Insurance For All California's Children; Mayor Villaraigosa's Request For Federal Aid To Engage Gangs; Betty Ford's Life And Legacy; The Gospel Of Food
Insurance For All California's Children
Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal to guarantee medical insurance for all Californian children regardless of residential status, is discussed with state legislators and researchers.
Mayor Villaraigosa's Request For Federal Aid To Engage Gangs
Mayor Villaraigosa on Wednesday met with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to address the rising gang-related crime in Los Angeles, despite an overall drop in the city's crime rate in 2006. Villaraigosa appealed to Gonzales for funding and prosecutorial help, underscoring the need to effectively deal with one of the city's most intractable problems. Larry discusses the issue with local experts.
Betty Ford's Life And Legacy
Larry and his guests discuss Betty Ford's life and legacy; how her brief time in the White House changed the role of the First Lady, and her contributions in the fields of substance abuse treatment and breast cancer awareness.
The Gospel Of Food
Enjoy what you eat. That's the message in Barry Glassner's new book, The Gospel of Food: Everything You Think You Know About Food Is Wrong. Larry talks with the sociology professor and best selling author about American eating habits and our food-related beliefs.