Patt Morrison

The sad saga that began with the 1991 Los Angeles Police Department beating of Rodney King and lead to the boiling point Los Angeles riots in 1992 has come to a close with the autopsy reports following King’s death in June.

The middle class has long been the cornerstone of the American lifestyle, but a new report issued by Pew Research Center shows a decline not only in size, but in income and wealth of the middle class.

In ‘Dearie,’ Bob Spitz gives an in-depth biography of a cook like no other: Julia Child.

Just how is the economy doing? It depends on who you ask. Recent stock market trends would have you believe that the American economy is churning along and that economic indicators are looking up.

Afraid of letting those gleaming white legs loose for the summer? Need a layer of brown to boost your confidence? Don’t worry, you’re in the same boat as millions of other Americans.

Country music legend Dwight Yoakam joined Patt in the studio today to talk about music, acting, and the inspiration behind the upcoming release, "3 Pears."