Patt Morrison Weds, 12/31

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

1-3 p.m.

 

1:00 – 1:40

OPEN

 

 

 

1:40 – 2:00

The USS Pasadena Celebrates the Rose Bowl

The fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena is here from its home in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to visit its namesake city to celebrate the 120th Tournament of Roses. Commanding Officer Doug Perry and Chief of the Boat Bobby Keyes join Patt to explain the history of this vessel and how it got its unique name.

 

Guests:

Captain Doug Perry, Commanding Officer, USS Pasadena

IN STUDIO

 

Senior Chief Bobby Keyes, Chief of the Boat, USS Pasadena

IN STUDIO

 

 

[NPR NEWS]

 

2:00 – 2:30

The End of Public-Access Television?

Due to changes in state law, as of January 1^st, Time Warner Cable will no longer be required to provide public access programming on cable television as mandated by the FCC.  As a result, Time Warner will be closing its public access television studios, which provide training and production assistance along with an outlet for community activists, go-go-dancing grandmas and government watchdogs .  Is it the end of ‘Wayne’s World’ as we know it?  The City Council has been mulling over options, which include millions of dollars in city funds that could possibly keep public access television alive.

 

Guests:

Tracy Westen (male), CEO of Center for Governmental Studies, adjunct professor of Communications Law at Annenberg School of Communication, USC

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• He is Chairman of LA City's Municipal Access Policy Board, which oversees funding for Channel 35, and participated in the joint report to the city concerning public access.  He can explain the ins and outs of the issue.

 

Bill Rosendahl, City Councilman for District 11

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Leslie Dutton, Host/Executive Producer of ‘Full Disclosure Network’ which airs locally on LA 36

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• "Full Disclosure Network" is a Public affairs show that has been airing on numerous public access cable stations since 1994.  It won an Emmy in 2002 for a series on L.A.’s war against terrorism, the only public access show ever to do so. 
• She sees public access as a free speech issue, serving a necessary function to public. She is spearheading a letter-writing campaign asking Attorney General Brown to compel Time Warner to continue supporting public access television. 

 

 

 

2:30 – 3:00

(Sesame) Street Gang

Michael Davis, author of Street Gang: the Complete History of Sesame Street, is here to talk about the creation and history of this pop culture landmark. From its inspiration in the civil rights movement, to Nixon’s attempts to cut off its public funding, Davis explores how Sesame Street taught millions of children not just their letters and numbers, but also cooperation and fair play, tolerance and self-respect, and the importance of listening.

 

Guests:

Michael Davis, Author of Street Gang: the Complete History of Sesame Street; Michael has written for the New York Times and O: The Oprah Winfrey Magazine

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