Can Federal Stimulus Money Save California Schools?
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California schools have been counting on federal stimulus money to avoid cutting more programs and laying off teachers. They may be in for a disappointment. We talk with California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also, how recession has studios driving a hard bargain with Hollywood stars. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, G-20 leaders including Barack Obama are proclaiming success. We hear what’s been accomplished and what’s been left out and what’s next for the President at the 60th anniversary of NATO.
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The G-20 and the World's Economic Order ()
Despite predictions that their nations would be divided, the G-20 leaders said today they will take unified action against the global recession. The US and Britain say they got what they wanted. Sarkozy of France says it's “more than we could have hoped for.” Germany's Merkel calls it “almost historic.” We hear what's been accomplished, and what's been left out. For President Obama, it's on to the 60th anniversary of NATO. What's the modern role of history's most successful alliance? How much help will the US get in Afghanistan? Will NATO expansion continue in the direction of Russia?
Guests:
- Charles Kupchan: former Director for European Affairs, National Security Council
- Michael Williams: Professor of International Relations, University of London
- Masha Lipman: Political analyst, Carnegie Moscow Center
Making News
Uninsured in California ()
Twelve million Californians went without health insurance at some point in the past two years. That's 37% of all those under the age of 65. That's from Families USA, a Washington lobby for healthcare consumers. Ron Pollack is Executive Director.
Guests:
- Ron Pollack: Executive Director, Families USA, @FamiliesUSA
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Can Federal Stimulus Money Save California Schools? ()
Education spending is so confusing that different reports contain different numbers for how much California schools might get from $44 billion in stimulus money. But the conclusions are all the same, that there won't be enough to avoid more cuts in programs and a sizeable number of layoffs. At the LA Unified School District, Superintendent Ramon Cortines threatened to quit if the elected board did not layoff 8500 people, including 6000 teachers. The board voted to postpone any action, and Cortines is negotiating with various unions.
Guests:
- Jack O'Connell: Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of California
- Tanya Anton: parent and author
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Reporter's Notebook
Recession Has Studios Driving a Hard Bargain with Stars ()
For many years, Hollywood studios have been trying to cut back on the superstar compensation that means multiple millions for big names. Now, the recession has provided an opportunity that is transforming the business. Kim Masters is host of KCRW's program The Business. She's also author of The Keys to the Kingdom: The Rise of Michael Eisner and the Fall of Everybody Else.
Guests:
- Kim Masters: host, 'The Business', @kimmasters
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Which Way L.A.? is made possible in part by the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, the Nathan Cummings Foundation, and the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation, which supports study and research into policy issues of the Los Angeles region.
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