ARN Live Show - March 11, 2009
We're hearing a lot of chatter about Insurance overhaul legislation in D.C. But the demographic with the highest uninsured rate, young people ages 18-25, don’t seem to be part of that conversation. We spoke to members of one activist organization, CALPIRG, that aims to bolster young people's voice in the debate at a "die-in" demonstration. We'll also share another overlooked story. We know education cuts have hurt k-12 school, but how are the cuts affecting those school children's parents enrolled in adult education schools. We sent a reporter to take a look at one school, and you'll learn about an interesting catch 22 taking place. Also, you'll hear about a scam that hit the Korean immigrant community. We're the newscast bringing you the latest stories from your south Los Angeles community

Producer: Jessica Flores, Host: Heather Hope, Live Guest: Kate Cagle (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Snoop Dog, Black Eyed Peas, Audioslave, Gorillaz, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - March 9, 2010
California listed 23 LAUSD schools as some of the lowest performing schools in the state. Shirin Parsavand explained what being a low-performing school means. Asim Bharwani got reaction from parents and teachers at John Muir Middle School. Southern California Edison, donated one hundred thousand dollars to LA trade tech's green technology education programs. Derrick's Jamaican Restaurant opened at USC thanks to a city business development program, the Downtown Los Angeles Retail Project. Karen Marcus spoke with Micheline Robertson, who runs a dance group of Haitian women in South LA. Paula Kosowski spoke with a Nigerian religious leader in LA about the sectarian violence in his country. Host Meghan McCarty interviews Martine Jean of the "California for Haiti Organization."

Producer: Karen Marcus, Host: Meghan McCarty, Live Guest: Lacey Ehrlich (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Pussycat Dolls, Sublime, Kraftwerk, Jay-Z, Rhianna, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - March 4, 2010
Our broadcast focuses completely on the wave of rallies against public education cuts in California, in what demonstrators are calling "A National Day of Action." We'll give you a 360 degree look on the education budget protests across Southern California. We bring you reporters live from Pershing Square, where thousands of students, teachers, and faculty from every level of education are protesting against the billions in state budgets cuts for public education. From UCLA to Cal State L.A., you'll hear how college students are struggling with increased fees. We'll also hear thoughts from education policy experts on the prospects for an improved public education system in California, where furloughs, class reductions, and fee hikes, are a thing of the past. Plus, the protests are bubbling up nationwide too. Hear from university students across the country protesting education cuts in their state.

Producer: Jessica Flores, Host: Heather Hope, Live Guests: Richie Duchon, Liz Warden, Alex Goldsmith (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Ben Thompkins, Gorillaz, Jay-Z, Rhianna, New Boyz, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - March 2, 2010
Jerry Brown announces his candidacy for governor. The LA Board of Education approves a proposal to lay off thousands of school employees. LA kicks off its census drive with Mayor Villairagosa at the helm. The parents of Jamiel Shaw mark the two-year anniversary of his murder Local school children celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. The local Chilean community is doing its part to help after the 8.8 earthquake. Customers are suing Anthem Blue Cross after their insurance rates skyrocketed. Host Meghan McCarty interviews political expert, Michael Herald.

Producer: Karen Marcus, Host: Meghan McCarty, Live Guests: Ariel Edwards-Levy, Trevor Thompson (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from live music by Green Day, New Boyz, Drake, Beck, Jay-Z, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - February 25, 2010
University of California San Diego students protested an off-campus party that mocked black history month named "Compton cookout" and their outrage is being felt across Southern California. We have reaction from Compton residents, who say the party perpetuates stereotypes that are simply not true. USC student stood in solidarity with UCSD protesters, and said racial tensions are alive and well on USC campus too. We got their stories describing discrimination they faced on USC campus. We also take a look at LAUSD's plan to allow the L.A. teachers union to run 22 school and talk to a education profession who asses what this means for L.A. Plus, hear a story about a new plan to keep South L.A. students safe on their way to school and find out the latest on city budget cuts.

Producer: Jessica Flores, Host: Heather Hope, Live Guest: Alex Goldsmith (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, Franchise Boys, Ice Cube, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - February 23, 2010
The Board of Education deliberated on a LAUSD proposal that would bring in private companies to run schools. Policy experts at USC explain how immigration is changing in California. Angelinos show solidarity and will march this weekend in support of immigration reform. Patients and medical professionals protested Anthem Blue Cross' rising costs. Host Meghan McCarty interviewed a health insurance expert from UCLA, Shana Alex Laverreda.

Producer: Karen Marcus, Host: Meghan McCarty, Live Guests: Schuyler Kenney, Trevor Thompson (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Pussycat Dolls, Franchise Boys, Pink, Jay-Z, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - February 18, 2010
The LA City Council met to discuss budget cuts on neighborhood watch programs. We got reaction from the people upset over the move. We also explain a new L.A. County Sheriff policy that is intended to reduce the use of deadly force by the police. Later in the show, hear USC student reaction on a UCSD party that mocked black history month. Their reaction: the party was a bad idea that perpetuated stereotypes. And stay tuned to the end of the show for an interesting Olympic fact. Hint: It has to do with condoms.

Producer: Jessica Flores, Host: Heather Hope, Live Guest: Kate Cagle (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Sublime, Down, Kesha, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - February 16, 2010
Democrats are still trying to catch the solitary Republican vote needed to finalize the state budget. In the mean time, Governor Schwarzenegger started proceedings to layoff 20,000 state workers. We take a look at how DMV workers are preparing for the latest round of layoffs and why they're expecting even longer lines. And attacks on seals are on the rise; one marine wildlife group says fisherman who compete with the seals for fish are responsible for the attacks, find out what they want to do about.

Producer: Karen Marcus, Host: Meaghan McCarty, Live Guest: Lacey Ehrlich (ATVN). Featuring music from instrumental tracks by Lady Gaga, Offspring, Linkin Park, Down, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - February 11, 2010
Congresswoman Diane Watson (D-Ca) announced her retirement today. Seventy-six year-old Watson has held the 33rd district seat since 2001 and many in the community say she broke barriers as an elected official. In the newscast, we share Watson's words on why she's retiring now. We also speak to community activists that share reflection on Watson's career. Our host, Heather Hope, speaks to a political science professor about the possibility of the district going Republican. We also cover the budget crisis hitting L.A.. Our reporters go to city hall, and a mayor's forum to find out more on the proposed layoffs that will affect thousands of city employees. Hear the protests against the state healthcare cuts staged by Planned Parenthood. And for good news, a wellness center opened up in South L.A. to provide health services to students.

Producer: Jessica Flores, Host: Heather Hope, Live Guests: Chris Foy, Kate Cagle (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Green Day, Linkin Park, LMFAO, Drake, and Ryan Amen.

ARN Live Show - February 9, 2010
Stephanie Guzman goes live at Pio Pico Elementary School where supporters marched insisting on more funding and control for their schools. The United Way of greater LA released "LA County: 10 Years Later: A Tale of Two Cities" which reported the population of working poor is 7.5 percent higher in the united states as a whole. Clinics all over Los Angeles partnered up to help families in need run family source centers. Mayor Villairagosa crashed the city council meeting to talk about the budget. He told the city council the city has no choice but to lay-off three hundred workers. Host Meghan McCarty speaks with Eric Lee from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference about the African American community and the mayor.

Producer: Karen Marcus, Host: Meghan McCarty, Live Guests: Stephanie Guzman, Trevor Thompson (ATVN). Featuring instrumental tracks from music by Jay Z, Alicia Keys, Flo Rider, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, and Ryan Amen.