As heard on January 28 - February 1, 2002 on AirTalk
Monday, January 28
John Walker Lindh: Traitor or Cult Victim?
Larry Mantle talks with attorney Paul Morantz who believes that John Walker Lindh was possibly a victim of brainwashing by the Taliban.
Fast Food Nation
Larry Mantle talks with author Eric Schlosser about his bestselling book Fast Food Nation (HarperCollins),
a stunning examination and indictment of the U.S. fast-food industry.
Tuesday, January 29
Arthritis
Did you know one-in-six Americans suffers from some form of arthritis? Did you know lupus is more prevalent than
AIDS, M.S. and cystic fibrosis combined? Did you know arthritis-related diseases afflict African-Americans more
than any other racial group? Larry Mantle talks with the Medical Director of the National Arthritis Foundation, Dr.
Jack Klippel, and Carolyn Dodge from the Southern California Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation about the
surprising facts of arthritis-related diseases, as well as the latest research into their causes and cures.
For Better or for Worse - Divorce Reconsidered
Larry Mantle talks to E. Mavis Hetherington, co-author of a surprising new book, For
Better or Worse (W.W. Norton & Company), about divorce. Have the negative affects
of divorce on parents and children been exaggerated by researchers? Larry Mantle explores
this question and more.
Wednesday, January 30
Hydrogen Cars
ThereÆs more and more talk about the promise fuel cell-powered cars releasing
the U.S. from its reliance on foreign oil. Recently, President Bush launched his œFreedom CAR”
program, which aims to get hydrogen-powered vehicles on the road. But with the benefits of current fuel-cell
technology debatable, and hydrogen cars at least 10 years away from assembly lines, is this sound energy
policy? Larry Mantle speaks with Bob Mauro, a policy analyst for the National Hydrogen Association.
Wild L.A.
Larry Mantle talks with writer and photographer James Lawrence about his new book,
Wild L.A. (Sierra Club Books), which explores the natural areas in and around
Los Angeles.
Thursday, January 31
CityBeat with New Times L.A. Columnist Jill Stewart
Orange County Edition
Host Larry Mantle talks with Chris Reed of the Orange County Register about the
latest news in Orange County. Topics include: Irvine School District; 91 Freeway Mess; Dave Garofalo: Fresh Scandal Fodder; Gaddi
Vasquez; and, George Argyros.
FilmWeek
Host Larry Mantle together with critics Jean Oppenheimer of Screen International and
Andy Klein of the New Times L.A.discuss the week's latest film and video releases. This week's selections
include: Birthday Girl, A Rumor of Angels, Time of Favor, Tuvalu, American Adobo, and last week's Kung Pow: Enter the Fist.
Also discussed were the Disney at 100 Series at the Bing Theater at LACMA,
the Scandinavian Film Festival, and
Technicolor Dreams: Festival of Dye-Transfer Technicolor at the Movies at the Egyptian in Hollywood.
Friday, February 1
DisneyÆs Early Animators
Larry Mantle and animation expert Charles Solomon talk with John Canemaker about his new book, Walt DisneyÆs Nine
Old Men (Hyperion), about the legendary group of artists who comprised DisneyÆs early animation department. Without their
talents, itÆs doubtful the Disney studio as we know today could ever have existed.
Canemaker will speak at the L.A. County Museum of Art on Saturday, February 2nd at 5 p.m. as part of the Disney at 100 Series.
For more information call 323-857-6522.
FilmWeek
Friday is a repeat broadcast of FilmWeek's original Thursday 7-8PM broadcast. For a list of reviews, refer to
Thursday's schedule.
