As heard on January 21 - January 25, 2002 on AirTalk
Monday, January 21
Oh Freedom Over Me
AirTalk is preempted for this special presented by American Radio Works. œOh Freedom Over Me” documents
one of the most remarkable chapters in the Southern Civil Rights movement, the Mississippi summer project of 1964.
This one hour report, the story of Freedom Summer, is told through the voices of its participants, the organizers, student
volunteers and black Mississippians, and through archival tape of the music and people that helped drive the movement.
Radio Fights Jim Crow
During the World War Two years, a series of groundbreaking radio programs tried to mend the
deep racial and ethnic divisions that threatened America. At a time when blacks were stereotyped
on the radio as lazy buffoons, the federal government and civil rights activists used radio for a counter
attack. On this special hour-long report from America Radio Works, we hear how this was done.
For more information on these specials or to order a copy of the program, visit
American Radio Works.
Tuesday, January 22
Spring Congressional Preview
The U.S. House of Representatives convenes tomorrow morning on Capitol Hill. Larry Mantle talks with
Southern California Representatives David Dreier and Loretta Sanchez about the many issues facing
Congress this spring.
SLA Arrests
Larry Mantle talks with Loyola Law Professor Laurie Levenson about the recent sentencing of Sara
Jane Olson, the arrest last week of Emily Harris, William Harris, and Michael Bortin, and the arraignment
of Olson and the HarrisÆ on charges stemming from a 1975 Sacramento-area bank robbery.
Political Correctness
In her new book, The New Thought Police (Prima Publishing), Tammy Bruce,
the former president of NOW, feminist activist, and former talk show host rails against the
America Left claiming that progressives exact severe social punishment on anyone who
challenges the politically correct status quo.
Wednesday, January 23
An End to Busing?
Pasadena began busing students 30 years ago in order to diversify its student body. Superintendent
Dr. Percy Clark believes it is no longer achieving that goal. He has a five-year plan, which would
end busing and bring back neighborhood schools in Pasadena. Larry Mantle speaks with Dr.
Clark about his plan and more.
California Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg
San Fernando Valley Assemblyman Bob Hertzberg finishes his two-year term as Speaker
of the California Assembly on the fifth of February, when he will pass the baton to incoming
Speaker Herb Wesson. Larry Mantle talks with Hertzberg about his accomplishments as
speaker, his advice for Wesson, his views on Valley secession, and more.
New Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
Yesterday, Governor Davis announced his plan for establishing minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
in California hospitals. If the plan goes into effect, California would be the first state to establish
minimum nursing staffing standards in the nation. Larry Mantle talks with Jill Furillo from the
California Nurses Association and Jim Lott of the Healthcare Association of Southern California
about how California can meet these requirements in the midst of a nursing shortage and
financial difficulties.
Thursday, January 24
CityBeat with New Times L.A. Columnist Jill Stewart
The Museum of Architecture and Design
L.A.Æs new Museum of Architecture and Design opens today in the historic Bradbury Building downtown.
The inaugural exhibition displays the work of four L.A. architects who were invited by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to
create a hypothetical shrine to Junipero Serra. Host Larry Mantle speaks with the museum's acting curator, Liz Martin, and
the museum's Chairman of the Board, Stephen Kanner.
Wen Ho Lee
Larry Mantle talks with Dan Stober and Ian Hoffman, the authors of A Convenient Spy: Wen
Ho Lee and the Politics of Nuclear Espionage (Simon & Schuster). The new book details the events surrounding the arrest of Wen Ho
Lee who was accused of providing nuclear weapons secrets to the Chinese from his computer at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
FilmWeek
Host Larry Mantle together with critics Jean Oppenheimer of Screen International, Charles Solomon, animation critic at Amazon.com,
and Peter Rainer of New York Magazine discuss the week's latest film and video releases. This week's selections
include: The Count of Monte Cristo, The Mothman Prophecies, Storytelling, The Son's Room, Metropolis, Escaflowne, May
Day-Mayhem, Beijing Bicycle, and the 20th anniversary edition of Tron released on DVD.
Friday, January 25
Ralph Nader and His Unrepentent Memoir
Ralph Nader, one of AmericaÆs most effective social critics, joins Larry Mantle to discuss his critical role in the 2000
presidential campaign, his enduring vision of empowering society to create a responsive government sensitive to citizensÆ
needs and more. His memoir is Crashing the Party (Thomas Dunne Books).
FilmWeek
Host Larry Mantle together with critics Jean Oppenheimer of Screen International, Charles Solomon, animation critic at Amazon.com,
and Peter Rainer of New York Magazine discuss the week's latest film and video releases. This week's selections
include: The Count of Monte Cristo, The Mothman Prophecies, Storytelling, The Son's Room, Metropolis, Escaflowne, May
Day-Mayhem, Beijing Bicycle, and the 20th anniversary edition of Tron released on DVD.
