As heard on June 3 - June 7, 2002 on AirTalk®
Monday, June 3
A Political History of the American Rich
In his new book, Wealth and Democracy (Broadway Books), author and political commentator Kevin Phillips charts the ongoing
saga of great wealth in America. He explores how the rich and politically powerful in this country have worked together to create or perpetuate
privilege, often at the expense of the national interest and usually at the expense of the middle and lower classes.
DrakeÆs Fortune
Larry Mantle talks with journalist and author Richard Rayner about his new book, DrakeÆs Fortune (Doubleday),
that details the story of scam artist Oscar Hartzell and his twenty-year ride at the helm of the most successful and longest
running con game.
The Pasadena Museum of California Art
Larry Mantle talks with the founders and executive director of the new Pasadena Museum of California Art about the opening
of the museum and what is included in the collection.
Tuesday, June 4
Dr. Riad Abdelkarim Speaks about His Arrest in Israel
Dr. Riad Abdelkarim, the American Muslim physician from Anaheim who was arrested and recently released from
custody in Israel, joins Larry Mantle to talk about the ordeal of his detention. Abdelkarim was on the board of the
Holy Land Foundation, a relief organization based in Texas that was outlawed by the United States on charges that
it provided funding for Hamas suicide bombings. The Israelis arrested Dr. Abdelkarim on suspicion of terrorist activity.
Citizen McCain
Larry Mantle talks with veteran political writer and commentator Elizabeth Drew about her new book, Citizen McCain
(Simon & Schuster), that focuses on the politics and influence of Senator John McCain.
Gifted Education
As part of AirTalkÆs on-going series on Special Education, this discussion addresses gifted education.
What is giftedness? What should you do if you suspect your child is gifted, and what educational options are
there in Southern California for gifted children? Larry Mantle speaks with a parent, a 6th grade teacher from
Walter Reed Middle School, Gail Craven, a psychologist from the same school, Sheila Vaughn, and the district
coordinator for LAUSDÆs Gifted and Talented programs, Sheila Smith.
Wednesday, June 5
Science with Michael Shermer
Michael Shermer talks with host Larry Mantle about the recent passing of one of the great minds of contemporary science,
Stephen Jay Gould, and other current science stories in the news.
Caltech Edition: Earthquake Sensors and Architectural Developments
Larry Mantle speaks with Caltech engineering professor and seismological expert Dr. Thomas Heaton about the feasibility of
creating architecture that can anticipate earthquakes and respond accordingly.
Caltech Edition: Marsnauts
Will Mars be colonized? Larry Mantle speaks with two people who are preparing for such a scenario, Dr. Robert
Zubrin, author of The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet (Free Press), and JPL Field
Research Engineer for MISR, Mark Hemlinger. Larry speaks with them about their project to create a Mars-like
atmosphere on earth in the Arctic wilderness in preparation for future colonization.
Thursday, June 6
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: Razor Planter Arrested; Cypress, the Church, and Costco; El Toro: Airport Dead, Controversy Lives;
Sewage Outfall Flap; and, County Budget Blues.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Master Weather-Maker
J. Madeleine Nash, former senior science correspondent for Time magazine for 15 years and author of
El Nino (Warner Books), talks with Larry about the complexity of the earthÆs changing climate and the role
that El Nino plays in the vast planetary climate system.
Friday, June 7
President BushÆs Speech on the Restructuring of Homeland Security
Larry takes a look at the post nine-eleven criticism of the intelligence agencies and their subsequent restructuring with Loch
Johnson, Regents Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia.
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and critics
F.X. Feeney of the L.A. Weekly and
Lael Lowenstein of Variety
discuss this week's new film releases, including Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, Bad Company, Cherish,
Ivansxtc,
and Code Unknown.
Larry and the ctitics also weigh in with their thoughts of this weeks video releases, L.I.E. and
The Mothman Prophecies.
