The Latest News From The United Nations On The Middle East Conflict; London Bomb Plot; Have We Won The War On Terrorism?; LAUSD Takeover Bill Debate; FilmWeek
The Latest News From The United Nations On The Middle East Conflict
Larry Mantle dsicusses the latest news from the United Nations regarding a possible cease fire plan.
London Bomb Plot
Larry Mantle discusses the latest news about the London plot to blow up airplanes from London to the U.S.
Have We Won The War On Terrorism?
The Atlantic Monthly's national correspondent, James Fallows, speaks with Larry Mantle about his contention that the US is succeeding in its struggle against Al Qaeda. Fallows believes that we have sharply reduced the terrorist network's ability to harm us and that it's time now to wage a more effective a military and diplomatic campaign against terror. His recent cover story in the September edition of the Atlantic is "Declaring Victory."
LAUSD Takeover Bill Debate
Larry moderates a debate on AB 1381, the legislation that would change the way the LAUSD is governed. The Senate's Appropriations Committee is scheduled to consider the bill on Monday, before it goes to the Senate floor for a vote.
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and critics Lael Loewenstein of Variety and Henry Sheehan of HenrySheehan.com, discuss this week's new releases, including World Trade Center, Edmond, Conversations With Other Women, Step Up, Mardi Gras, Who Needs Sleep?, and The House of Sand.