A new pollution reduction plan is expected to be approved today – what that means for business and smog in SoCal; Trump issues new sanctions on Iran in response to their recent ballistic missile test – we bring you the latest; plus, Larry and KPCC film critics discuss ‘The Comedian,’ ‘The Space Between Us’ and other movie releases. TGI-FilmWeek!
What new South Coast AQMD smog rules could mean for future business, pollution in SoCal
In the hopes of reducing smog pollution over the next 15 years, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is expected to approve a new pollution reduction plan today that, rather than start with a more traditional approach of setting blanket regulations, will allow the industry to regulate itself.
Rail yards, warehouses, the ports, and more will be able to set their own emissions goals, provided that they meet certain standards and are enforceable. AQMD is also expected to adopt a stricter policy on refineries, ports, and other big facilities that produce much of the pollution in Southern California.
Proponents welcome the changes as a way to get more done by including everyone at the table in a collaborative effort to cut emissions. Critics argue that the plan is a step backwards with regards to previous work the AQMD did to reduce and regulate emissions in the nation’s smoggiest region. They also question how much federal oversight there will be under the Trump Administration when it comes to California’s pollution reduction standards.
Guests:
Evan Gillespie, a campaign director for Sierra Club who is at the meeting this morning
Stuart Waldman, president of the Valley Industry and Commerce Association
What Trump’s new sanctions mean for US relationship with Iran
As reported in Reuters, the U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iran in response to that country’s recent ballistic missile test.
The sanctions will affect 13 individuals and 12 entities including those based in United Arab Emirates, China and Lebanon. This is Trump’s first strike against Iran since his presidency began.
Larry speaks to Reuters Correspondent Arshad Mohammed for the latest on this move, and who the sanctions will impact.
Guest:
Arshad Mohammed, diplomatic correspondent at Reuters; he has been reporting on the story and tweets
First fortnight flashback: reviewing Trump’s last week in office
Lots has happened under the new Trump administration.
President Trump’s executive order on a travel ban for people from seven Muslim-majority countries dominated the week in news. But that’s not only action coming from Congress and the new administration.
Larry Mantle recaps the week with Doyle McManus from the LA Times and Eli Stokols of POLITICO.
Guests:
Doyle McManus, Washington columnist for the LA times
Eli Stokols, White House reporter at POLITICO
FilmWeek: ‘The Comedian,’ ‘The Space Between Us’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases including: Robert De Niro in “The Comedian,” a sci-fi romance called “The Space Between Us;” a comedic thriller starring Alexander Skarsgård and Michael Peña entitled “War on Everyone; and more.
TGI-FilmWeek!
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Justin's Hits
Claudia's Hits
Mixed Reviews
- Justin: "The Comedian" & "War on Everyone"
- Claudia: "War on Everyone," "Youth in Oregon" & "Wheeler"
This Week's Misses
- Justin: "The Space Between Us" & "Rings"
- Claudia: "The Comedian" & "The Space Between Us"
Guests:
Justin Chang, Film Critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Claudia Puig, Film Critic for KPCC and President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association; she tweets
PBS ‘Oklahoma City’ documentary traces origins of McVeigh, Waco, Ruby Ridge
Opening at select theatres this weekend, PBS' "Oklahoma City" explores the intertwined narratives of the worst domestic terrorist attack in the U.S. and the anti-government movement that inspired the actions of Timothy McVeigh.
On April 19, 1995, McVeigh, a former soldier deeply influenced by the literature and ideas of the radical right, parked a Ryder truck with a five-ton fertilizer bomb in front of the
Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City. Moments later, 168 people were killed and 675 were injured in the blast. The new critically acclaimed documentary from Emmy-winning Barak Goodman traces the events — including the deadly encounters between nationalist militias and law enforcement at Ruby Ridge and Waco — that led McVeigh to plot his attack. With a virulent strain of anti-government anger still with us, the history of the Aryan Nation and white supremacists is as relevant as ever.
“Oklahoma City” is showing at Laemmle’s Royal Theatre this weekend, and will air on PBS this Tuesday, February 7, 2017.
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Guest:
Barak Goodman, Documentary Filmmaker, “Oklahoma City;” Goodman’s past credits include “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies;” “My Lai;” and “Clinton”