AirTalk for October 23, 2009
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Metro Board approves long range plan
It was a long, contentious fight, with members of the House of Representatives on one side, and the Mayor and Members of the Metro Board on the other, but the Long Range Transportation Plan passed unanimously early yesterday afternoon. What does it mean for the future of LA’s transportation system?
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Home tax credit boosts sales ... and fraud
Home sales were up 9.5% in September, thanks in large part to an $8,000 tax credit for first time homebuyers. Many members of Congress are pushing to extend the credit beyond its December 1 expiration, but the White House harbors its doubts. An IRS watchdog group told Congress that hundreds of millions of dollars have already been fraudulently claimed. Is the bump to home sales worth the cost? Larry Mantle learns more.
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Hey hey hey! Bill Cosby wins Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
He's a treasure of comedy and this Monday, an all-star lineup of performers and fellow comedians will be on hand to salute Bill Cosby, when The Kennedy Center awards him the twelfth annual Mark Twain Prize for American humor. Larry talks with Cosby, A.K.A. “America’s Dad,” about his incredible career as a comedian, actor, producer, composer and activist.
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FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Wade Major of boxoffice.com, Andy Klein of Brand X, and Charles Solomon, animation critic and historian for amazon.com discuss the week’s new film releases including Amelia, Antichrist, Astro Boy, Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, Ong Bak 2, Motherhood, Untitled, The Maid, The Canyon, and Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky.
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Have a little faith
Mitch Albom is here. The author of Tuesdays with Morrie has written a new book that profiles a Jewish rabbi preparing for his own death and a Christian pastor who works with Detroit's homeless. Rabbi Lewis asks Albom to deliver the eulogy at his funeral, a request that develops into an eight year relationship. And, Albom steps into a different neighborhood and faith with the reformed addict Pastor Covington. He talks with Larry Mantle about doubt, death, and his book, "Have a Little Faith."
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Events
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
