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May 28 - June 1, 2007
Monday, May 28
Michael Frayn on The Human Touch
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In his latest work, acclaimed playwright and novelist Michael Frayn takes on the nature of reality. If it's is all about what the observer perceives, how much of it is, well, real? Frayn joins Patt to talk about The Human Touch: Our Part in the Creation of the Universe (Metropolitan Books).
American Food Writing
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Fried chicken, creamy homemade ice-cream, gumbo and potted lobster are all detailed in a new anthology about some of the most appetizing writing to come out of American literature. From Ralph Ellison's mouth-watering description of baked yams to Langston Hughes on the pleasures of soul food, American Food Writing: An Anthology with Classic Recipes (Library of America) treats readers to delicious commentary and recipes from well-known food enthusiasts.
- Molly O'Neill, Editor, American Food Writing
Tuesday, May 29
Bratton Releases Initial Investigation Results
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Today Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton is releasing his investigation into the melee at this month's immigration rally to the civilian police commission. Bratton has acknowledged that a series of breakdowns led to the clash -- in which riot police fired rubber bullets and struck demonstrators and journalists with batons. KPCC reporter Frank Stoltze was at the police commission meeting and joins guest host Nick Roman with the latest.
- KPCC Reporter Frank Stoltze
- Jack Weiss, Los Angeles City Councilman, and Chair of the Public Safety Committee
Opening Arguments in Webb Trial
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Opening statements in the trial of Ivory Webb are under way today. A prosecutor told jurors that the former Sheriff's Deputy, who is facing criminal charges for shooting an unarmed Iraq war veteran after a car chase, did not follow proper protocols. A grainy, amateur video, which seems to show Webb shooting Senior Airman Elio Carrion three times as Carrion struggles to obey orders to stand up, will be pivotal evidence for both sides. Webb has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of attempted voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm. Guest host Nick Roman gets the latest.
- KPCC Reporter Steven Cuevas
Delta Whales Making Progress
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The whales are making their way toward San Francisco Bay, and are looking healthier and more active as they swim toward the sea. KPCC reporter Julie Small has been watching their progress from a boat following along.
- KPCC Reporter Julie Small
Ducks Win First Game of Series
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They roared, they applauded wildly, they screamed their approval... the Southern California hockey fans showed their love of the game and the Anaheim Ducks as the team won their first game of the Stanley Cup finals. Nick Roman gets some back-story form LA Times staff writer, David Wharton....
Al Martinez Leaves the Times
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We relive a half-century of journalism with a man who's worked in newsrooms from the era of hot type to the age of online reporting. Al Martinez is leaving newspapers after more than 50 years, 35 of them at the Los Angeles Times. His contributions to the paper have earned him a share of three Pulitzer prizes and a mountain of other awards and honors for his stories about the Latino community, the LA riots and the Northridge earthquake. His column has appeared in the Times since 1984. His last piece in the paper will be published on Friday, June 1.
Wednesday, May 30
20 Years Without the Fairness Doctrine
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The Fairness Doctrine was originally put in place to ensure that broadcast media's coverage of controversial issues be balanced and fair. The Federal Communications Commission suspended the Doctrine in 1987, a move that opened the door for much of today's heavily-opinionated talk radio and TV. Some are even calling for the Doctrine's reinstatement. Patt Morrison broadcasts live from the Museum of Television and Radio on how the suspension of the Fairness Doctrine 20 years ago has changed the mass media.
Thursday, May 31
Police Union Responds
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After the release of a preliminary LAPD report on the May Day clashes at MacArthur Park, Patt Morrison hears the reaction from the head of the Los Angeles Police Protective League.
Spam King Foiled
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One week after being indicted by a federal grand jury, "spam king" Robert Alan Soloway was arrested today in Seattle. Gaining notoriety by sending millions of emails or by selling tens of thousands of email addresses, Soloway ranked as one of the world's top producers of spam. Soloway is scheduled to be arraigned on 35 counts of mail and wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, money laundering and fraud in connection with email. But will his arrest mean less junk mail in your inbox?
- Declan McCollagh. Chief Political Correspondent, Cnet.com
Composer George Greeley Dies
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Widely recognized for creating the catchy television theme to My Favorite Martian, composer George Greeley contributed music for hundreds of motion pictures and numerous programs and sitcoms in the 1950's and 60's. He passed away in Southern California on Saturday at the age of 89.
Fast and Fatal Street Racing
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Illegal racing has made it from the streets into pop culture and back again. Think American Graffiti, Grease and Rebel Without a Cause... but when street racing goes lawless and deadly, as it has several times this week in Southern California, the police step in to crack down. Patt and guests talk about what's being done and some legal alternatives for speed demons.
For more legal racing resources visit:
Irwindale Speedway
Perris Auto Speedway
NHRA Street Legal
Friday, June 1
Americans Detained in Iran
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The United States is dissuading all American citizens from visiting Iran after the State Department confirmed the detainment of Iranian-American, Ali Shakeri, who is now being held at Evin prison in Tehran. Shakeri, an Irvine peace activist, is one of four Iranian-Americans, all scholars or activists, being detained under suspicion of espionage. In a written statement, President Bush condemned their detention and said "their presence in Iran poses no threat." The U.S. has denied Shakeri and the others are spies or employees of the U.S. government but were in the country for humanitarian work or to visit family.
Reclaiming History
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In a thorough examination of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, former Los Angeles District Attorney Vincent Bugliosi doesn't leave room for debate or argument. His new book Reclaiming History: The Assassination President John F. Kennedy (Norton) attempts to debunk all of the conspiracy theories that have been circulating since 1963 and asserts that there was only one assassin involved - Lee Harvey Oswald. He joins Patt to discuss the newest definitive source to one of America's greatest crimes.
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