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KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio contact@kpcc.org No Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:08:46 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "Stand and Deliver: Jaime Escalante at Town Hall LA" When Hollywood filmed the amazing story of Jaime Escalante and his students at Los Angeles’ Garfield High School, charismatic actor Edward James Olmos was chosen to portray him. But when Escalante spoke at Town Hall Los Angeles in 1990, listeners found the man himself to be equally charismatic. His talk, delivered with feeling, insight and humor, conveyed the passion for learning and belief in his students that inspired hundreds of them to study after school and weekends to pass the daunting advanced placement calculus test – which nearly all of them did. In this special Town Hall Journal, we present Escalante’s talk nearly in its entirety. These days, as budgets shrink, class sizes grow and teachers struggle against all odds to prepare their students for the future, the teaching philosophies of the man who was called ‘America’s greatest teacher’ continue to resonate – and inspire. "Stand and Deliver: Jaime Escalante at Town Hall LA" When Hollywood filmed the amazing story of Jaime Escalante and his students at Los Angeles’ Garfield High School, charismatic actor Edward James Olmos was chosen to portray him. But when Escalante spoke at Town Hall Los Angeles in 1990, listeners found the man himself to be equally charismatic. His talk, delivered with feeling, insight and humor, conveyed the passion for learning and belief in his students that inspired hundreds of them to study after school and weekends to pass the daunting advanced placement calculus test – which nearly all of them did. In this special Town Hall Journal, we present Escalante’s talk nearly in its entirety. These days, as budgets shrink, class sizes grow and teachers struggle against all odds to prepare their students for the future, the teaching philosophies of the man who was called ‘America’s greatest teacher’ continue to resonate – and inspire. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110717_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/07/17/stand-and-deliver-jaime-escalante-at-town-hall-la/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "The Daring Young Men and Women of the US Military" One popular motto of the US Military is "To Win Hearts and Minds." Though the phrase make smack of war propaganda, it is practiced by the military. Throughout the history of warfare, the US has a long tradition of taking care of the citizens of occupied or invaded countries. Author Richard Reeves tells one such story in his book "Daring Young Men: The Heroism and Triumph of the Berlin Airlift," which tells the tales of the military men who delivered supplies and lifelines to the people of West Berlin. In a campaign that was supposed to last 30 days and lasted more than a year, these brave service men battled harsh conditions and the remnants of war to help those who were previously trying to kill them. Reeves wrote the book in response to the reports of military behavior during the Abu Ghraib scandal. Tune-in to hear this fascinating and not widely known story of post World War II Berlin. "The Daring Young Men and Women of the US Military" One popular motto of the US Military is "To Win Hearts and Minds." Though the phrase make smack of war propaganda, it is practiced by the military. Throughout the history of warfare, the US has a long tradition of taking care of the citizens of occupied or invaded countries. Author Richard Reeves tells one such story in his book "Daring Young Men: The Heroism and Triumph of the Berlin Airlift," which tells the tales of the military men who delivered supplies and lifelines to the people of West Berlin. In a campaign that was supposed to last 30 days and lasted more than a year, these brave service men battled harsh conditions and the remnants of war to help those who were previously trying to kill them. Reeves wrote the book in response to the reports of military behavior during the Abu Ghraib scandal. Tune-in to hear this fascinating and not widely known story of post World War II Berlin. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110710_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/07/10/the-daring-young-men-and-women-of-the-us-military/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio “Full STEAM Ahead: Creative Solutions to Classroom Crisis” To prepare this country’s 21st century workforce, our schools need to go full ‘STEAM’ ahead. That means science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Studies show that students need these vital subjects to develop real-world creativity and innovation – the essential skillset of tomorrow. But recent trends in federal legislation have prioritized core subjects over the kind of wholistic learning that educators advocate. And in a down-turned economy, even the most passionate teachers feel stifled by lack of resources. Can big business help? This week, we reprise the second of two programs based around a recent Town Hall Los Angeles conference in which educators and business leaders convened to talk about creative solutions – and how both teachers and businesses can profit from them. “Full STEAM Ahead: Creative Solutions to Classroom Crisis” To prepare this country’s 21st century workforce, our schools need to go full ‘STEAM’ ahead. That means science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Studies show that students need these vital subjects to develop real-world creativity and innovation – the essential skillset of tomorrow. But recent trends in federal legislation have prioritized core subjects over the kind of wholistic learning that educators advocate. And in a down-turned economy, even the most passionate teachers feel stifled by lack of resources. Can big business help? This week, we reprise the second of two programs based around a recent Town Hall Los Angeles conference in which educators and business leaders convened to talk about creative solutions – and how both teachers and businesses can profit from them. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110703_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 3 Jul 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/07/03/full-steam-ahead-creative-solutions-to-classroom-c/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "Recipes for Success: Tales from Great Teachers" Today’s economy – and our nation’s future – depends on the next generation of minds. Creativity and critical thinking skills will be essential tools for that generation, but are our schools equipped to prepare them? And how best to measure success – with standardized tests, or with the sight of enlivened classrooms, filled with engaged, productive students? Town Hall Los Angeles recently brought together some of the brightest minds in education and business for a two-day summit on the future of education. Tonight’s program presents a compelling conversation between Dr. Bill Smoot, author of Conversations with Great Teachers, and MacArthur Fellow Amir Abo-Shaeer, whose radical approach to teaching physics has high school students designing and building robots. And we’ll hear from the late Jaime Escalante, whose belief in his students was key to his recipe for success. "Recipes for Success: Tales from Great Teachers" Today’s economy – and our nation’s future – depends on the next generation of minds. Creativity and critical thinking skills will be essential tools for that generation, but are our schools equipped to prepare them? And how best to measure success – with standardized tests, or with the sight of enlivened classrooms, filled with engaged, productive students? Town Hall Los Angeles recently brought together some of the brightest minds in education and business for a two-day summit on the future of education. Tonight’s program presents a compelling conversation between Dr. Bill Smoot, author of Conversations with Great Teachers, and MacArthur Fellow Amir Abo-Shaeer, whose radical approach to teaching physics has high school students designing and building robots. And we’ll hear from the late Jaime Escalante, whose belief in his students was key to his recipe for success. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110626_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/06/26/recipes-for-success-tales-from-great-teachers/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "Innovative Health Care: Doing More with Less" Health care – how to improve it, how to deliver it, how to pay for it – has been at the forefront of the nation’s conversation for the past several years. As debate over policy, technology and cost-efficiency rages on, those in the medical profession stay focused on one goal – patient care and how to make it better. Dr. Benjamin Chu, president of Kaiser Permanente Southern California, applauds recent advances in technology and efficiency, but warns they may have come at the cost of the doctor-patient relationship, which he feels is vital to life-long wellness. Long-term, preventive care, he says, will save more lives – and dollars – than piece-meal patch-ups, specialist visits and emergency-room treatment. But with insurance costs skyrocketing and the dream of universal health care becoming more elusive, how can Americans afford the medical care they need? "Innovative Health Care: Doing More with Less" Health care – how to improve it, how to deliver it, how to pay for it – has been at the forefront of the nation’s conversation for the past several years. As debate over policy, technology and cost-efficiency rages on, those in the medical profession stay focused on one goal – patient care and how to make it better. Dr. Benjamin Chu, president of Kaiser Permanente Southern California, applauds recent advances in technology and efficiency, but warns they may have come at the cost of the doctor-patient relationship, which he feels is vital to life-long wellness. Long-term, preventive care, he says, will save more lives – and dollars – than piece-meal patch-ups, specialist visits and emergency-room treatment. But with insurance costs skyrocketing and the dream of universal health care becoming more elusive, how can Americans afford the medical care they need? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110619_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/06/19/innovative-health-care-doing-more-with-less/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "Green Gone Wrong?" We all want to do the right thing when it comes to the environment. But when does doing right mean doing wrong? As Heather Rogers found when researching her book Green Gone Wrong, many aspects of our growing “green economy” have created an economic vs. environmental dilemma for those whom it’s meant to benefit. One example? The market for bio-fuels, which has led to clear-cutting of the Indonesian rain forest. This week on Town Hall Journal, we reprise a 2010 visit from author Heather Rogers, who asks: can we go green without causing the blues? "Green Gone Wrong?" We all want to do the right thing when it comes to the environment. But when does doing right mean doing wrong? As Heather Rogers found when researching her book Green Gone Wrong, many aspects of our growing “green economy” have created an economic vs. environmental dilemma for those whom it’s meant to benefit. One example? The market for bio-fuels, which has led to clear-cutting of the Indonesian rain forest. This week on Town Hall Journal, we reprise a 2010 visit from author Heather Rogers, who asks: can we go green without causing the blues? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110612_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/06/12/green-gone-wrong/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "Whip Inflation Now! Again?" In the mid-70’s, with rising prices wreaking havoc on the economy, President Gerald Ford urged us to “Whip Inflation Now.” Prior to that, Richard Nixon instigated Wage and Price Control in an effort to stem the raging tide of inflation. Today, experts tell us we’re headed out of our two-year recession. Unemployment is down, consumer spending is up – but so are prices, and we’re feeling the crunch, at the gas pump and the supermarket. Are we looking at another bout with runaway inflation? Is it time to whip out those old “WIN” buttons? The head of San Francisco’s Federal Reserve Bank has some reassuring projections – but he’ll also give a hint of the Fed’s “exit strategy” should inflation once again hit double digits. Will it be too little, too late? And how will fears about the economy affect Obama’s chances at the polls next year? "Whip Inflation Now! Again?" In the mid-70’s, with rising prices wreaking havoc on the economy, President Gerald Ford urged us to “Whip Inflation Now.” Prior to that, Richard Nixon instigated Wage and Price Control in an effort to stem the raging tide of inflation. Today, experts tell us we’re headed out of our two-year recession. Unemployment is down, consumer spending is up – but so are prices, and we’re feeling the crunch, at the gas pump and the supermarket. Are we looking at another bout with runaway inflation? Is it time to whip out those old “WIN” buttons? The head of San Francisco’s Federal Reserve Bank has some reassuring projections – but he’ll also give a hint of the Fed’s “exit strategy” should inflation once again hit double digits. Will it be too little, too late? And how will fears about the economy affect Obama’s chances at the polls next year? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110605_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 5 Jun 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/06/05/whip-inflation-now-again/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "The Invisible Wounds of War" Since October 2001, over 1.6 million U.S. troops have been deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Many of these veterans suffer from the so-called ‘invisible wounds of war,’ which include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, depression and homelessness. In fact, Los Angeles is home to the nation’s largest population of homeless veterans. Are we as a society doing enough to help our service men and women get back on their feet? This Memorial Day weekend, we share highlights from a 2010 Town Hall Los Angeles panel discussion of the challenges faced by 21st century veterans. Our Vault segment takes us back to World War II, when Americans were urged to help returning soldiers by creating prosperity at home. And we’ll hear from a former commander in Iraq who has found solace by helping others cope. "The Invisible Wounds of War" Since October 2001, over 1.6 million U.S. troops have been deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Many of these veterans suffer from the so-called ‘invisible wounds of war,’ which include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, depression and homelessness. In fact, Los Angeles is home to the nation’s largest population of homeless veterans. Are we as a society doing enough to help our service men and women get back on their feet? This Memorial Day weekend, we share highlights from a 2010 Town Hall Los Angeles panel discussion of the challenges faced by 21st century veterans. Our Vault segment takes us back to World War II, when Americans were urged to help returning soldiers by creating prosperity at home. And we’ll hear from a former commander in Iraq who has found solace by helping others cope. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110529_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/05/29/the-invisible-wounds-of-war/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "The High Cost of Health Care: Who's to Blame?" Who’s to blame for the high cost of health care? Doctors? Insurance companies? Wall Street? Or is it us, and our unhealthy lifestyles? No doubt there is plenty of blame to go around, and everyone is pointing fingers at everyone else. Uninsured patients strain the resources of hospitals and clinics. Doctors overbill insurance companies and order unnecessary procedures to make up the difference. Insurance companies? They just keep raising their premiums, all the while dropping policy holders and cutting back on payouts in an effort to satisfy shareholders. With 51 million Americans uninsured, where do we begin if we want to fix the system? This week on Town Hall Journal, we’ll hear some possible solutions from an insurance company insider. And we’ll talk with a former insider who’s made it his mission to pull back the curtain on corporate insurance practices he says are costing us all money. "The High Cost of Health Care: Who's to Blame?" Who’s to blame for the high cost of health care? Doctors? Insurance companies? Wall Street? Or is it us, and our unhealthy lifestyles? No doubt there is plenty of blame to go around, and everyone is pointing fingers at everyone else. Uninsured patients strain the resources of hospitals and clinics. Doctors overbill insurance companies and order unnecessary procedures to make up the difference. Insurance companies? They just keep raising their premiums, all the while dropping policy holders and cutting back on payouts in an effort to satisfy shareholders. With 51 million Americans uninsured, where do we begin if we want to fix the system? This week on Town Hall Journal, we’ll hear some possible solutions from an insurance company insider. And we’ll talk with a former insider who’s made it his mission to pull back the curtain on corporate insurance practices he says are costing us all money. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110522_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/05/22/the-high-cost-of-health-care-whos-to-blame/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio "The War on Terror – A Long Look Back" The death of Osama Bin Laden has pushed the ‘war on terror’ back into the headlines. But while there are still many unanswered questions about what’s next for the United States in Afghanistan, it could be instructive to remember how we got there in the first place. This week, Town Hall Journal takes a look back through its vast archives at ten years of speakers. Pre-9/11, the advisor to the head of the Taliban in Afghanistan warned that U.S. aggression was turning heroes into terrorists. A post 9/11 panel questioned the wisdom of treating that event as an act of war, rather than an international crime, and responding as such. And a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence shed light on the misinformation that led the U.S. into war with Iraq. Now that Bin Laden has been taken out of the picture, can retracing the long road to his hideout prevent us from repeating the same mistakes? Can we expect retribution from Al Qaeda? Have we finally ended the war on terror – or is there more to come? "The War on Terror – A Long Look Back" The death of Osama Bin Laden has pushed the ‘war on terror’ back into the headlines. But while there are still many unanswered questions about what’s next for the United States in Afghanistan, it could be instructive to remember how we got there in the first place. This week, Town Hall Journal takes a look back through its vast archives at ten years of speakers. Pre-9/11, the advisor to the head of the Taliban in Afghanistan warned that U.S. aggression was turning heroes into terrorists. A post 9/11 panel questioned the wisdom of treating that event as an act of war, rather than an international crime, and responding as such. And a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence shed light on the misinformation that led the U.S. into war with Iraq. Now that Bin Laden has been taken out of the picture, can retracing the long road to his hideout prevent us from repeating the same mistakes? Can we expect retribution from Al Qaeda? Have we finally ended the war on terror – or is there more to come? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110515_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/05/15/the-war-on-terror-a-long-look-back/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Last year, as co-owners Frank and Jamie McCourt launched into a bitter divorce and legal battle for control of the LA Dodgers, Town Hall Journal took a look back at the couple’s high hopes for what they called a “family adventure.” But the McCourt’s family saga turns out to be more like the Carringtons than the Waltons. Now, after over a year of feuding ownership, financial mismanagement and plummeting attendance, Major League Baseball Commissioner, Bud Selig, has called a time-out on the McCourts. Citing “deep concerns” over the operations of the team, Selig appointed former Texas Rangers president Tom Schieffer to restore some law and order until, presumably, a new owner takes the reins. This week, we once again visit the Town Hall Vault for batting tips from Tommy Lasorda, team-building insight from Casey Wasserman, and stories from LA’s long romance with the Dodgers. And we’ll ask the question on everyone’s mind – what’s next for our boys in blue? Last year, as co-owners Frank and Jamie McCourt launched into a bitter divorce and legal battle for control of the LA Dodgers, Town Hall Journal took a look back at the couple’s high hopes for what they called a “family adventure.” But the McCourt’s family saga turns out to be more like the Carringtons than the Waltons. Now, after over a year of feuding ownership, financial mismanagement and plummeting attendance, Major League Baseball Commissioner, Bud Selig, has called a time-out on the McCourts. Citing “deep concerns” over the operations of the team, Selig appointed former Texas Rangers president Tom Schieffer to restore some law and order until, presumably, a new owner takes the reins. This week, we once again visit the Town Hall Vault for batting tips from Tommy Lasorda, team-building insight from Casey Wasserman, and stories from LA’s long romance with the Dodgers. And we’ll ask the question on everyone’s mind – what’s next for our boys in blue? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110508_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 8 May 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/05/08/dodgers-drama-past-present-future/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio When Hollywood filmed the amazing story of Jaime Escalante and his students at Los Angeles’ Garfield High School, charismatic actor Edward James Olmos was chosen to portray him. But when Escalante spoke at Town Hall Los Angeles in 1990, listeners found the man himself to be equally charismatic. His talk, delivered with feeling, insight and humor, conveyed the passion for learning and belief in his students that inspired hundreds of them to study after school and weekends to pass the daunting advanced placement calculus test – which nearly all of them did. In this special Town Hall Journal, we present Escalante’s talk nearly in its entirety. These days, as budgets shrink, class sizes grow and teachers struggle against all odds to prepare their students for the future, the teaching philosophies of the man who was called ‘America’s greatest teacher’ continue to resonate – and inspire. When Hollywood filmed the amazing story of Jaime Escalante and his students at Los Angeles’ Garfield High School, charismatic actor Edward James Olmos was chosen to portray him. But when Escalante spoke at Town Hall Los Angeles in 1990, listeners found the man himself to be equally charismatic. His talk, delivered with feeling, insight and humor, conveyed the passion for learning and belief in his students that inspired hundreds of them to study after school and weekends to pass the daunting advanced placement calculus test – which nearly all of them did. In this special Town Hall Journal, we present Escalante’s talk nearly in its entirety. These days, as budgets shrink, class sizes grow and teachers struggle against all odds to prepare their students for the future, the teaching philosophies of the man who was called ‘America’s greatest teacher’ continue to resonate – and inspire. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110424_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/04/24/stand-and-deliver-jaime-escalante-at-town-hall-la/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio When Theodore Roosevelt’s son broke his nose playing football in 1906, the president saw a need to make college athletics safer. The result was the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which has been responsible for regulating varsity sports ever since. But lately, some have called foul on the organization for allegedly exploiting student players. While their athletic talent can mean big bucks for their colleges and universities, the students see none of those riches, and in fact are required to sign away their image and likeness – perhaps in perpetuity. In his recent talk at Town Hall Los Angeles, NCAA president Mark Emmert contends that a college education, travel and other perks are ample compensation for amateur athletes. But the business of college sports is, arguably, anything but amateur. Now a pending class-action lawsuit by athletes against the NCAA could change the game as we know it forever. When Theodore Roosevelt’s son broke his nose playing football in 1906, the president saw a need to make college athletics safer. The result was the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which has been responsible for regulating varsity sports ever since. But lately, some have called foul on the organization for allegedly exploiting student players. While their athletic talent can mean big bucks for their colleges and universities, the students see none of those riches, and in fact are required to sign away their image and likeness – perhaps in perpetuity. In his recent talk at Town Hall Los Angeles, NCAA president Mark Emmert contends that a college education, travel and other perks are ample compensation for amateur athletes. But the business of college sports is, arguably, anything but amateur. Now a pending class-action lawsuit by athletes against the NCAA could change the game as we know it forever. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110417_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/04/17/calling-the-plays-at-the-ncaa/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio To prepare this country’s 21st century workforce, our schools need to go Full ‘STEAM’ Ahead. That means science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Studies show that students need these vital subjects to develop real-world creativity and innovation – the essential skillset of tomorrow. But recent trends in federal legislation have prioritized core subjects over the kind of wholistic learning that educators advocate. And in a down-turned economy, even the most passionate teachers feel stifled by lack of resources. Can big business help? In the second of two programs based around a recent Town Hall Los Angeles conference, educators and business leaders convene to talk about creative solutions – and how both teachers and businesses can profit from them. To prepare this country’s 21st century workforce, our schools need to go Full ‘STEAM’ Ahead. That means science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Studies show that students need these vital subjects to develop real-world creativity and innovation – the essential skillset of tomorrow. But recent trends in federal legislation have prioritized core subjects over the kind of wholistic learning that educators advocate. And in a down-turned economy, even the most passionate teachers feel stifled by lack of resources. Can big business help? In the second of two programs based around a recent Town Hall Los Angeles conference, educators and business leaders convene to talk about creative solutions – and how both teachers and businesses can profit from them. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110410_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/04/10/full-steam-ahead-creative-solutions-to-classroom-c/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio One’s a former Secretary of State, a Stanford Scholar, an accomplished pianist – and a Republican. The other’s a noted civil rights attorney, named one of California’s top ten most influential lawyers – and a Democrat. But they’re cousins, sharing a family history that dates back to slavery days, as well as a passion for social justice that transcends party lines. This week on Town Hall Journal, Condoleezza Rice discusses her new book, Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family, with her cousin, Constance Rice. In the book, Dr. Rice shares her childhood memories of growing up in the Jim Crow south, as well as the family experiences and values that shaped her journey to the White House. Don’t miss this lively, insightful and intimate conversation between two very extraordinary women. One’s a former Secretary of State, a Stanford Scholar, an accomplished pianist – and a Republican. The other’s a noted civil rights attorney, named one of California’s top ten most influential lawyers – and a Democrat. But they’re cousins, sharing a family history that dates back to slavery days, as well as a passion for social justice that transcends party lines. This week on Town Hall Journal, Condoleezza Rice discusses her new book, Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family, with her cousin, Constance Rice. In the book, Dr. Rice shares her childhood memories of growing up in the Jim Crow south, as well as the family experiences and values that shaped her journey to the White House. Don’t miss this lively, insightful and intimate conversation between two very extraordinary women. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110403_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/04/03/extraordinary-ordinary-people-condoleezza-and-conn/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Any kindergarten teacher can tell you that children who have had the benefit of preschool enter their classrooms ready – and eager – to learn, to interact, and to achieve. And studies show that students with the early education advantage are less likely to drop out, to need special education, to end up on welfare or even in prison. Those critical ‘First Five’ years lay the groundwork for a student’s entire future – and by extension, the future of our society. But in this country, there’s a wide gap between those who can afford preschool and those who can’t. Half of California’s low-income children arrive in kindergarten to find they’re already behind their peers – and unlikely to catch up. Why is it so difficult for us to give our children the head start they need? Any kindergarten teacher can tell you that children who have had the benefit of preschool enter their classrooms ready – and eager – to learn, to interact, and to achieve. And studies show that students with the early education advantage are less likely to drop out, to need special education, to end up on welfare or even in prison. Those critical ‘First Five’ years lay the groundwork for a student’s entire future – and by extension, the future of our society. But in this country, there’s a wide gap between those who can afford preschool and those who can’t. Half of California’s low-income children arrive in kindergarten to find they’re already behind their peers – and unlikely to catch up. Why is it so difficult for us to give our children the head start they need? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110327_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/03/27/early-education-k-12-success/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Los Angeles has seen a string of colorful characters heading up its police department, with as many different philosophies on how to run the squad. Police brutality and an ‘us vs. them’ mindset of the Bill Parker era paved the way to the Watts Riots. Daryl Gates’ ‘circle the wagons’ attitude following the Rodney King beatings brought down the wrath of the Christopher Commission; that approach then gave way to the kindler, gentler hand of William Bratton and the advent of community policing. Our newest top cop, Charlie Beck, a 35-year veteran of the force, promises to take that tradition further and instill the culture of cooperation all the way down through the ranks. What challenges does he face as he shepherds the LAPD into the next century? Los Angeles has seen a string of colorful characters heading up its police department, with as many different philosophies on how to run the squad. Police brutality and an ‘us vs. them’ mindset of the Bill Parker era paved the way to the Watts Riots. Daryl Gates’ ‘circle the wagons’ attitude following the Rodney King beatings brought down the wrath of the Christopher Commission; that approach then gave way to the kindler, gentler hand of William Bratton and the advent of community policing. Our newest top cop, Charlie Beck, a 35-year veteran of the force, promises to take that tradition further and instill the culture of cooperation all the way down through the ranks. What challenges does he face as he shepherds the LAPD into the next century? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110320_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/03/20/walking-the-beat-with-chief-charlie-beck/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, created in 2009, is a 10-member, bipartisan panel charged with the task of examining “the causes, domestic and global, of the current financial and economic crisis in the United States.” The commission conducted over 700 interviews and sifted through millions of documents in their search for the truth. What they found reads like a John Grisham novel – back room Wall Street dealings, bank executives treating mortgages like poker chips, financial products sliced and diced, bought and sold without regard to risk and all the while, government regulators turning a blind eye to the obvious red flags. Their report was delivered to congress and the American people in January. In a Town Hall Los Angeles preview last fall, the commission’s Chair, Phil Angelides, offered a peek into the economic shenanigans that led to what he calls “one of the greatest financial cataclysms of our times.” And warned that, if we don't learn from our economic history, we're doomed to bail out again. The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, created in 2009, is a 10-member, bipartisan panel charged with the task of examining “the causes, domestic and global, of the current financial and economic crisis in the United States.” The commission conducted over 700 interviews and sifted through millions of documents in their search for the truth. What they found reads like a John Grisham novel – back room Wall Street dealings, bank executives treating mortgages like poker chips, financial products sliced and diced, bought and sold without regard to risk and all the while, government regulators turning a blind eye to the obvious red flags. Their report was delivered to congress and the American people in January. In a Town Hall Los Angeles preview last fall, the commission’s Chair, Phil Angelides, offered a peek into the economic shenanigans that led to what he calls “one of the greatest financial cataclysms of our times.” And warned that, if we don't learn from our economic history, we're doomed to bail out again. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110313_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:57:00 -0700 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/03/13/the-financial-crisis-will-we-ever-learn/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Today’s economy – and our nation’s future – depends on the next generation of minds. Creativity and critical thinking skills will be essential tools for that generation, but are our schools equipped to prepare them? And how best to measure success – with standardized tests, or with the sight of enlivened classrooms, filled with engaged, productive students? Town Hall Los Angeles recently brought together some of the brightest minds in education and business for a two-day summit on the future of education. Tonight’s program presents a compelling conversation between Dr. Bill Smoot, author of Conversations with Great Teachers, and MacArthur Fellow Amir Abo-Shaeer, whose radical approach to teaching physics has high school students designing and building robots. And we’ll hear from the late Jaime Escalante, whose belief in his students was key to his recipe for success. Today’s economy – and our nation’s future – depends on the next generation of minds. Creativity and critical thinking skills will be essential tools for that generation, but are our schools equipped to prepare them? And how best to measure success – with standardized tests, or with the sight of enlivened classrooms, filled with engaged, productive students? Town Hall Los Angeles recently brought together some of the brightest minds in education and business for a two-day summit on the future of education. Tonight’s program presents a compelling conversation between Dr. Bill Smoot, author of Conversations with Great Teachers, and MacArthur Fellow Amir Abo-Shaeer, whose radical approach to teaching physics has high school students designing and building robots. And we’ll hear from the late Jaime Escalante, whose belief in his students was key to his recipe for success. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110306_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 6 Mar 2011 23:57:00 -0800 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/03/06/recipes-for-success-tales-from-great-teachers/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio When Wayne Clough, secretary of The Smithsonian Institution, came to Town Hall Los Angeles recently, he was greeted by crowds of protesters. The reason for the uproar? The Smithsonian had recently made the decision to remove a controversial work from its exhibit “Hide and Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture,” in response to pressure from religious groups. Artists and free speech advocates across the nation decried the move, branding it as censorship. Before launching into his planned talk on The Smithsonian’s newest outreach developments, Clough addressed the controversy and its outcome. But art, by its nature, has always inspired vigorous debate. The argument over so-called obscene imagery goes back to the 16th century – as our Town Hall Vault segment recalls. Where to draw the line in publicly funded art? When Wayne Clough, secretary of The Smithsonian Institution, came to Town Hall Los Angeles recently, he was greeted by crowds of protesters. The reason for the uproar? The Smithsonian had recently made the decision to remove a controversial work from its exhibit “Hide and Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture,” in response to pressure from religious groups. Artists and free speech advocates across the nation decried the move, branding it as censorship. Before launching into his planned talk on The Smithsonian’s newest outreach developments, Clough addressed the controversy and its outcome. But art, by its nature, has always inspired vigorous debate. The argument over so-called obscene imagery goes back to the 16th century – as our Town Hall Vault segment recalls. Where to draw the line in publicly funded art? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/townhalljournal/20110227_townhalljournal.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:57:00 -0800 30:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/town-hall-journal/2011/02/27/hide-and-seek-art-challenge-and-controversy/