As heard on November 19 - November 23, 2001 on AirTalk
Monday, November 26
Treasures of Los Angelesç Great Libraries
Guest host Patt Morrison talks with Bruce Whiteman, co-curator of The World From Here, a new exhibit at the UCLA Hammer
Museum featuring rare books, manuscripts and other materials drawn from thirty-two special collections libraries throughout Los Angeles.
Pakistan
As the Taliban and Bin Laden supporters surrender to the Northern Alliance, what of Afghanistançs neighbor and once supporter turned
American ally to the south, Pakistan? How will it cope with a gripping refugee crisis, returning Taliban supporters, and civil unrest?
Guest host Patt Morrison discusses these questions and more with Akbar Ahmed, former Ambassador to Great Britain from Pakistan
and author of Islam Today (I B Tauris & Co Ltd.), and Nancy Aossey, President and CEO of International Medical Corps.
Tuesday, November 27
Political Cartoons in the Aftermath of 9-11
Josh Needle, lawyer turned entrepreneur, owns the cartoon art gallery Impolitic, the first Gallery of Opinionated
Art in the nation. He joins guest host Patt Morrison along with political cartoonists Paul Conrad, Roman Genn, Mike
Luckovich, and Rob Rogers to talk about making editorial cartoons in an era of military conflict and terrorist threats.
Following the International Diamond Trail
L.A. Times columnist and guest host Patt Morrison speaks with Michael Montgomery about the American Radio Works
documentary that airs this evening at 7:00 on KPCC. èWith This Ringî examines our most recognized symbol of love and commitment,
exposing the unglamorous elements of the diamond industry including child slavery, smuggling and illegal certification.
For more information or to order a copy of èWith this Ring,î visit
American Radio Works.
Ray Bradbury
The 81 year old writer, poet and playwright joins guest host Patt Morrison to talk about his most recent
creative offerings including a new book From the Dust Returned (William Morrow & Co.) and his play
Falling Upward, an Irish comedy that opens this week at The Falcon Theater in Burbank
Improvisation Theater in Los Angeles
Actors Ted Michaels and Jordan Black from the Groundlings Theater join guest host Patt Morrison to talk
about their new show, The Crazy Uncle Joe Show and improvisation theater and comedy in the current cultural climate.
Wednesday, November 28
Hollywoodçs Role in the War Effort
KPCCçs host of All Things Considered, John Rabe, sits in for Larry Mantle. John Rabe speaks with
entertainment expert Brad Pomerance and journalist David Robb about the recent meetings
between top Hollywood executives and President Bushçs senior advisor, Karl Rove, to discuss projects
whereby Hollywood might assist in the war efforts in Afghanistan. Would such efforts compromise
Hollywoodçs artistic and creative integrity?
Science Stories in the News
Michael Shermer discusses breaking science stories with guest host John Rabe, including the recent report of
plunging science test scores among California students and the reported use of cloning to create human embryos.
Theyçll also take a look at cloning cows, how much is too much radiation, and the publication of a full set of the
Dead Sea Scrolls.
Thursday, November 29
CityBeat with New Times L.A. Columnist Jill Stewart
Orange County Edition
Guest host Patt Morrison talks with Chris Reed of the Orange County Register about the
latest news in Orange County. Topics include: Anti-airport Initiative Back on the Ballot, Orange
County's Men Go to Washington, Academic Freedom at Orange Coast College, and More Trouble
for Huntington Beach Councilman Dave Garofalo.
The San Gabriel River
A lot of attention has been paid of late to the Los Angeles River, but few people know much about the
San Gabriel River. Frequently considered little more than a storm drain, the San Gabriel contains an
array of plant and bird species - some of which are found no where else on earth. Patt Morrison talks
with Seal Beach City Councilmember Paul Yost and Jeff Yann from the Sierra Club. They would
like to return the San Gabriel to a more natural state, and include it as part of a continuous network of
park and wilderness areas throughout the Southland.
Friday, November 30
Closing of L.A. Countyçs Last Nudist Colony
After 33 years in operation, the Malibu nudist colony is closing its doors. Guest host Patt Morrison speaks with
the director of Elysium Institute, Elizabeth Meltzer.
Women and the Islamic Faith
Patt Morrison discusses women and the Islamic faith including the future of Afghan women post-Taliban regime.
FilmWeek
Guest host John Rabe together with critics F.X. Feeney of the L.A. Weekly, Jean Oppenheimer of Screen International
and Peter Rainer of the New York Magazine discuss the week's latest film and video releases. This week's selections
include: Behind Enemy Lines, The Affair of the Necklace, Diamond Men, ABCD, and Porn Star.
