Are CT scans associated with radiation exposure unnecessary? Credit: Darren McCollester/Getty Images

If your child hits his or her head and is rushed to the emergency room, he or she should automatically get a CT scan, right? Not so fast, says a recommendation from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM,) a consortium of over 30 professional medical organizations. CT scanning is associated with radiation exposure that may escalate future cancer risk and may be unnecessary. Doctors who automatically order a CT scan, or who immediately prescribe antibiotics for respiratory illnesses are probably not ‘Choosing Wisely,’ according to the ABIM. The organization’s campaign, called Choosing Wisely, aims to “promote conversations between physicians and patients by helping patients choose care that is supported by evidence, not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received, free from harm and truly necessary.”

Which so-called ‘overused medical treatments’ have you had and do you regret having a procedure that you feel was unnecessary? How can doctors work with patients to better prevent overusing medical treatments?

Read the full recommendation and list of overused medical treatments at ChoosingWisely.org

Guests:
Daniel Wolfson, executive vice president & COO of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation who spearheads the “Choosing Wisely” initiative

Kavita K. Patel, adjunct assistant clinical professor at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine

Game controler shown on the screen as Sony introduces the PlayStation 4 at a news conference February 20, 2013 in New York. Credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images

It has been seven years since Sony Corp. released a new version of its PlayStation (PS) game console, and the entertainment market has undoubtedly changed considerably in that time.

Not only does Sony now have to compete with other console proprietors like Xbox-maker Microsoft, but also with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile gaming devices hoping to carve out their share of the market. Some games for mobile devices are given away for free or for a $1, which is virtually free compared to a PS3 game that sells for nearly $60. Prices for the new PlayStation games are not yet officially announced, but Sony will have to work a little harder to convince consumers to fork over anything close to PS3 prices. With console sales slowing, some industry observers are wondering how well home video game consoles will survive in a constantly changing marketplace.

Sony certainly is not giving up on the market anytime soon and will likely fight hard to keep the PlayStation relevant. Accordingly, the new PlayStation exploits advancements in networking and cloud technology. One new feature targeting gamers who are also social networkers is the “Share” button on the new Playstation controllers, which allows players to instantly share their game status and chat on social media sites like Facebook.

The new device will also offer gamers the ability to stream games live over the internet in real time. Another strategy widely expected to be implemented by Sony and other game console makers is that of bolstering their multimedia capabilities and on-demand entertainment services. If Sony and other console makers successfully establish their systems as central hubs for home entertainment, they may be able to maintain their relevance with consumers.

How popular are home video game consoles in 2013? Are consoles like the Xbox 360 and the PS3 dinosaurs in the age of the iPhone and iPad? Do expensive home consoles still have a strong enough consumer following to maintain profitability? How much would you be willing pay for the new PS4?

Guest:
Tim Stevens, Editor-in-chief, Engadget, a news outlet devoted to covering gadgets, science and consumer electronics

Business and labor groups reach agreements on a new system for work visas.

After weeks of negotiations, the Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) today agreed on principles for creating a new system for worker visas. This new system focuses on filling employment for lesser-skilled occupations. Although they are still hammering out details, business and labor groups have agreed on some common grounds for immigration reform.

In this proposed new system, American workers will still be given employment priority and information about job openings in lesser-skilled occupations will be more publicized. However, when employers are not able to fill the job opening with American workers, the process to hire foreign workers will be more efficient and not keep all workers in a permanent temporary status, providing labor mobility. Also, the groups call for more research and data on immigration and work visas be provided to the public.

How will this affect immigration reform? Will it take away jobs from American workers and open the doors for immigration? Is a new system feasible? Who benefits from this new system?

Guests:

Jeff Hauser, Lead for Political Media, AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations)

Mark Krikorian, Executive Director, Center for Immigration Studies

Oscars statuettes are lined up in a local souvenir shop 10 days prior to this year's upcoming Oscars, the 85th Academy Awards, in Hollywood, California, on February 14, 2013. The ceremony is scheduled for February 24, 2013. Credit: Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images

Hollywood’s biggest night of the year is nearly here and as Tinseltown prepares for the Oscars, Larry Mantle and the FilmWeek critics offer their recommendations, critiques, and predictions about who should, who will, and who won’t win Academy Awards on Sunday. Who do the critics think will win Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Picture? To find out, listen in as Larry hosts the Eleventh Annual FilmWeek Oscar Preview at the historic Egyptian Theatre. TGI-FilmWeek!

Guests:

Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC and Alt Film Guide
Wade Major, film critic for KPCC and boxoffice.com
Lael Loewenstein, film critic for KPCC and Variety
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and USA Today
Peter Rainer, film critic for KPCC and the Christian Science Monitor
Henry Sheehan, film critic for KPCC and dearhenrysheehan.com
Charles Solomon, film critic and animation historian for KPCC, author for amazon.com

U.S. President Barack Obama greets emergency responders after speaking about the sequester in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus February 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

With the deadline for the much discussed “sequester” just a week away, pundits and politicians on both sides of the aisle see little, if any, chance of escaping $1.2 trillion worth of cuts in spending on everything from defense to social services. According to a new Pew/USA Today poll, 31 percent of Americans blame President of Obama for the failure to come to a deal to avert sequestration, while 49 percent blame Republicans in Congress.

While Republicans and Democrats may agree on the inevitability, they don’t agree on the effect sequestration will likely have on the American economy. Democrats are worried the cuts could trigger a fiscal contraction amounting in a GDP loss of $287 billion this year alone, while Republicans are publicly questioning whether sequestration will really cause the economy any major harm. Should we be readying ourselves for the worst, or is the fiscal cliff really just a slight slope?

Guests:
Scott Lilly, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; Previously, Lilly served as clerk and staff director of the House Appropriations Committee, minority staff director of that Committee, executive director of the House Democratic Study Group, executive director of the Joint Economic Committee, and chief of staff in the Office of Congressman David Obey (D-WI).

Phil Swagel, professor of economics at the University of Maryland and was assistant secretary for economic policy at the Treasury Department from 2006 to 2009. He’s also a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

Former NBC President of Entertainment, Warren Littlefield, gives an insider account of NBC in its golden age in his new book, "Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV." Credit: AP

NBC is suffering this month after receiving its worst sweeps week ratings ever, adding to a series of blows for the network. NBC has struggled to keep up with competitors ABC, CBS, Fox, and for the first time ranked below Spanish-language Univision -- finishing in last place this sweeps week is a significant setback.

In the 1990s, long before “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” fought tooth and nail for ratings, NBC reigned supreme during primetime. Their Thursday night line-up was unbeatable, and millions of viewers tuned in all week for heavy-hitters like “Friends,” “Frasier,” “Law and Order,” and “ER.” The network was at the top of its game, earning a reputation for “Must See TV.”

Former NBC President of Entertainment Warren Littlefield joins Larry to discuss his insider account of NBC in its golden age. His book, “Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV” is an oratory history, and includes behind-the-scenes accounts from some of NBC’s most beloved stars. Delve into the creativity, effort, and risk behind the shows that made the network so popular – before it all fell apart.

Guest:
Warren Littlefield, Former NBC President of Entertainment; Author, “Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV”

Jennifer Lawrence onstage after winning the award for Actress in a Leading Role during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Credit: Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Seth MacFarlane took to the stage at Dolby Theater last night to host the 2013 Oscars. The show clocked in at three and a half hours and featured several musical performances. MacFarlane’s typically incendiary humor received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, both live and on Twitter, but the most resonant criticism of the show is not a new one: how can the Academy make the Oscars more interesting?

The show has come under fire in recent years for being long and slow, and is frequently filled with mundane speeches and sub-par jokes. Putting MacFarlane front and center may have been a bid for a young male audience, but was it effective?

Do you tune in for the host, or the awards themselves? What kinds of changes could make the Oscars more compelling? What were your favorite moments from last night’s show? Join us to discuss last night’s awards, the biggest snubs and surprises and the most deserved wins.

Guests:
Nicole Sperling, reporter for the Los Angeles Times 

Brian Lowry, Chief TV Critic for Variety Magazine

Mallika Rao, arts reporter for the Huffington Post, wrote“Oscar Night Rescue Plan: How To Fix The Academy Awards”
 

CEO Tim Cook does not believe Apple should issue more preferred shares to shareholders. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Apple, PNC Financial Services Group and gun manufacturers are each under pressure from activist investors. David Einhorn wants Apple to pay out some of its $137-billion in cash to shareholders. A segment of PNC’s investors want the bank to review how its loans contribute to global warming. And in California, the country’s biggest public pension fund is selling its shares in firearms makers.

While the companies’ shareholders each want different things, the high-profile conflicts all highlight the powerful influence of shareholder rights. AirTalk examines the strategies of all the stakeholders and the history of investor activism.

How do shareholder rights coexist or conflict with corporate interests? Should corporate governance be “shareholder-centric” or “board-centric?”

Guests:
Laura Berry, Executive Director, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility

Robert M. Daines, the Pritzker Professor of Law and Business and Co-Director, Rock Center on Corporate Governance at Stanford

Eric Talley, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Law; Director, Berkeley Center for Law, Business, and the Economy, UC Berkeley

As President Obama attempts to pressure congressional Republicans to avoid sequestration, are they swayed? Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

An $85 billion automatic cut is set to happen on Friday, and President Obama is intent on pressuring congressional Republicans to avoid sequestration. The White House yesterday issued reports about how sequestration will affect each state.

This report states that in California, $87.6 million will be cut from school budgets, and educational funding for programs for children with disabilities and Head Start will also face cuts. On the environmental front, California could lose funding for improved clean water and air quality. In addition, fewer children will receive vaccines, fewer seniors will receive state-provided meals and there will be over 9,000 fewer admissions to substance abuse programs.

Are Republicans swayed by this report? How realistic are its claims? Do you think there will be consequences to sequestration?

Guest:
Kitty Felde, KPCC Washington correspondent

"Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People," by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald

Many Americans like to think that they hold few, if any, racial prejudices, but when it comes to choosing friends, a number of these same people are likely to base their choices on race without even realizing it.

Social psychology professors Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald refer to the phenomenon of unconsciously harboring any type of prejudice as a psychological ‘blindspot.’ After overseeing comprehensive research on the subject, Banaji and Greenwald have determined how unconscious bias can affect nearly every facet of American culture including race, religion, disability, age, gender/sexuality, politics and more. Much of this research was developed through Implicit Association Tests (IATs), which are designed to assess individuals’ hidden biases and automatic mental reactions.

Leading psychologists Banaji and Greenwald offer insight into these tests with their new book, “Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People.” The co-authors provide an in-depth analysis of mental blindspots including explanations of how and why the human brain’s ability to perceive things accurately can be impaired. What hidden biases might you harbor? Listen in to find out.

Guests:
Mahzarin Banaji , Ph.D., Co-Author, “Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People;” Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University

Anthony Greenwald, Ph.D. , Co-Author, “Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People;” Professor of Psychology, University of Washington, as well as Adjunct Professor of Marketing and International Business

The Yahoo headquarters in Sunnyvale, California Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Yahoo has been desperately trying to revive its former empire. To do so, former Google executive Marissa Mayer became CEO of Yahoo in July and began instituting some major changes. She has big ambitions for the company and wants Yahoo to be a household name. To increase user appeal, Yahoo presented the public with a brand new homepage on Wednesday. However, Mayer also wants to make internal changes and is now calling Yahoo employees to stop working remotely and come back to the office. Is working in the office more effective than working from home? Will this move advance the company? 

Actress Quvenzhané Wallis arrives at the Oscars held at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Credit: Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Nine-year-old lead actress Academy Award nominee Quvenzhane Wallis did not make headlines for winning an Oscar on Sunday, but she certainly has been the subject of many op-ed articles after satirical news outlet The Onion published a tweet about her that provoked outrage.

On Oscar night, @TheOnion tweeted: “Everyone else seems afraid to say it, but that Quvenzhané Wallis is kind of a c---, right? #Oscars2013.” The tweet was taken down within an hour of publication, according to Steve Hannah, The Onion’s CEO who apologized for the quip yesterday.

Regarding the tweet, Hannah wrote, “It was crude and offensive—not to mention inconsistent with The Onion’s commitment to parody and satire, however biting. No person should be subjected to such a senseless, humorless comment masquerading as satire.” Nevertheless, backlash against The Onion for the tweet has been fierce with some demanding the name of the individual writer who wrote the comment about Wallis.

Did The Onion cross a line by targeting a nine-year-old girl? Did the satirical news outlet do the right thing by apologizing? Or are critics taking the traditionally nonsensical news organization much too seriously? Whether or not the joke was funny, are there certain subjects that should be off limits in comedy?

Guest:
Alyssa Rosenberg , pop culture blogger for ThinkProgress and correspondent for TheAtlantic

Handguns are thrown into trash bins for melting. Wednesday's event was the fifth-ever buyback. In the past the LAPD has recovered between 1,500 and 2,000 firearms each time. Credit: Maya Sugarman/KPCC

Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Cerritos, has introduced a bill to Congress outlying a means to fund gun buyback efforts nationally. Since the Newtown shooting, local enforcement agencies have spearheaded buyback programs as a means to reduce the number of guns out in the population.

Incentives include cash or other forms of compensation, such as the retail gift cards handed out to buyback participants in Los Angeles. However, the financial backing to run a buyback with staff, logistics and rewards is not always easy to come by. That’s why Rep. Sanchez has called for a 10 percent tax on any sales of weapons considered concealable, like handguns, which would funnel into these programs to make them monetarily viable.

But critics of the proposal call into question the effectiveness of buybacks in general. They are quick to point out that there hasn’t been a documented drop in gun violence after these buybacks, and that the guns returned are antiques and unlikely to fall into the hands of a criminal. Still, Los Angeles law enforcement state that the collection of 2,000 firearms in December via these buybacks is a testament to their success.  

How effective are these programs? Are they making a difference? Should taxes on gun sales be used to try and curb the spreading of guns, or is that counterintuitive?

Guests:
Lee Baca , Sheriff of Los Angeles County, California, just named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriffs’ Association

Sam Paredes , Executive Director and Chief Lobbyist, Gun Owners of California

On Wednesday the Supreme Court will reevaluate the Voting Rights Act -- is federal intervention still necessary to prevent discrimination at the polls? Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

It would be tough to overstate the level of interest in tomorrow's high court hearing on voting rights. The case is challenging a historic piece of legislation. In 1965, the creation of the Voting Rights Act was heralded as a landmark victory for civil rights. It outlawed discriminatory polling practices that were commonplace, particularly in the Deep South.

Now, some regions - including the petitioners of this case, Shelby County, Alabama - say the Act is for a time that has passed. They argue the federal government should no longer have oversight into the local issue of polling places or redistricting. There is a long list of stakeholders watching the case intently. It touches on politics, the law, race and history.

Is the federal government still needed to police discrimination? Are there still racist practices affecting elections? Why are political parties paying close attention to this case?

Guests:
Nancy Abudu , Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union’s Voting Rights Project based in Atlanta, Georgia

Joshua Thompson , Staff Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation - described as a public interest legal organization that fights for limited government, property rights, individual rights and a balanced approach to environmental protection; Thompson filed the PLF’s friend-of-the-court brief on Shelby County v. Holder

Taken on February 26, 2013, this is a screenshot of Florida Mug Shots, a facebook page that posts Florida's publicly recorded mugshots. Credit: Florida Mug Shots on Facebook

Ever since 1909 Florida has believed that any records made in a public agency should be available to the public. This has been upheld in various ways and in different legislative terms. However, ruthless web entrepreneurs have taken advantage of Florida’s open government laws by posting mugshots online.

The subjects of these photos, who may not have been convicted of a crime, could google their name and stumble upon their mugshot gone viral. The Facebook page “Florida Mug Shots” has over 59,000 likes and hosts comments on daily mugshots. Websites such as florida.arrests.org continuously update the mugshots and even allow you to browse by topics such as “celebrity,” “hotties,” “scary,” and “transgender.” To remove this post, subjects can pay various amounts to have their embarrassing snaps removed. RemoveSlander.com charges $399 and advertises, “You Have Nothing to Lose But the Humiliation.”

Now, a bill was filed in Florida on February 11 that would require these websites to take down personal information of those not convicted of a crime. However, this bill would also include media publications that disclose names and photos of alleged and convicted offenders in news articles. Should websites be allowed to post these mugshots and profit by removing the pictures? Would restricting this information be against first amendment rights? Do you think this bill would pass?

Guest:

Arthur D’Antonio III, owner of Justmugshots.com

Holden Green, San Jose-based criminal defense attorney who handles record-clearance cases

Measure A: Will a .5% sales tax increase in Los Angeles prevent funding cuts or will it drive businesses out of this city? Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images

With the March 5 election approaching, Los Angeles business owners, public safety officers, and politicians find themselves in debate mode as the city considers a sales tax increase to generate funding. Measure A, a proposition which would increase sales tax in Los Angeles county by .5%, is intended to help make up for an anticipated $216 million deficit.

Many current and outgoing officials, including current Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Police Chief Charlie Beck, are proponents of Measure A, and say that the sales tax increase could prevent crucial cuts to public safety funds. Opponents of the proposition argue that the tax hike may seem small, but it is enough to drive business out of Los Angeles and into neighboring cities with lower sales tax rates. Several of the candidates for mayor and other city council positions have spoken out against Measure A, saying that generating funds doesn’t necessarily mean public safety cuts.

Could a .5% sales tax increase drive business out of Los Angeles? Would you travel to a neighboring city to make a significant purchase? If the sales tax increase doesn’t pass, will there be cuts to public safety funding? How could that affect L.A. county’s police force?

Guests:
Ruben Gonzales, Vice President of Public Policy & Political Affairs, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce

David Adelman, Chair of the Valley Industry and Commerce Association and partner at Greenberg & Bass LLP

MTV Networks headquarters in Santa Monica, California. MTV parent company Viacom is being sued by Cablevision over their channel bundling practices. Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Have you been bogged down by bundling? New York cable company Cablevision has filed suit against Viacom Inc., the parent company of MTV, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon, claiming that their bundling policies are anti-consumer and illegal. Viacom, like many other companies, including Disney and NewsCorp., bundles its channels, forcing customers to purchase packages that include smaller channels in order to subscribe to the ones they want most.

Viewers have oft complained about bundling, many customers who want some Viacom channels are likely not to want all of them, and notable battles over single channels, as in the case of AMC and DISH have become standard in recent years. Time Warner, DirecTV, and several smaller distributors have spoken out in support of Cablevision’s cause, calling the practice of bundling in order to sell smaller channels to providers “shameful.”

Have you been affected by bundling? Do you seek out smaller channels, or would you rather pay a la carte? Even if you disagree with bundling, should it be illegal?

Guest:

Barton Crockett, Director and senior analyst covering Entertainment at Lazard Capital Markets

Chad Gutstein, C00 of the independent arts channel, Ovation

Alex Ben Block, senior editor at the Hollywood Reporter

A screen shot of Carly Rae Jepsen in the music video of her hit song "Call Me Maybe," the top selling single of 2012. The music industry has not seen profits since 1999, but now due to digital media, it's finally seeing a profit increase.
Credit: Vevo.com

It may not be a dramatic surge, but a 0.3 percent increase in sales is certainly more encouraging for the music industry than the depressing decline of the previous 12 years.

Overall global music sales rose from $16.2 billion in 2011 to $16.5 billion in 2012, according the annual Digital Music Report issued by the International Federation for the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) on February 26. The fractional sales increase is a result of wider availability of digital music services around the world, as indicated in the report. Seventy percent of global digital revenues reportedly came from online retail sales through iTunes, Amazon, Google and Microsoft. IFPI Chief Executive Frances Moore said the music industry is “well on the road to recovery.” The top selling single worldwide was Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” and the top album was Adele’s “21.”

Despite the sales boost, it may be a little too soon to party like it’s 1999, the last year sales peaked. Sales in the United States still continued to decline and 16.5 billion in global sales is relatively low compared to the turn of the millennium when sales were nearly double that amount. In the age of pirated internet music, how much music do you pay for? Which retailers do you purchase your music from? What digital music services do you use? Is this small increase in sales representative of a new profitable era for the music business?

Guests:
Chad Fitzgerald, Partner at Kinsella Weitzman IserKump & Aldisert, LLP; has represented such musical artists as Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, David Byrne, Jackson Browne, Crosby Stills & Nash, and the Estate of Michael Jackson

Roberto Baldwin, Wired Staff Writer for Gadget Lab

David Lowery, musician and founder of rock bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven; Lowery has also taught as a lecturer in the University of Georgia's music business program
 

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy keeps a watch over a group of immigration detainees in the medical and dental care area at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, Calif. Credit: Jae C. Hong/AP

The first cuts of sequestration have begun. The Department of Homeland Security released hundreds of illegal immigrants from detention this week. They have been "placed on appropriate, more cost-effective form of supervised release," according to a spokesperson. Earlier this week, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano told reporters the sequester could mean immigration jail spots would become unaffordable, the Washington Post reported.

Meanwhile, President Barack Obama has summoned Congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle to meet on Friday - hours after the sequester takes effect. House Speaker John Boehner (R - OH) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R - KY) will attend.

McConnell didn't signal any movement in comments this morning. "We can either secure those reductions more intelligently, or we can do it the president's way with across-the board cuts. But one thing Americans simply will not accept is another tax increase to replace spending reductions we already agreed to," he said.

Why is DHS the first announce cuts? Could more of the thirty thousand people in immigration holds be released? Should lawmakers meet ahead of Friday?

Guests:
Rep. Adam Schiff , Democratic Congressman for the 28th District and a member of the House Appropriations Committee

Ron Nehring, Immediate Past Chairman (2007-2011), California Republican Party
 

The March 2013 issue of Los Angeles Magazine published Michelle McNamara's piece, "In the Footsteps of a Killer." The article featured this image: a composite sketch by police based on reports of an unidentified man believed to be the "Golden State Killer." Police believe he is still alive and not yet caught. Credit: LA Magazine

Amateur investigators want to heat up the cold case of a California serial killer. Originally dubbed the East Area Rapist AKA the Original Night Stalker, writer and hobby private eye, Michelle McNamara hopes a new, accurate moniker and a compilation of multi-media clues will trigger new leads. For this month's issue of Los Angeles magazine, McNamara details the ten murders and some fifty rapes of the "Golden State Killer" who police believe is still alive. Some tell-tale signs that connect him over the course of violent crimes from 1976 to 1986, from San Francisco to Orange County, are nylon twine, pry marks on doors, and the shoe impressions of size 9 sneakers (either Adidas or Pumas). McNamara isn't alone in her hunt. The case haunts a retired detective (Larry Crompton wrote the book on the case, "Sudden Terror") and dozens of other true crime enthusiasts.

Can you help find this serial killer? Why does this case inspire such fascination? Is the FBI adding resources to the investigation?

Guest:

Michelle McNamara , Founder, TrueCrimeDiary.com; Writer of Los Angeles magazine feature this month entitled “In the Footsteps of a Killer”

The police believe the killer made "wrong number" calls before attacking his victims. In this audio clip, the possible voice of the Golden State Killer asks, "Is Ray there?" over and over again.