The Economy; Indian Gaming: An Investigation; Travel Segment
The Economy
Host Larry Mantle discusses the resignations of Secretary of the Treasury Paul O’Neill and White House economic adviser Larry Lindsey, the economic troubles of United Airlines, and how these events affect the national economy. Larry is joined by Gregory D. Hess, Russell S. Bock Professor of Public Economics at Claremont McKenna College.
Indian Gaming: An Investigation
In today’s TIME magazine, a report about Indian gaming reveals some startling statistics. In five states with almost half the Native American population, casino revenue is shared by less than 3 percent of the people. Meanwhile, in California, Connecticut and Florida, states that have only 3 percent of the Indian population, casinos haul in 44 percent of all revenue, averaging $100,000 per person. Host Larry Mantle talks with TIME’s Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative team of Don Barlett and Jim Steele about the findings of their in-depth report on the distribution of gaming profits among various Indian tribes.
Travel Segment
Host Larry Mantle talks with KPCC travel experts Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman about a variety of travel issues including United’s economic troubles, airport security, Christmas gifts for travelers, and tips for making holiday travel easier.