Proposition 49; Proposition 47; FilmWeek
Proposition 49
Host Larry Mantle mediates a debate on the merits of Proposition 49, the initiative that would provide a permanent source of funding for after-school programs in California. Joining him will be Maryanne O’Sullivan, State Director of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids of California, and Barbara Inatsugu, President of the League of Women Voters of California.
Proposition 47
Host Larry Mantle mediates a debate on the merits of Proposition 47, the Public Education Facilities Bond Act, which would issue a thirteen billion, fifty million dollar bond to relieve overcrowding and repair older schools in California. Joining him will be Wayne Johnson, President of the California Teachers Association, and Dennis Wolfe, member of “Waste Watchers.”
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle with critics Jean Oppenheimer of New Times and Peter Rainer of New York Magazine discuss this week's new film releases, including The Truth about Charlie, Ghost Ship, Roger Dodger, Frida, All or Nothing, All the Queen's Men, and Waking Up in Reno.
Larry and the critics review two new documentaries, The Trials of Henry Kissinger and Shanghai Ghetto, along with new video releases.