Hunger In the Valley of Eden Thirty percent of all food grown in California goes to waste. In the Coachella Valley, where 8 out of 10 residents live in poverty, the amount of wasted food is even greater. Many are unable to adequately feed their families. At the same time, fresh produce dies on the vines around them. Tom Sparks talks to one organization that is trying to balance things out. (posted 4/02/09) By Tom Sparks
Stadium Ownership ARN Host Tom Sparks spoke with Tom Regan, Sports Management Expert, about USC's current dispute and the benefits of privately-owned stadiums. (posted 11/29/07) By Tom Sparks
The War on Terrorism Propaganda ARN Host Tom Sparks spoke with USC Professor Nick Cull, author of the upcoming book "American Propaganda and Public Diplomacy." about how terrorism shapes the political landscape. (posted 11/08/07) By Tom Sparks
Los Angeles Gang Relations ARN host Tom Sparks speaks with Dr. Michael Ward, a USC Professor of Anthropology and an expert on urban gangs. (posted 11/01/07) By Tom Sparks
Psychologist Speaks about Arsonists ARN host Tom Sparks interviews psychologist Robert Schrug who explains the reasons why people commit arson. (posted 10/25/07) By Tom Sparks
L.A. Live ARN host Tom Sparks interviews author D.J. Waldie on the community effects of "L.A. Live" (posted 10/18/07) By Tom Sparks
L.A. Traffic A California transportation official talks about traffic in Los Angeles. (posted 10/11/07) By Tom Sparks
S-Chip Consequences Annenberg Radio News Host Tom Sparks speaks with a California mother who depends on the State Children's Health Insurance Program, vetoed by President Bush. (posted 10/08/07) By Tom Sparks