This week, we talk with columnist Michael Hiltzik about the fumble that is the effort to get professional football in Southern California. And we get a special story-behind-the-stories introduction to covering Iran with Beirut bureau chief Borzou Daragahi, a few words from editor Russ Stanton on the recent Los Angeles Times editorial awards for 2009. And finally, a little extreme fast-food dining with Adam Tschorn for dessert.