Landmarks for sale; Trouble for medicare and social security; Orange County journalists roundtable; What's fair to ask an intern?
Landmarks for Sale!
Some of California's notable landmarks may be up for sale in an effort to generate more revenue for the state. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to sell the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, San Quentin State Prison, the Orange County Fairgrounds and other state owned properties to get cash quick amid the state crisis, according to the Los Angeles Times. Larry talks to the experts about this grab for cash and asks callers to weigh in on the pending sale of their beloved city landmarks.
Trouble for Medicare and Social Security
Experts predict that Social Security will start paying out more in benefits than it collects in taxes in just seven years, earlier than had been expected. The Medicare system is expected to be depleted by 2017 and social security by 2037. That means the government would need to borrow money or raise taxes to get the system back on track. The problem stems from the recession, as unemployment has cut the amount of contributions from payroll taxes. Larry Mantle finds out what lies ahead for the Medicare system.
Orange County Journalists Roundtable
Larry Mantle talks with Gustavo Arellano, "OC Weekly" staff writer, and "Orange County Register" senior editorial writer and columnist, Steven Greenhut, about the latest news events and developments in Orange County.
Photocopy this. Get me Coffee. Wash my Car? What's Fair to Ask an Intern?
Many employers send unpaid interns on mundane errands like fetching coffee. In his recent column, "New York Times" ethics columnist Randy Cohen questions the appropriateness of such a duty. Which tasks are appropriate for interns, and which are not? Larry Mantle takes listener calls on the question.