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ARN Live Show - March 24, 2009 The teachers strike back... again. The Los Angeles Unified School District is still reviewing plans to cut 8,400 jobs. The board met in a closed session today, but that didn't stop opponents of the plan from making their voices heard. Also on the chopping block, programs like the Diploma Project, which helps at-risk students stay in school until graduation. And Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa made an appearance in South LA to encourage Angelinos to put their trust in banks. It seems like he's asking the impossible, find out what he had to say. Also, we find out if a recent swarm of earthquakes in the southland forebodes our impending doom.
Producer: Timothy Beck Werth, Host: Brooke-Sidney Gavins, Live Guest: Katie Kim (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Kanye West, T.I., Rhianna, Britney Spears, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - March 12, 2009 From parks to shovel ready projects we take a look at how Los Angeles plans on spending some of that recession money that will be coming into the city. Also, there is an election coming up. The fight to fill the 26 district State Senate seat heats up. The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors unveiled a plan to re-open Martin Luther King-Drew Hospital in 2012. We talk to the experts about the opening and what this means for healthcare in South Los Angeles. Finally, fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for good nutrition. We take a look at a program that gives low-income mothers vouchers for healthier food.
Producer: Lata Pandya, Host: Jonathan Horn, Live Guest: Christian Martinez (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Cat Bag Music, Linkin Park, Ludacris, The Offspring, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - March 10, 2009 Not your average day at the school board - teachers, parents and students converged downtown at the Los Angeles Unified School District board meeting today. They're protesting the decision to send out almost 9,000 layoff notices to teachers and school employees. Not all those who receive layoffs will lose their jobs, but the board is required to notify anyone at risk of being let go. In Washington, Obama revealed his plans to improve education and ensure foreign students don't get too far ahead of our own. Also, we find out about the Bus Riders Union and their plans to make Los Angeles more bus friendly. They want to add more buses and reduce fares to make your commute faster and cheaper.
Producer: Timothy Beck Werth, Host: Brooke-Sidney Gavins, Live Guests: Jessica Conner, Katie Kim (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Green Day, Sublime, Down, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - March 5, 2009 We have the updates to the recent rash of crime affecting students at the University of Southern California. We also take a look at how the housing crisis could be creating a new generation of homeless people. Also Proposition 8, the ban on gay marriage, is back on the main stage as the California Supreme Court hears opening arguments on the case.
Producer: Lata Pandya, Host: Kaitlin Funaro, Live Guest: Schuyler Kenney (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Green Day, Britney Spears, The Decemberists, Pink, Rhianna, and T.I.
ARN Live Show - March 3, 2009 Producer: Timothy Beck Werth, Host: Brooke-Sidney Gavins, Live Guest: Ned Dannenberg (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Mohammed Rafi, Asher Roth, Sublime, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - February 26, 2009 With the Los Angeles City Primary elections next Tuesday, Annenberg Radio News took a closer look at some of the races and issues that are in the balance. Jamie Regalado gives us some in-depth analysis the City Controllers Race to in-depth analysis to why the mayoral primary will be a run away for Mayor Villaragosa. Also a mix up in language is having negative consequences for some city artists.
Producer: Lata Pandya, Host: Jonathan Horn, Live Guests: Lata Pandya, Schuyler Kenney (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Cat Bag Music, Asher Roth, Linkin Park, Missy Elliot, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - February 24, 2009 Producer: Timothy Beck Werth, Host: Brooke-Sidney Gavins, Live Guest: Katie Kim (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Ben Thompkins, Britney Spears, Missy Elliot, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - February 19, 2009 California finally has a state budget. Legislators finally agreed on a compromise that would increase taxes and decrease spending. The new budget would also cut funds from education and healthcare. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa commended Sacramento on reaching agreement and also announced that he would be lobbying to get more federal aid to put more police officers on the streets in Los Angeles. We also take a look at how a culinary program at Dorsey High School is helping to bring a new spin to the traditional home economics class. Executive Producer Kaitlin Funaro serves as guest host.
Producer: Lata Pandya, Host: Kaitlin Funaro, Live Guests: Esther Pomeroy, Schuyler Kenney (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Cat Bag Music, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Sublime, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - February 17, 2009 Democrats are still trying to catch the solitary Republican vote needed to finalize the state budget. In the mean time, Governor Schwarzenegger started proceedings to layoff 20,000 state workers. We take a look at how DMV workers are preparing for the latest round of layoffs and why they're expecting even longer lines. And attacks on seals are on the rise; one marine wildlife group says fisherman who compete with the seals for fish are responsible for the attacks, find out what they want to do about.
Producer: Timothy Beck Werth, Host: Brooke-Sidney Gavins, Live Guest: Cate Cauguiran (ATVN). Featuring instrumentals of music by Sublime, Britney Spears, Iron & Wine, Kanye West, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - February 12, 2009 Valentine's Day with a twist - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gets little love from residents and activists who protested his proposed budget cuts to education and human services Plus, a new plan in the fight against gangs is unveiled in a news conference with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, L.A. Police Chief William Bratton and City Controller Laura Chick, and activist Rabbi Allan Fleehling says the creation of a united anti-gang agency is overdue. And, County Supervisor Yvonne Burke announced her endorsement for candidate Bernard Parks to succeed her.
Producer: Lata Pandya, Host: Jonathan Horn, Live Guest: Christian Martinez (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Kanye West, Sublime, Iron & Wine, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - February 10, 2009 In Washington, the Senate passed Barack Obama's stimulus package, but in California state authorities are still struggling to reach an agreement on the state budget. State lawmakers still haven't finalized a budget. The $40 billion budget gap is leaving county officials in a tight spot. County supervisors are considering instituting a hiring freeze to make up for money that the state government can't give them. And downtown, the United Teachers of Los Angeles announced a strike authorization vote. The UTLA wants to increase their bargaining power with LAUSD, with whom they are negotiating new contracts. And Hybrid vehicle owners might save on gas, but they won't save on parking anymore.
Producer: Timothy Beck Werth, Host: Brooke-Sidney Gavins, Live Guest: Ned Dannenberg (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Pussycat Dolls, Chris Brown, Sublime, Linkin Park, and Ryan Amen.
ARN Live Show - December 2, 2008 Mark Ridley-Thomas wasted no time tackling the big issues a day after he was sworn in as county supervisor. First up - taking steps to re-open the King-Harbor Medical Center in South Los Angeles. Across town, LAUSD's board mulled over buying out Superintendent David Brewer's contract after numerous city officials pressured the former navy admiral to step down. And finally, Santa made a visit today - to the local post office. Find out why on today's show.
Producer: Jean-Luc Renault, Host: Brian Frank, Live Guest: Mat Mendez (ATVN)
ARN Live Show - November 18, 2008 President Bush declared parts of Southern California disaster areas after wildfires ravaged the region. But it's not just brush being burned by the flames - the firefighting effort putting a strain on the state;s already-scorched budget. But what it loses in the fire, the state will make up in budget cuts. California State University students and faculty are reacting to news that the school system will reduce next year's incoming class by 10,000 applicants to cut costs. And the LAPD - no stranger to tight budgets - receives a generous donation from a city councilman that will go toward testing the department's huge backlog of rape kits.
Producer: Jean-Luc Renault, Host: Brian Frank, Live Guest: Mat Mendez (ATVN)
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