As heard on October 29 - November 2, 2001 on AirTalk
Monday, October 29
The Northern Alliance
Who are they? Why has the US military allied themselves with them when they have been accused of numerous human rights abuses, and what role
should they play in post-Taliban Afghanistan? Larry Mantle speaks with the Director of the Center for Afghanistan Studies at the University of
Nebraska-Omaha Thomas Gouttierre and professor Zaman Stanizai.
Open Phones
Larry Mantle takes listener thoughts on the progress of the war on terrorism.
Tuesday, October 30
Caltech Receives $600 Million Gift
Larry Mantle talks with Caltech President and Nobel Laureate Dr. David Baltimore about receiving the largest donation ever to an American university.
Defense Technologies
The Department of Defense has financed research and development for defense technologies for a half-century. What is behind the Pentagonįs
outside solicitation of innovative anti-terrorist technologies? Larry Mantle will discuss this issue as well as other new technological approaches to
dealing with terrorism.
Nursing Home Alternatives
Nursing home care is arguably better than ever, but many seniors still cannot stomach the idea of losing their independence. Join Larry Mantle
as he talks with experts, Elinor Ginzler and Michelle Plauche, about the latest alternatives to nursing home care, including at-home care, day
care, and assisted living. How do they work, what do they cost, and whatįs covered by Medicare, Medical and insurance plans?
Wednesday, October 31
The Echo Star Deal
Powerful members of Congress, business rivals, consumers advocates, and even the investing public are raising questions about EchoStar Communicationsį
$25 million deal to acquire Hughes Electronics. Larry Mantle talks about the anti-trust implications of the deal and the response by satellite companies and
cable operators to EchoStarįs bid to purchase Direct TV with KPCC entertainment expert Brad Pomerance and L.A. Business Week Bureau Chief
Ron Grover.
National Security Agency Tactics
Larry Mantle discusses past tactics used by the CIA for information gathering, and whether or not the čnew guardî at the CIA may be leaning toward
employing similar tactics as their predecessors with assistant professor of Policy Studies at UCLA, Amy Zegart.
Coffee
Larry Mantle takes a look at the history behind the cuppa joe with fifth generation coffee entrepreneur, Chuck Jones, and coffee broker
Tim Castle. Theyįll discuss the evolution of coffee, the passion behind the drink, and the story behind the crop, as well as an update on recent
industry hardships.
Thursday, November 1
Security Measures at San Onofre
Larry Mantle discusses what protections are being instituted to protect the San Onofre nuclear power plant since the September 11th attacks and the recent terror
alert announced by Donald Rumsfeld. Joining the discussion is Ray Golden, spokesman for Southern Californiaįs San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
KPCC Testimonials
Listeners share why they value KPCC.
Southern California in the 50įs
Larry Mantle talks with author Charles Phoenix of the fantastic new coffee-table book Southern California in the 50s (Angel City Press).
Learn about the beginnings of retro-car culture, space-age style, drive-ins, bowling alleys, amusement parks, and more.
Friday, November 2
The History of the Crossword Puzzle
Larry Mantle discusses the history of the crossword puzzle with Coral Amende, author of The Crossword Obsession (Berkeley Publishing Group).
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle together with critics F.X. Feeney of the L.A. Weekly, Lael Loewenstein of Variety and Charles
Solomon of the Los Angeles Times discuss the week's latest film and video releases. This week's selections
include: Amelie, Annihilation of Fish, Dinner Rush, Domestic Disturbance, Focus, The Man Who Wasn't There and Monsters, Inc.
