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)

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

ARN Live Show - March 13, 2008
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is telling city officials to get on board with his budget cuts or come up with workable solutions. With a current deficit of $115 million, the mayor is preparing for what analysts call one of the largest budget gaps in city's history. Hear what the mayor is proposing, whom Governor Schwarzenegger's plan to ease the deficit will affect and what the Executive Director Jean Ross is saying about the state of California's economy. Also, a new exhibit at the California Science Center gives visitors a real look at the human body.

Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Live Guest: Jessica Janner (ATVN)

ARN Live Show - March 11, 2008
A suspect is in custody for the shooting of a local teen. We have reaction to the arrest on the day of the victim's funeral. And hear how USC students are helping teen mothers reach their goals.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guests: Sonata Lee, Calli Fisher (ATVN)

ARN Live Show - March 6, 2008
As the citywide homicide rate of gang-related shootings in South Los Angeles rate keeps climbing, we talk to gang experts and a spokesperson for one of the family's victims. Also, a recently released memoir describing gang life in South Central Los Angeles has stirred up controversy after it was discovered as a work of fiction. And we talk to award-winning novelist and distinguished English professor T.C. Boyle about the perceptions of sensationalized stories of struggle and the issue of plagiarism in the publishing industry.

Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Guest: Jessica Janner (ATVN)

ARN Live Show - March 4, 2008
South LA residents and councilmembers speak out against the recent surge of violence. Plus, hear how doctors are getting specialized care to the uninsured. And police are using bikes to reach out to the community.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guest: Cate Cauguiran (ATVN)

ARN Live Show - February 28, 2008
One day after a shooting at a crowded South Los Angeles bus stop our reporter talks to the teacher of the victims to see how her students are reacting. Also, what is it like riding a bus everyday? Our reporter chronicled his experience and the experience of those whose life is dictated by bus schedules. And hear what an expert has to say about the status of public transportation in Los Angeles and how the proposed MTA bus cuts will impact residents and the economy alike.

Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Live Guest: Calli Fisher (ATVN)

ARN Live Show - February 26, 2008
Neighborhood leaders talk about the safety of South Los Angeles Parks. And the and as the mayor proposes budget cuts for the city, Councilman Bernard Parks talks about what this could mean for local programs. Plus, hear the sounds of Central Avenue's music scene.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guests: Daryl Paranada, Shawn Chitnis (ATVN)

ARN Live Show - February 21, 2008
Hear why Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo called a news conference to announce a lawsuit against one of the nation's largest health insurance providers. Also, the City of Los Angeles is working to promote the love for reading in every student, and what could be better than a challenge? Students will have until May 1 to read 1 million words. And hear what a finance expert thinks of a looming recession and the upcoming tax season.

Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Live Guest: Calli Fisher (ATVN)

ARN Live Show - February 19, 2008
Hear from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she support's an initiative for "green collar" jobs. And Los Angeles officials are working to make the city's restaurants more environmentally concious. Plus residents speak out to protect their housing rights.

Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Guest: Cate Cauguiran (ATVN)