The Informal Economy; The Vanishing West Along the Continental Divide
The Informal Economy
Larry Mantle discusses the new study recently published by the Economic Roundtable that suggests the "informal economy," or cash-pay, off-the-books transactions, is thriving in Los Angeles. What does this mean for the Southern California economy, and what are the consequences of this informal employment? Larry Mantle speaks with lead author, Pascale Joassart-Marcell; Director of the Center for the Continuing Study of the California Economy, Stephen Levy; and President of SEIU Local 1877, Mike Garcia.
The Vanishing West Along the Continental Divide
Los Angeles Times environment editor, Frank Clifford, joins Larry Mantle to talk about his exploration of America's longest wilderness corridor, the Continental Divide. They discuss the history of the region, its character, its geography and the people who inhabit this harsh, unforgiving and changing landscape as profiled in his book The Backbone of the World (Broadway Books).