As heard on August 27-31, 2001 on AirTalk
Monday, August 27
Percy Clark
Larry Mantle talks with the new Superintendent of the Pasadena Unified School District Dr. Percy Clark. Known for his innovative approaches to
school reform as a Superintendent in Indianapolis, Dr. Clark talks about how he plans to resuscitate Pasadena's ailing public school system.
American Foundations
Should foundations be more responsive to social problems and more accountable to the public? Larry Mantle talks with author Mark Dowie about his new
book American Foundations (MIT Press) which questions the wisdom of placing so much power at the disposal of philanthropic organizations.
Tuesday, August 28
Federal Forest Fire Policy
Larry Mantle discusses the history of federal forest fire policy with Stephen Pyne, author of Year of the Fires: The Story of the Great Fires of 1910
(Viking), and Chad Hanson, Member of the National Board of the Sierra Club. They discuss how federal policy affects the fires raging in the Western part of the
United States with a focus on Southern California.
The State of Los Angeles Radio
Larry Mantle takes listener calls about the state of Los Angeles radio.
Wednesday, August 29
The State Bailout of Edison
State lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would allow the cash strapped utility to issue more than two billion dollars in bonds. Larry Mantle
speaks with the senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute of Public Policy, Dr. Benjamin Zycher.
Early College Decision
Larry Mantle discusses the issues surrounding early admissions programs and why they may be problematic for colleges, college counselors, and students. He
speaks with The Atlantic Monthly¨s national correspondent and author of September¨s cover story, ¸The Early Decision Racket,” James Fallows, and Caltech
Director of Admissions, Charlene Liebau.
The High Cost of College Education
As university students return to school, many will follow the hefty tuition checks that keep them there. Larry Mantle takes a look at the rising cost of
college tuition with author and Cornell Professor of Economics, Ronald Ehrenberg.
Thursday, August 30
CityBeat with New Times L.A. Columnist Jill Stewart
Orange County Edition
Larry Mantle talks with Orange County Register reporter Chris Reed about the latest Orange County news. Topics
include: Sewage; O.C. Report on Poverty; El Toro: The Never-Ending Story; Academic Insanity Department; and, Tales of Trash and Bribery.
The Return of LA Gangs
With old gang leaders getting out of prison and a scandal-ridden police force cautious about making arrests, a new wave of gang
activity is flourishing throughout LA. Larry Mantle discusses the possible resurgence of gang violence with Time Magazine
LA Bureau Chief, Terry McCarthy.
Friday, August 31
David Dreier & Jane Harman
Summer vacation winds down for members of Congress who are expected back on the House floor on Tuesday. Larry Mantle talks with representatives
David Drier and Jane Harman about the upcoming House agenda and their take on the latest goings-on in Washington.
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle together with critics Andy Klein and Jean Oppenheimer of New Times L.A. discuss the week's latest film and video releases. This week's
selections include: Jeepers Creepers, O, Funny Girl, Jin Roh, Simon Magus, Red Hot American Summer, and Innocence.
