Current ARN theme music composed and produced by Andy Sternberg (M.A. Journalism 2007).
Additional student music composed and produced by Ben Thompkins (B.S. Music Industry 2008).
ARN Live Show Archives
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)
ARN Live Show - February 14, 2008 Valentine's Day with a twist - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gets little love from residents and activists who protested his proposed budget cuts to education and human services Plus, a new plan in the fight against gangs is unveiled in a news conference with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, L.A. Police Chief William Bratton and City Controller Laura Chick, and activist Rabbi Allan Fleehling says the creation of a united anti-gang agency is overdue. And, County Supervisor Yvonne Burke announced her endorsement for candidate Bernard Parks to succeed her. Host: Courtney Kabot, Producer: Chiara Canzi, Guests: Jessica Janner (ATVN)
ARN Live Show - February 12, 2008 A new plan to assist homeowners in foreclosure will bring relief to South Los Angeles. Plus the writer's strike is coming to a close, but one industry expert says it may be difficult to get TV audiences back. And computers come to Skid Row, bringing both education and fun. Host: Laura Weber, Producer: Katie Riese, Live Guests: Stephanie Meisenheimer (ARN), Catie Cauguiran (ATVN)