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AirTalk

AirTalk for October 30, 2002

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San Fernando Valley Secession Debate; Steven Pinker
San Fernando Valley Secession Debate; Steven Pinker

San Fernando Valley Secession Debate; Steven Pinker

San Fernando Valley Secession Debate

AirTalk for October 30, 2002

Host Larry Mantle moderates a debate between the supporters and the opponents of the creation of a new Valley City. Guests include Jeff Brain, President of Valley Vote, Bill Powers Chairman of the Board of the United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley, Michael Feuer, Former Los Angeles City Council Member, and Larry Levine, Co-chair of One Los Angeles.

Steven Pinker

AirTalk for October 30, 2002

Host Larry Mantle talks with MIT psychology Professor and one of the world’s leading authorities on language Steven Pinker about his new book The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature that explores the idea of human nature and its moral, emotional and political colorings.