L.A. Archdiocese Settles Priest Abuse Case; Michael Moore And The Future Of American Healthcare; Tour De France
L.A. Archdiocese Settles Priest Abuse Case
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles agreed to a $660 million settlement Saturday with the 500 victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. The settlement will be the largest yet in connection with sexual molestation scandals roiling the Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic archbishop of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony, apologized to the victims. Larry talks with those involved with or covering the case.
Michael Moore And The Future Of American Healthcare
With his new film Sicko, Michael Moore launched a scathing critique of American health insurance companies. He portrays the healthcare in France, the UK, Canada, and even Cuba as far superior. The film is sweeping the national media and focusing debate on one key issue: is profit-motivated healthcare the right way to go? Larry talks to Moore about his film, the issues it raises, and the future of the American healthcare system.
Tour De France
The 2006 Tour De France was one of the closest races in the event's 103 year history. Floyd Landis, who showed up 9 seconds late for the race's opening, took the lead in Stage 16 but later fell back to eleventh place. Remarkably, Landis made up his 8 minute gap and went on to win the Tour. His incredible victory was soon marred by scandal when it was revealed that Landis had tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs. Landis has since appealed the test results and is awaiting a decision by the USADA (U.S. Anti-Doping Agency). Larry talks to Landis about his new book, Positively False, which tells his side of the controversial story.