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Harold Meyerson, "The LA-DC Connection: The Meaning of Los Angeles in American Politics"
Tuesday, January 06, 2004
Harold Meyerson, political editor of the LA Weekly, editor-at-large for "The American Prospect" and columnist for The Washington Post, will discuss "The LA-DC Connection: The Meaning of Los Angeles in American Politics." Does LA represent the future or is it, as some claim, increasingly irrelevant in national politics? Harold Meyerson, one of the most respected voices on the American Left and an expert on both the national and local scenes, argues that LA's political evolution has turned the city into an arena for political experimentation. As America moves to incorporate the vast waves of contemporary immigrants, LA has become ground zero for tomorrow's politics.
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D.J. Waldie, "City of Angels: City of Faith?"
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 , 2004, 7:00 PM
In a city that retails its desires to the world, belief comes easy. Faithfulness, however, is more elusive for Angeleños. Is there any point in believing in Los Angeles, either as a place or a metropolis? Why should anyone be loyal to something that disappoints so often? The fate of the city and its region is tied to questions of faith, ... LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO
An Interview with Michael Kinsley
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 , 2004, 7:00 PM
Michael Kinsley, the new editorial and opinion editor of the Los Angeles Times, will make his long-awaited public debut in LA. A pioneering writer and editor known for his incisive logic and cutting wit, Kinsley has found success in the worlds of cyber, television, and print journalism. Previously a columnist and founding editor of Slate, he ... LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO
¡EL SHOW DE TONIGHT!An Evening with Cheech Marin and Louie Perez
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 , 2004, 7:00 PM
A live talk show with guests Louie Perez of Los Lobos and comic/actor Richard "Cheech" Marin. Perez is a gifted musician, song writer, visual artist and witty cultural observer. From Cheech & Chong to Judging Amy, Marin has been a trailblazer in Latino entertainment and has amassed a museum-quality collection of Chicano art.
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An Evening with Willy Tsao
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 , 2004, 7:00 PM
Willy Tsao, the director of both Hong Kong's City Contemporary Dance Company and the Beijing Modern Dance Company, will talk about the challenges and opportunities facing contemporary artists in China. China is home to a number of contemporary performing artists who are working in a new environment, mixing public support with ... LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO
An Evening with Peter Sellars
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 , 2004, 7:00 PM
Renowned theater director Peter Sellars, will discuss his newest project, The Children of Heracles, and explore its startling relevance to contemporary society. This wide ranging conversation will touch on issues as varied as immigration, free speech, and the question of whether American citizens should hold themselves up to a higher ... LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO
