As heard on July 8 - July 12, 2002 on AirTalk®
Monday, July 8
Route 66 and Its Southern California Landmarks
Larry Mantle discusses the history and landmarks of Southern CaliforniaÆs Route 66 with the Chairman of the L.A. Conservancy,
Alan Leib, and the President of the Route 66 Preservation Foundation, Jim Conkle.
Travel Segment
Larry Mantle talks with Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman about the latest travel related issues and news.
Tuesday, July 9
President George BushÆs Speech on Corporate Responsibility
Larry Mantle discusses the PresidentÆs speech about the recent business scandals in corporate America with Pepperdine School of
Business Assistant Professor W. Scott Sherman, Claremont McKenna Professor of Government Alfred Balitzer, and Claremont McKenna
Professor of Government Edward Haley.
Spam
The volume of e-mail spam has increased dramatically in the past year. What can you do about it? Larry Mantle talks with experts,
Stephanie Olsen from News.com and Attorney David Kramer, about the latest anti-spam legislation and spam-blocking technologies.
All the Trouble You Need
Larry Mantle talks with author Jervey Tervalon about his new novel, All The Trouble You Need (Atria Books).
Wednesday, July 10
New Hormone Therapy Study Finds Risk of Breast Cancer
A study of women by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the NIH was halted three years early
because researchers found evidence an increased risk of invasive breast cancer as well as increases in other
diseases. Larry Mantle explores the findings with Stanford Professor of Medicine Marci Stefanik and Dr. Leslie
Ford.
Does Fat Make You Fat?
For years Americans have been told that to maintain a healthy heart and lose weight they should eat carbohydrates and avoid fat. But
Americans are fatter that ever, obesity is epidemic and Type 2 Diabetes is rising sharply in US, so maybe these recommendations are
wrong. Larry Mantle speaks with science writer Gary Taubes about his article œWhat if Fat DoesnÆt Make You Fat?” that appeared in the
New York Times Magazine last Sunday.
Marriage and Money
Marriage is as much a financial partnership as a union of hearts and minds. For better or for worse money is a source of
stress for couples and can be a catalyst for divorce. Larry takes calls from listeners to discuss money management conflicts
that arise in relationships.
Thursday, July 11
Alleged Police Brutality in Inglewood
Larry Mantle discusses the videotaped violent incident between a black teen and a police officer, the fallout for the Inglewood
Police Department, and the current media hype.
Greenhouse Gases
Governor Davis is expected to sign a bill that would require car makers to lower CO2 emissions in all cars sold in California by
2009. Opponents of the bill might attempt to put a referendum on the November ballot in an attempt to overturn it. Larry Mantle
talks with experts about what impact the landmark Clean Cars Bill may have on carmakers, car buyers, and on global warming itself.
Smog Update
Smog season is here, but the real health impact of smog is confusing. L.A.Æs skies are cleaner every year, yet
studies indicate asthma and other smog-related health problems are on the increase. WhatÆs the real story? And
when should you let smog levels dictate your activities outdoors? Larry Mantle talks with South Coast Air Quality
Management District Meteorologist Joe Cassmassi and Dr. John Balmes from the American Lung Association
of California.
Friday, July 12
The 14th Annual International AIDS Conference
Larry Mantle discusses the latest news and issues to come out of the International AIDS conference in Barcelona, Spain. The VP of Clinical Research
and Prevention for the American Foundation for AIDS Research, Kevin Frost, and Dr. Michael Gottlieb join the conversation.
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and critic
Peter Rainer of New York Magazine
welcome back Ella Taylor of the L.A. Weekly,
as they discuss this week's new film releases, including Road to Perdition, Gangster No.1, Never Again,
My Wife is an Actress, Sex and Lucia,
and Me Without You.
Larry and the ctitics also discuss the videos released this week, as well as
Outfest, the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
