Workers' Compensation Reform; The Possible Vivendi Universal / NBC Merger; Poncho Sanchez
Workers' Compensation Reform
The rising cost of treating injured workers is forcing businesses to leave California as workers' compensation premiums soar. The California legislature is responding to the crisis with legislation that must be written before September 9th. Host Larry Mantle talks about the worker's compensation crisis in California with KPCC Reporter Rachael Myrow, Tom Rankin, President of the CA Labor Federation, AFL/CIO, Charles Bacchi, Legislative Advocate for workers' compensation for the California Chamber of Commerce, Richard Wooley, President of the California's Applicant's Attorneys Association, and Daniel Zingale, Cabinet Secretary and point man for Governor Davis on workers' compensation.
The Possible Vivendi Universal / NBC Merger
Larry Mantle talks with Business Editor for The Hollywood Reporter, Nicole Sperling, and Business writer for the L.A. Times, James Bates about the possible merger between Vivendi Universal and NBC, and how this will affect the Entertainment business community.
Poncho Sanchez
Larry Mantle talks with Latin Jazz legend Poncho Sanchez about his career and his new CD "Out of Sight."