Patt Morrison
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Hosted by Patt Morrison Airs Weekdays 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Patt Morrison is a live two-hour public affairs show. The program is known for its innovative discussions of local politics and culture, and for its presentation of national and world news as it affects Southern California.
Patt Morrison for March 15, 2010
March 15, 2010|4 commentsCould all of these runaway Toyotas really just be caused by driver error? We talk to some who suggest just that... and as European empires expanded a few centuries ago, so did the concept of race. So in modern times, power, intellect and achievement have been regarded as the exclusive domain of white guys. A Princeton historian dissects the history of white people - and the concept of race. Texas textbooks may soon be rewritten to teach only the history that compliments the opinions of some. Could this spread to California? Drug violence in Mexico has spread to target American consulate workers. And actor Andy Garcia's here about his new film, "City Island" – the Rizzo family has its secrets, and he’ll spill some of 'em.
- Was the runaway Prius really a runaway driver? More questions about Toyota’s acceleration problems
| 12 comments - "The History of White People"
| 2 comments - From deep in the heart of Texas to California classrooms: Textbook Wars
| 12 comments - Andy Garcia's "City Island"
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Patt Morrison for March 12, 2010
March 12, 2010|1 comment
- The great parking dilemma: to park or not to park at a failed meter?
| 10 comments - Americans may splurge, but it’s definitely not on retirement.
| 13 comments - The March towards Madness
| 0 comments - Game Change
| 2 comments - “The Einstein Plan” w/James Cromwell
| 1 comment - LA - sane and mundane?
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Patt Morrison for March 11, 2010
March 11, 2010|0 comments
FCC head Michael Copps lays out the administration's internet equality plan to put internet access everywhere; blue-fin tuna nears extinction, will anyone honor a fishing ban? California's unemployment rate in 8 counties surpasses 20%, while the number of millionaires is up 16% from 2008; and a panel begins streamlining national education standards
- It seems economic recovery is farther away for the Golden State
| 4 comments - Sushi lovers groan, ecologists rejoice: Trade ban on bluefin tuna on the horizon?
| 4 comments - FCC to launch equality battle for the 21st century: national broadband plan
| 6 comments - Streamlining the three R’s—panel moves to standardize public education
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Patt Morrison for March 10, 2010
March 10, 2010|2 comments
Meet the Salwens -- It’s a one in a million story about a family that had millions, and gave half of it away; then, a look at the Federal investigation of the LAUSD - are ESL students getting fair access? Bank of America ends overdraft fees! And should laptop computers be banned from college classrooms? Let us know what you think - 866-893-5722
- U.S. Department of Education studies up on LAUSD
| 5 comments - "The Power of Half"
| 3 comments - Bank of America says goodbye to overdraft fees
| 4 comments - Laptops in the classroom - to ban or not to ban? That is the new question.
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Patt Morrison for March 9, 2010
March 9, 2010|2 comments
Toyota fights back; Biden visits Israel; are unemployment checks actually keeping people from seeking work? And Father Greg Boyle is here with stories from his years as the parish priest of Latino gang neighborhoods in LA
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