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As heard on January 7 - January 11, 2002 on Talk of the City
Monday, January 7
The Terrorist Trap
Kitty speaks with author and expert on terrorism and security issues, Jeffrey Simon, about his
newly updated edition of The Terrorist Trap (Indiana University Press). Simon takes a look at
the history of terrorism from all points of view, including interviews with terrorists, their victims,
government officials and others. The book includes an analysis of the most recent terrorism, 9/11.
Valley Secession Update
Host Kitty Felde takes a look at the latest news about the Valleys bid for secession from
the city of Los Angeles with Rick Orlov of The Daily News.
Tuesday, January 8
State of the State Preview
Political Columnist for The Sacramento Bee, Dan Walters, joins Kitty for a preview of tonights
State of the State address by Governor Gray Davis.
Jo-Ellan Dimitrius on the lessons of jury consulting
As a jury consultant in over 600 trials, including the cases of Rodney King and OJ Simpson, Jo-Ellan Dimitrius
has become one of the nation's leading experts on the meaning of appearance and behavior. She joins Kitty to share
some of her insights and to discuss her latest book, Put Your Best Foot Forward (Fireside).
Project 10 Update
Kitty speaks with Virginia Uribe, the founder of Project 10 - the Los Angeles Unified School District on-site
support program for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Call 213-625-6411 for more information on Project 10.
Wednesday, January 9
Child Support Update
Two years ago, Californias system of child support services was at an all-time low, with paltry reimbursement, fragmented
tracking of payment, and a severe lack of unified leadership. In response, a statewide agency was created to reform child support services.
Last Friday, the department received its first report card with surprisingly high marks. Kitty Felde speaks with the Director of Californias Support Services,
Curtis Child, about what contributed to the turnaround, future rollout plans, and more.
Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees
Kitty speaks with Jaime Jarrin, the Spanish voice of the LA Dodgers and hall of famer himself,
about yesterdays inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Stephen Ambrose, Plagiarist?
Historian Stephen Ambrose recently acknowledged that parts of his new book, The Wild Blue, were copied from work by another historian.
Kitty speaks with Jonathan Kirsch, author and partner at Kirsh and Mitchell who specializes in publishing and intellectual property law, about what
exactly is considered plagiarism.
Science and Music
Next Saturday evening, the Pasadena Symphony will reach for the stars by performing
Debussys Nocturnes and Holsts The Planets. In addition to the concert, telescopes will be outside
the concert hall for concertgoers to observe the celestial majesty that inspired the symphonies. Host Kitty
Felde speaks with Matt Golombek, the chief scientist of the Mars Pathfinder Mission who will give a presentation
about the stars before the concert, and Karine Beesley, the executive director of the Pasadena Symphony, about
how science, space and music align. For more information on the concert call 626-584-8833 or visit the
Pasadena Symphony web site.
Thursday, January 10
Harbor Secession
Monday on Talk of the City we discussed Valley secession with Rick Orlov of The Daily News.
Today we speak with KPCC reporter Frank Stoltze about the possibility of the Harbor seceding from the city of Los Angeles.
The History of Figure Skating
Coinciding with the 2002 Figure Skating Championships at the Staples Center this week, two-time US Mens
champion and two-time world bronze medalist and current coach at the Culver City Ice Rink, Gary Visconti joins
Kitty to discuss the history of Figure Skating. Call 213-480-3232 for ticket information on the Staples Center event.
Got the Blues?
Kitty looks back on the history of the bluesô.blue jeans that is. Legendary denim designers Levi and Strauss, headquartered in
San Francisco, have their own staff historian Lynn Downey who joins Kitty for a "riveting" look back at the allure of button flies, red tabs
and double stitching. This Sunday Downing will give a lecture at the Autrey Museum of Western Heritage in conjunction with the exhibit How the West was
Worn. Call 323-667-2000 for more info.
Friday, January 11
Runaway Production: Gov. Davis Responds
Lon Hatamiya, the governor's secretary for Technology, Trade and Commerce fills Kitty in on the
governor's latest measures to counter TV and movie productions leaving the state. Karen Constantine, director
of the CA film Commission, answers listener questions about tax incentives and other new perks.
Anthony Bourdain
Kitchen Confidential author and Food Network star Anthony Bourdain is back from a global tour in
search of the perfect meal. He joins Kitty to reminisce about braised bat, live cobra hearts and other
culinary highlights featured in his new TV series and latest book, A Cook's Tour (Bloomsbury). Hold on to your stomachs!
KPCC Book Club of the Air for Young Adults
Kitty is joined in studio by 5th grade students from Lee Elementary School in Los Alamitos to discuss this
months Book Club of the Air selection, The Watsons go to Birmingham: 1963 - A Novel (Ransom House)
by Christopher Paul Curtis, who also participates.
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