United Teachers Los Angeles President John Perez; The Economy; Benjamin Franklin
United Teachers Los Angeles President John Perez
Larry Mantle talks with John Perez, President of United Teachers Los Angeles, about a variety of educational issues including the California budget cuts, the new LAUSD Board, and how to best help students achieve academic excellence.
The Economy
Both the stock market and corporate profits are rising, but so are unemployment figures! Is the economy rebounding? Over the past months, many economists have said that it is . . . Joining host Larry Mantle to help us understand what is happening with both the national and local economies are Ed Leamer, Director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast and Chris Thornberg, Senior Economist for the UCLA Anderson Forecast.
Benjamin Franklin
Larry Mantle talks with author Walter Isaacson about his new biography Benjamin Franklin: An American Life (Simon & Schuster). Isaacson delves into the amazing life of Benjamin Franklin, from his days as a runaway printer, to his triumphs as a statesman, scientist and Founding Father.