As heard on September 17-21, 2001 on AirTalk
Monday, September 17
AirTalk preempted for NPR national breaking coverage
Tuesday, September 18
Stock Market Impact
Larry Mantle takes a look at the fiscal impact of September 11th on the stock market with market analyst Charlotte
Chamberlain and UCLA economist Edward Leamer. AirTalk also breaks away for national press conferences on
unfolding events.
Wednesday, September 19
The War on Terrorism
Foreign policy consultant and author of The Terrorist Trap: America's Experience with Terrorism
(Indiana University Press), Jeffrey Simon, speaks with Larry Mantle on how to fight terrorism. AirTalk also
breaks away for national press conferences on unfolding events.
National Security
Larry Mantle takes a look at how U.S. intelligence organizations interact with each other. He speaks with UCLA Professor of
Policy Studies, Amy Zegart.
Thursday, September 20
Airport & Aviation Safety
Larry Mantle talks with former FBI pilot and aviation security expert Erik Rigler about how airport safety in the US can be improved.
Travel Segment
Due to the attacks on New York and Washington, many travelers are still wary of flying. KPCC travel experts Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman discuss a
variety of travel related topics, including how to travel defensively, resources for people who are fearful of flying at this time, places to travel without flying, and a
discussion of whether of not the attacks should curtail travel plans.
Friday, September 21
Listeners Speak
Larry Mantle takes listeners calls on how to define success should the U.S. launch a military action in Central Asia.
Also, local Arab and Muslim Americans weigh in on their reaction to the September 11th attacks.
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 as well as the affects of the September 11th attacks on the movie business. This week's selections
include: Liam, The Iron Ladies, The Glass House, Hardball, Hauiku Tunnel, Kill Me Later, Happy Accidents, The Turandot Project,
and Vengo.
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