While the government of Chile has not asked for much help in dealing with the devestation caused by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the country last month, the Red Cross is stepping in to up the level of aid they are providing.  The Red Cross hopes to raise 13 million dollars, double that of their initial goal.  Work is also being done to provide shelter, healthcare and food and water to those displaced after the quake destroyed around half of a million homes. 

 

Guest: Latisha Escamilla, Red Cross

After the magnitude 8.8 struck Chile last month the country is just beginning the long road to recovery.  Stepping in to help supply food, water and other necessities to those displaced by the quake is the Red Cross.  With hundreds of thousands of volunteers worldwide the organization is hard at work to give the aid that is needed.

 

Guest: Ellen Maremont Silver, American Red Cross - Sonoma and Mendocino Counties

Despite school closures, furloughs and increasing classroom sizes in California, the Golden State has been disqualified from recieving money from Washington's "Race to Top" program.  Now plans are in the works to improve our state's schools by raising standards, recruiting and retaining teachers and changing the "culture of failure" in our education system.  Concerns arise, however, when talks of what kind of consequences are to come if our schools do not recieve additional funding.  Is a four day school week in the future?

Guest: Jack O'Connel, California Superintendent of Public Instruction

As the internet becomes a more prevalent social outlet for the younger generations it forces us to look at the precautions that children and parents should take to ensure their safety.  Dangers for kids include online predators, security issues and privacy, so to keep them safe it is essential that parents and perhaps our school systems educate them on the risks of using the internet and give them the tools to navigate it safely.   

 

Guest: Leo Laparte, the Tech Guy of TWiT Netcast Network 

After an increase in racism and other descriminatory actions over the last decade we are left wondering what we as a society should do.  More recently, events taking place at several college campuses in California, the state known for it's liberal attitude and political correctness, have rekindled this topic.  Where do we draw the line seperating free speech and unacceptable behavior?

 

Guest: Tara Fields, KSRO

Guest Brent Seltzer entertains us by discussing his experience at the Oscars - from rain on the red carpet to the last reading of "the winner is..." - today we go over the ins and outs of Hollywood's biggest night!

 

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Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele is doing some spin control after a 72 page powerpoint document on fundraising was found and posted by Politico.  The powerpoint focused in on Republican fundraising tactics which included using fear to gain donations from small donors as well as stroking the egos of the party's wealthy contributors.  Will this bashing of their own donors have any major financial ramifications for the G.O.P?

 

Guest: Ben Smith, Politico.com

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