Patt Morrison Weds, 2/11

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

1-3 p.m.

 

1:00 – 1:30

OPEN

 

 

1:30 - 1:40

James Harris: Candidate for Mayor

There are several candidates running for Los Angeles Mayor in the March 3 election, including the incumbent Antonio Villaraigosa. Patt spends a few minutes talking with each of his contenders. Today, James Harris.

 

Guest:

James Harris, meat packer and mayoral candidate

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1:41 – 2:00

Washington Blues Got You Down? Get Yourself to the Theater!

Apropos of the past few months, the latest musical to sweep town is “Minsky’s,” a backstage show set during what we may come to think of as the First Depression. There are no congressional hearings for greedy CEOs in this fantasy, just pies-in-the-face, and a lot of hoofing, burlesque style. Is “Minsky’s” the feel-good show of the recession?

 

Guests:

Bob Martin: He wrote the book for Minsky's

HE CALLS IN LINE 10; HAS 866 BACK-UP

 

Beth Leavel ["LEVEL"]: She plays the character "Maisie." She received the 2006 Tony Award for her performance as the Drowsy Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone.

 

Minsky's runs through March 1 at the Ahmanson Theater. For show times and ticket information, call: 213-628-2772.

 

 

 

[NPR NEWS]

 

2:00 – 2:20

Israeli Centrist Party Wins the Election, Could Lose the Government

Even under the best of circumstances elections in a multi-party parliamentary system can be confusing—minority parties end up playing very influential roles and the result can sometimes be government paralysis.  But in Israel, which just fought its second war in three years and is in the midst of an intense national debate about giving up land for peace with its Arab neighbors, these elections are never easy, straight-forward affairs.  True to form, the centrist party Kadima won the majority of Knesset seats yesterday but could lose the prime minister position.  What does this mean for relations with the U.S. and an eventual peace deal with the Palestinians?

 

Guests:

Michael Oren, senior fellow at Shalem Center in Jerusalem; visiting professor of international relations at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service

CALL HIM:  TBD

 

Bradley Burston, columnist with Haaretz newspaper based in Tel Aviv

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2:20 – 3:00

Valentine's on a Shoestring

Shooting for a romantic Valentine's Day on a recessionary budget? Have no fear; the Too Hot Tamales are here—to heat up your love fest-on-a-budget. First, let's cut out the night out: whether you'll be observing singles-awareness day or playing cupid in the kitchen, the tamales have some suggestions for an at-home Valentine's Dinner that won't disappoint, or break the bank. And as always, they're here to field you calls.

 

Guests:

Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Too Hot Tamales; Chef/owners of Border Grill and Ciudad restaurants

IN STUDIO