Egyptians here in Los Angeles are watching the protests closely. And some - Coptic Christians - have mixed feelings. Ten percent of Egyptians are Coptic Christians and they've been protected by President Hosni Mubarak. It's unclear how they may fare under a different government. With more on that, Suzie Abdou, an Egyptian Christian who now lives here in Southern California joins us.
Millions of people are staging peaceful protests across Egypt today in what is being dubbed 'The Day of Departure' for President Hosni Mubarak. We get an update on the demonstrations and the mood of Egyptians in Cairo with Rania Saleh. Rania is studying in Budapest and flew to Cairo several days ago to be part of the demonstrations. We spoke with her earlier this week.
New questions are being asked about how shaken-baby syndrome is diagnosed. Currently, the only medical profession relies on three symptoms; subdural and retinal hemorrhage and brain swelling. Contributing writer for the New York Times, Emily Bazelon, joins us to discuss this controversial diagnosis and the impact on the lives of caregivers accused of this abuse.
It's Super Bowl weekend. If you're getting geared up for the game, you might want to watch a few movies to put you in the right mood. Mark Jordan Legan has some reviews of the best and worst of the "pig skin pics." He delves into everything from the 1940's classic "Knute Rockne All American" to the 1970's oddity "Gus" about a field goal kicking mule.
The Patriot Act is about to expire. It's still a temporary law and if it is not renewed it will sunset at the end of February. Congress is looking to extend it for another year. The law has been on the books for almost a decade now. Sanden Totten looks at the ways in which the Patriot Act has changed the legal profession.
On Fridays we check in with Luke Burbank. This week he weighs in on the announcement that media darling James Franco will be teaching a class... on himself. Also, the robber who stole 1.5 million dollars in chips from the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas was caught. And Ricky Gervais tells the world he will host the Golden Globes again... but it turns out he is telling a lie.
