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52:52

Back on Track: Israel and the US Mend Their Ties

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2010/07/08

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Obama in Washington yesterday, in what was described as an opportunity to highlight the strong ties between the US and Israel, after a difficult meeting in March. Netanyahu spoke out on Israeli concerns about Iran and peace talks with the Palestinians. In this rebroadcast of To the Point, what will Israel do about mending relations with Turkey, which have been strained over the Gaza humanitarian flotilla? Also, a new poll calls the

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54:09

The Great Recession: Counting Costs, Contemplating...

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2010/07/07

On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, more than half of all working adults have been directly affected by the recession. Who’s been hit the hardest and why? How are Americans changing their lifestyles in the face of the worst economic downturn since the great depression? What implications do those changes have for social relationships and institutions that may emerge in the future? Also, the Owens Lake solar project is mired in caustic mud, and officials seize a drug

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50:00

Happy Birthday at 100: Scientists Discover Who Will...

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2010/07/06

On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we look at a new study of one thousand centenarians and what scientists have learned about the roles of genes in predicting extreme longevity. We also talk about the politics of old age in a society where, as some say, seventy is the new fifty. Also, Mexico’s old-line ruling party shows renewed strength, and comfort from computers. Artificial intelligence is starting to look cute. Sara Terry sits in for a vacationing Warren Olney.

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53:44

Local Layoffs, State Politics and an Adventure in Print

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2010/07/02

The City of Los Angeles has begun the process of laying off workers, even though it will cost taxpayers more than it saves, at least for the moment. Also, the campaign for Governor heats up with Republican Meg Whitman and supporters of Democrat Jerry Brown exchanging TV attack ads. Brown promises he'll "go to the people" with ballot measures for spending cuts and tax increases. Plus, a 200-page, $18-a-copy quarterly magazine has debuted in Los Angeles. Can a print publication

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52:57

Electric Cars and Political Scandal

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2010/07/01

In the age of the Gulf oil spill and global warming, is the electric car a game-changer or an old technology not much improved for 100 years? We look at Tesla Motors, which got a warm welcome from investors when it went public. Also, Mayor Villaraigosa's free-ticket scandal. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, does the recovering economy require more federal stimulus or greater austerity?

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54:27

Gun Rights and Gun Control in California

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2010/06/30

The US Supreme Court said yesterday that every American has the right to own a handgun at home. But it also said there can be "reasonable regulations.” Will local laws on concealed weapons, trigger locks and ammunition sales still be enforceable? Also, could America build Hoover Dam again—even if it wanted to? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Democrats are scrambling again to rescue finance reform.

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53:56

School Money and Gun Control

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2010/06/29

Teacher layoffs, library closings and elimination of music and other programs have driven parents into the streets, along with their children, to raise money for education. Will private fund-raising be a band-aid in Santa Monica or business as usual for public schools? Also, the US Supreme Court re-interprets the Second Amendment's "right to bear arms.” What's the impact on gun control in California? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, will Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings be

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53:41

Governor Wants to Pay State Workers Federal Minimum Wage

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2010/06/25

If you've still got a job, how would you like your pay cut to the federal minimum wage? That's what the Governor wants for state workers, but State Controller John Chiang says, "no way." It's all about the legislature's failure to pass next year's budget. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, US leadership has changed in Afghanistan, but the policy stays the same. Also, the longest tennis match in recorded history, reported by a British reporter with a sense of humor.

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53:25

November Ballot; Border Control; the Little City that...

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2010/06/24

One of Governor Schwarzenegger's proudest achievements will get a test in November. Why are US troops being sent to the Arizona border when violent crime is declining? Also, cities need insurance, too. That's why Maywood is all but out of business. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama asserts civilian authority over the military: McChrystal's out and Petraeus will take command in Afghanistan.

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53:00

City Hall Ethics; Electronic License Plates;...

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2010/06/23

Has Mayor Villaraigosa violated LA's ethics code by accepting free tickets to local events? Can California help solve its budget woes by selling digital advertising on automobile license plates? Will the members of the Millennial Generation live as well as their parents? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, will General McChrystal's disrespectful remarks about President Obama cost him his job as commander in Afghanistan?

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52:53

The Lakers, the LA City Jail and Steve Lopez

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2010/06/22

Today in downtown Los Angeles an estimated 65,000 turned out to cheer the NBA champions, LA Lakers, a crowd of emotional but orderly fans with just nine arrests for fighting and disturbing the peace. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Barack Obama, BP and the perils of populism.

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53:38

The LA Archdiocese and Pedophile Priests

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2010/06/18

In videotaped depositions released by court order, Cardinal Roger Mahony explains why he did not call police after a priest confessed to abusing children. Also, the Governor claims a breakthrough on pension reform, and a telephone service keeps LA’s Iranian ex-pats in touch with the home country. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the CEO of BP gets a grilling from Congress. Will the $20 billion trust fund get the oil giant off the hook with angry oil-spill victims?

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53:25

The Prop 8 Arguments Are Over, Now It's Up to the Judge

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2010/06/17

Some 18,000 gays and lesbians are still legally married in California because they took their vows before Proposition 8 was passed by the voters in 2008. Today, Prop 8 supporters asked that those marriages be nullified. Their main purpose, though, was defense of Prop 8, the ban on same-sex marriage, which is being challenged in federal court. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, BP promises $20 billion to pay claims from the oil spill. Has the President reassured Americans that

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53:09

At UC Irvine, Campus Rules and the First Amendment

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2010/06/16

UC Irvine wants to ban a Muslim student group for orchestrating a plan to shout down the Israeli ambassador during a speech on the campus. Would a ban violate the students’ rights to free speech and association? What if they lied to university officials about their role in advance planning? Also, Proposition 8, and a remembrance of Ernest Fleischmann. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, billions of US dollars go o Pakistan, which assists the Taliban in Afghanistan. Is America

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53:11

LA County Government in Spectacular Disarray

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2010/06/15

LA County’s Probation Department can’t find $79 million or locate 10% of its employees, and 31 of its officers cannot be disciplined even though they’ve committed abuse and misconduct. Some have convictions for felony crimes. Also, we remember the late James Wood, president of the Getty Trust. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, billions of dollars are not producing “miracle” treatments or cures for cancer. Should more attention be spent on prevention?

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53:40

Another NCAA Crackdown on USC

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2010/06/11

USC's football team will be banned from bowl games for two years and deprived of athletic scholarships. At the same time, the PAC-10 Athletic Conference is expanding. We look at what's supposed to be amateur sports -- and the influence of money. Also, the attacks are already flying in the race for Attorney General. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, will the President's moratorium on deep-water exploration have as much impact on the Gulf state's economy as the oil spill?

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52:39

Yesterday's California Election

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2010/06/10

California Republicans went where the money was. Democrats supported the tried and true. But the voters also approved a measure designed to take partisanship out of politics. We look at what to expect between now and November. Also, LA Unified's parcel tax might have been doomed from the start. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, preparations for the World Cup in South Africa.

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54:28

Does the LA City Attorney Need His Own Grand Jury?

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2010/06/09

LA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich wants unprecedented new power, a grand jury that could issue subpoenas, even though it's the District Attorney who handles felony crimes. Some City Council members call it a grab for unprecedented power. Also, why can't LA County's Probation Department find $70 million? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, American Jews are divided over the government of Israel and whether it should be criticized out loud.

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54:47

Tomorrow's Elections: Big Money but Not Much Interest

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2010/06/08

Candidates and interest groups have spent a record $225 million on tomorrow's California primary campaigns, but less than a third of the voters are expected to bother to go to the polls. Also, a remembrance of John Wooden. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, concerns about human rights, international law and unintended consequences have not stopped President Obama from increasing the use of Predator drones.

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53:05

More Primary Politics and Proposition 14

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2010/06/04

Will Proposition 14 on next Tuesday's ballot open up state politics or make it even harder to challenge Republicans and Democrats? Do a couple of long-shot candidates have a chance to buck their own party in campaigns against Congresswoman Jane Harman and US Senator Barbara Boxer? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Karzai's "peace jirga," the Taliban and US strategy in one of the longest wars in American history.

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