Mayor Villaraigosa to Help Turn Around L.A.'s 6 Lowest Performing Schools; DWP Rate Hike Stalled; Tip of the Tongue Experiences; Republican Presidential Race Update; California Judge Rejects Auto Makers' Greenhouse Gas Lawsuit; Anita Frantz
Mayor Villaraigosa to Help Turn Around L.A.'s 6 Lowest Performing Schools
Teachers and parents voted to join Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in a partnership to improve two low-performing high schools and four middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Larry Mantle discusses the results with KPCC reporter Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, Marshall Tuck of the Mayor's office, and LAUSD Board member Marlene Canter.
DWP Rate Hike Stalled
The Los Angeles City Council sent the Department of Water and Power's proposed rate hike back to the utility, giving newly installed General Manager David Nahai 60 days to address a number of concerns. Larry Mantle discusses the issues with DWP General Manager David Nahai and LA City Council President Eric Garcetti.
Tip of the Tongue Experiences
That name is just on the tip of my tongue...how many times have we heard or said that? Larry talks with Deborah Burke of Pomona College about her new study that looks at these experiences and explains what happens neurologically when people have "tip of the tongue" moments.
Republican Presidential Race Update
With the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary less than a month away, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has moved up nationally in the rankings. He is now in a virtual tie with former New York Governor Rudy Giuliani. But how would Huckabee fare against a democratic opponent if he were to win the Republican nomination? Larry and his guests discuss the recent developments in the Republican Presidential race.
California Judge Rejects Auto Makers' Greenhouse Gas Lawsuit
Handing a major defeat to the auto industry, a federal judge ruled Wednesday that California can regulate greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. Larry Mantle talks former Assemblywoman Fran Pavley who now advises the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Anita de Frantz
Anita de Frantz, one of three American members of the International Olympic Committee, is one of the most prominent womens sports leaders in the U.S. She joins Larry Mantle talk about a variety of issues including the recent Olympic doping scandals, the run-up to the Beijing Olympics next summer, Title 9 and women in sports.