July 29 - August 2, 2002

Monday, July 29

Orange County: The Golden Promise
Larry Mantle talks with author and historian Pamela Hallan-Gibson about her new illustrated book, Orange County (American Historical Press), which traces the evolution of the "most California county" from its founding by Franciscan friars at San Juan Capistrano to its bankruptcy and land use controversies of recent times.

Surfing Culture in Southern California
Larry Mantle explores the history of surfing in Southern California, the sport itself, environmental issues, beach access, territoriality among surfers, and the surging popularity and culture of surfing. Guests include: Matt McClain, Director of Communications for the Surfrider Foundation; Kip Jerger, founder of Kanoa Aquatics; and "Y" formerly known as Tom Morey, the founder of Morey Boogie Boards; Sam George, senior editor of Surfing Magazine; and Craig Stecyk, guest curator of the Laguna Museum exhibit, "Surf Culture."

Tuesday, July 30

Paid Family Leave
State Senator Sheila Kuehl's "Paid Family Leave" bill was approved recently by the State Senate and could be headed for an Assembly vote in as little as two weeks. The bill would require all California businesses, regardless of size, to provide up to12 weeks of paid leave for a family illness or birth using disability insurance. If passed, California would be the first state in the country to mandate that employers provide paid family leave. Larry Mantle talks with Marjorie Sims of the California Women’s Law Center and Martin Hopper, California Director of the National Federation of Independent Business.

Sleep
We've been hearing conflicting messages in the media lately. People who sleep longer have better memory, yet people who sleep less live longer, etc. How much sleep do our brains and bodies need? Larry Mantle talks with experts, UCLA Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Jerome Siegel and Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Robert Stickgold, about the science of sleep. They also discuss the latest research on dreaming, sleep apnea, and insomnia.

Wednesday, July 31

Wireless Communication (Listen)
Larry Mantle discusses the future of wireless technology and its business and consumer applications with Los Angeles Times columnist Jaclyn Easton, author of "Going Wireless" (HarperBusiness).

The Pasadena Playhouse’s "The Waverly Gallery" (Listen)
Larry Mantle talks with playwright Kenneth Lonergan and director Bruno Kirby about their production of "The Waverly Gallery" now running at the Pasadena Playhouse. "The Waverly Gallery" explores the life of Gladys Green as she faces aging, and the challenges that her family must endure as a result of the decline of her memory and hearing.

John Mauceri (Listen)
Larry talks with internationally renowned Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conductor John Mauceri about the Hollywood Bowl season and his appearances at the Bowl this summer.

Thursday, Aug. 1

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Friday, Aug. 2

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