Long Beach Hate Crimes Trial; The Future Of The Environmentalist Agenda In The New Congress; Is Palestine Headed For Civil War?; Matthew Bourne
Long Beach Hate Crimes Trial
On Halloween Night, three young women were severely injured in a Long Beach suburb when ten minors attacked them. Larry discusses the ensuing Long Beach hate-crime trial with journalist Tracey Manzer of the Long Beach Press-Telegram, editor Curt Helin of Gazette Newspapers and Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster. Long Beach residents offer their opinions and viewpoints on the ramifications of the incident and the resulting trial in a vibrant call-in segment.
The Future Of The Environmentalist Agenda In The New Congress
Many environmentalists are excited about the prospects for success in the new Democratic-controlled Congress particularly in light of California Senator, Barbara Boxer, becoming the head of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. But industry lobbyists are gearing up for a fight and the environmentalist agenda may not be such a slam-dunk. Larry talks with Daniel Lashof of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren about the future of green laws.
Is Palestine Headed For Civil War?
Hamas took power away from the Fatah party in elections in January, but Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday called for new presidential and parliamentary elections. The dramatic challenge to the ruling Islamic militant Hamas may threaten to touch off a civil war. The Hamas government denounced Abbas' decision as a "coup" against the will of the Palestinian people. Violent clashes have ensued. Larry discusses the situation with Dr. Ziad Asali of the American Task Force on Palestine and with Ken Ellingwood of The Los Angeles Times.
Matthew Bourne
Based on the film by Tim Burton, Edward Scissorhands is a dance theatre piece devised, directed, and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. This touching and witty gothic fairytale tells the story of Edward, a boy created by an eccentric inventor who dies leaving Edward to fend for himself. Larry talks with Bourne about transforming the spoken story of Edward Scissorhands into a tale told with music and movement alone.