A Savings Account for Every Child in California?; Orange County Journalists Roundtable; Wordplay
A Savings Account for Every Child in California?
Is your child saving enough for college? A new bipartisan bill was proposed Wednesday in the State Senate that would provide every child born in California after Jan. 1, 2008 with a $500 savings account that would fund the individual's future education or housing. The legislation would cost taxpayers about $285 million a year and California would be the first state in the nation to enact such a law. State Senator Dean Florez who co-authored the bill, and Kathryn Mangu-Ward of Reason Magazine, join Larry to discuss the pros and cons of the bill.
Orange County Journalists Roundtable
Larry Mantle talks with William Lobdell, City Editor of the Orange County Edition of the Los Angeles Times, and Orange County Register senior editorial writer and columnist, Steven Greenhut, about the latest news events and developments in Orange County.
Wordplay
The documentary Wordplay offers a look into the life of both crossword composers and solvers. Centered around the 28th annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, where nearly 500 competitors vie for the title "Crossword Champ", the film reveals the world behind the practice, creation, and history of the crossword puzzle. Featured in the film is Will Shortz, Crossword Editor of the New York Times and NPR's Puzzle Master, who joins Larry to talk about his work and the film. Wordplay is now out on DVD.