More Cuts at the L.A. Times; Fire Update; OC Journalists Roundtable; The Psychology of Patriotism; Robert Crais
More Cuts at the L.A. Times
The Los Angeles Times plans to cut 250 positions, including 150 jobs in the print and Web news departments. The move followed an announcement last week that the paper's parent, Tribune Co., is exploring the sale of its headquarters in Chicago and the building in downtown Los Angeles that houses the Times. Larry Mantle talks with LA Times editor Russ Stanton about the reasons for the changes. Larry also talks with LA Observed editor Kevin Roderick.
Fire Update
The fire in the Los Padres National Forest near Big Sur continues to rage and Big Sur residents have been ordered to evacuate. Another fast-growing fire in the southern extension of the Los Padres forest above Santa Barbara forced about 45 residents to evacuate as strong winds pushed flames toward homes in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Larry Mantle talks with public information officer Dianne Black for an update on the Santa Barbara area fire.
OC Journalists Roundtable
Larry Mantle talks with OC Weekly staff writer Gustavo Arellano and Orange County Register senior editorial writer and columnist Steven Greenhut about the latest news events and developments in Orange County.
The Psychology of Patriotism
As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation's birth, conflicting notions of patriotism have been inundating the media. But how we define patriotism goes deeper than flag pins, fireworks, or yellow ribbons - its roots are deep in our psyche. Larry explores the topic with psychologist Michael Bader and invites listeners to weigh in.
Robert Crais
Best-selling author joins Larry Mantle to talk about living and writing in LA and about "Chasing Darkness," his 12th novel to feature Los Angeles private investigator, Elvis Cole.