Boris Yeltsin Dies; Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Dies; Inland Empire Journalists Roundtable; The Modern American Libertarian Movement; The Pressures of Youth Sports Culture
Boris Yeltsin Dies
Boris Yeltsin helped engineer the final collapse of the Soviet Union and pushed his country towards a market economy. Russian news agencies are reporting Yeltsin died of heart failure today. Larry talks with Robert English, Professor at USC's School of International Relations, about the life and legacy of Russia's first ever democratically elected leader.
Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Dies
Flags will fly at half-staff over Los Angeles city buildings today in honor of Democratic Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald who died of cancer this weekend at the age of 68. McDonald had a long and prestigious career, including seven terms in Congress representing Carson, Compton, Long Beach and parts of Los Angeles. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has 14 days to set a date for a special election to fill her 36th-district seat. Larry talks about Millender-McDonald's career with Congresswomen Jane Harman and Loretta Sanchez, as well as political analyst Allan Hoffenblum.
Inland Empire Journalists Roundtable
Larry Mantle talks with Steven Cuevas, KPCC'sInland Empire Reporter, Phil Willon, editor of the LA Times Inland Empire edition, and Cassie MacDuff, columnist with The Press Enterprise, about the latest news, events, and developments in the Inland Empire.
The Modern American Libertarian Movement
In his new book, "Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement," Brian Doherty traces the history of Libertarianism as both a philosophical inquiry and political movement in the United States. Larry Mantle discusses with Brian Doherty about the influence and significance of Libertarianism in the history of American politics.
The Pressures of Youth Sports Culture
In her new book, "Revolution in the Bleachers: How Parents Can Take Back Family in a World Gone Crazy Over Youth Sports," Regan McMahon questions whether the recent trends of over-the-top extracurricular sports activities actually help benefit children's physical and intellectual development. Larry Mantle talks with Regan McMahon and takes listener calls.