CityBeat with New Times L.A. Columnist Jill Stewart; U.S. Foreign Policy; The Klamath River; FilmWeek
CityBeat with New Times L.A. Columnist Jill Stewart
Host Larry Mantle speaks with New Times L.A. Columnist Jill Stewart.
U.S. Foreign Policy
Guest host Jon Beaupre is joined by Principal Deputy Director of Policy and Planning for the U.S. Department of State, Ambassador Donald Steinberg. Steinberg will talk about U.S. foreign policy since nine-eleven, the role of NGOs in foreign affairs, humanitarian interventions, US Policy in Afghanistan, and the US role in fighting landmines.
The Klamath River
In the Klamath River Basin in Northern California and Southern Oregon, five different interest groups are waging a complex and high stakes battle. Farmers, fisherman, Indian tribes, environmentalists and a power company all claim to have legal rights to Klamath River water. Also, many courts government agencies have issued rulings and reports on the river which drastically contradict each other. While the path toward resolution is far from clear, this dispute is being watched closely. California's natural resources can only become scarcer and more sought after.
FilmWeek
Guest host John Rabe and critics Jean Oppenheimer of Screen International and Lael Lowenstein of Variety discuss this week's new film releases, including The Sum of All Fears, Undercover Brother, Bartleby, and Circuit.
Henry Sheehan of Fresh Air and Jean discuss their experiences at this year's Cannes Film Festival.