Comedian Jerry Lewis participates in the SiriusXM Town Hall at The Friars Club on June 4, 2014 in New York City.; Credit: Andrew Toth/Getty Images for SiriusXM

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis, 91, died in his Las Vegas home on Sunday from natural causes, according to his publicist.

As reported by the Associated Press, Lewis suffered from lung disease pulmonary fibrosis, back problems and had a pain killer addiction. He was best known for his outlandish slapstick comedy and annual muscular dystrophy telethons. For those not familiar with his loud, physical comedic style, he is referenced as being an influence on Jim Carrey.

Lewis began his career at age five, performing in his parents’ vaudeville act. He went on as part of a duo with Dean Martin, which gave Lewis international fame and put his mark on radio, theater, television and film.

His most notable films include “The Bellboy” and “The Nutty Professor.” The French famously loved Lewis’ comedy, and he was awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 1983 by the French government. Throughout his career, it was also reported that Lewis was so into his work that he would sometimes forget to eat. Even at 90, the comedian said he still woke up at 4:30 or 5am to work on his writing.

But as acclaimed as Lewis was, there were those who felt his comedy was more obnoxious than funny. Larry looks back with a former film critic, to talk about Lewis' life, work and the polarizing feelings behind his comedy.

Guest:

Shawn Levy, former film critic for The Oregonian (1997 to 2012) and author of “King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis” (St. Martins Press, 1997); his latest book is “Dolce Vita Confidential: Fellini, Loren, Pucci, Paparazzi, and the Swinging High Life of 1950s Rome” (W.W. Norton & Company, 2016);  he tweets @shawnlevy

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 01: Senior Counselor to the President Steve Bannon helps with last minute preparations before President Donald Trump announces his decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement at the White House June 1, 2017 in Washington, DC. Trump pledged on the campaign trail to withdraw from the accord, which former President Barack Obama and the leaders of 194 other countries signed in 2015 to deal with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance so to limit global warming to a manageable level. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images); Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

As the Trump administration begins its first week without its chief strategist Steve Bannon, we ask what effect his removal has on White House policy and Breitbart News.

Bannon, who shared the president’s nationalist tendencies, departed the White House last week after serving for seven months.

His exit is the latest in a string of high-profile West Wing departures and controversies. It came amid deadly protests in Charlottesville, Virginia during which Trump equated white supremacists and neo-Nazis with left-wing protesters who stood against them.

Trump said both sides were to blame for the violence in Charlottesville during a press conference intended to review his new infrastructure plan. On the show today, we’ll circle back to the shakeups in the federal permitting process for new bridges and highways.

We’ll look into an article published in The Guardian on Monday about Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his efforts to bring back the tough policies in effect during the United States’ war on drugs. Trump is also expected to deliver a prime-time speech on Afghanistan and updates to the country’s military presence there Monday night.

We have a preview of his anticipated remarks.

Over the weekend, Trump also tweeted about Boston’s “free speech” rally.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I want to applaud the many protestors in Boston who are speaking out against bigotry and hate. Our country will soon come together as one!</p>&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/899008521726861312">August 19, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Saturday, tens of thousands of counter protesters attempted to quell the Boston rally, which they feared would be attended by white-supremacist groups. In Laguna Beach, a regular monthly pro-Trump “America First!” vigil also attracted a sizable group of counter-protesters. We have details from both events.

Guests:

Charles Kesler, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College and editor of the Claremont Review of Books

Caroline Heldman, associate professor of politics at Occidental College and author of the forthcoming book, “Protest Politics in the Marketplace: Consumer Activism in the Corporate Age” (Cornell University Press, 2017); she tweets @carolineheldman

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The Los Angeles Times Building in downtown Los Angeles, California on July 10, 2013. ; Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

In the latest major shake-up at the Los Angeles Times, Executive Editor and Publisher Davan Maharaj and his second-in-command Marc Duvoisin were abruptly fired Monday, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The newspaper's parent company, Tronc, has installed Chicago Sun-Times editor and publisher Jim Kirk as interim editor of the L.A. Times. The newspaper's publisher will be Ross Levinsohn, who has no experience in newspapers but worked at Fox and Yahoo.

Two other top editors were also fired Monday morning, the newspaper reported: Deputy Managing Editor for Digital Megan Garvey and Assistant Managing Editor of Investigations Matt Doig.

Read the full story here.

Guests:

Sharon McNary, KPCC reporter who’s been following the story

Ken Doctor, media analyst who focuses on the transformation of consumer media in the digital age; author of “Newsonomics: Twelve New Trends That Will Shape the News You Get” (St. Martin’s Press, 2010)

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U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) attend a panel discussion on an opioid and drug abuse in the Roosevelt Room of the White House March 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. ; Credit: Pool/Getty Images

Since taking office, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has repeatedly touted his goals of reducing the recent national uptick in violent crime.

In February, during his speech as a newly-minted attorney general at a National Association of Attorneys General gathering, Sessions vowed to do what he could to combat the trend. He attributed the country’s rise in violent crime rates to a nationwide increase in drug use, echoing the sentiment of the war on drugs during the 1980’s that resulted in long sentences for many minority defendants.

“It happened in the 70’s and I think it could happen now,” he told the gathering. “I think we all have a charge to do better.”

In May, Sessions followed up on that charge by ordering his staff to crack down on nonviolent drug users, including pursuing mandatory minimum sentences for defendants. The move undid former attorney general Eric H. Holder’s policy of avoiding charging certain defendants with offenses that would trigger long mandatory minimum sentences.

Sessions’ decision was met with chagrin from both sides of the aisle. In a statement, Holder called the move, “dumb on crime.”

Last month, the Justice Department also gave state and local law enforcement the power to bypass potentially restrictive state laws and invoke federal law to seize the personal property of people suspected, but not charged, of crimes.

Opponents to the practice, called civil asset forfeiture, say police could easily abuse the privilege, stripping innocent people of their right to due process. There are also questions on how Sessions might crack down on marijuana, now legal in California, but prohibited at the Federal level.

Will Sessions’ rollbacks of the previous administration’s policies aid law enforcement? What will be the implications for drug policy and criminal justice in California?

Guests:

Craig Lally, president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the labor union representing LAPD officers

Edward Chung, vice president for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress; he was a former Department of Justice prosecutor and former assistant district attorney for Manhattan

Jeffrey Zinsmeister, executive vice president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), a group that opposes marijuana legalization; he worked in Mexico with the U.S. State Department on drug and anti-corruption issues, 2012 to 2014

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on Americas military involvement in Afghanistan at the Fort Myer military base on August 21, 2017 in Arlington, Virginia. ; Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Last night, President Trump addressed the nation on his new Afghanistan war strategy.

Trump, the third president to face the 16-year-old war in Afghanistan, is likely to green light 3,900 additional troops. To date, there are about 8,400 U.S. soldiers there. While the details were fuzzy, the president pushed against the idea of a swift exit from the region. He also called for more unity within the U.S.--an apparent nod to the events in Charlottesville, Va. In anticipation of his announcement on Monday, some critics were quick to point out Trump’s back-and-forth position on the stalemate war. The Intercept compiled a chronological timeline of Trump’s tweets on Afghanistan.

Trump also discussed new pressures on Pakistan. Did you hear Trump’s speech? Call and share your thoughts. What did you think of Trump’s plan for Afghanistan? Should Americans have a reasonable expectation that the addition of thousands more troops will help stabilize Afghanistan, and stave off extremist groups?

Guests:

Phil Ewing, national security editor for NPR; he tweets @philewing

Hardin Lang, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress where his focus includes the Middle East, post-conflict stabilization and peacekeeping; he is a former senior fellow in the international security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies

Hal Kempfer, retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel and CEO of Knowledge and Intelligence Program Professionals (KIPP); he does terrorism and intelligence training; has worked in the intelligence community since 1987

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US jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock performs on stage during a concert at Vienna State Opera in Vienna, Austria, on July 4, 2017.; Credit: HERBERT NEUBAUER/AFP/Getty Images

Even if you’re not into jazz, you’ve probably heard the music of Herbie Hancock, whose compositions such as “Cantaloupe Island” and “Watermelon Man” have crossed the musical genre divide into mainstream pop.

The pianist, composer and actor came to the fore in the 1960’s and hasn’t slowed down since. He’s set to release a new album in 2018 and you can catch him tomorrow, Wednesday night, at the Hollywood Bowl.

Oscar and Grammy award winner and Creative Chair for Jazz at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Herbie Hancock joins us on AirTalk to talk about his upcoming performance at the Bowl, his new work and his legacy.

Herbie Hancock will be performing at the Hollywood Bowl, Wednesday, August 23, at 8:00 p.m. Kamasi Washington is the opening act. 

Guest:

Herbie Hancock, jazz musician, Oscar-and Grammy-winning pianist

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Construction workers are seen atop a builing of new apartments for sale in Alhambra, east of downtown Los Angeles on March 23, 2012 in California.; Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

A more than two-year-old proposal from Mayor Eric Garcetti to impose a ‘linkage fee’ on new construction is still floating around city hall and, with a hearing Tuesday afternoon in front of the L.A. City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee and a major debate going on across California about solving the affordable housing crisis, the proposal is once again in the spotlight.

If passed, the proposal would levy a $5 per square foot fee on all new commercial construction and a $12 per square foot fee on residential projects, except those with five or fewer units, which will only be charged $1 per square foot. The revenue generated would go into a fund to help developers build more affordable housing in the city.

Supporters say it’s a show that the city truly wants to fix the housing crisis, and the necessity is increased by the amount of federal housing money being cut. Opponents argue it’s already expensive enough to build in the city of Los Angeles and fear that imposing more fees would drive businesses away. Others, still, say that different neighborhoods with different areas and property values might also be disproportionately impacted by the blanket approach the city is taking, imposing the same fee on the whole city. Other cities that have imposed similar fees have different fees for different neighborhoods.

Do you support the idea of a linkage fee on new construction in L.A.? What potential problems do you see it creating for developers? And what about the idea of a ‘one-size-fits-all approach’?

Guests:

Alan Greenlee, executive director of Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing, an organization that facilitates development of affordable homes across Southern California

Mott Smith, principal with Civic Enterprise Development, a mid-sized developing firm based in L.A., and adjunct professor in the USC Price School of Public Policy

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A visitor tries out an Apple iPhone 7 on the first day of sales of the new phone at the Berlin Apple store on September 16, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. ; Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

A growing threat to mobile security is hitting cell phones across the country.

An article published this week in the The New York Times says hackers have been deceiving some of the world’s largest mobile service providers and transferring phone numbers and account information to a device hackers have in their possession.

Once hackers take control of a mobile number, they have the ability to reset passwords for Facebook, Twitter and Google accounts that use cellphones as backup. For example, if a hacker clicks “forgot password” on a login page and sends a reset code to the commandeered cell phone, they can take control of accounts in the time it takes to send a text message.

According to the Times, the attackers are targeting people who discuss owning virtual currencies on their social media accounts. But it’s not limited to them.

Lorrie Cranor, professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University joins the show to walk through the new form of mobile hacking.

What steps do you take to protect your mobile account information?

Guests:

Lorrie Cranor, professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University; former chief technologist at the Federal Trade Commission; she tweets @lorrietweet

Joseph M. Lawlor, managing director in the Cyber Defense practice at K2 Intelligence with a focus on privacy, data security, compliance and proactive defense

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File: Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer speaks to the press during the inaugural National Prosecutorial Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014.; Credit: Branden Camp/AP

The City of Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, which announced last month its intention to withhold law enforcement funding from so-called “sanctuary” cities.  

Los Angeles is the latest city to argue that the Justice Department’s move is unconstitutional, on the heels of a similar suit filed by Chicago in early August. Last week, California also filed a similar suit.

Larry will also check in with L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer on his office’s stance on issuing permits to white nationalist groups wanting to protest in the city. In a recent  interview with the LA Times, Feuer said he’s considering urging city officials to impose restrictions or flatout deny such permits to hate groups.

Guest:

Mike Feuer, City Attorney of Los Angeles

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Science teacher Virginia Escobar-Cheng works with her students in a science class in a high school in Homestead, Florida, on March 10, 2017. ; Credit: RHONA WISE/AFP/Getty Images

With the new school year upon us, teachers are readying themselves for upcoming academic challenges.

From handling large classes and standardized test prep to protecting student rights, teachers are in a constant balancing act all while pulling a 60+ hour week. No matter what your opinion might be about the education system, one thing is certain: Teachers play a significant role in our lives. Last week, AirTalk invited K-12 teachers in Los Angeles to share with us what changes they hope to see in the new school year. School is finally in session and we want to hear stories from listeners about your most influential teachers.

Maybe it was a history teacher who enlightened you about race and class in the U.S. It could have been someone who dressed in red to make a statement in support of public schools, or a special ed instructor recognizing potential in a foster kid.

Which teacher made the biggest impression on you? How did they change your life? What makes you think of them years after stepping out of their classroom? Call us at 866-893-5722

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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks following a meeting on infrastructure at Trump Tower, August 15, 2017 in New York City. He fielded questions from reporters about his comments on the events in Charlottesville, Virginia and white supremacists.; Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

President Trump last week announced the signing of an executive order to streamline permitting regulations and create manufacturing jobs.

While it may not have been the primary focus of the news conference following Charlottesville, Trump said he would pass a $1 trillion package to rebuild U.S. infrastructure. As reported by the New York Times, this would include ramping up road, bridge and pipeline construction. The president also said he was not worried about winning support for the plan. It would also roll back standards set by the Obama Administration requiring the federal government to consider climate change and sea-level rise during infrastructure building.

But Trump tried to reassure the public that though this process would streamline projects, it would also take environmental safeguards seriously. Republicans have expressed mixed feelings on whether the plan will safeguard against future flooding. What do you think of Trump’s executive order? Will it make economic sense in the long-run? And will rolling back Obama’s flood risk management standard help or hurt future infrastructure developments?

Guests:

Aaron M. Renn, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute where his research focuses on urban policy, economic development and infrastructure

Alice Hill, research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University; she was special assistant to President Obama as part of the National Security Council (2013 to 2016) and led the development of national policy regarding climate change

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally on August 31, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. ; Credit: Ralph Freso/Getty Images

After a tumultuous week following Charlottesville, President Trump returned Tuesday night to one of the places it seems he’s most happy: at a podium in a packed auditorium for a campaign-style rally.

In a speech that covered a sweeping range of topics, Mr. Trump defended his previous condemnation of the racially-charged violence in Charlottesville and accused media outlets of misrepresenting his words, suggesting that was what led to the backlash following those comments, which many people felt didn’t go far enough in denouncing racism and white supremacy. He also took aim at Arizona Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain, though he didn’t call them out by name. Both have pushed back against the president at different times and have since drawn his ire. Outside, protesters gathered in opposition to the president and even clashed lightly with police at times.

Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., relations between the president and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appear to be frozen over. The New York Times reports the two have not spoken in weeks and that in private, Senator McConnell has expressed doubt that the Trump administration can pull itself out of the hole in which it has found itself. This punctuates what has been a strained relationship between the two throughout the administration’s time in office and brings into question Congress’ ability and willingness to work on Mr. Trump’s legislative to-do list when it returns from recess in September.

Guests:

Jimmy Jenkins, senior field correspondent at Phoenix NPR affiliate 91.5 KJZZ who was at Tuesday’s rally in Phoenix; he tweets @newsjunkyjimmy

Jonathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times; he tweets @jmartNYT

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President Barack Obama at the 20th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit in Stateline, Nevada, Aug. 31, 2016.; Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

Since leaving office, former President Barack Obama has kept a pretty low profile.

According to his his former senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, he’s enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He visited Palm Springs, the Caribbean and Hawaii for vacation and opened a brand new office in Washington, D.C.’s West End.

But this fall, he’s planning to re-emerge on the national stage, according to The Hill. He’ll be helping the Democratic Party rebuild, though a significant portion of his work will be backstage.

How will Obama’s re-emergence affect the Republican base? Should he be careful about eclipsing emerging leaders in the Democratic party? Historically, what role have former president’s played in the political landscape? And do you want to see Obama back in the spotlight?

Guests:

Douglas Brinkley, presidential historian and professor of history at Rice University; his most recent book is “Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Land of America”

Cal Jillson, professor of political science at Southern Methodist University; his most recent book is “The American Dream: In History, Politics, and Fiction”

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Ryan Bundy speaks on his phone at the occupied Malheur National Wildlife Refuge on the sixth day of the occupation of the federal building in Burns, Oregon on January 7, 2016.; Credit: ROB KERR/AFP/Getty Images

A federal jury in Las Vegas refused Tuesday to convict four defendants who were retried on accusations that they threatened and assaulted federal agents by wielding assault weapons in a 2014 confrontation to stop a cattle roundup near the Nevada ranch of states' rights figure Cliven Bundy.

In a stunning setback to federal prosecutors planning to try the Bundy family patriarch and two adult sons later this year, the jury acquitted Ricky Lovelien and Steven Stewart of all 10 charges, and delivered not-guilty findings on most charges against Scott Drexler and Eric Parker.

AirTalk examines the case put forward by federal prosecutors, and the legal implications of the verdict.

With files from the Associated Press

Guests:

Severin Carlson, partner at Kaempfer Crowell; his practice focuses on water rights and land use in Nevada

Andrew Kim, a visiting scholar at South Texas College of Law Houston where he focuses on criminal law, he is also a commercial litigator at Beck | Redden, a law firm in Houston, Texas

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Coastal Redwood trees stand at Muir Woods National Monument on August 20, 2013 in Mill Valley, California. ; Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

After a four-month review, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Thursday that he’s recommending no elimination of the 27 ocean and wilderness national monuments in the U.S., though there would be boundary adjustments for a “handful.”

Zinke told The Associated Press that unspecified boundary adjustments for some monuments designated over the past four decades will be included in the recommendations he planned to give President Donald Trump on Thursday. None of the sites would revert to new ownership, he said, while public access for uses such as hunting, fishing or grazing would be maintained or restored.

He also spoke of protecting tribal interests and historical land grants, pointing to monuments in New Mexico, where Hispanic ranchers have opposed two monuments proclaimed by President Barack Obama.

Zinke declined to say whether portions of the monuments would be opened up to oil and gas drilling, mining, logging and other industries for which Trump has advocated.

There was no immediate comment from the White House.

With files from the Associated Press

Guests:

Emily Guerin, KPCC’s environmental reporter who’s been following the story; she tweets @guerinemily

Brian Calvert, editor-in-chief of High Country News in Colorado; he’s been following the story at a national level

Dan Hartinger, deputy director of the parks and public lands defense campaign at The Wilderness Society, a non-profit public land preservation advocacy group

Ileene Anderson, public lands deserts director and senior scientist for the Center for Biological Diversity

Amy Granat, managing director of the California Off-Road Vehicle Association

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The parcel tax pitched by LA county officials would keep stormwater out of the storm sewer system.; Credit: Molly Peterson/KPCC

Every year, millions of gallons of uncaptured stormwater go to waste in Southern California.

Senate Bill 231, proposed by California Senator Bob Hertzberg, seeks to make it easier for local governments to raise money to fund projects that capture stormwater, but the idea is running afoul of anti-tax advocates in the state.

Guests:

Robert Hertzberg, California senator (D-Van Nuys) representing District 18, which includes part of Burbank and communities like Granada Hills, and North Hollywood; he is behind Senate Bill 231

Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, a taxpayers’ rights group

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Many of the items in this “Crazy Cat Ladies” living room display comes from collector and artist Mimi Levinson, who has a collection of more than 300 cat items. She’s the mother of the exhibition curator, Lisa Levinson.; Credit: Maya Sugarman/KPCC

Whether it’s downsizing, moving to a retirement community or assisted living facility, or just finally getting rid of decades of clutter, parents often look to their children and extended families to hang onto their material possessions when they can no longer have them or don’t want them.

A recent article in the New York Times looks at this very issue. Furniture, jewelry, family photos are just some of the items we most commonly think of when talking about what older generations might bequeath to their children and grandchildren. And while it may have been the case once that the amount of stuff you owned was a commentary on how successful you were, the pendulum has swung the other way and younger generations aren’t as concerned about having material stuff that will last a lifetime.

If you’re a parent, how has the dynamic of giving and taking family heirlooms changed? Or if you’re the designated family possession holder, how has safekeeping these items impacted your day-to-day living? AirTalk wants to hear from you. Call us at 866-893-5722.

Guest:

Jan Keppler-Kudla, owner of Right-Size Your Life, a company based in Sierra Madre that provides organizational, downsizing, and senior move management services

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A copy of the local Chinese magazine Global People with a cover story that translates to "Why did Trump win" is seen with a front cover portrait of US president-elect Donald Trump at a news stand in Shanghai.; Credit: JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images

President Trump ordered his top trade official, Robert Lighthizer, last week to look into a possible investigation to whether China had stolen U.S. intellectual property.

As reported by the Washington Post, the inquiry would give Trump authority to retaliate if China is found to have violated these laws. The investigation could take up to a year to complete. Senior White House officials also told reporters it was too soon to say what kind of consequences the Administration would have planned, should it find China guilty of theft.

But the move is seen to some as the first step in a much larger battle with China. The Chinese government saw this as a signal of a possible trade war with Trump. And as Trump’s tensions mount with North Korea over nuclear weapons, the U.S. has been urging China to put pressure on its neighbor.

So how are China’s historically wonky intellectual property laws affecting U.S. trade? And what is the political impact of Trump’s investigation?

Guests:

Uri Friedman, staff writer at The Atlantic covering global affairs; he was also former deputy managing editor at Foreign Policy, a global policy news magazine; he tweets @UriLF

Brian Peck, director of the Center for Transnational Law and Business and adjunct assistant professor of law at the USC Gould School of Law

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White nationalists, neo-Nazis and members of the "alt-right" clash with counter-protesters in the street after the "Unite the Right" rally was delcared a unlawful gathering by Virginia State Police August 12, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia.; Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

When it comes to protesting protests, the best tactic for doing so is still up for debate.

“Forget about it,” writes one L.A. Times columnist. “Take a nap. But whatever you do, don’t give the extremists the one thing they so desperately want: A response.”

Some say violence is the answer. In April, when Ann Coulter canceled her speech at UC Berkeley,  pro-Trump supporters came to Civic Center Park in droves. Many wore body armor, and according to The San Francisco Chronicle, they were prepared to fight. But no one showed up to counter protest. Instead, the protest fizzed out and attendees went home without much of a tussle.

But as the country saw in Charlottesville this month, violence against white supremacist rallies can be life-threatening.  What’s the best way to organize a protest? Do you ignore it? Make fun of it? Bring your dog to a field where a protest is scheduled and not clean its “business” up?

How do you think should the country handle protests in the future? Call us at 866-893-5722 to weigh in.

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Fresh wild and farmed Loch Duart salmon filets are seen on a tray at the San Francisco Fish Company April 11, 2008 in San Francisco, California. ; Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Atlantic salmon farmed around Cypress Island recently escaped faulty equipment.

Now Washington state officials are calling on anglers to catch as many as possible. What are the environmental consequences of the fish in open waters?

Larry speaks to a reporter with The Seattle Times to find out more.

Guest:

Lynda V. Mapes,  environment reporter at the The Seattle Times; she's been following the story; she tweets @LyndaVMapes

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