Larry talks about the impact of Chief William Bratton's resignation as Police Chief of Los Angeles. Then, he will get all the latest news from Orange County. And, he will talk about the dynamics between nannies and the families they work for.
Bratton leaving Los Angeles
A surprised City of LA comes to terms with the announced departure of LAPD Police Chief William Bratton. Now, the search for a replacement begins. Who might fill his shoes? And what will be done to ensure the stability of the police department?
Guests:
Frank Stoltze, KPCC Reporter
John Mack, Vice President, Los Angeles Police Commission
Connie Rice, Civil Rights Attorney & Co-Director, The Advancement Project
James Q. Wilson, teaches at Pepperdine University and is the author of "Thinking About Crime"
Orange County journalists roundtable
Larry Mantle talks with Gustavo Arellano, OC Weekly staff writer, and Orange County Register senior editorial writer and columnist, Steven Greenhut, and OC journalist William Lobdell about the latest news events and developments in Orange County.
Guests:
Gustavo Arellano, staff writer for the OC Weekly and author of Ask A Mexican
Steve Greenhut, Orange County Register senior editorial writer and columnist
William Lobdell, co-publisher of the Newport-Mesa Daily Voice an online local paper, and author of Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America - and Found Unexpected Peace.
Swine Flu
It is almost back-to-school time and the Federal Government is making preparations for a possible swine flu outbreak. Larry Mantle is joined by Time magazine White House correspondent Michael Scherer who talked with individuals on the front lines in the Obama Administration. What can we expect with regard to numbers who might be infected? Will the vaccine be ready in time? Who are most vulnerable? Larry finds out.
Guest:
Michael Scherer, White House correspondent for Time Magazine
Post office blues
The U.S. Postal Service lost $2.4 billion during its third quarter and forecasts a $7 billion year-end loss, according to figures released Wednesday. In order to right themselves financially, they’re looking at closing nearly 700 offices nationwide, removing under-used blue mailboxes and reducing mail service on Saturdays. Washington Post reporter Ed O’Keefe steps out of today’s Senate hearing on these postal issues to talk with Larry.
Guest:
Ed O’Keefe, Reporter for the Washington Post, who also writes its “Federal Eye” blog
Inside the lives of nannies
Larry Mantle discusses Tasha Blaine’s new book, Just Like Family: Inside the Lives of Nannies, The Parents They Work For, and the Children They Love (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), that takes a look at nannies from their perspectives, their struggles, and how they deal with the dynamics of individual families.
Guest:
Tasha Blaine, author of Just Like Family: Inside the Lives of Nannies, The Parents They Work For, and the Children They Love (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)