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33:38

Is Southeast LA County Just Ungovernable?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/08/12

Outlandish municipal salaries have focused national attention on Bell and some neighboring cites. Possible corruption is under investigation by county, state and federal officials. But the real power in those cities may not lie in City Hall. Criminal gangs and drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia are able to operate freely, and there may or not be a connection. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Islamic mosques and religious freedom.

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33:37

Job Creation Proposals from CA Gubernatorial Candidates

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/08/11

Would cutting taxes help business create jobs, or just make the rich richer? Should the state encourage climate change regulations, or would going green become a job killer? We hear the pros and cons of proposals from California gubernatorial candidates Whitman and Brown. Also, the LA Dodgers are fading fast. What does their owners’ divorce case have to do with it? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, same sex marriage, tradition and the status of women.

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31:19

Corruption Charges: From Washington to the City of Bell

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/08/10

As she demanded last week on WWLA?, the House Ethics Committee today made public its charges against LA Democrat Maxine Waters. We look at the impact here and on Capitol Hill. Also, Attorney General Jerry Brown has subpoenaed nine present and former officials of the City of Bell. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, America's double standard over nuclear non-proliferation, and the death of ten aid workers in Afghanistan.

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54:05

Maxine Waters Breaks Her Silence

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2010/08/06

Los Angeles Democrat Maxine Waters faces charges from the House Ethics Committee, and she's demanding that the charges against her be made public now and that a hearing be held before the November election. We hear from the Congresswoman herself and about the preliminary report that led to the charges. Also, $1.3 billion in federal aid may be coming to California after all. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, same-sex marriage, healthcare reform and immigration.

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53:58

Judge Throws Out Prop 8

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2010/08/05

Passed in 2008, Proposition 8 declared that marriage could only occur between a man and a woman. Now a federal court says Prop 8 violates the equal protection clause of the federal constitution. Prop 8 supporters have already asked the judge to stay his ruling so they can appeal, a process that could take years and go all the way to the US Supreme Court. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, big money, secrecy and control of the Congress.

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52:47

California Embraces National Education Standards

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/08/04

Despite its problems in the Gulf of Mexico, BP is getting $300 million in stimulus money to build a power plant in Southern California. Also, with its reputation for high education standards, why has California joined 33 other states by adopting the "common core" for English and Math? Plus, a conversation with LAUSD's new deputy superintendent, rumored as the choice to replace Ray Cortines. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, how much longer will America remain in Iraq?

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53:29

The City of Bell and the California Pension Crisis

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2010/08/03

The Bell city officials who were paid outrageous salaries are eligible for outrageous pensions, too, paid in large part by other cities where they worked before. Vernon's former city manager, Bruce Malkenhorst, currently earns the state's biggest pension, even though he's under indictment for misappropriating public funds. How did it get that way? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the oil spill and the Gulf as an industrial dumping ground.

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53:37

The Political Food Fight at LAX

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/30

Los Angeles is known for its world-class diversity of good restaurants, but you'd never know it at LAX, even though it's called the "international" airport. Today, some of the city's best-known chefs staged what they call an "Eat-In," to demonstrate what would be offered by new concessions airport officials want to install. But, with $600 million at stake, the old concessionaires aren't quitting without a fight. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Arizona, the federal courts and

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53:14

LA Commuters, Get Ready to Ride Your Bikes

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2010/07/29

LA Mayor Villaraigosa broke his arm on a bike a week and a half ago, and he's more eager than ever to make the city more bicycle-friendly. Santa Monica just might beat LA to the punch. Both cities have plans to close some streets to cars on Sundays with the ultimate goal of encouraging commuting by bike. Also, a federal judge says "no" to parts of Arizona's new immigration law. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, tax cuts, the deficit and the November election.

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54:09

The City of Bell and Municipal Chaos

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/28

Bell City Council members reduced their $100,000 a year salaries by 90% and some offered to work for free, but that wasn’t good enough for angry residents at last night’s Council meeting. Will they be forced to resign? Will there be a recall? WWLA?’s Gary Scott was there. Also,Governor Schwarzenegger threatens to hand this year’s state budget mess to whoever replaces him next year. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, WikiLeaks and the war in Afghanistan.

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53:38

Do Libraries Really Matter?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/27

Benjamin Franklin started America's first free lending library, and the Founders believed that access to information was essential to democracy. Now the City of Los Angeles is saving money by shutting down all public libraries two days a week to save money. Also, the suicide of a 5th grade boy who killed himself after LA County social workers went to his home but decided not to take action. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the Shanghai Expo and America's economic decline.

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52:41

Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback in California

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2010/07/23

California is facing an epidemic of Whooping Cough, a communicable disease that can be deadly, especially to infants. Since the 1940's, Whooping Cough has been controlled by vaccination, but some parents refuse to get shots for their kids. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, more war or reconciliation in Afghanistan?

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53:00

The City of Oakland and the Business of Marijuana

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/22

Oakland has approved four industrial factories to produce large amounts of marijuana, much more than is needed now for legal medical use. Is the city counting on voters to approve Proposition 19 in November? What would it mean to legalize recreational dope smoking? Also, Governor Schwarzenegger makes his pick to head the state high court. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, China now leads the world in energy use. We look at what that means for the global economy, diplomacy and

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53:55

Local Politics: Religion and Money

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/21

New York has its controversy over a new mosque. So does Temecula in rural Riverside County. We hear about property rights, city planning and religious diversity. Also, the City Manager of Bell in Southern Los Angeles County is still on the job, earning almost $800,000 a year to run a city of 37,000 people. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, is President Obama winning the battles but losing the war?

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53:10

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: In the Past Tense?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/20

The Mayor of Los Angeles has "checked out." He's "AWOL," according to a Daily News front-page editorial, which promises a public campaign to get him back in action again. Also, Jerry Brown's non-campaign for Governor. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, will the US Senate agree to extend unemployment insurance?

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55:35

It's Busy Inside the Beltway: Politics Are Sizzling...

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2010/07/16

Talk about the mid-term elections is stirring up some heat this summer in Washington. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is on the warpath – over the campaign trail. She wants the White House to step up support for Democratic congressmen, instead of suggesting that Republicans could win in November. Republicans have made a few big gaffes lately, but politicos say they’re likely to take back the House this fall. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry explores the White

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51:43

Whatever Happened to Hope for Haiti?

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/15

On January 10, a massive 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti. Six months later, relief efforts are moving very slowly. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, has Haiti's government been an obstacle in the flow of aid? Why are donors taking so long to actually provide the funds they promised? How are people on the ground being helped? Also, new schools rise on the site of the Ambassador Hotel, and the strange tale of the Iranian nuclear scientist who either was – or wasn't – abducted by the

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52:00

DNA: Can a Family Member's Genetic Code Help Catch a...

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/14

Police in Los Angeles made an arrest in the 25-year-old serial murder case of the "Grim Sleeper." The breakthrough came as the result of a search that's commonly called “familial” DNA, a controversial practice in tracking down criminals. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry examines the privacy issues raised by the practice and the reliability of the results. Also, Log Cabin Republicans challenge "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and and a look back at the life of

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52:13

More Vets to Get Help Healing the Mental Scars of War

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2010/07/13

The Veterans Administration has decided to make it easier for vets to file disability claims related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As many as 20 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan may be suffering from PSTD. The VA's change in policy means that vets will no longer have to document a specific traumatic event to be able to apply for help. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Sara Terry looks at how are the VA and other organizations working

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54:42

New 'Safety Zone' in the Gulf: Who's It Protecting?

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2010/07/09

One of the latest developments in clean-up efforts in the Gulf is a controversial safety zone announced last week. The 65 square-foot area effectively blocks reporters and photographers from getting close enough to do their jobs well. Off-duty police officers hired by BP to run security details have also been criticized for harassing journalists trying to cover the story. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, what’s happening to the flow of information about the disaster? Also,

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