As heard on March 4 - March 8, 2002 on AirTalk®
Monday, March 4
Open Phones
When media hype overtakes a news story, the important issues underlying the story rarely get discussed and
analyzed. Larry Mantle takes listener calls to hear reactions to the sensationalism surrounding the œdog mauling
trial,” the kidnapping of Danielle Van Dam and the Daniel Pearl murder.
Moulin Rouge Director Baz Luhrmann
Larry Mantle talks with the director of œMoulin Rouge,” Baz Luhrmann about his Academy Award-nominated film and about his career in Hollywood.
Proposition 45
Larry Mantle discusses Proposition 45. This initiative would allow lawmakers to seek four more years in office if
they can procure 20% of the votersÆ signatures who cast ballots in previous elections. Should lawmakers who are
doing well in office be allowed longer terms, or should term limits stand and consistently bring new faces to the
California political stage? Larry Mantle fields both sides of the argument with Dan Schnur, spokesman for the
campaign against Prop. 45, and Cindy OÆConnor, President of the League of Women Voters of LA.
Tuesday, March 5
Catholic Priests and Child Sexual Abuse
According to sources, some Southern California priests are quietly being asked to leave their parishes due to past sexual
misconduct that occurred as much as a decade ago. Larry Mantle discusses whether religious institutions are afforded
legal protections under the constitution, and about the allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct within the Catholic
Church. He speaks with professor of Constitutional Law and Religious Liberty at Loyola Law School, Kurt Lash, and
Jason Berry, author of Lead Us Not Into Temptation (University of Illinois Press).
A Beautiful Mind Composer, James Horner
Larry Mantle talks with the composer of the music for œA Beautiful Mind,” James Horner about creating
the music for the film and about his long career composing in Hollywood.
A Beautiful Mind Screenwriter, Akiva Goldsman
Larry Mantle talks with the Academy award-nominated screenwriter of œA Beautiful Mind,” Akiva Goldsman about
the film and his intimate and unique knowledge of dealing with the mentally ill.
Wednesday, March 6
Election Wrap-Up
Larry Mantle reviews and analyzes the results of the March 5th Primary Election with political scientists, Fred Balitzer
from Soka University and Raphael Sonenshein from Cal State Fullerton.
Caltech Edition: Ice on Mars
Is there life on Mars? Larry Mantle takes a look at JPLÆs latest Odysessy discovery of ice on Mars. He
speaks with deputy project scientist, Dr. Jeff Plaut, about the ramifications of this discovery and more.
Caltech Edition: Stress and the Brain
What are the effects of stress on the brain? Larry Mantle speaks with Caltech biologist Dr. Paul Patterson.
Thursday, March 7
Chime Charter School
Larry Mantle continues with Part 2 of AirTalkÆs Special Education series with a live broadcast from Chime Charter
School in Northridge. Chime opened last fall to practice œinclusion education.” Los Angeles Unified is watching this school
closely as it prepares to integrate 35,000 students with disabilities into mainstream classrooms in the next few years. The
show opens with a special feature by KPCC reporter Pam Kaufman looking at a day in the life of a Chime first grade
classroom and is followed by a panel discussion. Panelists include renowned special education scholar Dr. June Downing
from Cal State Northridge and actress Laura San Giacomo, one of the founders of Chime and a parent of a child with
special needs at the school.
FilmWeek
Host Larry Mantle together with critics
Andy Klein of New Times L.A.
and Henry Sheehan of the Orange County Register
discuss this week's film and video releases. The selections are:
The Time Machine, All About the Benjamins, Big Bad Love, Festival in Cannes, Borstal Boy, and The Last Man.
The critics take a look at two new videos, A.I., and Riding in Cars With Boys, as well as
share their reactions to the Academy Award nominations for Best Actress.
Friday, March 8
What To Do With the Former El Toro Marine Base
Following the passage of Measure W in Orange County, the Navy has announced that the backers of the œGreat Park”
must quickly create some form of workable plan for the former El Toro Marine base or the land may be auctioned to
the highest bidder. Larry Mantle discusses the NavyÆs announcement, the passage of Measure W, its pending legal
challenges, and whether or not the idea of an airport is dead.
The Time Machine
Larry Mantle talks with director Simon Wells about his new film, œThe Time Machine.”
FilmWeek
Friday is a repeat broadcast of FilmWeek's original Thursday 7-8PM broadcast. For a list of reviews, please refer to Thursday's schedule.
