May 19 - 23, 2008
Monday, May 19
Should We Invade Myanmar?
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Is the crisis so dire in Myanmar that the world community should use force to deliver aid to the disaster stricken population suffering in the aftermath of cyclone Nargis? Larry talks with David Rieff, contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine, and consultant to various NGOs about this issue.
Consul General Of Mexico
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Relations between the U.S. and Mexico and complex; sometimes cordial and close, sometimes strained and challenging. Juan Marcos Gutierrez, the newly appointed Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles joins Larry Mantle to discuss a variety of issues that influence our relationship with Mexico including illegal immigration, economic relations, remittances, and gang activity and crime committed by Mexican nationals.
Dianne Reeves
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Multi-Grammy-winner, Dianne Reeves, one of the world's most captivating artists, returns to UCLA Live on May 22 with an all-star jazz quartet performing new material from her first solo album in five years, "When You Know," released by Blue Note last month. Larry talks with Reeves about her performance and about her new solo album.
ATC Co-Hosts Report On The Earthquake Disaster In China
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All Things Considered hosts Robert Siegel and Melissa Block are in Sichuan Province covering the massive earthquake. They were preparing for a special week of China coverage that had been planned for this week. They join Larry Mantle to talk about the enormous challenges facing people in Chengdu as they continue rescue and recovery efforts.
Supreme Court Decisions
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The Supreme Court ruled on a number of cases this morning including one on child pornography and another in the case of man convicted of plotting to bomb LAX. Larry talks with Robert Pugsley of Southwestern University School of Law about the ramifications of some of today's decisions.
Mirror Neurons
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Mirror neurons are cells that fire in our brains not only when we perform a particular action, but when we observe others performing the same action. They're the reason we cry during movies and cringe when strangers are suffering. Dr. Marco Iacoboni of UCLA is one of the foremost researchers in the field of mirror neurons, and the author of the new book, "Mirroring People." Larry talks with him about how this research is changing the way scientists understand human interaction and the implications it has to fields as varied as health, parenting, and politics.
Tuesday, May 20
California Prison Proposed Settlement
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Larry Mantle talks with Michael Rothfeld, L.A. Times Staff writer, about a proposed prison overcrowding settlement that would reduce the number of inmates in California by moving the low-risk offenders to local county jails and community based rehabilitation programs.
Oregon & Kentucky Primaries
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Larry talks with Carolyn Lockhead of the San Fransisco Chronicle, about what the different possible outcomes of today's primaries in Kentucky and Oregon could mean for the Obama and Clinton campaigns.
California Home Sales
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Southern California home sales increased 22 percent in April compared to March, as bargain-hunters bought lower-end homes in areas hardest hit by foreclosures. Yet sales were down 19 percent from April of 2007. Larry and his guests Andrew Lepage, analyst for DataQuick Information Systems, and Chris Thornberg, principal at Beacon Economics discuss whether this month's sales increase was an anomaly or a sign of better times ahead.
Ted Kennedy Diagnosed With Malignant Brain Tumor
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Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital have found that a cancerous brain tumor caused the seizure Senator Edward Kennedy suffered over the weekend. Preliminary results from a brain biopsy show a malignant glioma in the Senator's left parietal lobe. Larry talks with Dr. Neil Martin, chair of neurosurgery at UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine, about the usual course of treatment and prognosis for this type of cancer.
Fareed Zakaria
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In his new book, "The Post-American World," Fareed Zakaria describes a world in which the United States will no longer dominate the global economy, orchestrate geopolitics, or overwhelm cultures. Larry talks with Zakaria about what he calls the "rise of the rest" - the growth of countries including China, India, Brazil, Russia, as the ones that will reshape the world.
Wednesday, May 21
Oregon And Kentucky Primaries
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Larry gets analysis of the results Tuesday's primaries from Bill Carrick, veteran Democratic strategist and Founding Partner, Morris & Carrick, and Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Political Analyst for KNBC and senior scholar at the USC's School of Policy, Planning and Development.
The State Of The Republican Party
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After the third "surprise" Congressional defeat to a Democrat in traditionally Republican districts, many are questioning the GOP's future. Larry and his guests discuss the state of the Republican party and the challenges that lie ahead. Guests include Dan Schnur, Republican political strategist, and Ross Douthat, associate editor at The Atlantic whose latest book is "Grand New Party: How Republicans can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream."
How Are Vets Coping With PTSD?
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Larry Mantle talks with a panel of experts and to discuss the challenges of dealing with PTSD. The special program, taped at the West Los Angeles Post Traumatic Stress Outpatient Services Unit, focuses the cause, symptoms and diagnosis of PTSD, the latest treatment options, and how the VA has geared-up to deal with the large number of PTSD sufferers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Larry also talks with three veterans undergoing treatment for the debilitating disorder.
Thursday, May 22
Latest USGS Earthquake Study
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USGS scientists have unveiled the most comprehensive analysis of how a magnitude 7.8 earthquake would impact Southern California. The scenario looks at the possible loss of life and damage to infrastructure, including transportation, power, and water systems. The largest earthquake preparedness drill in California history, scheduled for November 13, 2008, will employ the results of this study. Larry talks with Lucy Jones, the scientist in charge of the USGS' Earthquake Hazards Team, about what a major earthquake would mean to our region.
Bernard Parks
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Larry talks with Los Angeles City Councilman Bernard Parks about his campaign for L.A. County Supervisor for the 2nd district. He is running against State Senator Mark Ridley Thomas for the seat being vacated by Yvonne Burke.
Orange County Journalists Roundtable
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Larry Mantle talks with William Lobdell, City Editor of the Orange County Edition of the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register senior editorial writer and columnist, Steven Greenhut, and Gustavo Arellano, OC Weekly staff writer about the latest news events and developments in Orange County.
Mental Health Insurance Parity
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Federal legislation requiring health insurance companies to cover mental illnesses at the same rate as physical illnesses is close to becoming law. The House and Senate have both passed parity bills, and the two houses are working together to draft a version that President Bush will sign, but they must do so by the end of July for parity to become law in 2009. California has had a mental health parity law since 2000. How is it working? How similar or different will federal legislation be? Will it address the pitfalls of California's law? Guests include Margot Rosenbach, author of a federally-funded study on the impact of California's mental health parity law, Rusty Selix, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of California, David Wellstone, co-chair of Wellstone Action, Andrew Sperling, Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Kelly Vogel, Vice President of Federal Affairs for America's Health Insurance Plans.
Friday, May 23
Slight Majority of Californians Opposes Gay Marriage
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A new LA Times/KTLA poll finds that a slight majority of Californians reject the state Supreme Court's decision to permit same-sex marriage. The poll also found that more than half of Californians said they would support the November ballot initiative that would create a constitutional amendment outlawing such unions. Larry talks with LA Times Poll Director Susan Pinkus about the poll.
The Not-So-Friendly Skies
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Air travelers already put up with extra fees charged for meals, prime seats in economy, and overweight luggage. Now American Airlines is going to charge passengers to check even one bag. Larry opens the phones and asks listeners to weigh in on the recent changes many airlines have implemented.
David Gilmore's Memoir "The Film Club"
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David Gilmour's unconventional family memoir, "The Film Club," begins when he was an unemployed movie critic and tried to convince his fifteen-year-old son Jesse to do his homework. When David realized Jesse was disinterested in school, he offered him an unconventional deal: Jesse could drop out, but he must watch three movies a week of his father's choosing. Larry talks with both father and son about what they shared, learned, and how their lives changed through this unusual parenting decision.
FilmWeek Reviews
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Larry and critics Wade Major of boxoffice.com and CityBeat and Lael Loewenstein of Variety review some of the week's new feature films including the new Indiana Jones movie, "War, Inc.," "The Children of Huang Shi" as well as the documentaries "Surfwise" and "Refusenik." The critic also discuss highlights from this year's Cannes International Film Festival, which ends this weekend.
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