KUCI: Ask A Leader

Democracies Now AND Eric Schmidt, Google Inhofe

Julie Fisher, expert and scholar on Civil Society and Democracy talks about the heady work of intrepid organizers covered in her recently published book, "Importing Democracy; The Role of NGO's in South Africa, Tajikistan, and Argentina." Her blog posts observations about budding democracies in crisis, and books can be ordered at: www.importingdemocracy.org. She vows to return to the show to cover other countries' uphill struggles, with another colleague. Watch KUCI for future program details. Brad Johnson, Campaign Manager for Forecast the Facts, introduces listeners to his organization founded in Jan 2012. This grass roots organization monitors meteorologists around the country, both the climate-change denying and the enlightened kind, given the power that these highly visible broadcasters have in disseminating information to the general public. Johnson also speaks about Google CEO, Eric Schmidt's recent $25,000/plate fundraiser for the reelection campaign of Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe - pondering the IT Giant's interests with those of the most famous climate-change denier in the U.S. Senate. More information is available at: www.forecasthefacts.org

Progressive Demonstrations of Activism AND Under the Covers at Hoag Hospital

O C Labor Today AND The 2013-California Pacific Triennial at OCMA

Jennifer Muir, Assistant Manager for the Orange County Employees Association returns to the show to take up: the monument commissioned by the O.C. Fairgrounds Board to commemorate farm workers; the effect of the elimination of enterprise zones on workers; and the County's failed Information technology contracts. The business of the Fairgrounds board can be followed on www.cfair.com Dan Cameron, Chief Curator of the Orange County Museum of Art, covers the recent opening of the 2013-California Pacific Triaennial at the Orange County Museum of Art. The exhibit at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, runs til 11/17/13. More information is available at: www.ocma.net, (949)750-1122. Thanks for listening.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

Don Lipstein, Peer Mentor Coordinator, and surviving father of Navy Master at Arms 2 Joshua Lipstein, talks about an organization uniquely qualified to address the concerns of survivors of veterans. Joshua Lipstein; son, husband, and father, took his own life in March 2011. This interview honors how far Don Lipstein has come in dealing with his own grief and in helping others cope. More information about TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), which was initiated in 1994, is available at: www.Taps.org or (800)959-TAPS (8277)

The Latino Journey to Financial Goal Setting

Louis Barajas, personal finance and business expert, addresses the complexities of Latino households in aspiring to and meeting the fullest potential of their financial goals. With examples provided from local experiences, this author of "The Latino Journey to Financial Greatness - 10 Steps to Creating Wealth and Happiness for You and Your Family," frankly talks about the barriers Latino families' must overcome for more financial stability and prosperity. www.louisbarajas.com is a source for more information.

Barclay Theater on Chopping Block AND ”From The Jaws of Victory, The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement”

Irvine Barclay Theater President Doug Rankin, and culture/media critic Jim Washburn, as Irvine and Costa Mesa residents respectively, talk about the regional cultural, political, and civic benefits of the Barclay Theater. Tonight the majority of the Irvine City Council will propose cutting substantial funding for this special venue. Details are available at: www.ci.irvine.ca.us and www.IrvineMatters.com Matt Garcia, writer, historian, and academic; covers the farm workers movement while talking about his latest book, "From The Jaws of Victory, The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement," hot off the UC Press, and recent winner of the Philip Taft Award. Currently Professor of Transborder Studies and History at Arizona State University, Garcia demythologizes Cesar Chavez while acknowledging the uncanny contributions of the multitude of United Farmer Workers activists. Media and others can contact Garcia at: matthew.j.garcia@asu.edu

Fright of Extreme Workouts AND Rite of Spring

Dr. Justin Lin, licensed, certified doctor of physical therapy, with his own practice in Tustin, cautions us on fad workouts, and offers advise in seeking professional trainers and therapists. His practice website, www.rehabandrevive.com provides additional resources. Other useful links include: http://www.rehabandrevive.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Rehab-and-Revive-Confessions.pdf and www.ipaconed.com as well as thenoticeca.com Covering a monumental, local cultural event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first performance of The Rite of Spring, are UCIrvine Claire Trevor Bren School of the Arts Dance Dept. faculty John Crawford and Lisa Naugle. Their collaboration, The Sacre, will be staged at the Samueli Theater around the corner from the Pacific Symphony's performance of the Rite of Spring on June 6, 7, and 8. All details pertaining to this multi-faceted, multi-media, multi-staged program are available at www.pacificsymphony.org or by calling 714-755-5799. Innumerable UCI School of the Arts All Stars are involved in presenting this phenomenal Sacre collaboration.

Honoring Veterans at UCI AND The Culture of Fear, Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things