Town Hall Journal

Town Hall's new weekly radio magazine, Town Hall Journal is an informative half-hour news program that takes an in-depth look into issues important to Angelenos and raised at Town Hall. Hosted by veteran ABC News Correspondent, Judy Muller, the show draws upon Town Hall's speakers past and present.

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Hosted by Judy Muller

Airs Sunday 9:00 to 9:30
 

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Sunday Feb. 14th

The second season of TOWN HALL Journal resumes with the "Top 10 Risks of the 21st Century," as identified by Joseph Plumeri, President and CEO of Willis Group Holdings, one of the largest insurance companies in the world. Plumeri names obvious risks like terrorism and not-so-obvious risks like globalization. Plumeri points out that the interconnectivity of his industry, banking and global commerce all contribute to the current economic crisis. Other notable risks include product tampering, pandemics and cyber security. From the TOWN HALL Vault comes a collection of "Risks at the Time," which spans from 1974-1996 and includes insights from Donald Rumsfeld, then CEO of GD Searle & Company. Finally, our street segment features local small business owners who address the risks facing them. If risk is your business, or your business is at risk, be sure you tune-in!

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Growing Populations, Shrinking Water Supplies and Broken Budgets

Dec. 13, 2009|0 comments

As California's population grows, its infrastructure disintegrates and state deficit balloons, voters, who will make the ultimate decision in November 2010, are questioning the need for the recent $11 billion bond recently passed by the legislature and Governor for upgrades to California's antiquated water system. On Town Hall Journal, Jeffrey Kightlinger, General Manager and CEO of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, sounds the alarm on the need for conservation, recycling, reclamation and desalination as means to stave off the effects of eight years of drought. The Vault segment goes back to 1978 when former Governor Edmund Pat Brown whose son, Jerry, was then Governor, argues the need for a peripheral canal to preserve the Delta and make California less dependent on other states for water. If you're concerned about increasing water bills and busted water pipes, you won't want to miss this Town Hall Journal.


Marijuana - Economic Wonder Drug?

Dec. 6, 2009|4 comments

As TOWN HALL was started by the LA business community in 1937, when contentious issues pop-up in the city our Members ask "What's the bottom line?" Many people, including Governor Schwarzenegger, have purported that budget deficits can be minimized by the legalization and taxation of marijuana. A recent TOWN HALL panel posed the question on whether or not Marijuana was an economic wonder drug to a panel of experts with contradictory opinions.


LA Unearthed: History & Mystery at Los Angeles' Cemeteries

Nov. 29, 2009|0 comments

TOWN HALL Journal goes along on a tour of Los Angeles' oldest cemetery - Evergreen Cemetery - and acquaints listeners with well-remembered and sometimes forgotten Angelenos. Hear first hand from taphophiles on what fascinates them about cemeteries and discover early LA pioneers like freed slave turn midwife and downtown landowner, Biddy Mason. Dipping into the Vault, we get a history lesson on Hollywood's obsession with the dead from Edward Maeder, Curator, LACMA's Costume and Textile Collection, who gives us an overview of films that bring the dead back to life. Finally, we ask USC Professor Leo Braudy why people are so fascinated with celebrities who have gone to the other side. You won't want to miss this spooky delight! We thank our community partner, The Studio for Southern California History for their help.


Dodgers Blue?

Nov. 22, 2009|1 comment

Angelenos have been concerned about their beloved Dodgers ever since the cherished O'Malley family sold the franchise to Rupert Murdoch. Now that Frank and Jamie McCourt are in the midst of a very public divorce, fans fears are again on the rise. Join us this week as TOWN HALL Journal presents a brief history of Dodgers management as heard at TOWN HALL. This week's Journal includes Jamie McCourt's address at TOWN HALL when the family first came to Los Angeles, and this year's program with Frank McCourt. Both underscore the McCourt's commitment to the team and the community. They discuss the importance of the Dodgers Dream Foundation and the newly instituted "Ramirez Provision" which asks each Dodger to make a financial commitment to the community as part of their contract. The Vault segment features Tommy Lasorda from 1997 touting the importance of the team staying in the O'Malley family because "the game belongs to the fans." Host Judy Muller explores fan anxieties with Jon Weisman writer of the LA Times "Dodger Thoughts" blog. Finally, we take to the streets to get the fans feedback on the fate of their Los Angeles Dodgers. If you're blue about the Dodgers, you won't want to miss this show.


Banking Industry Check-up with FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair

Nov. 15, 2009|1 comment

Is it possible that without proper regulation banks and financial institutions will repeat mistakes of the past and once again become "too big to fail" forcing taxpayers to bail them out? Recently, FDIC Chairman, Sheila C. Bair, delivered an Industry Briefing to TOWN HALL in which she provided her insights on how to prevent the mistakes from recurring. Among other solutions, she proposed breaking-up the banks before they get too big. This week's Vault takes listeners to 1979 when the Chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo, Richard Cooley, spoke about providing mortgages to low-income households. The Vault then travels to 1984 with Leonard Weil, President and CEO of Mitsui Manufacturing Bank, who declares that regulatory controls must be adoptive to keep banks from entering into speculative activities that make them "too big to fail." Host Judy Muller, discusses the future of banking industry regulations with MIT Sloan School of Management Professor, Simon Johnson. Finally, we hear about the resilience of small local banks with CEO of Pacific Commerce Bank, Bryan Kelley. If you're concerned about the security of your bank and our economy, don't miss this episode of TOWN HALL Journal.


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