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April 17 - 21, 2006
Monday, April 17
"Ask the Chief"
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It's time for our monthly "ask the chief" segment where LAPD Police Chief Bill Bratton stops in to answer your questions. He will address the difficulties the LAPD is experiencing hiring new officers, and why he thinks the LAPD no longer needs to be under a consent decree as well as take listener calls.
For more information please visit lapdonline.org
Mahony Must Hand Over Priests' Personnel Files
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The US Supreme court ruled today that Los Angeles Archdiocese Cardinal Roger Mahony must hand over to LA prosecutors the personnel files of two priests accused of molesting children. Cardinal Mahony requested to keep the files private, but justices refused to review the matter. Today's ruling is likely to have implications for hundreds of other such cases in Los Angeles and beyond. Host Patt Morrison talks with Stanley Goldman, Loyola Law School professor, about the legal ramifications; and Mary Staggs Grant, Western Regional Director SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
Tuesday, April 18
San Francisco Earthquake Centennial: Infrastructure Status Today?
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The earthquake of 1906 devastated San Francisco. Since then we have learned many lessons in how to best protect ourselves in the face of these disasters. After each big quake, building standards toughen and legislation is enacted, but are we really prepared for the next big shaker? Joining Patt Morrison in the discussion about the current state of our infrastructure in Southern California are Doug Given, USGS Geo Physicist Project Chief for Earthquake Monitoring and professor of Geology at Pasadena City College, Bob Steinback, Assistant Chief of Inspection Bureau, Department of Building and Safety Los Angeles City, John Morris, President-Elect Los Angeles Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Jan Emerson, Vice President of external affairs, California Hospital Association, and Cliff Roblee, Executive Director of NEES Consortium Inc. (Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation).
To find the latest quake information visit USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
Public Hearing on Dog Ordinance
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The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors is expected to vote today on a proposal that would require most dogs in un-incorporated parts of Los Angeles County to be spayed or neutered. To discuss this issue Patt Morrison is joined by Tony Bell, spokesman for LA County Superintendent Mike Antonovich, and Susan Sholar, president of California Federation of Dog Clubs.
LA Zoo Elephants
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Animal rights activists are up in arms about a proposed elephant exhibit expansion project at the Los Angeles Zoo. The plan, which will face a city council vote this Wednesday, would increase the half-acre elephant pen to 3 1/2 acres, and would cost approximately $40 million, but critics say it's still not enough space for the three elephants housed there. Patt Morrison explores both sides of the debate in conversation with John Lewis, Director of the LA Zoo, who favors the plan; and Les Schobert, former general curator of the LA Zoo, who opposes it.
Wednesday, April 19
Immigration Movement
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Following ongoing pro-immigrant rallies, including the Grand March last month that drew at least half a million demonstrators to Los Angeles, immigrant rights advocates today are organizing a National Day of Action. The "We Are America" coalition held a press conference today detailing their plans for the May 1 "Workers Day." Host Patt Morrison talks with KPCC reporter John Rabe who attended today's conference; then expands the conversation with Flavia Jimenez, Immigration Policy Analyst, National Council of La Raza; and Angela Sanbrano, Executive Director, Central American Resource Center.
State of the City
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Patt opens the phones to hear from listeners on the mayor's state of the city address and his vision for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Experienced speechwriter Andrei Cherny looks at how Mayor Villaraigosa delivered his first major speech, while background is given by KPCC reporters Adolfo Guzman Lopez and Frank Stoltze. Scott Folsom also joins Patt with commentary from LA's 10th District Parent Teacher Student Association.
Dare to be original!
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"By the power invested in me as the owner of a web site, I hereby proclaim April 19, 2006, as National Originality Day." Bob Baker, freelance writer, editor, writing coach, and newspaperman has decreed that two words have been excessively over-used and should be boycotted for one day. What words would you ban? Baker joins Patt in studio with his choices ideas for a day without the obvious.
Thursday, April 20
Sacramento Update
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The June Primary is heating up, with candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other statewide elective offices all vying for a place in the sun. Also, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's plan to take over the troubled LAUSD hits the capitol. And President Bush visits California. Host Patt Morrison gets the latest from Sacramento in conversation with Dan Walters.
Insatiable with Gael Greene
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In her new book Insatiable, which gives accounts of saucy and erotic adventures from Manhattan's snootiest restaurants to the gourmand shrines of France and Italy, Gael Greene details her life of privilege and prestige over the course of her career as restaurant critic for New York magazine. She joins Patt to discuss her rise to success and all the delicious details in between.
Some of Gael Greene's recipes:
Raw Tomato Sauce for Pasta:
4 large beefsteak tomatoes
4 very large cloves of garlic
6 large basil leaves
1 tsp. salt
6 grindings of black pepper
2/3 cup of fruity extra virgin olive oil
1 lb. bucatini or perciatelli
Core and chop tomatoes coarsely, between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. Put the tomato and all its juices in a large bowl. Peel garlic and smash with a chef's knife if you want to remove it before serving, or mince two of the cloves if you want to leave it in for a more intense garlic taste. Add garlic to tomatoes. Cut 3 of the basil leaves into fine ribbons and add to tomatoes. Add salt and pepper. Stir in olive oil. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
Almost Like Mom's Macaroni and Cheese
Olive oil spray or 1 1/2 tbsp. mild-flavored olive oil, plus 1 tbsp. for tossing later
1/2 lb. small elbow macaroni
1 tbsp. salt
2 1/2 cups shredded or chopped firm cheese
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped baked ham or snipped crisp bacon
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
4 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray the bottom and sides of a shallow 6-cup metal baking dish with olive oil spray. Bring several quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add tablespoon of salt. Boil macaroni until just tender. Drain well. Immediately turn the macaroni into the baking dish. Use pan that can go under the broiler later. Toss macaroni with tablespoon of olive oil. Then add cheese, optional ham or bacon, milk, salt, and freshly ground pepper and mix well.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove from oven, close oven door, and stir. Taste for seasoning. Sprinkle fresh bread crumbs and grated Parmigiano on top. Bake another 15 minutes. If there is still some milk in the bottom, return to the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes. If topping has not browned and crisped like Mom's used to, stick it under the broiler and brown, watching so it doesn't burn.
Chocolate Wickedness
1 cup of heavy cream
1 1/2 lbs. semisweet chocolate
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup brewed espresso coffee or 1 1/2 tsp. instant espresso dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup creme de cacao
6 egg whites
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup sugar
Using a wire whisk or electric beater, whip cream until thick. Refrigerate until ready to use. Put chocolate in a large heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water. Heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in egg yolks, coffee and creme de cacao. Mix until smooth. Remove from heat, and cool.
Beat egg whites with salt until they stand in soft peaks. Add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating after each addition. Beat several more minutes until very stiff. Fold whipped cream into egg whites and then fold chocolate mixture into that mix. Pour into a large glass bowl or 10-cup souffle dish. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Apocalyptic Beat, Music That Made Us Think
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This is history as it should be, with a dose of laughter and a dance step or two to keep the paranoia of the Cold War at bay. Co-producer Bill Geerhart has compiled more than 100 songs, public service announcements, and short films from 1945 through 1969, showing a society constantly reminded of the possibility of annihilation. He joins Patt in studio with his favorites.
For more information visit: Conelrad or Atomic Platters
The Loh Life, Jury Duty Part 4.
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On the Loh Life, commentator Sandra Tsing Loh actually likes being on jury duty... while it lasts.
Friday, April 21
Shiite Alliance Agrees on Nomination of Jawad al-Maliki for Prime Minister
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The leading Shiite coalition nominated Jawad al-Maliki today to replace outgoing Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jafari. The Sunni and minority Kurds had flatly opposed another term for al-Jafari, an ally of al-Maliki who has served as prime minister since early last year. Patt Morrison speaks with Borzou Daragahi, Baghdad Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times about the change. Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, provides analysis of the political situation.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked to Genes
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Chronic fatigue syndrome, with it's complicated set of elusive symptoms, may no longer be considered a figment of the imagination. According to new, groundbreaking research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, genetics, when combined with stress, can bring on the debilitating illness. Patt Morrison gets the latest on the research side and from the trenches, in conversation with Tom Skinner, spokesman for the CDC; and Dr. Lucinda Bateman, General Internist with The Fatigue Consultation Clinic.
American Dreamz
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Politics and reality TV collide in American Dreamz, a new movie from Writer/Director Paul Weitz. The satirical film, which opens in theaters today, features a bumbling president, a burnt out host of an "American Idol" - style show, and a talent contestant/would-be terrorist. Patt Morrison talks with Paul Weitz, Writer/Director, and Shelley Berman, Actor/Writer/Comedian extraordinaire, about this new release and the use of political parody in film today.
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