Labor Vs. Secession; What Next for Adelphia?; FilmWeek
Labor Vs. Secession
The Los Angeles organized labor community has come out strongly against the secessionist movement. Unions worry that workers will suffer from secession, with the possible loss of city contracts as well as rent control, living-wage ordinances, and other protections that benefit Los Angeles laborers. Larry Mantle speaks with union leader Julie Butcher and pro-secession attorney David Fleming.
What Next for Adelphia?
On Tuesday, Adelphia Communications, the sixth largest cable company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. How did the company decline? And, what will happen to Adelphia's current subscribers as the company struggles to reorganize? Larry Mantle speaks with L.A. City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo and Business Week's Los Angeles Bureau manager, Ron Grover.
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and critics Andy Klein of New Times L.A., and F.X. Feeney of the L.A. Weekly discuss this week's new film releases, including Mr. Deeds, Hey Arnold! The Movie, Lovely & Amazing, Pumpkin, Notorious C.H.O., and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Larry and the critics also discuss videos released this week and Andy talks about Sharkskin Man and Peach Hip Girl, part of the Sunset @ Midnight series.