Proposition 8 thrown out. LA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich. Federal authorities indict Somali-American terror suspects. Later, only in dreams - can you solve problems and control your brain activity while asleep?
Prop 8 overturned: Judge rules marriage a right for couples, gay or straight
The ruling was unequivocal—Judge Vaughn Walker called Prop 8 “unconstitutional under both the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the U.S. Constitution.” Gay marriage opponents have vowed to appeal the decision to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and all the way to the Supreme Court. Can same sex couples marry as soon as Saturday? Is the ruling a blow to marriage or a boost for civil rights? And, does it matter that Judge Walker is gay?
City Attorney Carmen "The Dude" Trutanich
Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich thinks of himself more as “The Dude” than a politician. When he became LA’s chief prosecutor in July 2009, he pledged to be an ethical and fiscal watchdog for the City of Angels. In his first year, Trutanich has sparred with council members, targeted taggers and gone after wealthy real estate developers. What’s next on his controversial agenda? Call in with your questions, comments and arguments for the City Attorney, as he takes on these issues and more.
Guest:
Carmen Trutanich, Los Angeles City Attorney
Americans charged with aiding Somali terror group
Attorney General Eric Holder this morning announced the unsealing of four indictments against 14 people charged with aiding the Somali terrorist group al-Shabaab. That includes former San Diego resident and U.S. citizen Jehad Serwan Mostafa. US attorneys allege he conspired to provide material support—including himself as personnel—to terrorists.
Guests:
Brian Michael Jenkins, terrorism expert, Senior Advisor to the President of the Rand Corporation
Laura Yuen, Reporter for Minnesota Public Radio who has covered this story for MPR.
KCET in trouble
Yesterday, LA Times media reporter James Rainey discussed some of the financial and structural problems plaguing LA’s public television station, KCET. And callers talked about what they like—and don’t like—about their PBS affiliate. Today, Al Jerome, KCET’s President and CEO, comes to the Mohn Broadcast Center to discuss his plans for sorting out KCET’s issues and what he sees as the mission for public television.
Guest:
Al Jerome, President and CEO of KCET
Is Inception real?: in your dreams!
The Chris Nolan film, Inception, continues to clean up at the box office. Perhaps, in part, because it hits on an age old fantasy…what if we really could control dreams? Well, some psychologists say we already have that ability—at least for our own dreams. Harvard researchers are working on techniques for controlling dreams in ways that help us access creative, problem solving centers in our brains that are not readily available to the conscious mind. How do you prefer your dreams, sweet or sassy?
Guest:
Deirdre Barrett, clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and a dream specialist