ARN Live Show - April 29, 2008
On the 16th anniversary of the L.A. Riots, hear from community members about what's changed, and what hasn't. And the race for an open seat on the L.A. county Board of Supervisors heats up with a debate. We have a recap, plus analysis on what it means for both candidates.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guest: Shawn Chitnis (ATVN) (posted 4/29/08)

ARN Live Show - April 24, 2008
Protests, marches and rallies are marking the anniversary of the Armenian genocide. We went live from the Turkish consulate in Los Angeles where the Armenia Youth Federation is having their annual protest against the Turkish government's denial of the genocide. Also, babies born in the United States are twice as likely to die in their first years. We look at the Crenshaw neighborhood where community members are reaching out to improve infant mortality rates. And, we spoke with USC Social Work Professor Ralph Fertig about the status of affordable housing in Los Angeles.

Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Live Guests: Kaitlin Funaro, Jessica Janner (ATVN) (posted 4/24/08)

ARN Live Show - April 22, 2008
Los Angeles celebrates Earth Day. Hear how groups across the city are encouraging local residents to go green. Plus Baby Boomer retirement. With a large part of the workforce getting ready to retire, one company is training immigrants to take over their jobs. And a campus demonstration recognizes the anniversary of the Armenian genocide.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guest: Cate Cauguiran (posted 4/22/08)

ARN Live Show - April 17, 2008
Southern California developer Ed Roski, Jr. unveiled plans today to construct a state-of-the-art stadium to become the new home of a Los Angeles NFL team. The stadium will be built on a 600-acres of land in the city of Industry at the junction of the 60 and 57 freeways. Also, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his fist public mass in the United States today. We went out to hear what South Los Angeles believers think about his visit and the state of faith in the country. And we talked to Donald Miller, executive director of the USC Center of Religion and Culture about the state impact of immigrant religious communities in the Southland.

Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Live Guests: Jessica Janner (ATVN) (posted 4/17/08)

ARN Live Show - April 15, 2008
We look at the mayor's has a news proposal to crack down on gangs. One South L.A. group tells us what they're doing to help keep kids off the streets. Plus hear relatives of incarcerated parents speak about the challenges of parenting behind bars.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guests: Stephanie Meisenheimer, Shawn Chitnis (ATVN) (posted 4/15/08)

ARN Live Show - April 10, 2008
Recent immigration raids on local businesses are drawing protests from activists and the Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. He wants the federal government to focus on employers who exploit undocumented workers, not the ones who treat and pay them well. Also, hear what Pulitzer Prize Winners Anne Hull and Dana Priest have to say about investigating and exposing mistreatments on wounded veterans at Walter Reed Hospital. They are investigative reporters with the Washington Post. Also, later this month the mayor will submit his budget to the city council. One item that will be in the budget will be money for more officers. Hear a coalition of community groups and unions calling on the mayor to take care of people who need help.

Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Live Guest: Calli Fisher (ATVN) (posted 4/10/08)

ARN Live Show - April 8, 2008
South L.A. may get a park in exchange for the addition of 2 large billboards. Hear what residents are saying about the need for green in their community. Plus, a possible link between egg donation and cancer. One doctor explains why donating eggs my not be the safest decision and her push for a national donor registry.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guest: Cate Cauguiran (ATVN) (posted 4/08/08)

ARN Live Show - April 1, 2008
We take you to one school were students are hip hopping their way to diplomas. Plus, on this April Fools' day we asked South LA residents about the best pranks they've played for this foolishly fun holiday.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guest: Shawn Chitnis (ATVN) (posted 4/01/08)

ARN Live Show - March 27, 2008
Los Angeles union organizers are launching a campaign to promote better pay and better working conditions for car wash workers. Hear what both organizers and workers are saying about their experiences. Also, we speak to Alec Levenson, a research scientist for the Center for Effective Organizations and a Professor at USC Marshall School of Business about the impact a car wash union would have on Angelenos. And Pico Blvd gets a face-lift with new green patches and cleaner surroundings. We ask South Los Angeles residents what they would change about their own neighborhoods.

Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Live Guest: Calli Fisher (ATVN) (posted 3/27/08)

ARN Live Show - March 25, 2008
In the wake of Sen. Barack Obama's speech, residents and community leaders sound off on the role of race in society. Plus, hear from one illegal immigrant who hopes the "Dream Act" can help fund his education. And a pyschologist talks about why LAPD has the highest suicide rate in the country.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guest: Cate Cauguiran (posted 3/25/08)