaty? And, Viva Ciclovia! Would you support weekly shutdowns of a major road to make way for Sunday cycling?

World AIDS Day -- what does an HIV diagnosis mean in America in 2009? Should Californians vote by mail? Obama's Afghan plan. And, the story of poker.

Obama's speech on Afghanistan; Larry talks with State Assemblyman Chuck Devore about his bid for U.S. Senate; Mike Penner's suicide and transgender trouble; and polar bears on thin ice.

The best science stories of 2009; The 25th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil; And FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics discuss the week's new releases, including Princess & the Frog, The Road, Old Dogs and Ninja Assassin.

Listeners call in to share their air travel horror stories, rowing the Atlantic Ocean, a model to cut health care costs, and are public employee unions bankrupting the nation?

Somalia-Minnesota terror connection. How effective is marijuana at managing pain? Carl Kasell leaves Morning Edition. Telescope time travel. What's a Hadron collider? And, we talk with Joseph Wambaugh about his novel, "Hollywood Moon."

Senate moves health bill forward, while the House takes up domestic partner benefits for federal employees. Miracle on the Hudson dissected. Then Jackie MacMullan's book with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson recalls one of the great rivalries in professional basketball.

Jobless rate up in California. What will life be like when China rules the world? Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC film critics review the week's theatrical and DVD releases, including Twilight sequel New Moon, The Blind Side, Bad Lieutenant, and Planet 51.

Senate health bill. Strict curfew laws and latest news in the OC. Glass ceiling intact. Then, Steven Landsburg calculates the meaning of life and Phil Jackson runs down the Lakers' roster.

California's $21 billion deficit; Andre Agassi opens up about his life and tennis career; the district attorney says he'll prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries; a talk with David Cope, whose computer program "Emily Howell" composes its own music; Ruth Seymour retires as general manager of KCRW

Ban on medical marijuana sales rejected; New breast cancer screening guidelines spark debate; What's Sarah Palin's political future?; and Romesh Ratnesar discusses his book "Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War"

9/11 suspects to be tried in NY federal court; A talk with George Carlin's daughter about her father's life and signature humor; Could health care legislation hurt state insurance mandates?; The lunar probe makes a splash; Barbara Ehrenreich discusses the danger of positive thinking.

An update on Los Angeles marijuana ordinances. Next, the Gold Line extension opens this weekend--we take you on an audio tour. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. KPCC critics discuss the week's releases, including 2012, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Pirate Radio, plus a look back at the films of renowned cinematographers László and Vilmos.

Californians are pessimistic about the future. Frances Beinecke talks some clean energy common sense into us. Then AirTalk goes on the road for an in-depth discussion of Afghanistan with Rep. Adam Schiff, Reza Aslan and Kalev Sepp from the Autry National Center.

New restrictions for fisheries. AirTalk follows up on last week's conversation on biking in Los Angeles, a look at the Stupak-Pitts abortion amendment in the health care bill, and Larry talks with founding Monty Python member John Cleese.

FBI too PC? New strategies for containing HIV/AIDS. We check in with LAPD's next top cop Charlie Beck. And, Michael Spector warns us against "Denialism."