South Carolina Moves Up Primary; Deadly Temblor in Store for Coachella Valley?; Secretary of State on the Voting Systems Controversy; India Splendor; FilmWeek
South Carolina Moves Up Primary
The race by states to gain more control of the outcome of the Presidential primaries took yet another turn, as South Carolina Republicans announced they would move their primary up from early February to January 19th. Larry talks with Duf Sundheim of the California Republican Party and democratic strategist Darry Sragow about this race amongst the states and its implications for the campaigns.
Deadly Temblor in Store for Coachella Valley?
Seismologist Lucy Jones made a frightening prediction yesterday for the Palm Springs area, stating that it's long overdue for a catastrophic earthquake that could collapse freeways and tall buildings, and kill thousands throughout Southern California. Larry talks with Dr. Lucy Jones about her alarming prediction.
Secretary of State on the Voting Systems Controversy
Citing security risks, the California Secretary of State's office has decertified voting machines used in 39 counties, including the InkaVote system in Los Angeles. Larry speaks with Secretary of State Debra Bowen about her decision and its possible ramifications for the upcoming Democratic Primary Election.
India Splendor
Today marks the opening of India Splendor, a six-day festival of Indian film, fashion and Art in Los Angeles. As India prepares to mark its 60th anniversary of independence, the UCLA School of Theater Film and Television, along with communications giant MGlobalTrust, have embarked on an ambitious presentation of Indian Culture to the United States. Larry talks with Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi of MGlobalTrust and actor and director Rishi Kapoor about the upcoming events and the growing Bollywood presence in American film and culture.
FilmWeek
Larry talks with critics Peter Rainer of the Christian Science Monitor and Claudia Puig of USA Today about the week's new releases including Stardust, 2 days in Paris, Daddy Day Camp, Rush Hour 3, Rocket Science and Descent.