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As heard on March 25 - March 29, 2002 on Talk of the City
Monday, March 25
The Children of Promises
Behind the bloody headlines in the Middle East, Palestinian and Israeli children are growing up with impossible stereotypes of each other. In the Oscar
nominated documentary Promises, they come together when they learn a filmmaker is profiling them individually. Two Israeli twins, Yarko and Daniel, and
a Palestinian refugee living in the West Bank, Sanabel, join Kitty along with the filmmaker, BZ Goldberg, for an update on the childrens friendship
which was initiated during the filming of Promises but suspended when fighting intensified and travel among territories was prohibited. Promises can be seen this week at
Laemmles Music Hall in Beverly Hills
The Secret Language of Fashion
Post Oscars, Kitty takes a look at what we wear and why it matters. What is the role of fashion in contemporary society? Kitty looks at the ˛artÓ of
dressing and what your clothes say about you with Louise Coffey Webb, curator of 2001 Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibit at the Fashion Institute of
Design in LA and Michelle Webb, a curator with LACMAs ˛A Century of FashionÓ exhibit.
Tuesday, March 26
Norm Pattiz on a Middle Eastern Radio Network
Long before September 11, Westwood one founder and chairman Norman Pattiz was campaigning Congress to fund a
24 hour pan-Arab radio network that would target the under 30 crowd in the Middle East. Some critics cite
the project as another attempt at overseas propaganda, but others see the effort as a potential
milestone for cross cultural understanding and communication. Kitty talks to Pattiz about the progress of
the radio network from the Museum of Television and Radio.
Rosalind Wyman on bringing the Dodgers to LA
As Dodger Stadium prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Kitty talks with the former city councilwoman credited with bringing the Dodgers to
Los Angeles. Rosalind ˛RozÓ Wyman joins Kitty to reminisce about the early days of Dodger Stadium and to talk about her record (still strong) as
the youngest person ever elected to LA city council.
Wednesday, March 27
Inside the College Admissions Process
University letters of acceptance and rejection are hitting mailboxes this spring. Are you a parent or a student trying to make sense of why you didnt
get in to the university of your choice? Kitty Felde takes a look inside the college admissions process with former Duke admissions officer, Rachel Toor,
and talks about her book, Admissions Confidential.
Culture Clash celebrates Chavez Ravine
Kitty catches up with Culture Clash performers Herbert Siguenza, Richard Montoya and Rick Salinas on their wildly popular developmental piece, Chavez Ravine.
They will be performing Chavez Ravine from March 29-31 in The Evidence Room at The Mark Taper Forum. Tickets are $10. For more information or to purchase tickets,
call (213) 628-2772.
Thursday, March 28
Repercussions of a Supreme Court Ruling on Immigrant Workers
Yesterday, The Supreme Court sided with a company in the firing of an illegal worker. Kitty conjoins a panel
of guests to discuss reaction to the ruling and to take a look at its potential repercussions.
She speaks with Professor of Law at USC Law School, Erwin Chermerinsky, attorney for the State Labor
Commissioner, Miles Locker, and SEIU labor representative, Maria Elena Durazo. Also joining the discussion is
Ryan McCortney, the attorney for the company.
Buying at Auction
Kitty talks with Dana Micucci, the author of a new book to help guide us through the auction process, Best Bids: The Insiders Guide to Buying at Auction.
Friday, March 29
Celebrating Cesar Chavez Day
Kitty talks with the Director of the Cesar Chavez Foundation, Andres Irlando, about the California state holiday on April 1
celebrating Chavez birthday and upcoming Cesar Chavez Day celebrations and activities in the Southland.
They will also discuss the new optional California school curriculum to incorporate Chavez and his ideals into history and
social studies subject matter.
Theater Picks
Kitty talks with three theater critics about the latest offerings around town, paying particular attention to shows running in smaller Los Angeles and
Orange County venues. Critics include Wenzel Jones of Backstage West, Steven Leigh Morris of The LA Weekly
and Paul Hodgins of The Orange County Register.
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