AirTalk for November 19, 2009
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Senate health care bill revealed
Senate Dems unveiled their health care reform package late last night. The bill would insure 31 million people, or about 94% of Americans, excluding undocumented immigrants. The cost? $848 billion over 10 years. And projected savings? $130 billion over the same period, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. How does the Senate bill stack up against the House proposal? What adjustments will be made to win the approval of conservative Democrats? And when will a joint bill reach Obama's desk?
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OC cracking down on curfew violators
Orange County conducted its first countywide curfew sweep last Friday. Hundreds of officers from about 20 agencies picked up 67 teens for breaking curfew. In most cities, unsupervised minors are banned from being out in public without a guardian between 10pm and 5am – even if they have parental permission. The OC sweeps were part of program to reduce truancy and keep kids out of gangs. And there are more coming. Are curfew laws fair? And is this “scared straight” approach working?
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Orange County journalists roundtable
Larry talks with Gustavo Arellano, OC Weekly staff writer and OC journalist William Lobdell about the latest news events and developments in Orange County.
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Glass ceiling still intact for women
A new study by UC Davis and a women's advocacy organization found that women hold only 10.6% of top executive positions and board seats in California, based on a survey of the 400 largest public companies in the state. You would think by now things would have changed. Why haven't they?
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Tackling philosophy with math, economics and physics
How can we tell good from evil? Is there a way that we should lead our lives? Such inquiries are typically the realm of philosophers, but Steven Landsburg argues that math, economics, and physics can explain life's big questions. With logic and humor, he uses mathematical analysis to examine arguments for the existence of God, and employs economic methods to determine social responsibility. Steven Landsburg joins Larry Mantle to discuss "The Big Questions."
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Phil Jackson, baller in chief
The coach of NBA champion LA Lakers previews the 2009-2010 season with Larry Mantle. Before you start staking out your spot on the parade route, Phil Jackson tells us what the Lakers are up against this season.
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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
