NBC4, KPCC, Telemundo and USC Co-Host Live Los Angeles Mayoral Debate
April 22 event will be broadcast live on NBC4, Telemundo52, 89.3 KPCC-FM
Contact: USC Media Relations at balasson@usc.edu or (213) 740-2215
April 9, 2013 – As we approach the election of a new mayor for Los Angeles, NBC4 Southern California and its Spanish-language partner Telemundo52, 89.3 KPCC-FM and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy have joined together to co-host a mayoral debate between City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel on Monday, April 22 at USC’s Louis B. Mayer Auditorium on its Health Sciences Campus in Boyle Heights. The debate will be broadcast live and commercial-free on NBC4, Telemundo52 and KPCC from 7-8 p.m.
NBC4 chief political reporter Conan Nolan will moderate the debate. Three expert panelists will present questions to the candidates: Frank Stoltze, KPCC crime and politics reporter; Ana Patricia Candiani, Telemundo52 news anchor; and Jack H. Knott, dean of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.
The debate will cover a wide range of critical issues facing the city right now, including jobs and the economy, pension reform, a growing budget problem, and public safety.
NBC4 veteran reporter Conan Nolan, who covers state and local politics, is well known for his interviews with top political leaders as the host of “News Conference,” the longest running political/public affairs television program in Southern California, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m.
“NBC4 is bringing this debate and critical city issues directly to our viewers to help them make an informed decision on Election Day,” said Todd Mokhtari, vice president of news at NBC4 Southern California.
“With the Hispanic population at nearly 50 percent in Los Angeles County alone, there isn’t one issue that doesn’t impact Hispanic voters,” Celia Chavez, president and general manager of Telemundo52. “As a leading Spanish-language network, we look forward to providing our viewers in-depth information about the candidates and their policies to assist them in making an informed decision on Election Day.”
“Debates between candidates for major offices like mayor of Los Angeles help better inform voters, and are at the core of our public-service mission,” said Russ Stanton, KPCC’s vice president for content.
“The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy’s mission is always to improve the quality of life for people and their communities. Providing this platform for both candidates to answer the important questions aligns with our commitment to serving local voters,” USC Price School Dean Jack H. Knott said. “We are pleased to host the debate and to continue to connect USC to the surrounding community.”
Track the discussion on each co-host’s Twitter page: @NBCLA, @Telemundo52, @KPCC and @USCPrice.
NBC4 Southern California
NBC4 Southern California is the West Coast flagship of the 10 NBC owned television stations. It produces more than 30 hours each week of local news and information across its multiple platforms, including the main broadcast channel 4 and online at www.nbcla.com. Serving the Los Angeles community since 1949, NBC4’s news operation has received nearly every industry award bestowed on local news, including numerous Los Angeles Emmy and Golden Mike Awards, as well as two national Edward R. Murrow Awards and a Peabody Award.
KPCC
Southern California Public Radio operates 89.3 KPCC, the most listened-to public radio news service in Southern California, as well as www.scpr.org. KPCC’s coverage reaches about 700,000 listeners every week – and has garnered hundreds of regional and national awards for journalistic excellence.
Telemundo52
KVEA-TV, Telemundo52 is the Telemundo Network’s flagship station in the Los Angeles market. Telemundo Media, a division of NBCUniversal, is a world-class media company, leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. Telemundo’s multiple platforms include the Telemundo Network, a Spanish-language television network featuring original productions, theatrical motion pictures, news and first-class sports events, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 14 owned stations and its broadcast and cable affiliates; mun2, the preeminent voice for bicultural Hispanics in the U.S. reaching TV households nationwide on digital and analog cable, and satellite; Telemundo Digital Media, which distributes Telemundo’s original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices, www.telemundo.com and www.mun2.tv; an owned and operated full power station in Puerto Rico that reaches 99% of all TV households in that DMA; and Telemundo Internacional, the international distribution arm which has positioned Telemundo as the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide by syndicating content to more than 100 countries in over 35 languages.
USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy has defined excellence and innovation in public affairs education since 1929. Ranked 6th nationwide among 266 schools of public affairs, the Price School is dedicated to teaching and research that advances society through better democratic governance, more effective social policy, and sustainable urban development. Its graduates shape our world as leaders in government, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector. Through a time-honored commitment to public service, a legacy of strong connections to professional leaders, and a world-renowned research portfolio, the mission of the Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad.
NOTE TO MEDIA: Media are strongly encouraged to arrive early for this event to allow ample time for parking, check-in and set-up. Seating is limited. Doors will close promptly at 6:40 PM and all media must be in place by that time – no exceptions. As this is a live broadcast, re-entry will not be allowed. Since NBC4 and KPCC are exclusively airing this debate live, no other media will be permitted to carry any live video or audio of the debate. NBC4 will allow other media to broadcast portions of the debate, not to exceed two minutes, within the 24 hours following the debate. NBC4 is prohibiting all online use of video from the debate. NBC4 can provide video for broadcast use, provided it is marked “courtesy of NBC4.”
