Patt Morrison for Monday, November 1, 2010

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Monday, November 1, 2010

1-3 p.m.

 

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1:06 – 1:19

OPEN

 

 

1:21 – 1:58:30

Follow the money—your guide to California’s well funded propositions

So you procrastinated filling out your sample ballot and aren’t sure how you should vote. Don’t fret; Patt has the 411 on all the propositions.  Not sure if you should legalize marijuana (Prop 19), give the green light to redistricting (Prop 20 & 27), or direct more money to parks (Prop 21)? Patt can help. The key to knowing the real interests behind these propositions, which could help in your decision to support or oppose them, is to follow the money trail.  Special interests abound in this election, from medical marijuana growers to state employees to huge oil companies, and they have been very liberally in steering their money for and against causes that could hurt their bottom lines.  As we delve into the potential impact of each proposition we’ll also reveal who has funded the campaigns.  Get your pens ready and hide your wallets, as we mix politics and money on election eve.

 

Guests:

Bob Stern, president, Center for Governmental Studies

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Jessica Levinson, director of political reform, Center for Governmental Studies

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·        The Center for Governmental Studies (CGS), a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1983, creates innovative political and media solutions to help individuals participate more effectively in their communities and governments. CGS is unique in its ability to combine several areas of expertise to: convene relevant stakeholders; conduct research and policy analysis; achieve consensus among diverse groups; and effectively use technology to gather, present and disseminate the information to a wide audience.

Daniel Newman, executive director, MAPLight

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• MAPLight.org is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that provides citizens and journalists the transparency tools to shine a light on the influence of money on politics. 

 

• MAPLight has covered propositions 23, 24, 25, 26. 

 

 

2:06 – 2:39

Comedy Congress swears in Lewis Black

The only true medicine for the pain of politics is laughter—-after all, if we weren’t laughing at the (mostly) unintentional humor emanating from Washington D.C. and the campaign trail, chances are we’d be crying.  On the eve of the much-anticipated midterm elections--and you can tell because the collective hysteria and volume from politicians across the country is on the rise--Patt gavels Comedy Congress to order with comedic great Lewis Black.  As politicians hand out Viagra to trick-or-treating pedophiles and Aqua Buddhas find a seat at the debate, it's hard to make sense of all the political nonsense. Tomorrow we’ll probably cry about our lost votes, but today let's revel in the madness-—the truth hurts far less when it’s told by comedians.

 

Guest:

Lewis Black, Emmy-nominated comedian, playwright and author. His new book is "I'm dreaming of a Black Christmas."

IN STUDIO

• Black is the creator of the long-running segment Back in Black on "The Daily Show" co-creator of "Last Laugh with Lewis Black," he presides over "Lewis Black’s the Root of All Evil," he's also a regular on late-night television shows such as Late Night with Conan O'Brian and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman.

 

 

 

2:41 – 2:58:30

OPEN

 

 

Jonathan Serviss

Producer, Patt Morrison Program

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