The deal to release five Taliban detainees for an American prisoner of war is drawing starkly different reactions in Washington. After, we discuss the upcoming California primary elections. Then, David Folkenflik of NPR talks discusses media coverage, and when information turns into overexposure for viewers.
Political posturing begins over Guantanamo prisoner swap
The deal to release five Taliban detainees for an American prisoner of war is drawing starkly different reactions in Washington.
Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI) said, "I believe this decision will threaten the lives of American soldiers for years to come." Writing in defense of the swap, Ken Gude of the Center for American progress called the move "a masterstroke and worthy of congratulations." U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, 28, had been held captive for five years.
The five Taliban members had been held in Guantanamo since being captured in 2002 after the U.S. and coalition forces invaded Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
What does international law say about handling POWs? Do you support or oppose the release of Bergdahl for the price of releasing men who were all senior Taliban commanders?
Guests:
Ken Gude, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress who focuses on national security and Guantanamo
Max Boot, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies, Council on Foreign Relations; Author, “Invisible Armies: An Epic History of Guerrilla Warfare from Ancient Times to the Present"
What’s ahead for the California primary elections?
Tuesday’s primary elections feature some closely watched contests and will feature the top-two primary system for all races statewide -- a first in California’s election history.
Republicans Tim Donnelly and Neel Kashkari battle to run against incumbent Jerry Brown for governor, and a slew of candidates are vying for the Secretary of State position. Other hot races include those for L.A. County Sheriff and California Insurance Commissioner, as well as a few local district supervisors elections.
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How will the top-two ballots affect the California primary? What impact, if any, might the new ballot form have on voter turnout? Who will come out on top in this year’s primary elections?
The 2014 primary election is around the corner, and KPCC is here to help. We've got a voters guide that lists all the candidates and races for your area on our website. Check it out at kpcc.org/vote.
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Guests:
Raphe Sonenshein, executive Director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at CSU Los Angeles
Fernando Guerra, professor of political science and director of the Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, professor of the practice of public policy communication at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, political analyst for KNBC, Los Angeles
Are you working for a corporate cult?
Shoe e-tailer Zappos is ditching job postings and trying out a new way to recruit workers. The Las Vegas-based company recently announced that it won’t be posting wanted ads for the 400-plus jobs it plans to fill this year. To be considered for a job, aspirants would have to join the company’s social network, called Zappos Insiders, where they will engage with and try to impress current employees.
By creating its own social recruitment network, Zappos is hoping to make the hiring process faster and easier. But is the company in danger of turning its work culture into a work “cult”?
Guests:
Andrew Hill, Management Editor at the Financial Times in London
Donna Buschle, Director of Organizational Development at Strategic HR, Inc, a human resource management firm in Cincinnati, Ohio
David Folkenflik on NY Times tumult and media coverage of Isla Vista massacre
David Folkenflik, NPR media correspondent, has covered his fair share of difficult stories worldwide.
As a media analyst, Folkenflik understands media ethics and when coverage crosses the line from informative to exploitative. With the recent coverage of the incidents in Isla Vista that brought forth videos of the shooter and other graphic images, where do media outlets draw the line for the broadcasting of information? Folkenflik joins us to discuss media ethics, and explains circumstances where coverage simply is too much for viewers.
What do you think is too much coverage? Do you feel too much was exposed during coverage of the Isla Vista massacre?
Guest:
David Folkenflik, NPR media correspondent; three-time winner of the Arthur Rowse Awards for Press Criticism from the National Press Club and in 2002 won the Mongerson Award for Investigative Reporting on the News.
AirTalk Quiz: Test your June 3 California primary election knowledge!
California's state primary elections are coming up on Tuesday, June 3 -- Have you been paying attention?
If you have, then you may be able to answer at least a few questions about the quirkier races, like: What city could elect either its first gay mayor or first African-American mayor? Or which candidate is facing prosecution for stealing his opponent's lawn signs?
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