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.
LAPD Chief William Bratton stepping down?
Los Angeles Chief of Police William J. Bratton will announce his resignation at noon today, the Los Angeles Times has reported. What impact has Chief Bratton had on LAPD over the past 7 years? Larry gets all the latest on this breaking story from LA Times reporter, Joel Rubin, and analysis from Raphael Sonenshein, Frank Stoltze and Brian Watt.
Guests:
Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times reporter
Raphael Sonenshein, Professor, Political Science, Cal State Fullerton
Frank Stoltze, KPCC Reporter
Brian Watt, KPCC Reporter
What's left of the California dream?
Once upon a time, nearly everyone dreamed of coming to California – the land of swaying palm trees, unbeatable weather and limitless opportunities. But these days, the Golden State is traffic-clogged, smog-choked and bone dry. Add to that the crazy political wrangling in Sacramento, the deep cuts made to close the roughly $24 billion deficit gap and double-digit unemployment figures. It’s no surprise record numbers of residents are deciding to blow this taco stand. Is the California dream over? Or do we still feel the love? Share your thoughts and opinions with us here.
Journalists pardoned in North Korea
Larry Mantle and experts discuss the latest news regarding the release of U.S. Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee during former President Clinton’s visit to North Korea. The North Korean media is reporting that Kim Jong Il issued a "special pardon" for the journalists, and ordered their release the request for former President Clinton.
Guest:
Jim Walsh, International security expert at the Security Studies Program at MIT
Grace Yoo, Executive Director, Korean American Coalition Los Angeles
California to release 43,000 inmates
A panel of federal judges has ordered the state of California to reduce its prisoner population by 27%, that is release 43,000 prisoners over the next two years. The panel found that inadequate health care in prisons causes one unnecessary death per week. The state will release some prisoners early, change its parole policies and shift some state-housed inmates to county jails. Larry Mantle learns more.
Guest:
Julie Small, State Capital Reporter
Herbie Hancock
Larry Mantle talks to Grammy award-winning Jazz musician Herbie Hancock about his new appointment as Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, his appearance with Lang Lang at the Hollywood bowl this weekend, and about his legendary career.
Guest:
Herbie Hancock, Jazz musician whose career has spanned 50 years, he has won 12 Grammys, including the 2007 Album of the Year for River: The Joni Letters, new Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.