John Kerry Chooses John Edwards; Los Angeles School Construction Update; The Rise And Disappearance Of The Insect That Shaped The American Frontier; The New Disney Film, "America's Heart And Soul"
John Kerry Chooses John Edwards
Larry Mantle talks with political strategists Joe Cerell and Arnold Steinberg about John Kerry's choice of John Edwards for his Vice Presidential candidate.
Los Angeles School Construction Update
Chief Facilities Executive for the Los Angeles Unified School District Jim McConnel joins Larry Mantle with an update on new school construction, classroom editions, early education centers and school repairs in the district. He will also discuss the status of the Ambassador Hotel/ High School development project, the district's Small Business Outreach program and the impact of the school construction projects on the city's economy.
The Rise And Disappearance Of The Insect That Shaped The American Frontier
Imagine looking up to see an ominous black cloud on the horizon. Now imagine your growing horror as you watch that cloud reveal itself as an immense, miles-wide swarm of ravenous insects. In Locust, entomologist Jeffrey A. Lockwood reveals the bizarre history of a bug responsible for killing countless settlers on the American plains. First-hand accounts of the Rocky Mountain locust's horrific depredations are reproduced in the book, and Lockwood adds his own vivid reconstructions. Larry Mantle talks with Jeff Lockwood about the importance of the locust in shaping American history and rural culture.
The New Disney Film, "America's Heart And Soul"
Larry Mantle talks with Director and Producer for the film America's Heart and Soul, Louis Schwartzberg about his new film whereby he traveled throughout the country talking with Americans about their lives.