And the Tribune Company Goes to...; Supreme Court Rules on Global Warming Regulation; Law Enforcement and Meth; Meth and the Gay Community; Children and Play; Batter Up!
And the Tribune Company Goes to...
The Tribune Co. has accepted a buyout offer from real estate investor Sam Zell in a deal valued at about $8.2 billion. The owner of the Chicago Tribune, the LA Times, and various other newspapers and TV stations spent six months soliciting bids and reviewing offers. Larry talks with Business Week columnist John Fine and Crain Chicago Business reporter Tom Corfman about the sale and about the Tribune's new owner, Sam Zell.
Supreme Court Rules on Global Warming Regulation
The Supreme Court ordered the federal government on Monday to take a fresh look at regulating carbon dioxide emissions from cars, a rebuke to Bush administration policy on global warming. In a 5-4 decision, the court said the Clean Air Act gives the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to regulate the emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from cars. Larry Mantle talks with UCLA Environmental Law Center Executive Director Sean Hecht.
Law Enforcement and Meth
In light of new restrictions on selling over-the-counter drugs used in the production of meth, manufacturers of this dangerous drug have gone either south of the border or even more underground. How are law enforcement agencies working to curb the production and sale of the drug? Larry talks to some of the top cops in meth enforcement.
Meth and the Gay Community
It is well known that meth has been the drug of choice for many gay men. Larry Mantle examines the relationship of meth to gay culture and efforts by the gay community to curb its abuse. Panelists are former California Assemblyman Paul Koretz, West Hollywood City Councilman John Duran and AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein.
Children and Play
Larry Mantle talks with child development expert David Elkind about why he thinks play is essential to healty emotional and academic development.
Batter Up!
Sports Illustrated has picked the Dodgers and the Angels to meet in this year's World Series. Larry talks with Mike DiGiovanna, baseball writer with the LA Times, about opening day for both teams as well as how the 2007 season may unfold.