AirTalk

Larry talks about the Governor's Commission on the 21s Century Economy and their efforts to reform California's tax system. Then, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has set an aggressive agenda for his last year as Governor. What can he realistically hope to accomplish during his final term? What would you like to see him try to do? Larry talks about it. And, Larry discusses text books going digital. And, finally, he talks with Rich Cohen about his new book, "Israel is Real: An Obsessive Quest to Understand the Jewish Nation and Its History."

Larry Mantle talks with California historian Kevin Starr about his new book, "Golden Dreams." Then, its FilmWeek with reviews of all the week's new releases including G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra, Julie & Julia, Cold Souls, Paper Heart, Fragments, and A Woman in Berlin, among others. Then, he will talk about the deaths of screenwriter Bud Schulberg and writer/director John Hughes, and take calls from listeners.

Larry talks about the impact of Chief William Bratton's resignation as Police Chief of Los Angeles. Then, he will get all the latest news from Orange County. And, he will talk about the dynamics between nannies and the families they work for.

Larry gets the latest on Los Angeles Police Department Chief, William Bratton's announcement to step down. Then, is the California dream over? Also, a discussion about the release of U.S. Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee during former President Clinton’s visit to North Korea. Then, federal judges have ordered California to release 43,000 inmates over the next two years. Finally, Larry talks with jazz icon Herbie Hancock.

Larry talks about the recent study that shows antidepressant use is up 50 percent. Then, a discussion about the latest research on vitamin D, is it the next wonder supplement? And, he will talk about allowing financial incentives to increase the supply of available organs. All that and the latest news.....

Will President Obama raise taxes for middle class Americans? Then, Larry talks with L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar about his downtown project, "Bringing Back Broadway." And, Larry gets the latest on a new bill that may require tougher regulations on pilot training. Finally, Larry talks about the amount of people that are now working wirelessly.

Larry talks with the KPCC film critics about all the week's new film releases including Funny People, Adam, and Thirst among others. Then, Larry is joined by filmmaker Werner Herzog about his new book, “Conquest of the Useless: Reflections from the Making of Fitzcarraldo," and about his movie-making career. All that and the latest news.

Larry Mantle discusses the latest on the push for healthcare reform. Then, he will talk about drugs designed to treat ADD and Alzheimer’s increasingly being used by college students, professors, writers and others to boost performance. Next, an update on Iran, and finally he will discuss the book, "Tattoo Machine: Tall Tales, True Stories, and My Life in Ink."

Larry talks about the cuts to the California budget, and the idea of Charter schools being unionized. Then, is the recession over? And, he talks with Russ Parsons about the debate over organic foods.

Larry discusses 17 year-old Lily Burk's murder. Then, a discussion about cell phones vs. land lines, the "Weight of the Nation" conference on Obesity, and the new book, "The Cost of Bad Behavior."