The History Of Labor Unions; Bionic Technology
The History Of Labor Unions
Host Larry Mantle discusses the history behind the trade/labor unions over the past century. He will talk about the beginnings and early growth of the labor unions, as well as the political, economic and sociological reasons behind their expansion. Perspective on L.A. unions and an update on the Longshoremens’ labor situation will be provided as well. Joining Larry will be several labor union experts including Nelson Lichtenstein, author of State of the Union: A Century of American Labor, Dr. Joel Fadem, specialist in labor-union management, and Ramon Ponce de Leon, President of the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union.
Bionic Technology
For decades, research scientists and engineers have pursued the goal of using mechanical and electronic technologies to restore lost functions to people with damaged, paralyzed or missing body parts. Today scientists are getting closer to the goal of being able to restore vision to the blind, restore movement to paralyzed body parts, and treat bodily dysfunctions. Larry Mantle takes a look at the latest developments on several bionic technology fronts with experts including Dr. Gerald E. Loeb, director of the Medical Device Development Facility, Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering, USC, Dr. Mark S. Humayun, professor of Opthalmology and Associate Director of Research at the Doheny Retina Institute at USC, David L. Gollaher, President and CEO of California Healthcare Institute, and actor Christopher Reeve.