I-O-U and U-O-Me and California Owes Everybody. The financial crisis in California has become so dire that the State Controller John Chiang has announced that he is going to start issuing IOUs. Will you or your local government be getting an IOU in the mail? We talk with John Chiang and get the answers.
The census is the basis for the two most important things in politics—money and representation—and Latinos, who comprise a majority of California, have historically been among the undercounted. Rebecca Blank, the new Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs and woman in charge of overseeing this feat, talks with Patt about the important links between our current economy and the 2010 census.
Ever wanted to live in a shipping crate? Well, after this weekend you may change your mind. Fabulous prefab houses made from shipping crates are just one of the draws at this year's California design showcase, CA Boom. Architectural innovation, green living, portable fire places, pioneering design and prefab homes are all on the table when we meet with the director of CA Boom and one of this year’s exhibitors.
As the political turmoil in Iran continues director Cyrus Nowrasteh brings audiences “The Stoning of Soraya M.” a film based on the true story of an Iranian woman and the injustice that took place in her village. The film’s principal roles are played by Iranian actors that are living in exile, including the film’s politically outspoken lead, Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Cultivating the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles, the Obama administration said it would lend $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Co. and about $2.1 billion to Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc. in a government-industry partnership to build green cars. We ask bay area-based Tesla motors about their plans for the money.
More than just an Angel Farah Fawcett was an Icon... but why? We discuss her little red swimsuit, the hair that inspired a generation of girls, her smile, her career and her ability to stay at the forefront of pop-culture for more than four decades.
Hundreds of Mexican citizens die each year trying to cross into the U.S., upwards of 700 illegal immigrants are deported from the U.S. daily, there are the shockingly violent drug cartels reeking havoc at the border, and the recession is causing economic woes on both sides of our mutual border. Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan is here in Los Angeles meeting with top White House and California state officials, and he joins Patt today on the state of Mexico and relations between our two countries.
Patt Morrison is known for its innovative discussions of local politics and culture, as well as its presentation of the effects of national and world news on Southern California.
