As heard on August 26 - August 30, 2002 on AirTalk®
Monday, August 26
The Future of the Future
Futurists used to feel fairly confident in making their predictions. But how have things changed for futurists in light of September 11th?
We talk about their work and their ideas about the future of politics, economics, entertainment and much more. Glen Hiemstra, founder
of Futurist.com, and renowned futurist Alvin Toffler, join guest host Patt Morrison
for the conversation.
Science Talk
Science expert Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic Magazine,
joins Patt Morrison to discuss the latest science news.
Tuesday, August 27
Morality in War
What is moral in war? We take a look at what our officers are taught about morality in war and discuss war by proxy.
America fights with groups, like the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan, who have tainted human rights records, as reported
in NewsweekÆs recent article "The Death Convoy
of Afghanistan". Can we even speak about war and morality in the same sentence? Roger Worthheimer, Distinguished
Chair of Ethics at the US Naval Academy, and John R. Popiden, Associate Professor of Theological Studies and Associate Dean, Bellarmine
College of Liberal Arts at Loyola Marymount University join guest host Patt Morrison for the discussion.
Hippie Culture
We talk about the hippie culture of the 1960s and 1970s and ask what happened to hippie ideals. Guest host Patt Morrison speaks with John McCleary,
author of The Hippie Dictionary: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the 1960s and 1970s. McClearyÆs book contains thousands of
entries, from the Monterey Pop Festival to the phrase œright on.” He and Todd Gitlin, professor of journalism and sociology at Columbia University
and author of The Sixties: Years of Hope, Days of Rage, discuss the era.
Wednesday, August 28
Jesus: the Missing Years
Plenty of books are written about the birth, teachings and divine sacrifice of Christ, but few have tackled the perhaps thorny subject of what
Jesus was doing between the manger and the Mount. In his new novel Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, ChristÆs Childhood Pal (William Morrow),
author Christopher Moore gives a fictional account of what might have happened to Jesus in the missing 30 years between his birth and the final three years of his life,
as told by his best friend Biff. Moore joins guest host Patt Morrison to discuss his innovative tale. Christopher Moore is also the
author of Practical Demonkeeping, Coyote Blue, Bloodsucking Fiends, Island of the Sequined Love Nun, and The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove.
www.chrismoore.com
Same Sex Weddings
On Monday September 2nd Bravo premieres the first in a four-part miniseries entitled œGay Weddings.” It explores the trials and tribulations of four gay
couples as they plan and put together their dream weddings. Patt Morrison talks with the creators of the series, Doug Ross and Kirk Marcolina, as well as
Lupe, a member of one of the featured couples, about the ups and downs of wedding planning from a decidedly non-traditional point of view.
Thursday, August 29th
CityBeat with New Times L.A. Columnist Jill Stewart
Jill Stewart discusses the Bakewell libel lawsuit, candidates for chief of the LAPD, and
Hollywood and Valley secession.
The Arroyo Seco
Thanks to funding provided by the Prop. 13 Bond Act, efforts are being made toward restoring the historic Arroyo Seco to its natural state.
The Arroyo Seco was once a stream starting miles above JPL in the Angeles National Forest. It flowed through West Pasadena where the
Rose Bowl stands, and then followed the path of the110 freeway, meeting up with the LA river near downtown. Sixty years ago Angelenos
actually fished for trout in the stream. Now the Arroyo Seco is a concrete-lined flood channel, nearly dry because of several dams along its path.
The Arroyo Seco Foundation recently unveiled its Restoration Feasibility Study, which aims to restore water flow and natural habitat to the
stream. Concurrently the City of Pasadena has completed the Arroyo Seco Master Plan, which outlines its plan to transform the gulch into a recreation
area. Patt Morrison talks with Arroyo Seco Foundation Director Tim Brick and Rosa Laveaga from the City of Pasadena about the future of this
historic waterway.
Geeks & Geezers: How Era, Values, And Defining Moments Shape Leaders
The Great Depression and WWII were the formative experiences, or crucibles, for a generation of leaders. The digital age shaped the character
of a later generation. What are the values and qualities that each generation acquired as a result of their formative experiences? Guest host Patt
Morrison speaks with Warren G. Bennis, Distinguished Professor at USC's Marshall School of Business, Founding Chairman of the
Leadership Institute and author of Geeks & Geezers: How Era, Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders (Harvard Business
School Press).
Friday, August 30th
The Life and Legacy of Father Junipero Serra
Part of the dedication of the new Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels includes a relic of Father Serra, destined for the altarstone. Inspired by this
event, guest host Patt Morrison talks about the life, legacy and canonization process of Father Junipero Serra, who came to Alta California in 1769 to
establish the mission system. Joining Patt are Richard Boudreaux, Mexico City Bureau Chief for the LA Times, Richard Carrico, adjunct professor
at San Diego State University's Department of American Indian Studies and Father Joe Scerbo, a Franciscan friar of the Atonement on the pastoral staff at
Mission San Juan Capistrano.
FilmWeek
Guest host John Rabey with critics
Jean Oppenheimer of New Times L.A.
and Andy Klein of New Times L.A.,
discuss this week's new film releases, including feardotcom, Amy's Orgasm, Mad Love (Juana La Loca), Satin Rouge, and
I'm Going Home.
Jean discusses some films in the Documentary Days 2002 at the
Laemmle Theaters, and Andy tells us about Vampires Kiss
and the trio of Quentin Tarantino's new releases, all now available on DVD.
