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August 11 - 15, 2003
Monday, Aug. 11
Recall News
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Saturday at 5 p.m. was the deadline to file campaign papers to run in the recall election for governor of California. Although there are still several lawsuits pending in the state Supreme Court, the race to campaign in the next two months is definitely on. Professor Ken Miller joins Kitty for the latest on the candidates and the suits. Also joining the conversation is Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi who dropped out of the race over the weekend and Time Magazine Los Angeles Bureau Chief Terry McCarthy. Time just released a poll in conjunction with CNN showing that if Californians went to the polls today to vote on the recall, candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger would win.
San Diego Emergency Room Warning
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The recent closure of three main hospitals in San Diego has meant the remaining county hospitals have found their emergency rooms particularly overcrowded. The county supervisor devised a TV and radio ad campaign to urge persons with insurance to start going to the underutilized urgent care clinics. Kitty talks with Dr. Jim Dunford, U.C. San Diego Emergency Physician and City of San Diego director of Emergency Medical Services, about the ads and whether a similar campaign could be successful for Los Angeles County.
Picturing Men
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Photos of men together from before the Civil War to the 1950s, men comfortable showing simple physical contact, challenge the contemporary symbols of male association. Kitty explores these images and what they mean in menŐs history with author and collector John Ibson, Professor of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton and the author of the book Picturing Men (Smithsonian).
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Candidate Larry Flynt
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Will Californians "vote for the smut-peddler with a heart"? ThatŐs what Hustler publisher, Larry Flynt, a declared candidate in the recall election, will find out as he joins the hundreds of political wannabes filling out campaign papers. Kitty talks with him today about his plans for the governorŐs office, should he win the votes on Oct. 7th.
Ved Mehta
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Prolific author of 22 novels, former writer for the New Yorker and Indian-born American writer Ved Mehta has earned a well-deserved place among todayŐs most prolific and respected contemporary literary figures. Blind since the age of four, he has published twenty-four books, and he joins Kitty to discuss his latest, Dark Harbor (ThunderŐs Mouth Press/Nation Books), an exploration of the passion, logistics and angst of building a home.
The Los Angeles Public Library will present Ved Mehta, in conversation with Los Angeles Times Book Review editor Steve Wasserman at the Library's Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St. at 7:00PM.
Gregory Hines Tribute
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The first-ever "L.A. Tap Fest" will continue, featuring programs and workshops dedicated to Gregory Hines, who died of cancer last Saturday. Hines was scheduled to participate in the six-day event, which will conclude this Saturday with a tribute performance to the tap legend.
The Saturday tribute takes place this Saturday at 7 pm at Hamilton High School, 2955 S. Robertson Blvd. For tickets call 310-280-9145
For more information, visit www.latapfest.com or Debbie Allen Dance Academy 310.458.7752.
John Mosley on Mars
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Come the end of August, Earth and Mars will be closer to each other than ever in recorded history. As Earth catches up with MarsŐ orbit, the planet will become more and more visible in our night sky. John Mosley, Program Supervisor and Lecturer at the Griffith Observatory, joins Kitty to tell us where to look for Mars in the sky and what we can expect to see in the next few weeks.
The Griffith Observatory will host free Mars viewing parties every Saturday night this month. Telescopes will be available beginning at 8 pm and astronomers will be on hand to answer questions at a site near the L-A Zoo. The best viewing is expected between midnight and 1:00AM when Mars reaches its highest point in the sky. A special celebration is scheduled for Tuesday night, August 26, when Mars has its closest brush with Earth.
For more information, call the observatory at 323-664-1191 or visit www.griffithobs.org.
Maestra Rachael Worby of the Pasadena POPS
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Of the hundreds of conductors leading orchestras worldwide, only a handful is female, and even fewer are highly acclaimed pops conductors. Kitty welcomed Maestra Worby in 1999 when she began with the Pops and she joins Kitty again to talk about music, motherhood and Mars.
Upcoming POPS performances:
August 15 & 16th: KICK UP YOUR HEELS
The talented and award-winning Louise Reichlin Dancers join The POPS for a special tribute to dance music through the years. The dance troupe will perform choreographed routines inspired by Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty," Copland's "Rodeo," Bernstein's "On the Town," tangos by Piazzolla, and more.
September 5 & 6th: BEYOND THE STARS
A heavenly musical treat is in store when the POPS explore the universe with MozartŐs Jupiter Symphony, DebussyŐs Clair de Lune, music from Star Trek: The Movie and Star Wars, with selections from HolstŐs The Planets. Accompanied by amazing visuals beamed from the Hubble Telescope.
For more information, visit pasadenapops.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Rampart Four Years Later
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Four years ago, the bylines for Los Angeles Times reporters Matt Lait and Scott Glover appeared on the front pages of the newspaper almost daily with the latest reports on the Rampart probe. The two reporters join Kitty today to see what changes have actually taken place in the LAPD as a result of Rampart, and Đ more importantly - to talk about what hasnŐt changed.
Sacramento Update with Dan Walters
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Last Saturday Governor Davis finally signed a $99.1-billion budget, one that relies heavily on borrowing and accounting maneuvers that already build in a $7.9-billion deficit next year. Kitty talks to Sacramento Bee political columnist Dan Walters about the long-awaited budget and about the mood in Sacramento over the pending recall election, in particular how Democrat legislators feel about Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante throwing his name in the race.
Mary Lou Retton
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In the 1984 Olympics here in Los Angeles, she became the first American woman to win an individual gold medal in gymnastics. Today she joins Kitty to preview the 2003 World Gymnastics Championships, the largest international event ever held in Orange County. SheŐll discuss why Southern California is the second largest gymnastics community in the US.
The 100th Anniversary of the World Gymnastics Championships will determine the top 12 menŐs and womenŐs teams and individual athletes who will qualify for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Opening Ceremonies are August 15 and the competition runs from through August 24 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, CA. For more information, visit www.worlds03.com.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Landlords vs. Tenants
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A recent California Supreme Court ruling will allow landlords to stop renting their property to tenants, even if the purpose is to get rid of annoying or complaining tenants. The ruling allows for protection for property owners, but will it make tenants wary of complaining about property conditions?
Guy Raz
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NPR reporter Guy Raz shares stories upon his recent return from Baghdad.
Eric Idle and Allison Anders
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Eric Idle and Allison Anders
A three-day film and music festival, ŇDonŐt Knock the RockÓ, will celebrate the historical roots of rock nŐ roll in Hollywood. Founder Allison Anders and comedian Eric Idle join Kitty to highlight the weekendŐs events, including the LA premiere of IdleŐs latest film, ŇCanŐt Buy Me LunchÓ the long-awaited sequel to the notorious ŇAll You Need is CashÓ.
DonŐt Knock the Rock Festival takes place August 15-17. For tickets and information, visit www.dontknocktherock.com.
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