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August 14 - 18, 2006
Monday, Aug. 14
LAX Instrument Landing System Fails for Second Time
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For the second time in a week, an electrical landing system that guides arriving planes onto a runway at Los Angeles International Airport failed, this time for 42 minutes. FAA spokesman Ian Gregor joins Patt with an update on the situation.
Legacy of Ariel Sharon
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In early January Ariel Sharon suffered a massive stroke leaving him in a coma. Today hospital officials say his brain function is deteriorating. The 78 year-old prime minister was both revered and detested both inside Israel and around the world. Patt speaks with Meyrav Wurmser, director, Center for Middle East Policy and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and Aaron Miller a former state department Middle East negotiator about his legacy.
Mexican Election Standoff
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On Sunday, Mexico's leftist presidential candidate, Andres Manuel Lopez-Obrador told crowds in Mexico City to maintain their presence until a full recount of the July 2 vote is declared. Despite torrential rains, protesters from across the country have taken over the main square in Mexico City to show their support for Lopez-Obrador. The July election results were extremely close; the narrow results combined with traditional Mexican distrust of political institutions has thrown the country into this political stalemate between the left and the right. Franc Contreras, Mexico Correspondent for Public Radio International's The World is in Mexico City with the latest.
SoCal Cycle Culture
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Sport bikes, touring bikes, cruisers, choppers, dirt bikes, vintage cycles, and scooters - they are all part of the motorcycle scene in southern California. Susan Carpenter, writer of the new "Throttle Jockey" column for the LA Times, and Glenn Bator, who has spent 20 years riding and restoring vintage bikes, join Patt.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
No Redistricting and Term-Limits Reform Package
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This afternoon Legislative leaders ended negotiations that would have put a redistricting and term-limits reform package before voters in November, saying they hoped to tackle the contentious issues in their next session. Patt gets the latest from KPCC's Sacramento reporter, Tamara Keith.
The Next Generation of Airport Security
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What will be the next generation of technology at airports? Patt speaks with Marvin Badler, Former El Al Chief of Security in United States; Steve Hill, Spokesman for GE Security's homeland protection business; and Dr. Richard Lanza, Sr. Research Scientist in the department of nuclear science and engineering at MIT.
The Vanishing Murals of Los Angeles
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LA is the mural capital of the world. European visitors marvel at the vivid displays in a climate that's the perfect preserve for outdoor art. But LA isn't exactly the best curator - major murals have been painted over, and one artist is suing over the destruction. And a historic mural in Olvera Street, whitewashed for its political message, is still a long way from public view. Patt talks about the vanishing murals of Los Angeles with Daniel Hernandez, staff writer for the LA Weekly; mural artist Kent Twitchell; and Bill Lasarow, the publisher of ArtScene.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
DEA Catches a Big One
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According to a Justice Department official, Federal drug agents arrested Mexican drug lord Francisco Javier Arellano-Felix on Monday. Arelland-Felix, 37, is a leader of a major violent gang responsible for digging elaborate tunnels to smuggle drugs under the U.S. border. He was captured Monday while he was deep sea fishing off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.
Ask the Chief
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LAPD Chief William Bratton briefs Patt on the pressing law and order issues of the day, including: reports that Iraqi commanders have asked Bratton for assistance in Iraq; Saturday night's shooting of two police officers in Montecito Heights; an increase in robberies in the Valley; access to intelligence from the department of homeland security; a call for a gang czar; the new Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center; and, as always, your calls.
Snakes Were Not Harmed on this Plane
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According to the American Humane Association, the overseers of animal wellbeing in Hollywood, the filming of Snakes on a Plane was animal friendly. The organization dispatched professional monitors to supervise the condition of some 450 snakes that were used in the film. And when trainers just could not convince the snakes to do what they wanted, the film brought in Rick Lazzarini who crafted all the rubber and animatronic snakes that were used in the film. Karen Rosa, director of the film and television unit at American Humane and Rick Lazzerini, animatronics supervisor on the film join Patt with details.
Thursday, Aug. 17
Inside Patton State Hospital
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Patt Morrison broadcasts live from Patton State Hospital in a special program devoted to the condition of the state's mental hospitals. For four years, the Federal government inspected California's mental hospitals and found them seriously wanting - outmoded treatments and even outrageous violations of patient's rights. We'll be broadcasting from one of California's five mental hospitals - Patton State, whose patients got there through the courts - being either incompetent to stand trial or found not guilty by reason of insanity - to find out how and how much things have changed. Guests include Maureen O'Connell, Deputy District Attorney for the County of San Bernardino, Carlos Luna, Executive Director, Patton State Hospital, Fred Brenion, Senior Librarian, Patton State Hospital, and Michelle Sefers, Psychiatric Technician, Positive Behavioral Support Team, Patton State Hospital.
Friday, Aug. 18
Boeing to Shut Down Production of C-17
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Boeing is going to start shutting down production of its C-17 cargo plane in Long Beach because Congress hasn't funded new purchases. The aerospace giant says it's put out the word to suppliers and subcontractors to stop work on planes beyond those already on order. Patt talks about today's announcement and looks at the economic consequences. Guests include: Rick Sanford, Director of Communications with Boeing's C-17 program; Joe Magaddino, chair of the Economics department at California State Long Beach; KPCC reporter Susan Valot; and KPCC Senior News editor Nick Roman.
The People's Machine
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On-screen and off, Arnold Schwarzenegger has played many roles in his life including bodybuilder, businessman, and movie-star. His current role as governor has presented worse foes and challenges than any movie villain as he tries to keep his promise of "giving the government back to the people." Governor Schwarzenegger's rise to power and period in office is chronicled in The People's Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of Blockbuster Democracy (Public Affairs) which provides an in-depth look at his trials and tribulations as well as his unique style of governance. Author and Los Angeles Times reporter Joe Matthews joins Patt to discuss the movie-star who has tried to bend the largest state to his will.
Introducing the OC Post
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Interested in keeping up with the latest news in Orange County and beyond but don't have the time to read the newspaper everyday? For those busy people on the go, the Orange County Register is introducing the OC Post, a daily tabloid that will be distributed alongside the parent paper. The new daily tabloid will feature many of the stories and columns that appear in the Register, but in a shorter-quick read format and at half the price. Joining Patt Morrison with details is Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of the OC Post and Steve Duke, director of the Media Management Center at Northwestern University.
Goody Bags Bagged?
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The IRS has decided that those goody bags that celebrities receive at events should be taxed as income. How will Hollywood respond? Patt asks Sharon Waxman, Hollywood reporter for the New York Times.
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