Larry Mantle and a panel of guests analyze the many angles of the Orlando shooting; and a new book looks at Los Angeles' agricultural past and future.
Orlando shootings: counterterrorism expert, gun rights advocate, LGBT community weigh in
The last of the 49 victims of yesterday's mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, were removed from the scene today and all but one have been identified.
Fifty-three others were wounded. Orlando Police Chief John Mina confirmed at a news conference this morning that police officer had three confrontations with the gunman identified as Omar Mateen who was shot and killed at the scene by a SWAT team. Mateen, a 29-year old American-born Muslim allegedly called 911 and declared allegiance to the Islamic State during the attack.
KPCC is following the latest out of Orlando. Click here for more on what we know as of today.
Guests:
Colin P. Clarke, Associate Political Scientist at the Rand Corporation whose research focuses on counterinsurgency and counterintelligence
Chief Jim Bueerman, president of the Police Foundation, a Washington, D.C. organization that promotes better policing. He was the former Chief of Redlands Police Department where he worked for 33 years.
Ladd Everitt, Director of Communications, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
Steve Dulan, attorney at The Law Office of Steve Dulan, member of the board of directors of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners and an adjunct professor at the Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University
Jo Michael, legislative manager with Equality California, a statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization
Levi Chambers, the Editor in Chief of Pride.com, an online publication focused on millennial LGBTQ issues, and Director of Social Media at Here Media (OUT magazine, The Advocate magazine); He tweets from
AirTalk election 2016: Analysis of candidate reaction to, rhetoric towards Orlando shooting
The presumptive presidential nominees has markedly different tones when addressing the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. While both tweeted their condolences...
Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton)
Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 12, 2016
Horrific incident in FL. Praying for all the victims & their families. When will this stop? When will we get tough, smart & vigilant?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Horrific incident in FL. Praying for all the victims & their families. When will this stop? When will we get tough, smart & vigilant?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
...Donald Trump riled up a lot of folks online when he tweeted this:
Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
This week on AirTalk's political roundtable, we'll analyze the candidates' reactions to the mass shooting in Orlando and talk about how their reactions will affect the campaigns going forward.
Guests:
Renee Van Vechten, associate professor of government and political science at University of Redlands
Bill Whalen, research fellow with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University
The not-so-distant history of farming in Los Angeles
Today Americans hold California’s Central Valley in their minds as the center of our country’s fruit and vegetable production.
But until the 1950s, Los Angeles County was the agricultural capital of North America.
A new book, "From Cows to Concrete: The Rise and Fall of Farming in Los Angeles," begins with Gabrieleños cultivating wild seeds, traces the roots of the state’s citrus and wine industries to the fields of Mission San Gabriel Archangel in the 19th century, and details the post-war urban development that pushed farmland out of the city. But that doesn’t mean we’re not a city that loves fresh food.
As more Americans are connecting with food in their gardens or local farmer’s markets, the vibrant archival photos and research remind us that the pastoral Californian ideal has not completely disappeared from LA.
Co-authors Rachel Surls and Judith Gerber will be signing copies of their book, “From Cows to Concrete: The Rise and Fall of Farming in Los Angeles,” on June 14, at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena at 7:00 p.m. Click here for more information.
Guests:
Rachel Surls Ph.D, co-author of the book, “From Cows to Concrete,” (Angel City Press, 2016) and Sustainable Food Systems Advisor for University of California Cooperative Extension in LA County
Judith Gerber, co-author of the book, “From Cows to Concrete,” (Angel City Press, 2016), and a farmer who has covered food production in Los Angeles for more than 20 years; she tweets from
Scotland court weighs pricing alcohol by volume to combat alcoholism
A court decision on a new way to price alcohol in Scotland could have ramifications beyond the country.
On Tuesday, a Scottish court will hear whether the country can price alcohol by the unit, specifically 50 pence (about 72 cents) for 10 milliliters of pure alcohol, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Under the scheme, a 20-pack of beer would set drinkers back some US $30. The legislation was passed in 2012, but has been tied up in court.
Proponents of the measure say that floor pricing would reduce alcoholism in Scotland. Opponents argue, however, that the law penalizes those who drink responsibly and in moderation.
Alcohol makers outside of Scotland are also eyeing Tuesday’s decision, which is expected in August, bracing for a ripple effect in other countries if the law is left to stand in Scotland.
Guests:
David Jernigan, an associate professor of public health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. His work focuses on public health practice with a particular interest in alcohol policy.
Dan Mitchell, an economist and a senior fellow at the CATO Institute. He specializes in tax policy.