AirTalk for July 21, 2009
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Finally a budget!
Governor Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers reached an agreement to close California's $26 billion deficit yesterday. If the plan passes through both houses of the Legislature, the state would borrow money from local governments and cut $15 billion from education, state prisons, and Medi-Cal. The deal would also position the state to stop issuing IOUs to pay for its bills. But with the economic downturn and a decline in tax revenue, it is expected that California will face multibillion dollar deficits into the future. Larry Mantle gets the details on the budget deal.
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Swine flu update
Although the World Health Organization announced plans to stop tracking swine flu outbreaks and deaths around the world, it is still a high-level health concern. In Great Britain, health officials have been advising women to delay getting pregnant until the virus subsides. The CDC said more than 40,000 Americans have had confirmed or probable cases, and 263 deaths have resulted from the virus. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the regular winter flu vaccine, a final step before shipments to clinics and other vaccination sites could begin. A Swine Flu vaccine is in the works, and US Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sibelius has granted immunity from lawsuits for vaccine manufacturers in order to speed up its production and release. Detected first in Mexico early this year, the swine flu declared a global pandemic in June by the World Health Organization.
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In-N-Out Burger
In its 61 years, little has changed about California's In-N-Out Burger. The family-owned fast-food chain has never franchised or gone public, and the simple menu is basically the same- though insiders know that variations are available on the chain's "secret menu". Besides its devoted following, In-N-Out is notable for its business philosophy. Part-time associates are paid a few dollars higher than the industry average, and store managers earn $100,000 a year with benefits. It's been a successful strategy for the company, as In-N-Out beats McDonald's and Burger King in per-store sales. Larry Mantle talks with Stacy Perman, author of "In-N-Out Burger", about the success and cultural impact of the California institution.
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Film Week Oscar Preview
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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It’s a hit with boffo box office! The 10th annual “Film Week on AirTalk” Academy Awards preview is coming to the historic Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, Sunday, February 19th. The full cast of “Film Week” critics joins Larry Mantle to debate which nominees should take the top categories. Audience ... » More info
