An update on the Station fire, then Larry Mantle moderates a debate with three candidates vying to represent the 2nd District on the LA City Council. Also, a look at the recommendations from a state tax commission. Later, Larry talks with child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan about his new book, "Overcoming ADHD". And what's up with the latest Google logos?
New fire danger?
As the Station fire approaches full containment, the Los Angeles Basin is expected to experience hotter temperatures, high winds, and low humidity- putting the area in greater fire danger. Larry Mantle gets an update on conditions in the area.
Guests:
Carol Underhill, Public Information Officer, US Forest Service
Mark Jackson, Meteorologist in charge and the National Weather Service in Oxnard
Council District 2 Debate
Last July, Wendy Greuel left her seat on the Los Angeles City Council to become city controller. Now ten candidates are competing in a September 22 special election to represent the Second District. Larry Mantle moderates a debate with three of the front-runners.
Guests:
Paul Krekorian, California Assemblyman representing the 43rd Assembly District
Tamar Galatzan, LAUSD Board member representing District 3
Christine Essel, Los Angeles World Airports Commissioner
Tax commission report: creative, but viable?
A panel established by the governor and state legislature is scheduled to release its recommendations to address California's ongoing fiscal problems. The proposals include replacing the state's progressive income tax with a flatter tax structure and phasing out the state portion of the sales tax. Larry Mantle looks at the report and whether its recommendations will address the budgeting challenges for California.
Guests
Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer
Bob Stern, President, Center for Governmental Studies
Loren Kaye, President of the California Chamber of Commerce's tax-policy think tank
Overcoming ADHD
Dr. Stanley Greenspan is one of the country’s foremost child psychiatrists. His new book, "Overcoming ADHD", explores treatment options beyond Ritalin. Greenspan has developed an intervention program that treats individuals based on their specific behaviors, and is based on the idea that ADHD is not a single disease, but a series of problems. Dr. Greenspan talks with Larry about his research.
Guest:
Stanley Greenspan, M.D., author of "Overcoming ADHD: Helping Your Child Become Calm, Engaged, and Focused-Without A Pill" (Da Capo Press), Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical School
Google Doodles: cool & controversial
In the last two weeks, you may have noticed a set of curious doodles on Google’s homepage. First, a space ship abducted the second ‘O’ in the company’s name, then the UFO returned leaving mysterious crop circles. Today, Google reveals the reason for the doodles: Herbert George Wells’ 143rd birthday. Why all the hype over HG? Is Google following or leading the internet’s zeitgeist?
Guest:
Jeff Aguero, Product Marketing Manager, Google Inc.