As heard on May 13 - May 17, 2002 on AirTalk®
Monday, May 13
William Kristol
Larry Mantle talks with political analyst, commentator, and editor of The Weekly Standard William Kristol about recent political news and issues.
Loss of Confidence in the Vatican
Robert Kaiser talks about his experience as a Jesuit in his teens and twenties and later in his early thirties as a star correspondent at
Vatican II for Time magazine. As a current correspondent for Newsweek at the Vatican, he offers insight into the
present crisis facing the Catholic Church hierarchy.
Joseph Wambaugh
Larry Mantle talks with best-selling author Joseph Wambaugh about his new non-fiction book, Fire Lover
(William Morrow), that details the life of John Orr, Glendale firefighter, and renowned serial arson investigator.
Tuesday, May 14
Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Last week the L.A. City Council ratified a massive, two-point-four billion-dollar development plan for
downtown. The plan will create thousands of new housing units, restore many historic downtown buildings,
devote $150 million toward improving services for the homeless, and may contribute to the development
of an NFL football stadium. Almost immediately the Council encountered a flood of criticisms, most notably
from LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky who says the County may sue the city over loss of future
revenue. Larry speaks with him and LA City Councilmember Eric Garcetti about the plan.
The Borough Alternative
LA City Councilmember Wendy Gruel proposed that a borough system could be good alternative to breaking
up the city of Los Angeles through secession movements. If the proposal becomes a ballot measure this fall, it
could compete with secession measures and contribute to their defeat. Larry Mantle talks with City
Councilmember Wendy Gruel and Cal State Fullerton Political Science Professor Raphael Sonenshein
about how would a borough system work in Los Angeles, and what would it mean for L.A.Æs new neighborhood
boards.
Fast Girls
Larry Mantle talks with Emily Harris about her new book Fast Girls (Scribner) that looks into the world
of high school cliques and the lasting effects of teenage ostracism.
Wednesday, May 15
Enron and the California Power Crisis
Larry Mantle talks with professor and author Peter Navarro about Enron and whether or not California energy and supply prices were manipulated.
Afghanistan Update
Despite waning media attention, Afghanistan still rumbles with activity. Larry Mantle takes a look at different
military missions in operation as well U.S. policy. How is the United States policy evolving and how is the
United States implementing it? Larry asks these questions and more of Los Angeles Times staff
writer, Eric Slater, and Senior Research Associate for the Middle East at the Monterey Institute, Dr. Amin
Tarzi.
L.A. Cemeteries
Larry Mantle discusses the evolution and innovation of the mortuary business in Los Angeles.
HeÆll speak with the president and CEO of Hollywood Network and how these brothers, Tyler
and Brent Cassity, revamped the cemetery next to Paramount Studios. Larry will also take a
look at how certain mortuaries in Los Angeles revolutionized the style and design of cemeteries
everywhere.
Thursday, May 16
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 Orange County news. This weekÆs topics include: Private Funds Bailout Schools; Parks and Razor Blades; and, El Toro.
Killing Monsters
Many studies have suggested that violence in the media contributes to violent behavior in individuals, but the
author of the new book Killing Monsters (Basic Books) argues that super heroes and make-believe violence actually
serve an important role in the emotional development of children. Larry Mantle talks with author Gerard
Jones about this fascinating and controversial perspective.
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and critics
Andy Klein of New Times L.A. and
Peter Rainer of New York Magazine
discuss this week's new film releases, including Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,
About a Boy, The Mystic Masseur, The Believer, Les Destinees, Janice Beard, and
someBody. Also, Henry Sheehan of Fresh Air
joins us via telephone from France to talk about the
Cannes Film Festival.
Larry and the critics also discussed some of the video releases of the week,
including From Hell and The Others .
Friday, May 17
Peter Guber
Larry Mantle talks with entertainment mogul Peter Guber about the standoffs, skirmishes, and power struggles that
go into the filmmaking process. His new book, coauthored with Peter Bart, is Shoot Out: Surviving Fame and
(Mis)Fortune in Hollywood (Putnam).
FilmWeek
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.
