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April 16 - 20, 2007
Monday, April 16
Mass Shooting at Virginia Tech
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With 32 deaths, plus the gunman, today's shootings at Virginia Tech now ranks as the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history. It began early this morning, when a gunman opened fire in a Virginia Tech dorm, killing two people. Two hours later, the gunfire resumed in a classroom building across campus, taking another 30 lives. The gunman then committed suicide, bringing the death toll to 33.
- Kevin Anderson, Associate News Editer, Collegiate Times (student-run newspaper at Virginia Tech)
- Scott Stevens, Operations Manager, WFNR 710 AM, Blacksburg, VA
- James Alan Fox, The Lipman Family Professor of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston
- Paul Timm, President, RETA Security, Inc. and member of ASIS Educational Institutions Council
Robert Sillen on Prison Healthcare
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One year ago a federal judge granted Robert Sillen extraordinary powers to help fix California's troubled prison health system. Since then the medical czar has learned that the state's problems run deeper than ever imagined and has come into conflict with everyone from Governor Schwarzenegger to drug companies. As he enters his second year managing health care in the 33-prison system. Patt Morrison asks what he has in store for the future.
- Robert Sillen, Receiver for the CA Prison Medical System
2007 Pulitzers Announced
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Some talented L.A. journalists are taking home the very coveted Pulitzer Prize, which was announced today.
Patt, a veteran member of that exclusive club talks with the newly awarded recepients.
Tuesday, April 17
Virginia Tech Update
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As details continue to emerge today about the shooting at Virginia Tech, where 33 students and professors were killed yesterday, we get an update from reporter Patrick Jonsson, who is covering this developing story from Blacksburg, VA.
- Patrick Jonsson, Atlanta Bureau Chief, Christian Science Monitor
Getting Word out Quickly in an Emergency
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The question being asked by many Virginia Tech students after Monday's shooting rampage is why authorities relied on e-mail to get out word about the attacks. When tragedy strikes be it a shooting, a terrorist attack or a tsunami, the challenges of disseminating emergency information to a large number of people are great. For those listening to radio or watching television, the federal emergency broadcast information system can break in with critical updates. But what about reaching the many people who are not near a radio or T.V.? Patt Morrison takes a look at mobile solutions, cell emergency broadcast technology and how cell phones could keep a public informed.
California's School Safety Plans
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The shooting at Virginia Tech has encouraged California to take a closer look at its own school safety plans. The state's Senate Education Committee is meeting with University of California, California State University and community college representatives to discuss security plans and personnel training during their regularly scheduled budget meeting. Senate Education Chair Jack Scott joins us to discuss his plans to ensure campus security.
Local Korean-Americans Reaction
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How is the local Korean-American community responding to the Virginia Tech shootings? Patt Morrison speaks with Richard Choi Bertsch, chairman for the Korean American Coalition of Orange County.
There will be a candlelight vigil hosted by the Korean American Church Council for the victims in Koreatown this afternoon at 4 p.m. It will take place at 981 S. Western (at Olympic Blvd.).
Wednesday, April 18
Ask the Chief
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Can Chief William J. Bratton shore up enough confidence from minorities to be granted a second term as head of the LAPD? What are the Chief's and Mayor Villaraigosas's major qualms regarding public access to police misconduct hearings? And what about those donations to the LAPD from private corporations and business groups, including $50,000 from Phillip Morris USA that is currently under consideration from the city council? In his monthly installment of Q&A, Patt Morrison asks the Chief and takes listener calls.
- LAPD Chief William Bratton
The public hearing pertaining to Chief Bratton's request for reappointment will take place on Monday, April 30, 2007 at 6:30 p.m at the DWP chambers.
A Day on the San Andreas Fault
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Tired of taking the same old road trips to the same old places? In his mile-by-mile log, Field Guide to the San Andreas Fault (Thule Scientific), author and scientist David Lynch provides a detailed view of one of California's most significant natural wonders. On the 101st anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, he takes Patt on a radio ride along one of the world's most famous faults.
David Lynch will be signing books today from 4-6 pm at Metropolis Books in downtown Los Angeles.
Thursday, April 19
Gonzales Hearings
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The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony today from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales about his role in the growing scandal over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys. Committee member Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D - CA), along with a number of constitutional law experts, joins guest host Frank Stoltze to analyze Gonzales's hearing in Washington today.
- Ron Elving, Senior Washington Editor, NPR
- Laurie L. Levenson, Professor of Law, Loyola Law School
- Douglas Kmiec, Chair and Professor of Constitutional Law, Pepperdine University
- Susan Estrich, Professor of law, USC Gould School of Law
- Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D - CA), member, Senate Judiciary Committee
Friday, April 20
Southland School Watch
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School officials are being extra mindful of security in light of today's Columbine shooting anniversary. Reports indicate that all is calm at Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Ana and Cerritos school districts. However, Bonita High School in La Verne is closed today in response to what police call "a threat of violence." They are looking for a 17-year-old student who disappeared, allegedly with firearms. Patt Morrison checks in with KPCC reporters around the region to get the latest.
- Steven Cuevas, KPCC Reporter
- Adolfo Guzman Lopez, KPCC reporter
Mayor Villaraigosa
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa failed to wrest control of the LAUSD schools and, in his State of the City speech earlier this week, said he will now turn his attention to LA's gang problems. Will he have better luck this time? The Mayor joins us to discuss these new plans, as well as his local - and national - ambitions.
A Place in the Sun: Photographs of Los Angeles
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Patt talks with photographer John Humble about his urban landscapes and LA river photos on exhibit now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
A Place in the Sun: Photographs of Los Angeles by John Humble, at the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Center, March 27-July 8, 2007. This exhibition will feature approximately 40 color photographs, divided thematically between the urban landscape and the Los Angeles River.
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