Patt Morrison for Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Tuesday, June, 5th 2012

1-3 p.m.

 

 

1:06 – 1:30

[OPEN]

Tentative: Election Day Coverage

 

1:30 – 1:39

Words with the 85^th Scripps National Spelling Bee champion

It all came down to “guetapens,” a French word meaning trap or snare. Luckily for Snigdha Nandipati, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Francis Parker School in La Jolla, CA, she had studied the word and knew how to spell it when it meant winning the 85^th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Her grandparents even flew out from India to attend the Bee. Not only did Snigdha get to shine in front of her family, friends and peers, but she won quite the prize: aside from bragging rights, it includes $37,500 in cash, savings bonds, and scholarships, thousands of dollars in reference materials and books, and a reported trip to India, courtesy of her grandfather. Her victory also marked San Diego County’s second win in the last seven years. Let’s hear it for Snigdha Nandipati who’s here with us today. Just don’t ask us how to spell her name.

 

 

Guests:

Snigdha Nadipati, 85th Scripps National Spelling Bee champion

 

 

1:41 – 1:58:30

The euro, the European Union, and you

If you haven’t been paying attention, the economy is slowing. This time, however, instead of blaming toxic assets or regulation failures, most eyes are on the European Union, where austerity measures and the weakening euro have inhibited member countries’ spending ability – to the point that the rest of the world is feeling the effects. Over the weekend, investor and philanthropist George Soros announced that Germany has a window of only three months to decide whether it will continue to subsidize weaker member countries (like Greece). Most predict that Germany will take this option, rather than see the E.U. dissolve, which would return the country to a position where its own goods would once again become prohibitively expensive. Yet Soros warned that if Germany only offers the bare minimum of assistance, the next decade will likely be “lost” for the E.U., with many member states continuing to struggle. Today on the program, Patt breaks down what’s happening in Europe with Zoe Chace, of NPR’s Planet Money team. Is the three month window that Soros warns about arbitrary? What can we expect to see over the course of the next few months, or years? How is the situation currently affecting the United States economy? How do you see it affecting your daily life?

 

Guests:

Zoe Chace, reporter with NPR’s Planet Money

 

 

2:06 – 2:30

Was the key to human survival a man’s best friend?

 

Why did homo sapiens thrive when Neanderthals didn’t? Maybe the answer lies in our four-legged best friends. Pat Shipman for the American Scientist suggests that humans domesticating dogs might be the reason humans made it through history while past species didn’t. Beyond companionship and loyalty, dogs are also fierce hunters, which could have helped early humans survive. But why were humans and dogs able to communicate on hunts when Neanderthals couldn’t? It’s all in the eyes. Humans’ white eyeballs, or sclerae, gave dogs a visual indication to where humans were looking towards. Other primates like Neanderthals had dark sclerae, darker-colored skin and concealing eyelids, which made tracking eyesight much more difficult. Once dogs could read where humans were gazing, dogs became even more useful hunting partners. “Humans love to look into their dogs’ eyes to “read” their emotions. Dogs apparently feel the same. Maybe—just maybe—this reciprocal communication was instrumental in the survival of our species,” Dr. Shipman says.

Guest:

Dr. Pat Shipman, professor emerita of anthropology, Pennsylvania State University; contributor, American Scientist; author of Femme Fatale; Love, Lies, and the Unknown Life of Mata Hari

 

2:30 – 2:39

[OPEN]

2:41:30 – 2:58:30

As Venus crosses the sun, author Mark Anderson examines the quest to map the historic phenomenon
After last month’s partial lunar eclipse, today Venus will pass in front of the sun, an astronomical occurrence that won’t occur for another 115 years. You may have to brave the crowds at Griffith Observatory to see this heavenly spectacle, but that’s nothing compared to the expeditions recounted by Mark Anderson in “The Day the World Discovered the Sun.” In 1769, astronomers and philosophers set upon an epic quest to map Venus’ passage across the sky and expand the bounds of human knowledge. Anderson tells the tale of three expeditions charting Venus’ celestial journey. French astronomer Jean-Baptiste Chappe d’Auteroche with a group of Spanish partners traveled across the Atlantic and over modern day Mexico to build a makeshift observatory in Baja California. Meanwhile, Captain James Cook sailed around through the South Atlantic and around Cape Horn to Tahiti. Hungarian priests Maximilian Hell and Joannes Sajnovics braved the icy Arctic water and frigid Nordic winter to observe Venus’ passage from the Norwegian village of Vardø. On the day of Venus’ transit in front of the sun, Patt talks to journalist and author Mark Anderson about his research for the book and the impact of the three expeditions.

Guest:
Mark Anderson, journalist and author; M.S. in Astrophysics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; his new book is The Day the World Discovered the Sun: An Extraordinary Story of Scientific Adventure and the Race to Track the Transit of Venus

 

 

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Subject: Patt Morrison for Monday, June 4th, 2012

 

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Monday, June, 4th 2012

1-3 p.m.

 

 

1:06 – 1:30

For Tuesday's congressional election, how will redistricting impact the race?

The balance of power in Congress will depend partly on the outcome of Tuesday’s primary election in California. “The road to a Democratic majority in Congress runs right through California,” is the mantra uttered by Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman. “Usually, as handicappers, we could ignore California because there are so few seats at risk,” said Nathan Gonzales, deputy editor of the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report. “The Democrats have to do well in California if they have any chance to win a majority. But almost every seat is going to be hard to win.” Will the Democratic Party move towards regaining control of the house? Or will GOP candidates with deep local roots appeal to moderate Democrats and Independents?

 

Guests:

Nathan Gonzales, deputy editor of the Rothenberg Political Report, a non-partisan organization that tracks political races.

Tamara Keith, Congressional Reporter for NPR.

 

 

1:30 – 1:39

When it comes to desserts, ice cream (the next ‘new’ thing) is an old thing

 

Dessert lovers and foodies have had plenty of sweet treat trends to choose from over the last few years, including cupcakes, donuts and gelato, but is the next new thing actually as simple as a bowl of vanilla ice cream? Well, sort of. Americans have been falling in love all over again with the frozen treat, which means a rise in stores featuring novelty flavors (prosciutto, anyone?), as well as small-batch, artisanal ice-cream makers invested in high-quality, limited-availability ingredients. Some shops are even trying to elevate eating ice cream to the level of a fine dining experience with flavors like mole and pink peppercorn. Have you returned to eating ice cream as a dessert? What’s been the most unusual flavor you’ve tried, or the tastiest?

 

Guests:

Anneli Rufus, author and food writer

Mollie Engelhart, founder of KindKreme Ice Cream, a local Los Angeles specialty ice cream shop

 

 

1:41 – 1:58:30

American nuns square off against the Vatican

 

Nuns are fighting back, and not just against any opponent; they’re squaring off with the Vatican. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith recently issued a report accusing American nuns of espousing and supporting “radical feminism” and falling away from church teachings by focusing too much on social justice and not enough on big ticket issues like same-sex marriage, abortion, and euthanasia. Many nuns have taken offense to the assessment, and they’re speaking out.

 

Guest:

Simone Campbell, sister of social service (SSS) and executive director, NETWORK, a national Catholic social justice lobby

 

 

2:06 – 2:19

After an underwhelming IPO, Facebook may tap consumers under 13, but is Facebook appropriate for children?

 

Following a less-than-stellar initial public offering of its stock, Facebook is hoping to tap new and somewhat controversial consumer base … the under-13 crowd. The social networking site is developing technology that would allow children younger than 13 years of age to use the network under parental supervision, but the move may inflame concerns about Facebook user privacy. The system being tested connects children’s accounts to their parents’ and allows parents to control whom their kids befriend and what applications they can use, according to individuals who’ve spoken with Facebook executives. Currently, Facebook bans users under the age of 13, but Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said at a public event a year ago that he believed children under-13 should be allowed to use Facebook.

 

Guests:

James Steyer , CEO and founder, Common Sense Media; author of “Talking Back to Facebook”

Larry Magid, technology analyst for CBS News; founder, SafeKids.com

 

 

2:21 – 2:40

Lance Armstrong wrestles big tobacco over Prop. 29

 

Cycling star Lance Armstrong is known for overcoming great physical challenges such as grueling cycling races and his tough fight with cancer, but now the seven-time Tour de France winner is taking on a Herculean battle of different kind… a legislative one. Tomorrow, voters in California will vote to approve or reject ballot Proposition 29, which, if passed, would increase the cost of a pack of cigarettes in the Golden State by $1 and Armstrong is pushing hard to make that happen.

 

Guests:
David Spady [2:21-2:30], state director, Americans for Prosperity California

Lance Armstrong [2:30-2:40], athlete, cancer survivor, author and winner of the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005.

 

 

2:41 – 2:58:30
Garry Marshall reflects on his ‘Happy Days in Hollywood’ with a new memoir

Garry Marshall began his career in Hollywood writing scripts for the likes of Dick Van Dyke and Lucille Ball. He has since gone on to produce and direct many hit television sitcoms and movies and has received numerous prestigious awards including the American Comedy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award. In his memoir, “My Happy Days in Hollywood,” Marshall recounts childhood memories alongside sisters Penny and Ronny, reveals his triumphs and trials on- and off-set, and shares personal anecdotes about the stars he has worked with throughout his years as a writer, actor, director, and producer.

 

Guest:
Gary Marshall, author, actor, director, and producer; recipient of the American Comedy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award; his new memoir is called “My Happy Days in Hollywood”

 

 

 

From: Knotts, Brittany
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 5:14 PM
To: Osen, Lauren; Tuffaha, Jasmin; Fritsche, Karen; Celsi, Anny; Sprenger, Katherine; Delvac, Gina; Guzman Lopez, Adolfo; Airtalk; Devall, Cheryl; Baer, Debra; Felde, Kitty; Stoltze, Frank; Hurtes, Hettie; Rabe, John; Small, Julie; Moran, Kari; Roman, Nick; PM; Glickman, Paul; Peterson, Molly; Ramirez, Bianca; Receptionist LA; Rivas, Leonor; Strauss, Rob; Schmitt, Christina; SCPR Development; SCPR Web; Jahad, Shirley; Cuevas, Steven; Julian, Steve; Valot, Susan; Coffman, Taylor; Watt, Brian; Mitchell, Collin; Cohen, Alex; 'mayorsamyorty@aol.com'; Cartier, Jacqueline; Newnam, Brendan; Receptionist Pasadena; 'jkav@rtumble.com'; Brand, Madeleine; Muller, Kristen; Margolis, Jacob; Totten, Sanden; Ortega, Christina; Marcus, Mary; Cohn, Jon; Cha, Elaine; Smith, Jennifer; Plummer, Mary; Garza, Oscar; Romo, Vanessa; Guidi, Ruxandra; Stanton, Russ; Lanz, Michelle; Stoffel, Nick; Aguilar, Erika; Stein, Joel
Subject: Patt Morrison for Monday, June 4th, 2012

 

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Monday, June, 4th 2012

1-3 p.m.

 

CALL-IN @ 866-893-5722, 866-893-KPCC; OR JOIN THE CONVERSATION ONLINE ON THE PATT MORRISON BLOG AT KPCC-DOT-ORG

 

 

1:06 –1:30 OPEN

 

 

1:30 – 1:40
Words with the National Spelling Bee Champ

Guest:

UNCONFIRMED

Snigdha Nandipati, winner of the National Spelling Bee

 

 

1:40 – 2:00 
American nuns versus the Vatican

Guests:

TBD

 

 

2:06 – 2:19 OPEN

 

 

2:21:30 – 2: 39

Lance Armstrong wrestles big tobacco over Prop. 29
Cycling star Lance Armstrong is known for overcoming great physical challenges such as grueling cycling races and his tough fight with cancer, but now the seven-time Tour de France winner is taking on a Herculean battle of different kind… a legislative one. Tomorrow, voters in California will vote to approve or reject ballot Proposition 29, which, if passed, would increase the cost of a pack of cigarettes in the Golden State by $1 and Armstrong is pushing hard to make that happen. Revenue generated from the tax increase, which some estimate could reach $735 million annually, would all be used for cancer research, anti-smoking programs and tobacco law enforcement. Some Prop. 29 advocates claim the price increase alone would get people to smoke less simply because they wouldn’t want cough up the extra dough, but the tax hike would also produce the largest cancer research fund in the country not controlled by the federal government. The American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association all support the measure, but Armstrong and his allies have formidable opponents in this legislative battle, including big tobacco companies such as Phillip Morris. California hasn’t increased its cigarette tax in 10 years, is it time to up the price for smoke sticks? If so, should all of the generated revenue be earmarked exclusively for cancer research or should at least some it be tapped for other uses?

Guests:
NO on 29 - TBD
YES on 29 - Lance Armstrong, athlete, cancer survivor, author and winner of the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005

 

 

2:41:30 – 2:58:30

Garry Marshall reflects on his ‘Happy Days in Hollywood’ with a new memoir

Garry Marshall began his career in Hollywood writing scripts for the likes of Dick Van Dyke and Lucille Ball. He has since gone on to produce and direct many hit television sitcoms and movies and has received numerous prestigious awards including the American Comedy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award. In his memoir, “My Happy Days in Hollywood,” Marshall recounts childhood memories alongside sisters Penny and Ronny, reveals his triumphs and trials on- and off-set, and shares personal anecdotes about the stars he has worked with throughout his years as a writer, actor, director, and producer. Have you ever wondered what it was like to work alongside everyone from “the Fonz” to Lindsay Lohan? What is your favorite Garry Marshall project?

Guest:

Garry Marshall, author, actor, director, and producer; recipient of the American Comedy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award; his new memoir is called “My Happy Days in Hollywood”