Governor Schwarzenegger releases his May budget revision. Which state services will be cut? Next, tough financial times for Homeboy Industries, and renowned songwriter Jimmy Webb revisits MacArthur Park. Then it's FilmWeek on AirTalk. Larry and the critics review new movies including Robin Hood, Letters to Juliet, Just Wright, and Princess Kaiulani. Later, the Cannes Film Festival, and preserving classic films.
Governor Schwarzenegger’s May revise
It’s budget crunch time again. The May revision of the budget hit desks today, and the cuts, as usual, are not pretty. Larry Mantle previews the Governor’s announcement today, as Sacramento sets about closing an estimated $19-22 billion budget shortfall. Schwarzenegger may propose eliminating California’s Healthy Families program, and will shift 15,000 non-violent felons from state prisons to local jails. He is not expected to announce any new taxes. Are cuts to programs fair and fiscally responsible? How would you plug the budget hole?
Guests:
Julie Small, KPCC Sacramento reporter
Howard Kahn, CEO of LA Care Health Plan, a local public agency and non-profit health plan serving the residents of Los Angeles County through Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and Healthy Kids.
Richard Ziman, education advocate, business and community leader; chairman of America Value Partners. Established and endowed the Richard S. Ziman Center for Real Estate at UCLA in its School of Business and School of Law.
Homeboy Industries in financial trouble
The Los Angeles gang intervention and job training agency Homeboy Industries laid off 300 workers yesterday due to financial constraints. Started by Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle over 20 years ago, the organization has offered former gang members counseling services, job training, and tattoo removal, as well as employment in its own bakery and café, maintenance services, and a silkscreen shop. Larry Mantle talks with Father Boyle about the current situation for Homeboy Industries and what lies ahead for its programs.
Guest:
Father Greg Boyle, Jesuit Priest and Director of Homeboy Industries
Grammy-winning artist Jimmy Webb revisits MacArthur Park
Jimmy Webb's songs are some of the most performed and beloved in popular music. In a career of over 40 years, a range of artists made his tunes such as "Wichita Lineman," "Up, Up, and Away," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," and "MacArthur Park" into chart-topping hits. He's also the only person ever to receive Grammy awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration. This month Jimmy Webb and singer Thelma Houston will perform at an event to benefit the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park- the same place that inspired Webb's famous song. Larry talks with Jimmy Webb about his influential work.
Jimmy Webb and Thelma Houston will perform at the Grammy Museum on May 21st for a fundraiser to benefit the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park.
Guest:
Jimmy Webb, songwriter and musician
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan of henrysheehan.com, and Wade Major of boxoffice.com discuss the week’s new film releases including Robin Hood, Letters to Juliet, Just Wright, Princess Kaiulani, The Complete Metropolis, and The Thorn in the Heart.
Guests:
Henry Sheehan, HenrySheehan.com Wade Major, BoxOffice.com Live tweeting this week's reviews:
2010 Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival opened this week in France. Is it still the influential festival it once was? Larry Mantle talks with L.A. Times staff writer, John Horn about the backroom business deals on and off the red carpet at Cannes.
Guest:
John Horn, Staff Writer for the L.A. Times
Preserving classic films
Larry talks with Roger Mayer, who has spent over 50 years in the film industry, a true pioneer, who has made it his mission to preserve classic films, particularly silent ones. He will also talk with Larry about the Silent Film Gala.
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will present live accompaniment to Buster Keaton's "The Cameraman" and Walt Disney's "Alice's Wild West Show" on Sunday, May 23 at Royce Hall as part of the 21st Annual Silent Film Gala.
Guests:
Roger Mayer, former President and CEO of Turner Entertainment Company Co (1986-2005), a 50+ year veteran of the film industry, he is Chairman of the National Film Preservation Foundation, and a member of the National Film Preservation Board of the Library of Congress
Melissa Talmadge Cox, granddaughter of Buster Keaton