Fires Bring Floods; Orange County News; Mutual Fund Scandal; Chaka Khan
Fires Bring Floods
The size and extreme temperatures of last week's fires have significantly increased the risk of flash floods and mudslides in Southern California. Find out about what the U.S. Forest Service and local counties are doing, and what you can do to prevent another disaster. Peter Wolgemuth, Hydrologist for the U.S. Forest Service at their Riverside Fire Laboratory, Keith Lilley, Senior Civil Engineer for Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, and Ken Miller, Director of the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, join Host Larry Mantle to discuss the issue.
Orange County News
Chris Reed, op-ed column editor for the Orange County Register, joins Larry to discuss the latest news developments in Orange County.
Mutual Fund Scandal
Just as the accounting scandals of Enron and Worldcom have started to fade from the public's attention, a new series of scandals involving nearly a dozen mutual fund companies have shaken investor confidence again. Jason Zweig, senior writer for Money magazine, examines the scope of the scandal with Larry Mantle. He believes that mutual funds are still a good investment and that it is premature to abandon them. Zweig discusses the latest scandals and shares tips on how to select the mutual fund managers that best suit your needs.
Chaka Khan
Larry Mantle talks with award-winning singer and songwriter Chaka Khan about her career and about her new book, Chaka: Through The Fire. (Rodale)