Is it the End of the Beginning of the Recession?; Front Page Ads in the Los Angeles Times; Food Safety no Longer Improving; Get Down With Brown...Fat, That Is; Filmweek; Yahoo's 100 Movies to See Before You Die
Is it the End of the Beginning of the Recession?
Although financial analysts predict that job losses will reach more than 10 percent in 2010, there is, at least for now, some good news. The economy is showing signs of life, with Wells Fargo & Co. expecting record first-quarter profits and major banks' stocks soaring. Thursday's Dow was up 246 points and the Commerce Department said the U.S. trade deficit declined as exports rose in the month of February. These reports have many people wondering, "Is the worst of the financial crisis over?"
Front Page Ads in the Los Angeles Times
Despite protests from editors, publisher Eddy Hartenstein, decided to run the front page ad about NBC's new drama Southland. Designed to look like an editorial, the advertisement highlighted the shows main character Ben Sherman. Hartenstein argues that the advertisement was necessary and that it was a step in helping the struggling paper gain revenue. Yet the ad has sparked a loud conversation on ethics and the sanctity of the Los Angeles Times' front page.
Food Safety no Longer Improving
Food poisoning affects 76 million Americans every year according to the Center for Disease Control. With rates of salmonella not improving, the CDC says they would increase its division overseeing food poisoning incidents. Leaving many asking what exactly is IN my food? Highlighting that food safety is not improving and that change need to be made Congress is reintroducing bills to overhaul the food safety system. From pistachios to peanut butter guest host Jon Beaupre has more on how to make our food safe again.
Get Down With Brown...Fat, That Is
Fat is bad, right? Well, not exactly. Brown fat, a type of fat normally found in higher proportions in the bodies of babies, may also be key in helping adults stay svelte. Brown fat, apparently, helps the body convert normal fat into heat. What's all that mean? New treatments for diabetes may be on the horizon. Guest-host Jon Beaupre gets the skinny.
Filmweek
Guest host Jon Beaupre talks with KPCC film critics Andy Klein and Lael Loewenstein of Variety about the week's new film releases including "Observe and Report," "Hannah Montana: The Movie," "The Escapist," "Shall We Kiss," "The Song of Sparrows," "Forbidden Lies," and "Anvil! The Story of Anvil"
Yahoo's 100 Movies to See Before You Die
Jon Beaupre and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein and Andy Klein discuss Yahoo's list of "100 Movies To See Before You Die," and take listener calls. What is missing from the list? Jon gets listener's thoughts.